Though risk is lower, researchers debate whether people should be encouraged to wear masks outdoors or should efforts instead focus on reducing indoor transmission?
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Polls indicate pausing the J&J vaccine was the right decision
While numbers indicate that the risks of COVID-19 still outweigh potential vaccine side effects, the current pause in vaccine distribution demonstrate the system is working and the public is onboard.
A “time-accelerated computational microscope” provides biologists with powerful insights
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From astronauts to programmers and medical researchers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, these women are pushing boundaries in STEM.
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New active substances that can block the replication of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus discovered in proof-of-concept study.
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Replacing animal testing with the ever-growing capabilities of AI and deep learning could help minimize the need for animals in scientific discovery.
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Moisture-resistant mask filters made from compostable and abundant materials could help curb plastic pollution as a result of the pandemic.
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A scientific detective story unearths how SARS-CoV-2 evolves new variants that evade antibodies.
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