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Hungry teen dinosaurs crowded out their competitors
By Gretchen VogelFeb. 25, 2021 , 2:00 PM Any parent of growing teenagers knows their appetites can reach gargantuan proportions.…
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COVID, Quickly Episode 1: Vaccines, Variants and Diabetes
Tanya Lewis: Hi, and welcome to Covid, Quickly, a new Scientific American podcast series! Josh Fischman: This is your fast-track…
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America’s Immigration System Is a COVID Superspreader
In her teens, Leticia Sierra realized that the future she had envisioned was out of reach. Sierra, who lived in…
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We are nowhere near keeping warming below 1.5°C despite climate plans
By Adam Vaughan A demonstration in Paris, France, during the 2015 climate negotiations Thibault Camus/AP/Shutterstock The world is wildly off…
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Heavy rain affects object detection by autonomous vehicle LiDAR sensors
IMAGE: The WMG 3xD simulator, used to test the LiDAR sensors view more Credit: WMG, University of Warwick Future fully autonomous…
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Study finds short window for donating convalescent plasma to COVID-19 patients
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The optimal timeframe for donating convalescent plasma for use in COVID-19 immunotherapy, which was given emergency…
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HDL cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein cholesterol) or good cholesterol is associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease as it transports…
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What motivates natural resource policymakers in Africa to take action on climate change?
Herndon, Va. (February 25, 2021) – Climate services are vital tools for decision makers addressing climate change in developing countries.…
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Preventing seizures after brain injury could stave off dementia
Blocking seizures after a head injury could slow or prevent the onset of dementia, according to new research by University…
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Biden’s COVID Plan Is Just a Beginning
Driven by science, data and public health priorities, President Biden’s National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness is…
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