Joe Palca is a science correspondent for NPR. Since joining NPR in 1992, Palca has covered a range of science topics — everything from biomedical research to astronomy. He is currently focused on the eponymous series, "Joe's Big Idea." Stories in the series explore the minds and motivations of scientists and inventors. Palca is also the founder of NPR Scicommers – A science communication collective.
We’ll continue to update this post as we learn new information.There are at least 12,829 cases throughout Kentucky as of Tuesday. There are now 512 people…
Owensboro Health reopened outpatient surgery programs Monday at its hospitals in Daviess and Muhlenberg counties. The procedures had been unavailable due…
After grinding to a halt due to COVID-19, Kentucky is taking a major step toward restarting its economy.Manufacturing, construction, car dealerships, and…
Public health officials in Kentucky are working with meat processing plants aross the state to minimize the spread of COVID-19.The Kentucky Cabinet for…
A 10 year-old from Kentucky is in critical condition and on a ventilator due to a newly-identified inflammatory condition related to COVID-19.There is…