Apoorva Mandavilli

science and global health reporter for the New York Times

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In a few weeks, COVID will likely rise nationwide due to holiday travel and gatherings. Teams are working on a universal COVID vaccine, but funding is in short supply.

Universal COVID vaccine: Scientists are working but lack funding

In a few weeks, COVID will likely rise nationwide due to holiday travel and gatherings. Teams are working on a universal COVID vaccine, but funding is in short supply.

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For those who might want to get a booster just to be safe, UCSF's Dr. Peter Chin-Hong says doing so might be more trouble than it’s worth. “I can definitely understand that worry.

COVID boosters: Should you get a third shot, who’s eligible and when?

For those who might want to get a booster just to be safe, UCSF's Dr. Peter Chin-Hong says doing so might be more trouble than it’s worth. “I can definitely understand that worry.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

You usually can’t talk about “electric shock therapy” without mentioning “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.”

How electroconvulsive therapy is saving autistic kids

You usually can’t talk about “electric shock therapy” without mentioning “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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