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COVID vaccine found highly effective in real-world U.S. study

COVID vaccine found highly effective in real-world U.S. study

The U.S. government’s first look at the real-world use of COVID-19 vaccines found their effectiveness was nearly as robust as it was in controlled studies. The study was done in Miami; Duluth, Minnesota; Portland, Oregon; Temple, Texas; Salt Lake City; and Phoenix and other areas in Arizona.
by The Associated Press

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A cultural triumph: Microbiology student makes a petri dish masterpiece

A cultural triumph: Microbiology student makes a petri dish masterpiece

Balaram Khamari has been spending a lot of time in his lab, culturing colorful bacteria and artfully arranging it on a jelly-like substance called agar. He is part of a growing body of scientists across the world who make agar art, and even compete for prizes.
by Sarah McCammon

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Scientific specimens are going online, but much remains hidden in storage

Scientific specimens are going online, but much remains hidden in storage

From fish in jars to rare seeds and microbes, hundreds of millions of biological specimens are stored around the U.S., and caretakers are trying to make them accessible for future research.
by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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Glynn Lunney, NASA flight director with a key role in saving Apollo 13 crew, dies at 84

Glynn Lunney, NASA flight director with a key role in saving Apollo 13 crew, dies at 84

Lunney, who played an integral role in the agency's Apollo program, died Friday. He was credited for his quick decision-making during the race to save the lives of the Apollo 13 astronauts.
by H.J. Mai

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Next pandemic: Scientists fear another coronavirus could jump from animals to humans

Next pandemic: Scientists fear another coronavirus could jump from animals to humans

Researchers worry another coronavirus will spill over from a bat or some other creature. They're hunting for sources — and finding evidence that a new pandemic could be around the corner.
by Michaeleen Doucleff

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Drawing a line in the mud: Scientists debate when 'age of humans' began

Drawing a line in the mud: Scientists debate when 'age of humans' began

Scientists on five continents are hunting for geological evidence to pinpoint exactly when humans became a major force shaping life on Earth. But settling on the date could unleash a larger debate.
by Rebecca Hersher

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