How to Evaluate Information on the Internet

The internet has made it easier than ever to find news, research, advice, and practical instructions. It has also made it harder to distinguish reliable information from material that is incomplete, misleading, or deliberately false. A careful reader does not need specialist training to assess […]

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Coronavirus disease 2019

COVID-19 is a contagious disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. In January 2020, the disease spread worldwide, resulting in the COVID-19 pandemic. The symptoms of COVID‑19 can vary but often include fever,[7] fatigue, cough, breathing difficulties, loss of smell, and loss of taste.[8][9][10] Symptoms may […]

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Hello World

Hello World! This is Gail, the mom, posting from Cambodia. In my normal life back in Texas, I’m a science education professor at Texas State University. I live in Austin with my dog, Sadie, and commute to San Marcos a couple days a week. In […]

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