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Having friends who are friends with each other is the way to go, according to new research

We tend to perceive close-knit groups as more supportive than large but less dense social circles.

UK fails to report on positive COVID-19 cases due to glitch

The UK government seems to be struggling with tech.

India creates cheap and quick test for COVID-19

It has already been authorized for commercial use and could be a game changer.

What liposuction is, and why it can make you thinner, but not thin

It's meant to 'contour' your body, not manage your weight.

Merriam-Webster sees 30,500% spike in 'schadenfreude' after Trump diagnosis

Thousands and thousands of internet users have learned a new word.

Nobel Prize: Trio of scientists honored for discovering Hepatitis C virus

The discovery has likely saved millions.

Face masks unlikely to over-expose wearers to CO2

Wearing a mask can save your life, not the other way around.

Researchers identify a protein that may be the link between anxiety and depression

It could point the way to new treatments for both conditions.

Myanmar eliminates trachoma, the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness

Myanmar has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem.

Google Maps adds COVID-19 layer to alert about cases

The tool will be available all over the world on mobile phones.

Marijuana use among older Americans is on the rise

OK, boomer.

Newly found brain structure explains why some birds are super smart

Scientists find that birds are more human-like than previously thought.

With so many of us working from home, here's how to prevent back aches and other issues

Hey you -- correct your posture right now.

Heat and humidity can be used to disinfect and reuse N95 masks, study suggests

The world is still suffering from a shortage of effective masks -- reusing them a few times would be of excellent use.

World's first jet suit paramedic unveiled

It can reach people much faster than a car or ground teams.

Face shields aren't good at trapping aerosols, Japanese supercomputer study shows

They may offer some protection to the wearer, but not to those around.

Helsinki airport is now using dogs to detect coronavirus infections

They have a better accuracy than many specialized tests.

Scientists sequence genome of Fleming's original penicillin-producing fungus

The comparison could help us bring penicillin up to scratch.

Menstrual cups: what they are and should you use one

It's an eco-friendly and safe alternative, but it can take some time getting used to, and some might find it unpleasant.

Weighted blankets are 'safe, effective' in treating clinical insomnia

A little weight can go a long way.

Ten days of binge drinking disrupts neuron connections, causes anxiety and other cognitive problems

Binge drinking didn't destroy neurons, but rather temporarily disrupted connections between them.

Russia’s Sputnik Vaccine Stunt Could Cast a Long Shadow

The Russian government is exploiting a scientific win for propaganda purposes. The potential consequences are troubling.

Scientists synthesize antibiotics to conquer resistant microbes

A synthetic approach for remodifying existing antibiotics could give us the upper hand against resistant bacteria.

"Brain supplements" found to contain several unapproved drugs, false labeling

Fans of Limitless, prepare to be disappointed.

Politically-incorrect language can seem sincere, but only if you're saying what the audience wants to hear

Nobody is free of biases, not even ourselves.

COVID-19 asymptomatic cases account for 20% of infections, much less than thought

Previously, scientists thought that as many as 1 in 2 cases of COVID-19 were asymptomatic.

Short, 10-minute periods of massage or rest can help ease stress

Sometimes, taking a break is the way forward.

Biocompatible 'bandage' heals severely broken bones

The bandage can stick to a fracture like a plaster, accelerating natural healing.

Scientists use DNA to expose the origins of Vikings

Vikings weren’t a group of barrel-chested, blond-haired, bearded men. Instead, they comprised many ethnicities and groups of people with different ancestries.

ASMR and the brain: what we know so far about this unique phenomenon

It's been ten years since ASMR took over YouTube. Here's what we know and don't know.

Face masks could double as makeshift COVID-19 vaccine, new theory suggests

The matter of viral load once again comes into question.

Graphene face masks could prevent COVID-19 secondary transmission

The masks have an anti-bacterial efficiency of 80%, which increases when exposed to sunlight.

Sterilised insects could help control mosquito-borne diseases

Aggressive tiger mosquitoes capable of spreading debilitating tropical diseases such as dengue and Zika are spreading through Europe, but scientists hope it may be possible to control these biting pests with a form of insect birth control and drones.

Novichok: how are victims surviving poisoning?

The dose makes the poison.

Neuralink: brain hacking is exceptionally hard, no matter what Elon Musk says

Decades of research have shown that the brain does not yield its secrets easily.

Scientists Find That Social Distancing Reduces COVID-19’s Infection Rate by Approximately 1% per Day

This seemingly small difference adds up considerably owing to the rule of large numbers.

Very young children use both sides of the brain to process language, while adults only use half

Two hemispheres are better than one!

The world's first LSD-MDMA clinical trial is about to kick off

This "candyflipping" trial marks the start of a new era in psychedelics research.

It seems that COVID-19 may cause long-term heart problems

The evidence is building for long-term post-COVID-19 health problems.

Togo is the first African country to eliminate sleeping sickness

It's the first African country to reach this milestone.

Steroids cut COVID-19 death rates, but not for everyone – here’s who benefits and who doesn’t

Steroids can be a game changer for treating severe cases. But they're not a panacea and in some cases, they can do more harm than good.

Give lab mice a better life and the science will also get better

Lab animal welfare and good science go hand in hand. A new study calls for both.

When people are offered more plant-based foods, they eat more plant-based food, study shows

Sometimes, healthy change is not that hard.

Scientists use yeast to produce 'magic mushroom' active ingredient

Using nature, scientists have been able to create molecules that are normally extremely expensive if not impossible to chemically synthesize in the lab.

Steroids improve survival rate of critically ill COVID-19 patients

The World Health Organization already adapted its guidelines to recommend its usage.

In 2020, the biggest cop-killer is (by far) COVID-19

The biggest threat is often unseen.

The coronavirus might kill the handshake, but the more hygienic fist bump is ready to take its place

The fist bump is here to save the day.

Face shields and masks with exhale valves not effective at stopping COVID-19

Aerosols and other tiny particles that may contain the virus can travel around face shields or through the valve of masks unfiltered.

As the world battles a pandemic, billions don't have access to soap

It's hard to fight an invisible foe -- it's even harder when you have no weapons.

How the University of Arizona detected a campus outbreak before it even happened

They knew coronavirus was spreading before the patients themselves.

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