In a rare occurrence, astronomers have directly observed more than one planet orbiting a star similar to the Sun.
What archaeology of the remote past can tell us about our future under climate change
Long-term and global datasets of Paleolithic archaeologists are relevant for present climate action, and new interdisciplinary alliances are needed to exploit them.
One in five people worldwide at risk of severe COVID-19
A new study estimates that one in five people worldwide have an underlying health condition that could increase their risk of severe COVID-19 if infected.
Tourism, water, and gender
Women face greater health and safety risks when water and sanitation systems are compromised, but this has never been explored in relation to tourism.
Tracking and analysis of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein mutations
Understanding changes to the spike protein’s structure is critical to the development of an effective vaccine.
Understanding the mysteries of giant viruses
New imaging technique sheds light on the mysterious life cycle of giant viruses.
Talking CO2 in the midst of a pandemic
The Story of CO2: Big Ideas for a Small Molecule
Hubble celebrates its 30th anniversary with a tapestry of blazing starbirth
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope, which has opened a new eye onto the cosmos and has been transformative for our civilization.
Study finds remdesivir effective against a key enzyme of coronavirus that causes COVID-19
Remdesivir, an anti-viral agent known to be effective against MERS, is already in human trials as researchers search for a treatment for COVID-19.
Conserved elements in viral genomes may provide targets for broad-spectrum drugs
RNA elements that are found in the genomes of numerous representatives within the same virus family provide new opportunities to expand the repertoire of targets for the development of antiviral therapy.