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A highly weathered human jaw bone, labeled RV 2039.

What a 5,000-year-old plague victim reveals about the Black Death’s origins What a 5,000-year-old plague victim reveals about the Black Death’s origins

A sticker placed on the pocket of a brown tee shirt, which reads: I got my COVID-19 vaccine.

Immunity from mRNA vaccines could last for years Immunity from mRNA vaccines could last for years

By Erin Fennessy

A speckled, white, beige, and lemon yellow gecko sits against a blue background.

These popular pet lizards may hold the key to studying skin cancer These popular pet lizards may hold the key to studying skin cancer

By Lauren Leffer

A female nurse examines a male patient's chest for heart problems.

What you need to know about heart inflammation and COVID-19 vaccines What you need to know about heart inflammation and COVID-19 vaccines

A doctor prepares a COVID-19 shot

A booster shot trial is underway using Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine A booster shot trial is underway using Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine

An illustration of the COVID-19 spike protein.

The Delta variant is on the rise in the US The Delta variant is on the rise in the US

By Erin Fennessy

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What the 1918 flu pandemic can teach us about COVID-19, in four charts What the 1918 flu pandemic can teach us about COVID-19, in four charts

By Sara Chodosh

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How you and your family can cope with post-COVID anxiety How you and your family can cope with post-COVID anxiety

By Jean Levasseur

As people unmask, other viral diseases are making a dangerous comeback

As people unmask, other viral diseases are making a dangerous comeback As people unmask, other viral diseases are making a dangerous comeback

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Novavax’s COVID vaccine might be key for vaccinating the world Novavax’s COVID vaccine might be key for vaccinating the world

By Lauren Leffer

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New data shows Wuhan markets were ripe for diseases to jump from animals to people New data shows Wuhan markets were ripe for diseases to jump from animals to people

By Philip Kiefer

Did the dip in carbon emissions during the pandemic really help the atmosphere?

Did the dip in carbon emissions during the pandemic really help the atmosphere? Did the dip in carbon emissions during the pandemic really help the atmosphere?

By Sara Kiley Watson

Pandemic! 10 of the Deadliest Diseases

Pandemic! 10 of the Deadliest Diseases Pandemic! 10 of the Deadliest Diseases

By Popular Science Team

A golden retriever dog.

Dogs can sniff out COVID faster than PCR tests Dogs can sniff out COVID faster than PCR tests

How to know if your post-workout pain is actually life-threatening rhabdo

How to know if your post-workout pain is actually life-threatening rhabdo How to know if your post-workout pain is actually life-threatening rhabdo

By Claire Maldarelli

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Regardless of COVID-19’s origins, experts say it’s time to tighten up biosecurity lab protocols Regardless of COVID-19’s origins, experts say it’s time to tighten up biosecurity lab protocols

By Philip Kiefer

A doctor puts a bandage on a woman's arm.

Why Belgium is limiting the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine to adults over 40 Why Belgium is limiting the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine to adults over 40

Those ‘nature is healing’ memes stem from a problematic take on environmentalism

Those ‘nature is healing’ memes stem from a problematic take on environmentalism Those ‘nature is healing’ memes stem from a problematic take on environmentalism

By Angely Mercado

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Low testosterone in men is linked to more severe COVID-19, but we have no idea why Low testosterone in men is linked to more severe COVID-19, but we have no idea why

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This Wearable Patch Uses Sweat To Monitor Blood Glucose Levels This Wearable Patch Uses Sweat To Monitor Blood Glucose Levels

By Claire Maldarelli

Google is using its deep learning tech to diagnose disease

Google is using its deep learning tech to diagnose disease Google is using its deep learning tech to diagnose disease

By Sara Chodosh

A senior gets a shot.

A new Pfizer trial combines a COVID booster and pneumonia vaccine for seniors A new Pfizer trial combines a COVID booster and pneumonia vaccine for seniors

The Sinister Way Staph Avoids Arrest During Infection

The Sinister Way Staph Avoids Arrest During Infection The Sinister Way Staph Avoids Arrest During Infection

The Future of Medicine May Involve Music

The Future of Medicine May Involve Music The Future of Medicine May Involve Music

Why Do Humans Have a Fear of Insects? Why Do Humans Have a Fear of Insects?

By Brooke Borel

A New Human-Based Ecological Test May Help Keep Patients Safe

A New Human-Based Ecological Test May Help Keep Patients Safe A New Human-Based Ecological Test May Help Keep Patients Safe

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What the Yankees COVID outbreak means for the rest of us What the Yankees COVID outbreak means for the rest of us

By Neel Dhanesha

There are more immunocompromised Americans than we think, and that’s a problem with COVID-19 vaccines

There are more immunocompromised Americans than we think, and that’s a problem with COVID-19 vaccines There are more immunocompromised Americans than we think, and that’s a problem with COVID-19 vaccines

By Ellie Shechet

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Experts says blood clots from AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine are rare enough to justify its use Experts says blood clots from AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine are rare enough to justify its use

By Philip Kiefer

The Bugs Behind The Bed Bug Genome The Bugs Behind The Bed Bug Genome

By Brooke Borel

A New Microbial Challenge in The Intensive Care Unit A New Microbial Challenge in The Intensive Care Unit

Chemical Found in Marijuana

Could A Chemical Found in Marijuana Be A Treatment For Alzheimer’s Disease? Could A Chemical Found in Marijuana Be A Treatment For Alzheimer’s Disease?

needle and a syringe

The Tenuous Tale of Contraceptive Hormones and HIV Risk The Tenuous Tale of Contraceptive Hormones and HIV Risk

Gaining A New Perspective On The Cause of Obesity Gaining A New Perspective On The Cause of Obesity

The Possible Link Between Bacteria And Chronic Disease? The Possible Link Between Bacteria And Chronic Disease?

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How should parents with unvaccinated kids handle the CDC’s new mask guidelines? How should parents with unvaccinated kids handle the CDC’s new mask guidelines?

By Marion Renault

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The US will send 20 million COVID-19 vaccines to countries in need The US will send 20 million COVID-19 vaccines to countries in need

Black students in masks and track suits at desks

Your questions about kids and COVID-19 vaccines, answered Your questions about kids and COVID-19 vaccines, answered

By Debbie-Ann Shirley/The Conversation

Fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks—but there’s a catch

Fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks—but there’s a catch Fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks—but there’s a catch

By Claire Maldarelli, Emily Cerf

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Why no one knows if you can catch COVID-19 twice Why no one knows if you can catch COVID-19 twice

By Kate Baggaley

One way to slow the spread of COVID-19? Stop talking. Seriously. One way to slow the spread of COVID-19? Stop talking. Seriously.

By Claire Maldarelli

The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally may account for 19 percent of US COVID-19 cases in August The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally may account for 19 percent of US COVID-19 cases in August

By Claire Maldarelli

The racial disparities in COVID cases are even more striking than we thought The racial disparities in COVID cases are even more striking than we thought

By Claire Maldarelli

All the pros—and cons—of convalescent plasma therapy for COVID-19 All the pros—and cons—of convalescent plasma therapy for COVID-19

By Claire Maldarelli

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One in three young people could face serious symptoms from coronavirus One in three young people could face serious symptoms from coronavirus

By Claire Maldarelli

The US joined the push to waive COVID-19 vaccine patents. Will it actually help?

The US joined the push to waive COVID-19 vaccine patents. Will it actually help? The US joined the push to waive COVID-19 vaccine patents. Will it actually help?

By Marion Renault

middle schoolers

Kids age 12 to 15 can now get vaccinated in the US Kids age 12 to 15 can now get vaccinated in the US

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The WHO approved China’s easy-storage Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine The WHO approved China’s easy-storage Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine

Medical worker in scrubs moving oxygen canister in Palghar, India

This village’s story shows just how unprepared rural India is for the latest COVID surge This village’s story shows just how unprepared rural India is for the latest COVID surge

By Puja Changoiwala/Undark

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How to tell seasonal allergies from COVID-19 symptoms How to tell seasonal allergies from COVID-19 symptoms

By Rachel Feltman

Pfizer and Moderna are studying their COVID vaccines in kids as young as 6 months

Pfizer and Moderna are studying their COVID vaccines in kids as young as 6 months Pfizer and Moderna are studying their COVID vaccines in kids as young as 6 months

Ask Us Anything: Can viruses be good for us? Ask Us Anything: Can viruses be good for us?

By Claire Maldarelli, Jessica Boddy

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If you’re fully vaccinated, you (mostly) don’t need to wear a mask outdoors If you’re fully vaccinated, you (mostly) don’t need to wear a mask outdoors

By Sara Chodosh

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The best tips for working from home, from people who do it all the time The best tips for working from home, from people who do it all the time

By John Kennedy

Jumping rope is an unbeatable cardio workout—if you do it correctly Jumping rope is an unbeatable cardio workout—if you do it correctly

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The CDC is set to update its outdoor mask guidance The CDC is set to update its outdoor mask guidance

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The CDC recommends that the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine resume The CDC recommends that the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine resume

By Claire Maldarelli

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Everyone over 16 can now get the COVID vaccine. How do we make sure they get it? Everyone over 16 can now get the COVID vaccine. How do we make sure they get it?

Rapid COVID-19 test results strip

Should vaccinated people still get COVID tests? Should vaccinated people still get COVID tests?

By Tyler Santora

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Here’s how New York’s ‘vaccine passport’ app works. Here’s how New York’s ‘vaccine passport’ app works.

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UK doctors will re-expose COVID-19 survivors to study how long immunity lasts UK doctors will re-expose COVID-19 survivors to study how long immunity lasts

Craving a radioactive snack? Grab a banana. Craving a radioactive snack? Grab a banana.

By Popular Science Team

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The pause on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine doesn’t mean it’s not safe The pause on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine doesn’t mean it’s not safe

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COVID might be linked to more blood clots than we thought COVID might be linked to more blood clots than we thought

By Philip Kiefer