Emma Betuel

Emma Betuel is a reporter covering science, health and technology. Her work has appeared in The Markup, TechCrunch, Inverse, Texas Monthly, Atlas Obscura and elsewhere.

HIGH STAKES

We’re Ignoring What CBD Could Do for COVID—at Our Own Peril

Data doesn’t lie.

Emma Betuel

ONE SIZE FITS ALL

There’s Only One Surefire Way to Stop Variants Like Omicron

A universal vaccine could keep us safe from all coronaviruses—and we could have one sooner than we think.

Emma Betuel

Warning Sign

This New Nasal Swab Test Can Predict Severe COVID Infections

It could help doctors plan ahead for treating severe cases of COVID.

Emma Betuel

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Tough Jab

Why it Took Decades to Make a Malaria Vaccine That Works

Mosquirix could save the lives of hundreds of thousands around the world. But it was far from a walk in the park to make this vaccine possible.

Emma Betuel