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China and South Korea used smartphone apps to monitor people with the disease. But Americans have different views of privacy and data collection. from Science Latest https://www.wired.com/story/phones-track-spread-covid19-good-idea

For decades, scientists have hoped to find or create ‘ideal glass,’ a perfect specimen that would help explain the nature of this enigmatic amorphous solid.  from Science Latest https://www.wired.com/story/physicists-chip-away-at-a-mystery-why-does-glass-exist

Some cosmic catharsis for all the coronavirus-related anxiety you might be feeling at the moment. from Science Latest https://www.wired.com/story/space-photos-of-the-week-pretty-planets-gorgeous-galaxies

Schools and sports leagues are shutting down. But experts say it's still safe for most people to shop for groceries and meet in small groups. from Science Latest https://www.wired.com/story/elegant-mathematics-social-distancing

“Virtual visits” can be an effective way to decide who needs to be tested for Covid-19. But remote doctors can't diagnose or treat illness. from Science Latest https://www.wired.com/story/telemedicine-safety-valve-strained-health-care-system

People worried about germs might be tempted to trade their reusable mugs and bags for single-use plastics. Environmental advocates say that's not any safer. from Science Latest https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-fears-shouldnt-trash-your-zero-waste-efforts

Researchers looked at how long the virus can survive on cardboard, plastic, and stainless steel, as well as after being aerosolized and suspended in midair. from Science Latest https://www.wired.com/story/how-long-does-the-coronavirus-last-on-surfaces

Quarantines can slow the spread of novel bugs like this coronavirus. But there’s a right way to do them—and some very, very wrong ways. from Science Latest https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-a-quarantine

Scientists are rapidly analyzing genetic samples from infected patients and sharing the data. But to move too fast is to risk making mistakes. from Science Latest https://www.wired.com/story/data-sharing-open-source-software-combat-covid-19

The US president promised loans and tax holidays, but his crisis-adjacent plans didn’t offer much to support the health care system. from Science Latest https://www.wired.com/story/trumps-coronavirus-policies-dont-tackle-pandemic

If everyone went 100 percent geothermal today, Earth’s store of thermal energy would still outlive the sun. from Science Latest https://www.wired.com/story/how-long-will-earths-geothermal-energy-last

Topological quantum computing has long been a beautiful dream. Two top scientists are now facing off over whether it will exist by 2030. from Science Latest https://www.wired.com/story/two-physicists-bet-over-a-quantum-computing-moonshot

More US health care facilities may soon need to treat coronavirus patients, so doctors don't want to use up precious resources on the “worried well.” from Science Latest https://www.wired.com/story/worried-about-covid-19-hospitals-have-a-request-stay-home

Whole genome tests can help identify the cause of a baby's mysterious illness. But ethicists say it's still too soon to use them for all infants. from Science Latest https://www.wired.com/story/ultra-fast-genome-sequencing-could-save-lives-newborns

An advance in our understanding of quantum computing offers stunning solutions to problems that have long puzzled mathematicians and physicists. from Science Latest https://www.wired.com/story/a-computer-science-proof-holds-answers-for-math-and-physics

His remarks at the CDC on Friday were misguided, misleading, and show how misinformation could hamper Covid-19 containment efforts. from Science Latest https://www.wired.com/story/trumps-coronavirus-press-event-was-even-worse-than-it-looked

Leave Earth and its corona-related problems behind. from Science Latest https://www.wired.com/story/space-photos-of-the-week-perfectly-safe-celestial-coronas

The rate of change in everyday rituals is accelerating, in part because we’re living in an era of heightened disease awareness. from Science Latest https://www.wired.com/story/the-coronavirus-could-put-an-end-to-handshakes

A new study estimates that about 80,000 cetaceans are swept up every year by tuna-fishing nets in the Indian Ocean. from Science Latest https://www.wired.com/story/dolphins-are-still-accidental-casualties-of-tuna-fishing

New data suggests that children aren’t immune to the new coronavirus. That could have huge implications for efforts to contain local outbreaks. from Science Latest https://www.wired.com/story/kids-can-get-covid-19-they-just-dont-get-that-sick