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From <em>Department of Mind-Blowing Theories</em> by Tom Gauld.

Scientists Are Human, Too: Questions For Cartoonist Tom Gauld

Literary pun purveyor Tom Gauld turns his pen to the foibles of science (and science fiction) in his new comic collection Department of Mind-Blowing Theories, inspired by his scientist grandfather.

A view of the entrance to Rikers Island penitentiary complex.

'You Just Get Written Off': One Inmate On Life On Rikers During The Pandemic

Rikers Island jail in New York City is currently in the midst of a COVID-19 outbreak. Inmate Daryl Campbell is currently under quarantine and shares his experience.

'Apsara Engine' Doesn't Break The Graphic Novel Rules — It Ignores Them

Bishakh Som's new comics collection is uncanny and hard to categorize — science-fictiony, mythic and humanistic, without making any particular assumptions about where humans as a species are going.

Wrigley Field's marquee displays Lakeview Pantry volunteer information in Chicago on Thursday, after MLB announced the 2020 season will be delayed because of the coronavirus.

Parent company Vox Media is furloughing 9% of its workforce, many of whom contribute to SB Nation. Staffers face an uncertain future after a three-month furlough.

UC San Diego psychiatrists find in a review of literature on past pandemics that viral diseases, like coronavirus, may lead to psychological and neurological conditions. That may result in issues like anxiety and depression as shown in the illustration above, March 3, 2020.

COVID-19 Could Cause Some Patients To Develop Psychological Disorders

Some COVID-19 patients may experience psychological disorders from the virus, according to a peer-reviewed article published by UC San Diego psychiatrists this week.

A Story Of Hero Worship And Connection Runs Through 'What Is The Grass?'

Acclaimed poet Mark Doty's memoir is not only an exaltation of America's troubadour, Walt Whitman, but also a celebration of gay manhood, queerness, and the power and elasticity of poetry.

In the aftermath of the first California resident to die from the coronavirus,California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a statewide emergency to deal with the virus, at a Capitol news conference in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

Newsom's Mask Deal Shows Tendency For Big Plans, Few Details

State lawmakers are launching oversight hearings Thursday to learn more about the deal and get a better handle on Gov. Gavin Newsom's nearly $2 billion worth of spending to fight the pandemic. The mask deal is reflective of Newsom's tendency to make big announcements without all the details in place.

Experts from the World Health Organization say they gave explicit warnings about the risks of the COVID-19 outbreak in early January. They said this after President Trump this week accused the agency of obscuring the truth. Above: the WHO's headquarters in Geneva.

'We Alerted The World' To Coronavirus On Jan. 5, WHO Says In Response To U.S.

President Trump said the health agency delayed raising the alarm on the threat from the new coronavirus. A WHO expert says that in early January, the World Health Organization "was very, very clear."

Ellen DeGeneres was criticized for telling a joke comparing life under quarantine to being in jail. She was telling it from inside her mansion.

The Rich Really Are Different. They Can Shelter In Nicer Places

The coronavirus strikes both rich and poor people, but waiting out the pandemic is a lot easier if you've got a yacht. Ellen DeGeneres and other stars have been called insensitive about COVID-19.

When Lex Frieden broke his hip, a Texas hospital decided against an operation. Frieden, a quadriplegic since 1967, would never walk, so the surgery wasn't necessary, the doctors reasoned, a decision that left him with lasting pain.

People With Disabilities Fear Pandemic Will Worsen Medical Biases

As medical providers prepare for the possibility that they may have to ration care, many people with disabilities fear they will get lesser treatment.

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