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How we got a safe, effective vaccine in under one year -- without cutting corners

It's an unprecedented achievement owed to intense scientific efforts and massive funding.

Archaeologists discover dozens of Roman camps -- using a bird's eye view

Sometimes, to see down you must go up.

Masks block 99.9% of large COVID-linked droplets

Vaccines are right around the corner, but in the meantime, masks are still a key ally in reducing infection.

Landmark study shows strong links between gut microbes and health

Researchers identified microbes that correlated with an individual's risk of serious conditions to gut microbiome.

Small towns are bigger than we think -- and the world is more connected than ever

Urban and rural demographics seem to be changing faster than policy is keeping up.

NASA orbiter showcases the biggest canyon in the solar system -- and it's out of this world

The Grand Canyon ain't got nothing on this.

How many people have been vaccinated for COVID-19 so far

Vaccination campaigns are already rolling out. How's your country doing?

This AI module can create stunning images out of any text input

"an illustration of a baby daikon radish in a tutu walking a dog" "a lovestruck cup of boba" "a snail made of harp"

Severe allergic reactions to the Pfizer vaccine are exceedingly rare

Vaccines save lives -- a lot of them. But it's normal to wonder about side effects.

This "electronic amoeba" is capable of solving a complex problem

Amoeba-based computers could enable us to solve some hardcore problems.

The next generation of cancer detectors could be breathalyzers

Some diseases just stink -- and cancer is one of them.

Book Review: Britain's Habitats

The perfect companion for anyone interested in British habitats -- whether you're a traveler, naturalist, or just curious.

Turns out, some plants are also night owls

Plans are just like us... well, in a way at least.

Extremely efficient microprocessors can make your computer more eco-friendly

It's 80 times more efficient than the microprocessor you're using to read this.

Forget your biology book -- here's what chromosomes really look like

The classical images are far from accurate.

Japan wants to launch a wooden satellite into outer space to reduce space junk

Eco-friendly satellites might be coming soon.

Archaeologists uncover ancient street shop in Pompeii

How do you say 'one with everything' in Latin?

Americans still consume almost all the world's opioids

The roots of the problem remain largely unaddressed.

Over half of the tidal marshes on the Hudson River were created accidentally -- that could be a good thing

The accidental creation of tidal marshes could offer resilience to the area, researchers say.

Groundbreaking treatment could cure dwarfism in children, but there are some risks

While the condition isn't necessarily something that needs to be 'cured', having a potential treatment would be useful.

The best gadgets and robots of 2020

This has been one heck of a year, that's for sure. Just look at this robot dog.

The Swedish model: a year on, the unique pandemic approach still isn't paying off

As its hospitals fill up to capacity and intensive care beds are running out, Sweden is starting to sidetrack from its initial approach.

The real color of the moon -- and why it's probably not what you think

It's part boring, part interesting, and mostly geology.

What are sensors, how they work, and why they're everywhere

They tell us what's going on in nature, in a way that's easy to read and understand.

Researchers are now studying earthquakes and geology with unused optic fiber cables

So-called 'dark fiber' could help seismologists map the underground and measure our planet's rumbles.

These adorable tiny pygmy possums are still alive after the Australian bushfires

They're alive, bless their souls, but they're at their most vulnerable right now.

Darwin's century-old prediction about flightless insect seems to be on point

Turns out, Darwin was really good about understanding evolution.

Is your partner marriage material? Rituals might hold the answer

The decision to commit to marriage is a complex one, and we often put our partner to the test -- even though we may not even realize it.

Magma crystals can make volcanic eruptions more explosive

Some volcanoes may be more explosive than we thought.

Japan's Hayabusa 2 probe just brought an asteroid piece to Earth

The samples are in 'perfect shape' and they could shed new light on the birth of the solar system.

Here's which car windows you should open to reduce COVID-19 transmission risk

Three words: open - the - windows.

Scientists map the magma plume responsible for geothermal activity in the Arctic

The Arctic may be cold outside, but it's pretty hot beneath the surface.

Russia begins distributing vaccine -- despite not showing safety or effectiveness in large-scale trials

While you're living in 2020, Russia is already living in a risky 2021.

AI makes stunning protein folding breakthrough -- but not all researchers are convinced

DeepMind's AlphaFold claims to have solved a 50-year-old challenge of protein structure.

Coronavirus was already in the US before the official Wuhan outbreak, new study shows

The CDC says US blood samples from early December tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

Coronavirus myths: What we know isn't true of the pandemic

A year into the pandemic, we're still battling coronavirus myths.

Nanocrystals allow dragonfish to camouflage their teeth

This enables the dragonfish to creep up on unsuspecting critters.

Singapore becomes first country to approve consumption of lab-grown meat

The lab-grown chicken meat has all of the taste and none of the cruelty or antibiotics.

Electrodes and AI bring 'silent speech' one step closer to reality

It's remarkably accurate.

12 times the Arecibo telescope helped us figure out the universe

A look back on one of the world's iconic telescopes.

Why ancient populations carved voluptuous 'Venus' women figures over 30,000 years ago

It's a story of obesity, hunger, and glaciers.

The iconic Arecibo Observatory has now collapsed to rubble

Years of neglect and a series of structural failures spelled an end for the telescope.

Green Mediterranean diet may be even better for losing weight than regular Mediterranean

The 'greener' version of the Mediterranean diet may be even more efficient.

Forearm fractures may be telltale sign of domestic violence

Doctors should be aware of this indicative injury.

How Mars brine could produce breathable air and fuel for a colony

We absolutely need this if we're to ever establish a colony on the Red Planet.

Neanderthals could tolerate smoke and plant toxins as well as humans, study shows

Nowadays, we aren't nearly as sturdy, the researchers report.

Researchers discover huge freshwater reservoir hidden beneath Hawai'i

The billions of liters of fresh water were discovered with electrical surveys.

These researchers want to rearrange the periodic table, and it looks trippy

After its 150 anniversary, the famous chemical table might be getting a makeover.

Yuletide is almost upon us! But what's 'Yule' anyway?

This will completely change your idea of Christmas.

Nature's €9,500 open-access trial is showing just how absurd scientific publishing has become

You can have your paper published and accessible for everyone to see, at the low low cost of $11,390.

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