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Primates with larger brains can solve much more complex tasks using their hands than smaller-brained primates. However, improved dexterity comes at a cost. In humans and other large-brained primates, it takes longer for ...

Despite overcrowding, exposure and starvation, community efforts in Poland's Warsaw ghetto spared thousands of people from being sickened by typhus.

Scientists around the world are creating dozens of unique vaccine candidates to fight the novel coronavirus -- and they're doing it at unprecedented speeds.

A new study has identified 21 existing drugs that stop the replication of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

A radiation-absorbing fungus discovered in Chernobyl blocked harmful cosmic rays on the International Space Station and may help protect future Mars colonies

Spiders may build their webs to catch prey, but trials in Slovenian forests show they also grab onto DNA, which can help us monitor biodiversity in a less invasive manner

About a quarter of young adults were still not back to their normal health weeks after contracting the infection, even if they had no underlying medical conditions.

University of Rochester researchers are setting a new standard when it comes to producing ultrafast laser pulses over a broader range of wavelengths than traditional laser sources.

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We are not yet sure how long COVID-19 immunity lasts, but experts agree that there is little cause for alarm and that a vaccine will likely still be successful.

One of these tiny mummies held the remains of a bird missing certain body parts.

Loss of smell, or anosmia, is one of the earliest and most commonly reported symptoms of COVID-19. A new study identifies the olfactory cell types most vulnerable to infection by the novel coronavirus. Surprisingly, sens...

In a meta-analysis, researchers found that sputum was more accurate than nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swabs. The study also shows early testing increased rates of COVID-19 diagnosis.

New research finds that individuals with cardiovascular disease risk factors who switched to high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) did not experience increased risk of heart attack or stroke.

In a test of antiviral effectiveness against the virus that causes COVID-19, an extract from edible seaweeds substantially outperformed remdesivir, the current standard antiviral used to combat the disease.

If physical distancing measures in the United States are relaxed while there is still no COVID-19 vaccine or treatment and while personal protective equipment remains in short supply, the number of resulting infections c...

The novel coronavirus changes the appearance of its messenger RNA cap to trick the host cell into not recognizing it is foreign, according to a new study.

The ongoing disruptive changes from efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 are having a substantial negative impact on the physical and mental well-being of parents and their children across the United States, accordin...

A new study looks at the growth of global livestock farming and the threat to biodiversity, and the health risks to both humans and domesticated animals.

Young men can eat twice as much food as they need to feel 'full', research shows.

Imagine discovering a new artist or designer--whether visual art, fashion, music, or even writing--and becoming a big fan of her work. You follow her on social media, eagerly anticipate new releases, and chat about her t...

The mothers wore surgical masks and washed their hands before having contact with their babies.