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Brain cells can harbor and spread HIV virus to the body
Neuroscience News - 13 Jun 2020 21:45
Astrocytes harbor HIV and spread the virus to CD4+ T cells that traffic the virus out of the brain and into other organs. HIV moves via this route, even when the virus is suppressed with cART.
Moral reflection can be seen in brain activity and eye movements
Neuroscience News - 13 Jun 2020 21:12
Using scenes from movies, researchers discover how different brain areas can be used flexibly and as needed. The study sheds light on how the brain transitions between moral thinking and empathy.
SpaceX launches 58 Starlink satellites and 3 Planet SkySats, nails rocket landing
Live Science - 13 Jun 2020 16:41
SpaceX successfully launched its first Starlink rideshare mission into orbit today (June 13), lofting 58 Starlink internet satellites along with three Earth-observation satellites before nailing a rocket landing at sea.
How the pandemic upended our perception of time
Live Science - 13 Jun 2020 13:00
Think back to life before stay-at-home orders. Does it feel like just yesterday or ages ago? Here's how the pandemic upended our perception of time.
How can international travel resume during the coronavirus pandemic?
New Scientist - 13 Jun 2020 09:00
Much of the world is starting to open up again but would-be travellers in many countries are face a confusing, uncertain and fast-changing situation
Coronavirus second waves emerge in several US states as they reopen
New Scientist - 13 Jun 2020 00:14
As they reopen, several US states are seeing rises in coronavirus cases and hospitalisations - but this may also be driven by poor health care and lags in contact tracing