Magical blinking.
Nobel-winning economist Paul Romer: If we screen the public on a weekly basis and boost protective equipment, we can save the economy. 1/21
One Harvard economist’s proposal for social insurance: monthly payments that last the entire pandemic. 2/21
The White House and Senate lawmakers reached a $2-trillion stimulus deal. 3/21
The World Health Organization warns that the US may soon become the pandemic’s epicenter, no matter what Donald Trump would have you believe. 4/21
"To think that we'll be in any place to lift these restrictionary measures by Easter, in just two or three weeks, for me, seems completely magical thinking.” 5/21
Dr. Anthony Fauci speaks openly about his differences with Trump and others in the administration. 6/21
See also: “Please do not take medical advice from a man who looked directly at a solar eclipse.” 7/21
A day in the life of a New York City ER doctor who previously treated Ebola in West Africa. 8/21
The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo have been postponed to a date “not later than summer 2021.” 9/21
As countries hurry to contain the growing pandemic, a “triumvirate of denial” emerges in Latin America, with the leaders of Brazil, Mexico and Nicaragua. 10/21
The shirt lapels of a Spainish army unit would appear to practice social distancing. 11/21
RIP, playwright Terrence McNally, who died Tuesday due to complications from the coronavirus. 12/21
If you’re really struggling with COVID, Crisis Text Line offers free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. It also trains volunteers to help people. 13/21
Making art is proven to reduce stress. Artist and instructor Danny Gregory is hosting live drawing lessons on weekdays. 14/21
For 32 years, a Japanese artist has documented his meals with drawings. 15/21
“Alison Roman arrived before we needed her.” Meet the domestic goddess of the lockdown. 16/21
Since you're staying in, maybe you want to try making the (possibly) original recipe of Coke, or just hear about it. 17/21
Related: Ten easy science experiments for kids at home. 18/21
Recently discovered footage documents the on-site fabrication of Donald Judd’s untitled freestanding works in concrete. 19/21
Some reflections on David Bowie inspired by a new set of reflective images of Bowie from the spring of 1972. 20/21
How one bookstore is coping with the coronavirus: with “a mystery bag of books.” 21/21
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