Dining

Small businesses have struggled mightily during the pandemic. In the series “Rebound,” small business owners documented their struggles during the pandemic. Now, they have come together to discuss what they learned over the past six months.

The coronavirus pandemic has been incredibly damaging for the restaurant industry in the United States: The National Restaurant Association estimates that at least 17% of the country’s food service establishments have already shuttered, with 10,000 restaurants having closed their doors in just the past three months.

Japanese researchers used a supercomputer to examine how particles spread when sitting at a table.

The coronavirus pandemic has brought about new norms for many in the service industry like mandated masks, outdoor and distanced seating. But there are some things that haven’t changed, or as some put it, have actually gotten worse.  Employees at one Ocean Beach restaurant say that ever since they opened back up for dining, they’ve experienced increased disrespect and...