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With no paying visitors because of the coronavirus shutdown, zoos are struggling to cover the fixed costs of caring for their residents.

Louis Reese, who is undergoing chemotherapy for colon cancer, spent 18 days in the hospital with COVID-19. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Louis and his wife, Tara, about being separated during this time.

NPR's Scott Simon says slogans and bromides fall short when it comes to dealing with the new coronavirus.

Several new types of tests for coronavirus infection are being developed. One uses the revolutionary gene-editing tool called CRISPR; another measures responses from cells in saliva.

An odd problem for our age: Order one banana for grocery delivery, do you get a one banana or one bunch? And what do you do when you order 10 bananas and get 10 bunches of them? NPR explores.

Food writer Sam Sifton talks about family meals in the time of COVID-19. Justin Chang recommends three films to watch while sheltering in place. Jason Bateman explores his darker side in Ozark.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dr. Ram Alur, president of Physicians for American Healthcare Access, about restrictions faced by some immigrant doctors who want to help fight the pandemic.

Our panelists tell us the first thing they'll do once their city reopens.

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A song from the rapper's landmark album good kid, m.A.A.d city, produced by DJ Dahi, is built around an atmospheric sample. For one writer, it's a portal back to a night out in L.A. in 2015.