Speaking of Science: On pause

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Sign up for this newsletter Read online Talk nerdy to us.       By Ben Guarino  Email On pause Dear Speaking of Science readers, Thank you for reading this newsletter. Writing it has been a welcome respite over the past few weeks — stopping to think about tiny dinosaurs or helpful tongue bacteria has been a nice bit of mental counterprogramming from the pandemic. But unfortunately, I have to hit pause. Like so many of my colleagues in this newsroom and others, I'm covering the coronavirus story. (Here's where to sign up for The Washington Post's coronavirus newsletter.) Please be kind, wash your hands and stay six feet from each other. Speaking of Science will be back, including occasional updates, when time allows. Human connection bolsters the immune system. That's why it's more important than ever to be kind. By Sarah Kaplan ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Bats, insects, coyotes, other wildlife make cities their homes. Urban communities are encouraging this. By Alex Brown ●  Read more »   Skywatch: What's happening in the heavens in April By Blaine P. Friedlander Jr. ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   A 'negative' coronavirus test result doesn't always mean you aren't infected By Carolyn Y. Johnson ●  Read more »   Forged Dead Sea Scrolls at Museum of the Bible lead to great scientific detective story By Erin Blakemore ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Energy and Environment for the latest news about climate change, energy and the environment, delivered every Thursday. Sign up »

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