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A shoreline of empty mollusk shells descends into a pond. Grass in the background also extends into the pond.

To help Jamaica Bay’s threatened wildlife, help the poachers

 Environment
• September 1, 2022

The fragile estuary is also a vital food source for New Yorkers, including Asian Americans, suffering during the pandemic

mockingbird in flight

New York City birders reckon with a colonial past and push for a diverse future

 Environment
• November 12, 2021

A pandemic-inspired boom has bird lovers looking for ways to welcome new enthusiasts

A very cute cat walks outside among bushes and grass. He is wearing a harness and leash, and looking back over his shoulder.

COVID-19 made me reconsider my cats’ housebound lives

 Life Science
• August 18, 2021

Under pandemic lockdown, those lucky enough to stay home got a taste of pets’ confinement

Two smaller hands grasp an older person's hand against the blurred background of a hospital room.

Excluding visitors from hospitals may harm patients, families and providers, say health care workers

 Health
• February 19, 2021

Hospitals and staff have tried to adapt through multiple COVID-19 waves with changing practices and communication tools

Bright, multicolor circles overlap, each displaying a cartoonish illustration of an emotion.

Beyond the mask: communicating emotions in the era of COVID-19

 Health
• February 12, 2021

Proper mask wearing helps us stay safe during the pandemic, but masks limit what we can see in other peoples’ faces. Test how well you can interpret masked emotions in the quiz at the bottom of the page

Small yellow and grey bird sits on branch, one of many birds that can be seen by people birding in New York City

Birding provides escape for the pandemic-fatigued

 Audio
• December 30, 2020

Watching for resident and migratory birds has provided people an outlet during the COVID-19 shutdowns

Photo of lgbt rainbow flags against a blue sky

LGBTQ pride in the pandemic

 Audio
• September 28, 2020

How online pride celebrations opened up new possibilities for community and cyberattacks

People in difficult to reach areas are often undercounted

COVID-19 disrupts US Census count in Navajo Nation

 Health
• September 25, 2020

Native Americans are often missed by the census — this year COVID-19 is perpetuating the issue

 
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