Sticking to our mission: covering science writ large
A magazine cover featuring scientists on an expedition to the Arctic may seem like an odd choice when the world is in the throes of a pandemic. But while we all struggle to adapt to a frightening new reality, here at Science News we’re continuing our mission to report on news across the sciences. The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus has suddenly overturned every corner of life. Our staff has decamped from our office to work from home, in an effort to practice social distancing and help slow the spread of the virus. Schools are closed; like so many people across the country, we’re juggling child care, work and worry. We’re scanning the internet for the latest news. And we’re wondering what will happen next. The pandemic has prompted huge changes in our newsroom, with almost everyone involved in some way. We’ve launched new ways to deliver the news, including our twice-weekly Coronavirus Update...