Biotechnology Ventilator firms are racing to boost production as the pandemic accelerates But it’s not clear whether unusual partnerships and shared designs will be enough to stay ahead of escalating coronavirus infections. by James Temple 2020-03-31T12:57:11-04:00
Biotechnology How 3D printing could save lives in the coronavirus outbreak Digital manufacturers are stepping in to crank out nasal swabs, ventilator parts, and more as critical supply chains fail. by James Temple 2020-03-27T15:54:00-04:00
Climate Change What does the coronavirus outbreak mean for climate change? Our senior editor for energy asked experts how we should think about the climate threat while there’s a pandemic raging. by James Temple 2020-03-25T12:49:08-04:00
Humans and Technology Can low-cost, open-source ventilator designs help save lives? An MIT team is racing to publish designs it hopes could help as the escalating pandemic strains supplies of the machines. by James Temple 2020-03-24T21:51:00-04:00
Climate Change We need economic relief now. Climate policy can come later. An eventual coronavirus recovery package should include clean-energy funding and supportive policies, but first we need to make sure people can obtain health care, buy food, and remain in their homes. by James Temple 2020-03-24T14:30:00-04:00
Biotechnology We need more ventilators. Here’s what it will take to get them. Manufacturers need fast-track regulatory approvals and government contracts. STAT. by James Temple 2020-03-18T16:25:00-04:00
Biotechnology US coronavirus testing is slowly ramping up, but way too late Private and academic labs are rushing to fill the void left by CDC’s mistakes, hoping to slow the deadly pandemic in the US. by James Temple 2020-03-13T13:52:00-04:00
Climate Change Trump is considering a fossil fuel bailout, amid coronavirus worries by James Temple 2020-03-10T16:09:53-04:00
Climate Change Why the coronavirus outbreak is terrible news for climate change It’ll sap funding and political will—but actually, it should. by James Temple 2020-03-09T17:49:00-04:00
Climate Change Climate change made Australia’s devastating wildfires 30% more likely by James Temple 2020-03-05T11:33:09-05:00
