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Top Science News
May 20, 2020
Hurricanes Are Getting Stronger, Study Shows
‘Off-Switch’ for Pain Discovered in Brain
Potentially Fatal Combinations of Humidity, Heat
COVID-19 Lockdowns: Global Air Quality
May 8, 2020 — A new study has identified thousands of incidents of previously rare or unprecedented extreme heat/humidity combinations in parts of Asia, Africa, …
Latest Top Headlines
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May 1, 2020 — Researchers linked two copies of a special kind of antibody produced by llamas to create a new antibody that binds tightly to a key protein on the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. This protein, called the spike protein, allows the virus to break into host cells. Initial tests indicate that the …
Health News
May 20, 2020
Vitamin D: Role in COVID-19 Mortality Rates
Mutations in SARS-CoV-2: Virus Evolution Clues
Antibody Blocks SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Cells
Spinal Cord and Optic Nerve Neurons Regenerated
Apr. 30, 2020 — Each year thousands of patients face life-long losses in sensation and motor function from spinal cord injury and related conditions in which axons …
Latest Health Headlines
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Gestures Heard as Well as Seen
May 18, 2020 — Gesturing with the hands while speaking is a common human behavior, but no one knows why we do it. Now, a group of researchers reports that gesturing adds emphasis to speech — but not in the way researchers had …
Physical/Tech News
May 20, 2020
Organic Molecules in Martian Meteorites
Mind-Controlled Arm Prostheses That ‘Feel’
Rare Views of Planet-Forming Disks Around Stars
Precise Timing of a Black Hole Dance
Apr. 28, 2020 — Scientists have finally figured out the precise timing of a complicated dance between two enormous black holes, revealing hidden details about the physical characteristics of these mysterious cosmic …
Latest Physical/Tech Headlines
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Scientists Use Pressure to Make Liquid Magnetism Breakthrough
May 18, 2020 — Scientists have forced a solid magnetic metal into a spin liquid state, which may lead to insights into superconductivity and quantum …
Environment News
May 20, 2020
Highest Level Ever of Microplastics On Seafloor
Insects: Largest Study Finds Declines On Land
How Birds Evolved Big Brains
Coronaviruses and Bats: Evolving Together
Apr. 23, 2020 — Scientists compared the different kinds of coronaviruses living in 36 bat species from the western Indian Ocean and nearby areas of Africa. They found that different groups of bats have their own …
Latest Environment Headlines
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Ribs Evolved for Movement First, Then Co-Opted for Breathing
May 19, 2020 — A major transformation in vertebrate evolution took place when breathing shifted from being driven by head and throat muscles — like in fish and frogs — to the torso — like in reptiles and mammals. But what caused the shift? A new study posits that the intermediate step was locomotion. When lizards walk, they bend side-to-side. The ribs and vertebrae are crucial to this movement, and the …
Society/Education News
May 20, 2020
Rising Carbon Dioxide May Impair Cognition
Decisions: People Often Rely of Gut Feeling
Relying On ‘Local Food:’ Distant Dream for Most
Tech Not Hurting Kids’ Social Skills: Study
Apr. 13, 2020 — Despite the time spent with smartphones and social media, young people today are just as socially skilled as those from the previous generation, a new study …
Latest Society/Education Headlines
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Ultraviolet Light Exposes Contagion Spread from Improper PPE Use
May 6, 2020 — In a new study, researchers vividly demonstrate how aerosol-generating procedures can lead to exposure of the contagion with improper PPE use. The most common error made by the health care workers was contaminating the face or forearms during PPE …
Vitamin D Levels Appear to Play Role in COVID-19 Mortality Rates
Giant Meteorite Impacts Formed Parts of the Moon’s Crust, New Evidence Shows
ESO Instrument Finds Closest Black Hole to Earth
COVID-19 Lockdowns Significantly Impacting Global Air Quality
Potentially Fatal Combinations of Humidity and Heat Are Emerging Across the Globe