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Protein decoys for viruses may battle COVID-19 and more
As the fight against COVID-19 wears on and the virus continues to mutate, vaccines and several monoclonal antibody drugs are…
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Earth’s ‘geological thermostat’ is too slow to prevent climate change
Rock weathering has helped keep Earth’s climate relatively stable for millions of years, but the process isn’t fast enough to…
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Federal watchdog finds problems with NIH oversight of grant funding bat virus research in China
A federal watchdog has weighed in on problems with a U.S. government grant that funded work in Wuhan, China, on…
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We can reduce homelessness if we follow the science on what works
Decades of research have shown that focusing on housing, without making sobriety or mental health treatment a prerequisite, is the…
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The size of skin cancer cells may affect how they respond to treatment
Smaller melanoma skin cancer cells may be more vulnerable to drugs that block DNA repair, while larger cells might be…
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The first ever vaccine against RSV could be approved in 2023
By Michael Le Page The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms, but it can be severe in…
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Can California’s floods help recharge depleted groundwater supplies?
The drenching storms that hit California in recent weeks represented a long-sought opportunity for Helen Dahlke, a groundwater hydrologist at…
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Earthquakes suggest Earth’s core has started spinning more slowly
Measurements of seismic waves travelling through Earth’s inner core indicate that its rotation may be slowing, switching its direction relative…
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Teaching evaluations reflect—and may perpetuate—academia’s gender biases
Universities routinely use student teaching evaluations to help make decisions about which faculty members get tenure and promotions. But factors…
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Amazing JWST images show a nebula shaped by a multi-star smash-up
The stunning filaments and coils of light that make up the Southern Ring Nebula were shaped by as many as…
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