Melody Schreiber
Scientific American
United States
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Past articles by Melody:
Who Is Dying from COVID Now, and Why
Nearly three years into the pandemic, COVID’s mortality burden is growing in certain groups of people → Read More
Whatever happened to the Botswana scientist who identified omicron — then caught it?
Sikhulile Moyo led the team that first identified omicron — and was dismayed by the world's reaction — blaming and blacklisting African nations. He's now a bit more optimistic. → Read More
Coronavirus FAQ: Can I get COVID outdoors? (With printable poster on how to cut risks)
We've heard for months that chances of catching SARS-CoV-2 outdoors are far less than indoors. Is that still true with highly contagious omicron strains? And if it is, what can you do to stay safe? → Read More
Coronavirus FAQ: Got any tips on improving indoor air flow to reduce infection risks?
"Ventilation is the way forward," says infectious disease doctor Abraar Karan of Stanford. Here's how to get better air flow at home, in schools and offices — even in gyms — to stave off COVID. → Read More
Which COVID-19 Vaccine Should Your Young Kid Get? That Depends, Doctors Say
There are some key differences between the two under-5 vaccines. Here's how doctors are thinking about it for their own children. → Read More
Coronavirus FAQ: I got COVID. Then I got it again. What's the deal with reinfection?
People who catch COVID may feel as if they won't get it again, at least not for a long time. Their immune system should be primed to fight it off in the future. Right? Well, let's see. → Read More
Coronavirus FAQ: I got COVID. Then I got it again. What’s the deal with reinfection?
People who catch COVID may feel as if they won't get it again, at least not for a long time. Their immune system should be primed to fight it off in the future. Right? Well, let's see. → Read More
Coronavirus FAQ: I got COVID. Then I got it again. What's the deal with reinfection?
People who catch COVID may feel as if they won't get it again, at least not for a long time. Their immune system should be primed to fight it off in the future. Right? Well, let's see. → Read More
How Parents Should Handle the Baby Formula Shortage, According to Pediatricians
Parents are worried about where to find baby formula. Here’s what doctors are telling parents in this panicked moment. → Read More
Coronavirus FAQ: Testing confuses me! When to do it? Is 'negative' always reliable?
With COVID case counts falling and rising, testing is critical. But how many days after exposure should I test? And if I have symptoms but test negative, might the test not be accurate? → Read More
Coronavirus FAQ: Testing confuses me! When to do it? Is 'negative' always reliable?
With COVID case counts falling and rising, testing is critical. But how many days after exposure should I test? And if I have symptoms but test negative, might the test not be accurate? → Read More
Coronavirus FAQ: Testing confuses me! When to do it? Is 'negative' always reliable?
With COVID case counts falling and rising, testing is critical. But how many days after exposure should I test? And if I have symptoms but test negative, might the test not be accurate? → Read More
The hamsters of Hong Kong offer a cautionary COVID tale
A new study documents that infected hamsters, imported from the Netherlands, passed the virus on to humans. Previously only minks had been identified as a source of animal-to-human transmission. → Read More
Discovery of HIV variant shows virus can evolve to be more severe — and contagious
Findings from a new study help answer questions about why some people get more severe and transmissible HIV than others — and serve as a reminder that viruses don't always weaken over time. → Read More
A guide to COVID tests: When to test, what kind to use and what your results mean
In an ideal world, the U.S. would be awash in COVID tests. Anyone exposed to COVID-19 could self-test and/or go to a lab or clinic for a test if necessary. But right now, self-tests are in short supply in many parts of the country. → Read More
A guide to COVID tests: When to test, what kind to use and what your results mean
We answer key questions about COVID tests: What types are there? Should you self-test right after exposure to someone with COVID? And what should you do if you test positive? → Read More
COVID testing FAQ: When to test, what kind of test to use and what your results mean
We answer key questions about COVID tests: What types are there? Should you self-test right after exposure to someone with COVID? And what should you do if you test positive? → Read More
COVID testing FAQ: When to test, what kind of test to use and what your results mean
We answer key questions about COVID tests: What types are there? Should you self-test right after exposure to someone with COVID? And what should you do if you test positive? → Read More
A guide to COVID tests: When to test, what kind to use and what your results mean
We answer key questions about COVID tests: What types are there? Should you self-test right after exposure to someone with COVID? And what should you do if you test positive? → Read More
The Cringiest Part of Chris Pratt’s Very Cringey Ode to His Wife
In addition to comparing her to a baseball card. → Read More