Rising tree deaths may be reducing the ability of many forests worldwide to lock up carbon…
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Women in STEM are still far short of workplace equity. COVID-19 risks undoing even these modest gains
The events of 2020 are reshaping the way we live, work, teach and learn. And while…
Why urban density is good for health – even during a pandemic
Disease outbreaks shape our cities. Public health concerns have influenced some of the most iconic developments…
In cell studies, seaweed extract outperforms remdesivir in blocking COVID-19 virus
In a test of antiviral effectiveness against the virus that causes COVID-19, an extract from edible…
Study identifies 21 existing drugs that could treat COVID-19
A new study has identified 21 existing drugs that stop the replication of SARS-CoV-2, the virus…
If relaxed too soon, physical distancing measures might have been all for naught
If physical distancing measures in the United States are relaxed while there is still no COVID-19…
Coronavirus makes changes that cause cells not to recognize it
The novel coronavirus changes the appearance of its messenger RNA cap to trick the host cell…
Livestock expansion is a factor in global pandemics
A new study looks at the growth of global livestock farming and the threat to biodiversity,…
Rapid COVID-19 test developed to detect neutralizing antibodies with high specificity and sensitivity
A unique and rapid SARS-CoV-2 surrogate virus neutralisation test (sVNT) may be the much needed boost…
Genetic impact of colonial-era slave trade revealed in DNA study
The consequences of rape, maltreatment, disease and racism are revealed by the findings. Click…