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Amy McKeever

India’s crisis shows how oxygen is a vital medicine not everyone can access

6 May 2021. By Amy McKeever

In Venezuela, a quest for sainthood offers proof of miracles

4 May 2021. By Amy McKeever

How virus variants get their confusing names—and how to make them better

23 April 2021. By 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

Counting votes on Election Day has always been complex—and it may be more so in 2020

2 November 2020. By Amy McKeever

Born blind, pink, and entirely helpless, here’s how giant pandas grow up

7 October 2020. By Amy McKeever

Fire clouds and fire tornadoes: How wildfires spawn extreme weather

24 September 2020. By Amy McKeever