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The pandemic is sparing most of Africa and we're not really sure why

Africa is exhibiting remarkable resilience through the pandemic.

World's biggest pyramid isn't in Egypt - it's hidden under a hill in Mexico

You'd think the world's biggest pyramid is in Egypt - after all, they do call it The Great Pyramid.

How patients from the second coronavirus wave compare to those in the first wave

Doctors at a hospital in Houston, Texas, have published results comparing the patients from the first coronavirus surge (March-May) to the second one (May-July), connected to the lockdown relaxation. There’s a very strong argument against the idea that there even is a second wave in the US — the first one never actually ended. But […]

The odds of spreading coronavirus in the same household is under 20%, a review of studies finds

Many people seem to be under the impression that COVID-19 is passed automatically in the household. That's not necessarily the case.

Young children would pass up a reward for a chance to explore

The child in you is craving exploration.

Australia is losing to climate change. We'd be wise to learn from it

Australia is suffering the effects of fossil fuels it too helped emit.

It's time to face the fact that the coronavirus is airborne

More and more experts are considering that airborne transmission plays an important role for the pandemic.

Biden wants America to wear masks for at least 3 months: "Be a patriot"

The pandemic is unlikely to go away this year. Whoever wins the US elections will choose a pandemic direction.

Why climate and COVID-19 deniers love words like 'alarmist' or 'hoax'

Denial is flourishing in the time of the pandemic.

Coronavirus vaccine: China's Sinopharm vaccine triggers immune response, few side effects

The vaccine is now moving on to large-scale trials to assess its efficacy.

200,000 years ago, humans were making beds for themselves

If there's one thing humans have always liked, it's comfort.

Over 5 billion coronavirus vaccine doses have already been preordered worldwide

In the midst of suspect claims and solid deals, billions of vaccines have been ordered -- before a single vaccine is even produced.

Researchers use Raspberry to track elephant vibrations

Researchers have found a creative way to monitor elephants, by using miniature computers to capture the steps of elephants through vibrations.

The mystery of the blue whirl that consumes all the fuel in its path -- finally solved

It's actually three flames in one, meeting in a fourth, unique structure.

Here's why your cat's parasite is (probably) not making you sick

Cat owners, rejoice: your body can deal with this parasite just fine.

Pandemic data shows population density might not play as big a role as we thought

It seemed like a no-brainer: higher density, more coronavirus transmission. But the data is telling a different story.

Russia's vaccine is unproven and reckless

It looks like a publicity stunt pandering to an audience rather than a legitimate announcement.

A visual tour of Ceres, where astronomers found evidence of a subsurface ocean

Recent evidence has just made Ceres one of the more interesting places in the solar system.

What face masks are best at filtering droplets?

The pandemic is going nowhere fast, and it seems we'll be stuck with masks for a while -- so it helps to know which work best.

Dwarf planet Ceres is an ocean world with liquid water beneath the surface

Our solar system is getting more interesting with each passing year

Abstract art speaks to your brain, evokes abstract and far away feelings

If you think abstract art doesn't say anything at all, well, take a closer look.

Even if we had a COVID-19 vaccine tomorrow, many people wouldn't take it

A third of Americans would refuse a vaccine even if it were free. A sixth of Britons would also refuse it.

Beaver families get 'legal right to remain' in the UK

The local Wildlife Trust called the decision "the most ground-breaking government decision for England's wildlife for a generation".

New Zealand boasts 100 days without coronavirus transmission -- what can we learn from it?

New Zealand's pandemic strategy has paid off, but authorities warn against getting complacent.

Yes, there is a helium shortage, and it will affect more than just balloons

You can add helium to the long list of things there's a shortage of.

The futuristic city -- what tomorrow's urban areas may have in store for us

We have all we need to start truly futuristic cities. But they might not look as we picture them.

What time of day is pressure highest -- and other questions about hypertension

It's one of the most important health checkups.

Microwaving water really isn't the same as heating it

Tea drinkers, you were right: it's not the same if you microwave it.

Iceland's most active volcano likely headed towards eruption

The name sounds half-familiar, and so does the threat.

Japan had the coronavirus under control. Then, it opened up too quickly

The virus was almost nowhere to be found. Now, it's almost everywhere.

Huge Saxon cesspit found under London Art museum -- right under the new toilet

The very old toilet was found right under the place where the new toilet was built.

Outrageous paper that says 5G "produces viruses" gets shredded by experts

It's shocking that something like this can get published.

Text AI can produce images -- and it's very good at it

AI is already nearing sci-fi territory.

How charts lie -- and how to get better at reading them

Alberto Cairo wants us to get better at reading charts, and his book is an eye-opener.

Pigs like to interact with humans just like dogs do -- but they're independent problem solvers

Pigs are intelligent and seem to exhibit behavior both similar, and different to dogs.

Another positive effect of coronavirus restrictions: flu outbreaks are massively down

COVID-19 and the flu spread through similar mechanisms, so it's not surprising that

Magic mushrooms have been consumed for centuries. Here's why

Most study participants said they would want to take psilocybin again.

Coronavirus, take two: Europe struggles with new surge of COVID-19 cases

Lockdown relaxation is leading to a new wave of infections in Europe.

The world's poorest are escaping extreme poverty faster than ever -- but not everything is getting better

Here’s an encouraging thought: extreme poverty has been largely alleviated. In 1820, 94% of the world’s population lived in extreme poverty (the equivalent purchasing power of under US $1.9/day). In 1990, the figure had dropped to 34.8%, which is already a big improvement. But since 1990, in just 30 years, the figure has dropped to […]

AI identifies prostate cancer with stunning accuracy

This could complement medical workforce and act as a failsafe mechanism.

The Bearded Lady Project: Why the Face of Science Needs to Change

Picture a paleontologist. Walking through the fields, looking for traces of ancient life, analyzing the samples in a lab, maybe even teaching a class. What does this paleontologist look like? Does he have a distinguished, grey-white beard? Or is he tall and rugged, nimble as he looks for fossils? Imagination results may vary, but the […]

Narcissism and psychopathy linked to defiance of coronavirus prevention

"Dark" personality traits might be impeding pandemic efforts, but the overall picture is far more complex.

New AI is capable of identifying individual birds

Biologists get a helping (non-biological) hand.

Face coverings don't create false sense of security, new study shows

A flimsy argument against face coverings gets a serious blow.

If you're not wearing your face mask on your nose, you're doing it all wrong

For the love of god, just wear the mask on your *whole* face.

How a mythological creature is helping Japan against the pandemic

Amabié has become a symbol of Japan's fight against COVID-19.

New AI can write in any style, answer deep questions, and even write poems

We are officially looking through the glass -- this AI is eerily good.

The coronavirus-induced anthropause is now visible in seismic vibrations

Scientists have detected a decrease in vibrations caused by human activity.

Mental health in the pandemic: older adults show better resilience

Emotionally, older adults seem to fare better -- at least in one study

This 3D map of the universe is the biggest map in the world -- it spans 11 billion years

In case you were woried, that gap around 11 billion years ago was just filled.

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