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Researchers have discovered the first known example of a hybrid fungus that infects humans.
The chemical weapon, tear gas, was used in Washington DC, Los Angeles, Orlando and several other cities to control crowds…
Differences in the viruses' biology and societal contexts mean there's no guarantee today's pandemic will mirror…
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Scanning through billions of chemicals to find a few potential drugs for treating COVID-19 requires computers that harness…
Release of GM mosquitoes in Florida is imminent. But a multidisciplinary team of scientists believe that more studies are…
Generating energy usually means wasted heat. Semiconductors let the electrons flow with zero waste – but so far scientists…
Mud blister worms make their homes in the shells of oysters and other shellfish, where they weaken their hosts.
Understanding others' emotions is a crucial social skill. Counter to concerns about screen time stunting kids' development,…
Antibodies that recognize and block SARS-CoV-2 infection have the potential to be powerful weapons. An infectious disease…
With caregivers' faces covered, infants and young children will miss out on all the visual cues they'd normally…
A new biotech regulation allows companies to self-police and decide which crops should be regulated. The new rule is likely…
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