covid What’s the difference between PCR and antigen tests? A molecular biologist explains By Nathaniel Hafer Assistant Professor, Program in Molecular Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School | The Conversation | November 9, 2021 Each test plays a role in detecting the novel coronavirus and helping prevent its spread.
COVID-19 Why vaccine doses differ for babies, kids, teens and adults By Brian Peppers Assistant Professor of Pediatric and Adult Allergy/Immunology, West Virginia University | The Conversation | November 5, 2021 An immunologist explains how your immune system changes as you mature.
covid Is COVID-19 here to stay? A team of biologists explains how a virus becomes endemic By Sara Sawyer, Arturo Barbachano-Guerrero and Cody Warren | The Conversation | November 5, 2021 The ultimate fate of a virus depends on how well it maintains its transmission.
Bay Area Oakland will pilot nonprofit’s effort to close digital divide nationwide By EdSource Staff | November 5, 2021 Some 1.55 million California families have access to the internet but can’t afford to pay for it, according to a new study.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: Doc Stories films chronicle many forms of inequity — and hope By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | November 5, 2021 Key films will screen in San Francisco, with many others available for online viewing.
Bay Area National historic designation for People’s Park won’t change dorm plan for the site By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | November 2, 2021 A state commission voted Friday to recommend the registration to the federal government.
Crime & Safety How to trust your instincts to foil cyber attacks By Rick Wash, Associate Professor of Information Science and Cybersecurity, Michigan State University | The Conversation | November 2, 2021 We are better at recognizing online "phishing" scams than we might think.
Bay Area Why are container ships clogged up in SoCal but so few at Oakland port? By Christopher Giles | Peninsula Press | November 2, 2021 Oakland will be receiving more goods again soon and is ready for a busy holiday season.
Around Town A dry weekend through Sunday but rain to come By Exedra Staff | October 29, 2021 A little rain, a little sun for the week ahead.
Arts & Entertainment Lawrence Hall of Science reopens with spooky fun By Bay City News and Exedra staff | October 29, 2021 The popular science museum closed for 19 months because of the pandemic.