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After analyzing dozens of coronaviruses, U.S. scientists believe COVID-19's origin story involves not one, but two animal species.
The George Floyd protests remained largely peaceful in these cities, with protestors and law enforcement occasionally even standing shoulder to shoulder.
An antibody drug developed to treat people with COVID-19 — and potentially prevent new infections — is now being tested in humans.
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In a search and rescue mission at sea, time is of the essence. A new model may make missions faster — and save lives.
This virtual universe has already captured the interest of thousands of gamers and it stands to make a positive impact in the gaming industry as a whole.
A father-daughter pair learned to code while the dad was in prison. Now, their startup is helping other prisoners connect with their kids.
In our weekly news roundup, we take you inside the fight against COVID-19 to explore the solutions on the frontlines of an unprecedented global response.
Singapore is testing the ability of wearables for contact tracing to prevent an increase in coronavirus infections as it lifts lockdown restrictions.
Their roars dulled, empty stadiums are serving as field hospitals, supply depots, morgues, drive-in theaters … and an Airbnb.
City officials are removing Confederate monuments in Virginia, Alabama, and several other Southern states in response to the George Floyd protests.
As medical professionals struggle to meet the needs of patients during the coronavirus pandemic, telemedicine companies have become welcome allies that could drastically alter the future of healthcare.
Researchers have uncovered new insights into how ketamine affects the brain, potentially illuminating the path to new antidepressants.
Articles, thought leaders, and organizations worth paying attention to following the murder of George Floyd by police in Minnesota.
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Meet the bio-renegades who are modifying their bodies and even hijacking their own genomes in the name of discovery in our latest series, Biohackers.
Decades of misinformation and bad science has distorted what we think about illicit drugs - but that's changing. We're exploring what this paradigm shift could mean for our health and well-being.
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For years, virtual and augmented reality have been touted as the technologies of the future. That future is here.
Can athletes' desire for gaining a competitive edge push the future of medicine further for everyone? Learn about these latest technologies and the athletes putting them to the test in our latest series, The Edge.
Science is making parenthood possible for people who can’t get there the old fashioned way.
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