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Washington State Discovers First 'Murder Hornet' Nest in US
Scientists have discovered the first nest of so-called murder hornets in the United States and plan to wipe it out Saturday to protect native honeybees, officials in Washington state said.
Oxford Vaccine Trial Continues Amid Death Report
The University of Oxford says the late-stage trial of its COVID-19 vaccine in Brazil will continue following reports of a participant's death.
Next in Hunt for COVID-19 Vaccine: Testing Shots in Kids
The global hunt for a COVID-19 vaccine for kids is only just beginning — a lagging start that has some U.S. pediatricians worried they may not know if any shots work for young children in time for the next school year.
Vaccine Storage Demands Could Leave 3B People in Virus Cold
From factory to syringe, the world's most promising coronavirus vaccine candidates need nonstop sterile refrigeration to work.
Robotic Vaginectomy to be Offered in US for the First Time
Dr. Sherman Leis, founder of The Philadelphia Center for Transgender Surgery, has announced a new robotic vaginectomy procedure developed for transmasculine patients.
Possible Safety Issues Pause COVID-19 Antibody Study
Independent monitors have paused enrollment in a study testing the COVID-19 antiviral drug remdesivir plus an experimental antibody therapy being developed by Eli Lilly that's similar to a treatment President Donald Trump recently received.
Trump Official Says Vaccine Expected Starting in January
A Trump administration official leading the response to the coronavirus pandemic says the U.S. can expect delivery of a vaccine starting in January 2021.
Coronavirus Saliva Tests Start to Catch On
Eight months into the pandemic, the move toward saliva screening is gaining traction, with tens of thousands of people across the country undergoing such testing daily.
White House Nixes Updated FDA Guidelines on Vaccine Approval
At issue was the FDA's planned instruction that vaccine developers follow patients enrolled in their trials for at least two months to rule out safety issues
Egypt Reveals 59 Ancient Coffins Found Near Saqqara Pyramids
Egypt's tourism and antiquities minster said on Saturday archaeologists have unearthed dozens of ancient coffins in a vast necropolis south of Cairo.
Nobel Prizes and COVID-19: Slow, Basic Science May Pay Off
While the world wants flashy quick fixes for everything, especially massive threats like the coronavirus and global warming, next week's Nobel Prizes remind us that in science, slow and steady pays off.
Radish Seeds, Meats and Cheeses Launched to Space Station
A space station cargo ship rocketed into orbit Friday carrying a 360-degree camera for spacewalking, radish seeds for growing and a smorgasbord of fancy meats and cheeses for feasting.
Search Underway for Murder Hornets Nest in Washington State
Agricultural officials in Washington state said Friday they are trying to find and destroy a nest of Asian giant hornets — also known as murder hornets — amid concerns they could kill honey bees.
What We Know About the Airborne Spread of the Coronavirus
The emerging picture is a work-in-progress, but many of the pieces do point toward the potential for airborne transmission.
Colleges' Opening Fueled 3,000 COVID Cases a Day, Researchers Say
The study tracked cellphone data and matched it to reopening schedules at 1,400 schools, along with county infection rates.
How Will We Know That a COVID-19 Vaccine is Safe and Effective?
According to one expert, it's likely that not just one but several of the competing COVID-19 vaccines will be shown to be safe and effective by the end of 2020. But which one should you receive, if any?
Signs of an 'October Vaccine Surprise' Alarm Career Scientists
If the executive branch were to overrule the FDA's scientific judgment, a vaccine of limited efficacy and, worse, unknown side effects could be rushed to market.
Running Out Of Storm Names, Atlantic Season Goes Greek
The Atlantic's record-breaking "crazy" hurricane season got a bizarre European remake Friday as forecasters ran out of traditional names and trotted out the Greek alphabet for subtropical storm Alpha.
Study Hints Antibody Drug May Cut COVID-19 Hospitalizations
A drug company says that partial results from a study testing an antibody drug give hints that it may help keep mild to moderately ill COVID-19 patients from needing to be hospitalized, a goal no current coronavirus medicine has been able to meet.
Science Mag Makes First Endorsement in 175 Years, Taps Biden
Even though Scientific American had never endorsed a presidential candidate in the magazine's 175-year history, its top editor said Tuesday there was little internal debate over a decision to back Democrat Joe Biden.
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