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Men and women are responding differently to the pandemic. Here's how

Unsurprisingly, women see it as a more serious problem and are more likely to be cautious.

Three coffees a day bring headaches your way -- stick to one or two and you should be fine

You might want to reconsider that extra cup of coffee.

People with blood type O may face lower risk of coronavirus infection or have milder symptoms

More evidence show link between blood type and coronavirus risk

The lockdown saved thousands of lives by reducing air pollution

Countries need to act to improve air quality as soon as possible

Europe's coronavirus success stories aren't doing so hot right now

Pandemic fatigue is starting to take its toll.

For all the damage they cause, viruses also help push evolution

Viruses are a seemingly inherent part of mammalian evolution, two studies suggest.

COVID death toll underestimated: Nearly 75,000 more Americans died in spring and summer because of the pandemic

These excess deaths have been indirectly attributed to COVID-19 due to the pandemic's disruptions.

Lockdown reduced noise exposure across the US

Daily average sound levels dropped about three decibels in March and April.

COVID-19 pandemic caused $16 trillion in damage -- the greatest threat to the economy since the Great Depression

That's nearly 90% of the US gross domestic product.

Getting a tattoo without the needle? Scientists got you covered

Painless tattoos? Yes please!

SARS-CoV-2 can survive 9 hours on the human skin, compared to 2 hours for the influenza virus

Seriously, just wash your hands. Often.

Why are young Australians canceling their health insurance in the midst of a pandemic?

Young people are actually getting priced out of private healthcare covers.

Humans may transmit COVID-19 virus to wildlife

The possibility of this happening is higher than with other viruses.

Electromagnetic fields could be used to manage, maybe even treat, type 2 diabetes

Hopefully the findings translate to humans as well.

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.

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