The Masked Man
A history of masks reveals how humans have used them to hide, disguise, transform, and protect themselves.
Health
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Will “Faith Not Fear” Spread the Coronavirus?
A combination of some evangelical beliefs and right-wing conservatism in the United States risks increasing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Could COVID-19 Permanently Change Hand Hygiene?
An anthropologist tackles the slippery subject of hand sanitization in a world torn between concerns over contagion and antibiotic resistance.
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Explaining the Emergence of Coronavirus Rituals
An anthropologist illuminates how both old and new rituals can provide a sense of comfort during times of uncertainty.
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What’s Wrong With “the Chinese Virus”?
An anthropologist explores the controversial labels for COVID-19.
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Gasping for Air in the Time of COVID-19
Suffocating air pollution and a fog of censored information in China are leading to higher fatalities from the virus. Will this outbreak clear the air?