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These are the "superspreader" places where you're most at risk of getting COVID-19

Best avoid them to stay safe.

Denmark halts plan to cull minks en-masse over coronavirus concerns

The government fears a Covid-19 mutation might impact the effectiveness of future vaccines.

'Rivers' of air are cracking open the Antarctic -- for global warming, this is a problem

As the Antarctic continues to heat and melt, these processes can make it worse.

Scientists discover huge fossil lake under Greenland

The lake bed could be millions of years old, formed at a time when Greenland was still green.

Can aspirin reduce the risk of death in hospitalized COVID-19 patients?

Maybe... if we look at a new study.

The Philippines declares 'no new coal plants' but campaigners say it's not enough

The plan won't apply to coal projects already in the works, however.

We've discovered a new, adorable species in Myanmar -- it's already on the brink of extinction

But it’s so cute!

It's official: McDonald's will release a veggie patty starting next year

The name was not a hit, but the idea sure was.

AI translates ancient cuneiform tablets

It should help us preserve these priceless texts for the future.

Urban seagulls know exactly when to strike to steal your food -- we have the GPS data to prove it

You think you're safe, but the gulls know where you are. They're watching.

What does Biden have in store for science? Expect changes on COVID-19 and climate change, for starters

The US will soon see some big changes -- here are some of the main ones.

Could bacteria take up jobs mining in space? Turns out, they could

It's honest work.

Anti-COVID-19 measures could lead to large, delayed outbreaks of other diseases if we don't prepare

There never seems to be a shortage of diseases.

Twinkle, twinkle, little ... moon? Jupiter's icy moon Europa glows in the dark, researchers find

As if Europa needed to get even cooler.

Out of love with love itself: Japanese singles are increasingly disinterested in dating

Lower-income and lower-education people seem to be most likely to be disenchanted by dating.

Why China (and other countries) are banning Wikipedia

Access to the sum of all human knowledge comes at a premium and considerable risks in China.

Everything is changing in the Arctic, animal mobility data shows

From the caribou to the eagles and the fish, all Arctic creatures are behaving differently -- and climate change is to blame.

Mistaken beliefs are altering India’s transition to clean cooking fuels

People's beliefs have to be addressed as part of any (successful) energy transition.

You're being duped with counterfeit wine -- but this machine-learning approach can save you

No more counterfeit wine for me! Probably.

Better than expected: Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine prevents 90% of infections

It's still just interim data, but it looks good.

"Harmony Square" is new a video game against political misinformation, backed by the Department of Homeland Security

To be honest, the game is about producing and implementing such misinformation.

Wealthy countries aren't spending what they should on climate change

They need to help poor countries fight climate change -- but they are falling short.

Stellar flares can strip away the atmosphere of planets, make them less habitable

A new study highlights the importance of solar flares and space weather in reducing the habitability of exoplanets.

Coronavirus vaccine could be ready by December, AstraZeneca says -- Australia already producing it

Although it might take longer than that to approve the vaccine, its development has been extremely fast.

In Europe, air pollution fell while plastic use rose during the lockdown

Lockdowns across Europe had a mixed effect on the environment.

How Tokyo's voluntary lockdown averted a massacre in one of the world's most crowded cities

The Japanese weren’t ‘made’ to stay at home and social distance. They chose to and in doing so they averted countless deaths.

Astronomers stunned by hellish world where it rains rocks on oceans of molten lava

Scientists hope to verify their observations with the upcoming James Webb Space Telescope in 2021.

This genetic microlab can detect COVID-19 in mere minutes

It could change the way we test for the novel coronavirus.

Fossil Friday: amphibian trapped in amber is the first known 'tongue-thrower'

The fossils were at first (mistakenly) identified as being an ancient chameleon.

A brewery in the Netherlands becomes the first iron-fueled factory in the world

That's pretty metal!

The myth of the secretive inventor: most inventors choose to disclose their patents early

Having patent information available to the public as early as possible is for the betterment of society.

The Arctic sea ice keeps declining as the world gets warmer, setting a record low for October

This year is on track to be among the hottest years ever.

'Magic mushrooms' relieve major depression within a week

The psilocybin was taken under assisted therapy and offered long-lasting protection against depression.

The effects of sea-level rise on communities are complex and unpredictable, says a new study

Sometimes, the sea comes to you -- those are not good times.

Larger, older trees can store more carbon and help tackle climate change

We have to leave large trees alone as they capture a lot of carbon, researchers argue.

Busting the myth of the male provider: ancient women also hunted big game, study shows

Big game hunting may have been gender neutral.

Social behavior in mammals is as old as dinosaurs, fossil shows

"These fossils are game changers," said the researchers.

Health professionals in the UK call for a climate tax on meat

We need to reduce our meat consumption, both for the climate and for our health.

While it waits for election results, the US formally withdraws from Paris Agreement

The country can still re-join, if it so desires.

China is violating the privacy of thousands of Australians and you could be next. Here's what you can do about it

The details of at least 35,000 Australians have been leaked to a Chinese company with links to the military.

A robot near you might soon have a tail to help with balance

My pets already have them so why not?

5 Industries Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already disrupting

As AI continues its seemingly unstoppable march, it's changing industries in its wake.

Despite good intentions, 5G might widen the gap between farmers

The poor stay poorer.

People subconsciously believe that the world is 'fair' and that those who suffer will be rewarded later on

We all need hope.

Scientists reconstruct the brain of one of the oldest dinosaurs in unprecedented detail

Dinosaurs in the same lineage were some of the largest creatures to walk the Earth -- but this tiny predator packed a lot more brain power.

'Lonely' Rogue Planet Discovered Wandering the Milky Way

Astronomers have discovered a free-floating planet, not associated with any parent star wandering our galaxy.

Can weather help against the coronavirus? New study says 'no, but behavior can'

So you know, stay at home, watch a movie.

What the US vote means for the world's climate

The results of the elections will make a big difference for the whole world.

Researchers send drones to active volcanoes to improve early warning systems

Technology can help warn us of an upcoming eruption.

Newly-discovered fossil lizard shows how uncertainty can lead to better science

Sometimes, it's best to admit that we simply don't know the right answer (yet).