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Stress causes physical changes in the brains of mice, and it may help us design medicine to fight it

Bliss, it seems, may actually come in a pill after all.

New, ultrathin solar cell doubles the current efficiency record by reaching almost 50%

It's a huge step up, but currently quite expensive to produce.

Trump halts funding to World Health Organization

US President questions the organization for "covering up" spread of the virus.

The Mediterranean diet can lead to better cognitive function, studies show

It can reduce the rate of decline in cognitive functions by half, the authors found.

Fauci: Reopening the US by May 1st is "overly optimistic"

States don't yet have the testing and contact tracing capacity needed for such a decision.

Social distancing will have to be turned on and off like a light switch until 2022 to keep coronavirus at bay

Brace yourself for the ride. This will take a while...

Robotaxis, still on the agenda of Tesla for this year

Musk says it will depend on regulatory approval.

How to talk to your kids about COVID-19

You shouldn't shy away from talking to your kids -- this can actually be very helpful.

As much as a third of medical staff suffers from insomnia due to COVID-19

The horrors of COVID-19 in emergency rooms is keeping medical staff awake at night.

Flamingos form complex social ties that last over the years

It's funny that they're probably socializing more than us right now.

Cats are a bit more susceptible to the coronavirus than dogs are, but you shouldn't be afraid of your pets

If your cat is socially distancing from you recently, it's probably trying to protect you both. Or it just doesn't like you.

More than 3,600 deaths among U.S. nursing homes in just two weeks

Around 2,400 deaths were reported in New York nursing homes alone.

US underestimates methane emissions from offshore oil and gas platforms

Platforms emit twice as much methane than previously thought.

Global emissions could fall 4% this year as coronavirus brings the world to a stop

World still needs to cut emissions by 6% every year for the next decade

No evidence to support use of BCG vaccine against COVID-19

BCG vaccination prevents severe forms of tuberculosis in children but reports of its efficacy against COVID-19 may be misleading.

South Korea reports a startling number of COVID-19 reinfections

At least 116 people have tested positive with COVID-19 after seemingly defeated the virus previously.

Almost half of coronavirus deaths in 5 EU countries are from care homes

With many elderly people living in close proximity with little to no social distancing, care homes are easy pickings for the coronavirus.

It's normal to feel stressed right now. Here's how to alleviate it, and make the most out of a bad situation

Yes, it's normal to feel down. Yes, we all feel the anxiety. Here's what to do about it.

Google introduces digital Braille keyboard for Android

The keyboard works together wit several of Google's past systems.

NASA data shows dramatic pollution drop in the US

The air is clearing up because we're staying home.

Is Trump preparing to Fire Anthony Fauci?

Anthony Fauci has become the voice of reason in the coronavirus outbreak, but Trump recently retweeted #FireFauci.

Almost 200 doctors have died from COVID-19 around the world so far

The actual number of fatalities among healthcare workers is likely much higher than that.

How hospitals can decontaminate used respirator masks

It's relatively inexpensive and can help hospitals tackle respirator mask shortages.

Australian lizard is the first vertebrate seen to lay eggs and give birth in one pregnancy

¿Por qué no los dos?

Coronavirus threatens Brazil's Amazon tribes

A teenager from the Yanomami community died in Brazil after being infected in coronavirus, raising new fears about the risks to indigenous populations.

How the coronavirus lockdown could end and what we can expect

We're up for a long period of weirdness; we'd better get used to it.

It never happened before: All 50 states in the US are simultaneously under disaster declaration

It's the first time in history this has happened

A negative COVID-19 test doesn't necessarily mean you're safe. As many as 30% might be false negatives

If your COVID-19 test turns out negative but you have symptoms, you shouldn't trust it.

Current coronavirus economic crisis mirrors 1930s Great Depression, says the manager of the world's largest hedge fund

"From 1929 to 1932 there was a fall in the economy, double-digit unemployment rates, and magnitude of fall in the economy of about 10%. Do I think we're in that? Yes."

Coronavirus in South Dakota — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in South Carolina.

Coronavirus in Rhode Island — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in Rhode Island.

Coronavirus in Oregon — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in Oregon.

Coronavirus in Ohio — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in Ohio.

Coronavirus in North Dakota — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in North Carolina.

Coronavirus in Nevada — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in Nevada.

Coronavirus in Nebraska — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in Nebraska.

Coronavirus in Montana — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in Montana.

Coronavirus in Missouri — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in Missouri.

There may be two separate types of COVID-19 pneumonia that might require different interventions

The findings could have important implications for COVID-19 emergy department cases.

Our COVID-19 tests are still imperfect, study notes, cautioning against false negatives

Even with very effective tests, we'll still see false positives.

NASA plans to set a telescope on the far side of the Moon

It's part of a set of innovative projects funded by the space agency.

Highest-ever resolution images of the sun revealed

It has an atmosphere much more complex than initially thought.

Ancient fragments of twisted fibers show Neanderthals grasped math and had a materialistic culture

The fragments are at least 41,000 years old. They were found attached to a stone tool.

Let the Olympus Image of the Year Award 2019 dazzle your imagination in these stressful times

The world is a beautiful place.

Social distancing of 1.5 meters (5 feet) might not really be enough -- especially when running or biking

The evidence is not clear yet, but it can't hurt to leave a bit more gap between yourself and other runners.

Dogs are no longer livestock for the Chinese government

This could make the consumption of dog meat illegal.

JK Rowling credits simple breathing exercise with helping her COVID-19 infection. Doctors and nurses say it's useful

Beloved Harry Potter author says her husband, who is a doctor, advised her to do a simple breathing exercise.

Help NASA save the ocean's corals by playing a new video game

A citizen science project that aims to help the world's corals.

Coronavirus in Arizona — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in Arizona.

Anthony Fauci is revolutionizng science communication -- and it's awesome

Anthony Fauci is everywhere,