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Hope heads for a rendezvous with Mars

Hope heads for a rendezvous with Mars

The UAE probe arrives at Mars on Tuesday, Feb 9. Its purpose is to both study the weather on Mars as well as inspire the next generation of that country's scientists and engineers.
by Joe Palca

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COVID patient's case offers surprising clues to origins of coronavirus variants

COVID patient's case offers surprising clues to origins of coronavirus variants

Scientists are looking at a possible link between the coronavirus mutations in the U.K. and South Africa — and those in a patient in Boston who had living, growing virus in his body for five months.
by Michaeleen Doucleff

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Study finds AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine may reduce virus transmission

Study finds AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine may reduce virus transmission

A new study may help answer answer one of the big open questions about the campaign to suppress the coronavirus outbreak. Researchers from Oxford University say AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine does more than protect people from falling seriously ill — it also appears to reduce transmission of the virus. 
by The Associated Press

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Novavax COVID-19 vaccine works, but less so against variants

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine works, but less so against variants

Novavax says its COVID-19 vaccine appears 89 percent effective, based on early findings from a British study. The shot also seems to work against new mutated versions of the virus circulating in that country and South Africa, though not as well. 
by The Associated Press

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Fauci relishes a 'hallelujah' moment

Fauci relishes a 'hallelujah' moment

Dr. Anthony Fauci, now President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser on COVID-19, says he rejoiced when the new president said that "science and truth" would guide the nation's policies toward the pandemic.
by Avie Schneider

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How have museums made it through the pandemic?

How have museums made it through the pandemic?

On Jan. 11, the state's museums were allowed to reopen once more — at 25 percent capacity. MPR News guest host Chris Farrell spoke with three museum directors about the year they’ve had and what visitors can expect as they gradually re-open their doors.
by Chris Farrell and Katie Moritz

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Pandemic interrupts longtime Isle Royale wolf, moose study

Pandemic interrupts longtime Isle Royale wolf, moose study

Since 1959, a research team has spent most of each winter observing the interplay between wolves and moose at Lake Superior's Isle Royale National Park. But this year's mission has been scrapped to protect the scientists and support personnel from possible exposure to the coronavirus.
by The Associated Press

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The bias problem with artificial intelligence

The bias problem with artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence is a booming industry that is creeping into more aspects of our daily lives. But can computers discriminate? As advanced technology tries to make our lives easier, it can also cause a lot of harm.
by Chris Farrell and Karen Zamora

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