Lindsay Beyerstein

@beyerstein

Red states are using the Dobbs decision to reach into blue states to try to change our way of life. They want a culture war? Let’s give ’em one.

New research has undermined many of the narratives in Alina Chan and Matt Ridley’s book, “Viral.” But there’s always an idea around the corner.

Most theories about the pandemic starting with a bioengineered virus are less plausible than the simpler alternative: bats being bats.

Amid a shortage of ventilators, some are arguing these machines might not even be needed. That’s a vast oversimplification.

A philosopher, a medical crisis, and a mystery

The fears and facts of energy drinks