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As the United States marked the Memorial Day weekend, President Trump golfed, some Americans flocked to beaches and the death toll neared 100,000. And in Britain, the prime minister said he would not fire an aide for driving across the...Sunday, May 24, 2020 from
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Two NASA astronauts gearing up to ride SpaceX's new space taxi will now be on a mission planned to last more than a month, instead of a week, to help the short-handed crew aboard the International Space Station, the U.S. space agency...Sunday, May 24, 2020 from NYT > Science
The company, founded by Richard Branson, aims to show it can send small satellites to orbit from virtually anywhere.Sunday, May 24, 2020 from BBC News - Science & Environment
After spending most of their lives in the soil, periodical cicadas will come out in three US states.Sunday, May 24, 2020 from SciTech Daily » Science
Research team from the University of Göttingen investigates the influence of storage on the flavor of ripe tomatoes. There is much debate about the correct... The post Should Ripe Tomatoes Go in the Fridge? Scientific Testing Seeks to...Sunday, May 24, 2020 from Science & Health from Newser
If you assume the alligator is the king of the heap when it comes to Everglades predators, you could be wrong at this point. "I found alligators in them," says Donna Kalil. The 57-year-old python elimination specialist for the South...Sunday, May 24, 2020 from - Science RSS Feed
'We're in the bizarre position of wanting Covid to stay, at least for a little while,' says researcherSunday, May 24, 2020 from NYT > Science
The clear plastic guards may be easier to wear, disinfect and reuse than cloth or surgical face coverings, although they don’t entirely replace the need for masks.Sunday, May 24, 2020 from Science & Health from Newser
The first astronauts launched by SpaceX are breaking new ground for style with hip spacesuits, gull-wing Teslas and a sleek rocket ship—all of it white with black trim. The color coordinating is thanks to Elon Musk, the driving force...Sunday, May 24, 2020 from Science News - UPI.com
Weather has become a major concern for the planned launch of two American astronauts Wednesday from Kennedy Space Center in Florida in the first crewed mission from U.S. soil in nine years.Sunday, May 24, 2020 from NPR Topics: Health & Science
This would have been a scary ingredient for a Caesar salad: Anchovies' ancient relatives were three feet long and had a nasty set of chompers, according to a study from the University of Michigan.Sunday, May 24, 2020 from SciTech Daily » Science
An MRI in each other’s arms shows how physical contact alters the brains of couples. Researchers at Aalto University and Turku PET Centre have developed... The post How Touching Is Perceived in the Brain – Investigated With...Sunday, May 24, 2020 from NYT > Science
The big and noisy insects have started to emerge and are looking to mate in Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina.Sunday, May 24, 2020 from BBC News - Science & Environment
Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken ready themselves and their kit for Wednesday's flight to the space station.Sunday, May 24, 2020 from The Week: Most Recent Science Posts
The Black Death, the Spanish Flu, and other widespread disease outbreaks have transformed how people live. Here's everything you need to know: Will Covid-19 change the world? Yes, if it's similar to the pandemics of the past. Plagues and...Sunday, May 24, 2020 from BBC News - Science & Environment
These are the key phases in the first crew mission to go to orbit from the US in nine years.Sunday, May 24, 2020 from NYT > Science
Gaza reports its first coronavirus death. New York is allowing gatherings of up to 10.Sunday, May 24, 2020 from NYT > Science
The inhabitants of Tristan da Cunha, which sits in the remote waters of the South Atlantic, are insulated from the coronavirus by an immense moat.Sunday, May 24, 2020 from BBC News - Science & Environment
BBC News profiles the space travellers who will launch in SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule on Wednesday.Saturday, May 23, 2020 from NYT > Science
Compared to white or Hispanic patients, black patients seeking care have more advanced cases of Covid-19, researchers reported.Saturday, May 23, 2020 from Science & Health from Newser
A new coronavirus model says 24 states might have high transmission rates if they reopen without any effort to curb the contagion, the Washington Post reports. Researchers at Imperial College London drew on case information and cell...Saturday, May 23, 2020 from NYT > Science
A clinical trial led to the authorization of the only drug shown to work in Covid-19 patients. But until now, few experts had seen the numbers.Saturday, May 23, 2020 from NYT > Science
Scientists are increasingly optimistic that a vaccine can be produced in record time. But getting it manufactured and distributed will pose huge challenges.Saturday, May 23, 2020 from NYT > Science
A trial with 108 participants suggests the vaccine is safe and may be moderately effective. But experts noted that the approach has failed in the past.Saturday, May 23, 2020 from NYT > Science
The company said a test in 8 healthy volunteers found its experimental vaccine was safe and provoked a strong immune response. It is on an accelerated timetable to begin larger human trials soon.Saturday, May 23, 2020 from Science & Health from Newser
Looks like scientists have uncovered the source of two huge earthquakes—a fracture in a tectonic plate that's slowly breaking apart, LiveScience reports. A new study says two massive undersea quakes near Indonesia, magnitude-8.6 and 8.2,...Saturday, May 23, 2020 from - Science RSS Feed
Cat Warren meets the cadaver canines who are trained to detect human bodies, some of which are thousands of years oldSaturday, May 23, 2020 from Health News & Science News - Times of India
With a vaccine still a long distance away, efforts to repurpose old medications used for other ailments provide hope of an early counter to Covid-19, say scientists, placing the antiviral remdesivir on top of the list of possible...Saturday, May 23, 2020 from NYT > Science
The desperate hunt for treatments and vaccines has changed how researchers, regulators, drug companies like Moderna, investors and journalists do their jobs.Saturday, May 23, 2020 from BBC News - Science & Environment
His colourful history included escaping from a zoo and a rumour he once belonged to Adolf Hitler.Saturday, May 23, 2020 from - Science RSS Feed
Donald Trump will attend Florida launchSaturday, May 23, 2020 from Science & Health from Newser
Drug-maker Moderna reported good news Monday about a potential COVID-19 vaccine currently being tested. It was also good news—you might even say great news—for an MIT professor who owns a stake in the company. Bloomberg reports that Bob...Saturday, May 23, 2020 from NYT > Science
President Trump ordered states to reopen places of worship, but several governors said that decision would be their call. Persistently high case levels in Los Angeles, Chicago and Washington have medical experts concerned.Saturday, May 23, 2020 from NYT > Science
Do antibodies from patients who have recovered actually help those struggling with the disease?Saturday, May 23, 2020 from Science & Health from Newser
As humanity contends with the coronavirus, rabbits have a disease of their own to worry about. Earlier this month, California's Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed a "highly contagious and lethal" sickness in its wild rabbit...Saturday, May 23, 2020 from NYT > Science
The apex predator wasn’t a quick runner because of its heft, but its lanky limbs ensured it could amble efficiently for hours.Saturday, May 23, 2020 from NYT > Science
Extreme weather presents an even bigger threat when economies are crashing and ordinary people are stretched to their limits.Saturday, May 23, 2020 from NPR Topics: Health & Science
An Arctic research expedition faces a carefully orchestrated crew change. Members reflect on how they feel about emerging from the ship into a pandemic, or from social isolation into close quarters.Saturday, May 23, 2020 from Health News & Science News - Times of India
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Amazon and other companies are planning to test workers for the coronavirus. But there is little federal guidance, and some fear it could lead to a false sense of security.Saturday, May 23, 2020 from NYT > Science
Beijing broke with precedent in abandoning an annual growth target for 2020, a sign of the difficulties of restarting its economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.Saturday, May 23, 2020 from NYT > Science
Immunizations are falling because of pandemic disruptions, raising fears of surges in preventable disease. Lockdowns complicate the Muslim holiday Eid. China’s National People’s Congress offers a show of strength.Saturday, May 23, 2020 from NYT > Science
If you’re worried about wiping down grocery bags or disinfecting mailed packages, this C.D.C. guidance might bring some relief. It’s not new information; the agency has been saying this for months.Saturday, May 23, 2020 from BBC News - Science & Environment
BBC News answers questions about the first orbital launch of astronauts from US soil in nine years.Saturday, May 23, 2020 from Evolution News & Views
As a physician, I have cared for many patients who were fearful. Often with good reason, but not always. The post Doctor’s Diary: Fear Is a Gift from Our Designer appeared first on Evolution News .Saturday, May 23, 2020 from
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The following is a brief roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus.Friday, May 22, 2020 from Evolution News & Views
ID the Future explores key arguments from Dr. Spetner’s books Not by Chance and The Evolution Revolution . The post Listen: Lee Spetner Takes Aim at Natural Selection and Population Genetics appeared first on Evolution News .Friday, May 22, 2020 from BBC News - Science & Environment
Justin Rowlatt joins a team of scientists looking for small space rocks in Antarctica.Friday, May 22, 2020 from Science News - UPI.com
Italy has been a genetic melting pot for almost 20,000 years, according to a new study. Nowhere else in Europe hosts a greater mix of genetic heritage.Friday, May 22, 2020 from BBC News - Science & Environment
The loon, which is on Canada's dollar coin, and the eagle, America's national bird, fought to the death.