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Amy McKeever

We still don’t know the origins of the coronavirus. Here are 4 scenarios.

6 April 2021. By Amy McKeever

Did ancient primates walk alongside T. rex? New evidence backs up theory.

25 March 2021. By Amy McKeever

10 unforgettable images from our Year in Pictures issue

23 March 2021. By Amy McKeever

What can the faces on its currency tell us about a country?

16 March 2021. By Amy McKeever

These 50 animals are in peril. Here’s how you can help.

3 March 2021. By Amy McKeever

Should you get the COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant? Here's what experts say.

8 February 2021. By Amy McKeever

A brief history of the inaugural ceremonies – and their traditions

20 January 2021. By Amy McKeever

Here’s how scholars interpret ‘treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanours’

12 January 2021. By Amy McKeever

The U.S. Capitol’s turbulent history of bombings, assassination attempts, and violence

7 January 2021. By Amy McKeever, David Beard

Why do we have Christmas trees? The surprising history behind this festive tradition.

21 December 2020. By Amy McKeever

Here’s what happens if a U.S. president refuses to leave office

20 November 2020. By Amy McKeever

Why Velociraptors are among the most misunderstood dinosaurs

18 November 2020. By Amy McKeever

Diwali is India’s most important holiday—and a celebration of good over evil

13 November 2020. By Amy McKeever

No modern presidential candidate has refused to concede. Here’s why that matters.

9 November 2020. By Amy McKeever

Here’s how coronavirus spreads on a plane—and the safest place to sit

5 November 2020. By Amy McKeever

Here’s what coronavirus does to the body

5 November 2020. By Amy McKeever

Panic is spreading like the coronavirus. Here’s why we evolved to feel anxiety

5 November 2020. By Amy McKeever

The Olympics' turbulent history in times of global crisis

5 November 2020. By Amy McKeever

How centuries of pandemics have shaped the British monarchy

5 November 2020. By Amy McKeever

Coronavirus: The basics

5 November 2020. By Diana Marques, Amy McKeever, Kelsey Nowakowski