Arts May 15 What do people knead in time of crisis? Bakers remake artworks from a Texas museum The bake-off is the latest in a series of at-home projects championed by museums closed during the pandemic that give people something to do while social distancing.
Arts May 12 Alvin Ailey’s beautiful vision for dance, captured in thousands of photos Jack Mitchell’s photos, which helped promote Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater over decades, offer a window into the way Ailey pushed dance forward.
Arts May 05 Writer Paolo Giordano on why outbreaks are ‘mathematical emergencies’ The "How Contagion Works" author and scientist explains how math helps us better understand the sacrifices and distancing measures put in place during the pandemic.
Arts May 01 18 librarian-approved books for kids of all ages Libraries may be closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but many summer reading programs are still on. Here are some titles that librarians hope kids will enjoy while they’re at home during the crisis.
Arts Apr 23 Chalk art reminds us that the pandemic won’t last forever Artists and amateurs alike are using the pavement to connect, advertise and communicate during a period of isolation most of us haven't experienced before.
Science Apr 22 Why Jane Goodall says human disregard for nature led to the coronavirus pandemic “We are all interconnected,” the famed primatologist, and a leading voice in conservation efforts, told the PBS NewsHour. “And if we don’t get that lesson from this pandemic, then maybe we never will.”…
Arts Apr 17 Artists design messages of hope and gratitude across NYC The hope is that, in artists’ hands, these messages won’t lose their impact as weeks go by and the crisis is still ongoing.
Arts Apr 15 Famous paintings come to life in these quarantine works of art Visiting museums to experience art in person is not an option in the era of social distancing. These creatives are staging their own art works at home.
Nation Apr 10 WATCH: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo gives coronavirus update Gov. Andrew Cuomo reported that coronavirus deaths in New York jumped by 777 in one day. Meanwhile, the number of people hospitalized is growing far less than last week, a possible sign the outbreak in New York is peaking.
Nation Apr 10 WATCH: New Jersey governor gives coronavirus update New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy spoke about the latest coronavirus updates for New Jersey. Watch his remarks…