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 begin one to fourteen days after exposure to the virus. … Read more

How to Evaluate Information on the Web

The internet makes it possible to find news, research, advice, and public records within seconds. Yet the speed of access can create a false sense of reliability. A polished page may contain errors, while a plain-looking document may present carefully documented evidence. Evaluating online information therefore requires more than noticing a familiar logo or reading … Read more

How to Evaluate Online Information Before You Trust It

The internet makes it possible to find explanations, statistics, expert opinions, and firsthand accounts within seconds. That convenience also creates a problem: information can look authoritative without being accurate, current, or relevant. A careful reader does not need to distrust everything online, but should develop a consistent method for judging the quality of a source. … Read more