Welcome to the “Popular Science Newsletters” update from Hawaii Science Digest.

Top Story:  Among today’s top science and technology stories is a disturbing report on how long the often deadly coronavirus (COVID-19) can survive on surfaces.  The story is near the end of this post.  Also, there are several related coronavirus articles in this post worth reading.

Views expressed in this science and technology news update are those of the reporters and correspondents.

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Accessed on 15 March 2020, 0540 UTC.

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Here’s how much internet bandwidth you actually need to work from home

Millions of American students and employees lack the necessary connection.

Eleven soup recipes perfect for freezing and hoarding

These are great for when you’re tired of canned food.

How the COVID-19 mask shortage imperils virus research

Scientists are being forced to hit the pause button on high-risk projects.

Gotta fly? Wash your hands early and often to keep COVID-19 from following you home

Airports are crowded, confined areas that microbes thrive in.

First of its kind ‘teardrop’ star pulses with its own rhythm

What other kinds of wild star shapes are out there?

How long can the coronavirus live on surfaces, can I get COVID-19 twice, and every other question you might have about the pandemic

We asked an epidemiologist all your COVID-19 questions.

Europe is the new epicenter of coronavirus, and the US may be next

Here are the latest updates.

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