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Health

AstraZeneca just paused its COVID-19 vaccine trial, and that’s a good thing AstraZeneca just paused its COVID-19 vaccine trial, and that’s a good thing

By Claire Maldarelli

Causes of Mortality in the Army

Health

Infographics have helped keep us alive for centuries Infographics have helped keep us alive for centuries

By Murray Dick/MIT Press Reader

Technology

Artificial intelligence creates better, faster MRI scans Artificial intelligence creates better, faster MRI scans

a girl getting a bandaid after receiving a vaccine.

Health

What would it actually take to have a COVID-19 vaccine by November? What would it actually take to have a COVID-19 vaccine by November?

By Kate Baggaley

Science

Watch Elon Musk unveil the next version of his AI-powered brain implant, Neuralink Watch Elon Musk unveil the next version of his AI-powered brain implant, Neuralink

By Stan Horaczek

A doctor holding up a uterine ultrasound

Health

Most Americans can’t afford fertility treatments anymore—so they’re going abroad Most Americans can’t afford fertility treatments anymore—so they’re going abroad

By Brant deBoer/Undark

Two parents holding a newborn

Health

People are stockpiling umbilical cord blood without really knowing what it does People are stockpiling umbilical cord blood without really knowing what it does

By Mikkael A. Sekeres/MIT Press Reader

Health

Russia just approved a COVID vaccine—but that’s not necessarily good news Russia just approved a COVID vaccine—but that’s not necessarily good news

By Claire Maldarelli

cows in a pasture

Health

Gene-edited cows could make meat more sustainable. But would people eat it? Gene-edited cows could make meat more sustainable. But would people eat it?

By Dyllan Furness/Undark

older man working on his computer

Health

Older adults have a hard time accessing virtual health care Older adults have a hard time accessing virtual health care

Health

Pap smears are no longer the best way to screen for cervical cancer Pap smears are no longer the best way to screen for cervical cancer

By Kate Baggaley

generic pill pack

Health

The verdict on hydroxychloroquine is in The verdict on hydroxychloroquine is in

By Sara Chodosh and Claire Maldarelli

Health

Vaccines for flu and pneumonia could reduce your chances of getting Alzheimer’s Vaccines for flu and pneumonia could reduce your chances of getting Alzheimer’s

By Kate Baggaley

Health

Antibiotics could replace surgery for some kids with appendicitis Antibiotics could replace surgery for some kids with appendicitis

Pink face masks.

Health

Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine has started a nationwide, Phase 3 trial Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine has started a nationwide, Phase 3 trial

By Claire Maldarelli

Health

Kids may spread COVID-19 more than previously assumed Kids may spread COVID-19 more than previously assumed

By Sara Kiley Watson

The transgender symbol

Health

Ignored by doctors, trans people turn to dangerous underground treatments Ignored by doctors, trans people turn to dangerous underground treatments

By Tara Santora/Undark

vaccines generic

Health

Inside the race to develop a safe COVID-19 vaccine Inside the race to develop a safe COVID-19 vaccine

By Kate Baggaley

A bag and vials of donated blood

Health

The FDA’s gay and bi blood-donor ban isn’t just stigmatizing—it’s also likely outdated The FDA’s gay and bi blood-donor ban isn’t just stigmatizing—it’s also likely outdated

By Candice Wang

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COVID cases in the US might be ten times higher than reported COVID cases in the US might be ten times higher than reported

By Claire Maldarelli

Health

Traveling midwives fill crucial health care gaps in rural US states Traveling midwives fill crucial health care gaps in rural US states

By Sophie Novack/Texas Observer

A black shepherd dog along a river

Health

Snakebites can be deadly for dogs, but some simple precautions can save them Snakebites can be deadly for dogs, but some simple precautions can save them

By Tom Davis/Field & Stream

a hospital room with empty beds

Health

A study claiming hydroxychloroquine increased risk of death used dubious data A study claiming hydroxychloroquine increased risk of death used dubious data

By Rachel Feltman

A blue morpho butterfly spread out on a plant

Environment

We can soon thank butterfly tongues for better cancer treatments and vaccines We can soon thank butterfly tongues for better cancer treatments and vaccines

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people outside wearing face masks

Health

Why only half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine Why only half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine

By Sara Chodosh

a person social distancing

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The CDC says you probably won’t get COVID-19 from deliveries or pets The CDC says you probably won’t get COVID-19 from deliveries or pets

By Claire Maldarelli

A doctor's office kit

Health

Small doctors’ offices are turning to GoFundMe to survive the pandemic Small doctors’ offices are turning to GoFundMe to survive the pandemic

By Brooke Borel/Undark

Health

PrEP can prevent HIV infection in teens—so why aren’t they using it? PrEP can prevent HIV infection in teens—so why aren’t they using it?

pile of generic drugs

Health

Are doctors trying too many experimental COVID-19 treatments? Are doctors trying too many experimental COVID-19 treatments?

person holding vaccine syringe

Health

Oxford University’s timeline for a COVID-19 vaccine is shorter than previous estimates Oxford University’s timeline for a COVID-19 vaccine is shorter than previous estimates

By Kate Baggaley

A still life of books, a quill, old spectacles, and candles

Health

This 17th-century plague diary hits a little too close to home This 17th-century plague diary hits a little too close to home

By Ute Lotz-Heumann/The Conversation

coronavirus spikey protein structure.

Health

A new vaccine protects mice from another dangerous coronavirus A new vaccine protects mice from another dangerous coronavirus

By Kate Baggaley

a screenshot of a video game

Science

Animal Crossing’s most elusive fish has a bizarre real-life backstory Animal Crossing’s most elusive fish has a bizarre real-life backstory

By Popular Science Team

Health

The huge Navy hospital ships in Los Angeles and New York have a rich history The huge Navy hospital ships in Los Angeles and New York have a rich history

A syringe in a vaccine bottle

Health

Scientists are experimenting with three kinds of COVID-19 vaccines Scientists are experimenting with three kinds of COVID-19 vaccines

By Jean Peccoud/The Conversation

A cubic array of micro-fabricated capsules to deliver multiple vaccines in one shot

Health

Medical breakthroughs turned into gorgeous images Medical breakthroughs turned into gorgeous images

By Popular Science Team

Verónica Grech illustration

Health

A popular autism drug for children isn’t as safe as its label indicates A popular autism drug for children isn’t as safe as its label indicates

By Hannah Furfaro/Spectrum News

doctors gathered around patient in 1940s

Health

Modern surgery wouldn’t be possible without this one key drug Modern surgery wouldn’t be possible without this one key drug

By David Schneider

Health

Titanium femurs are real, but so are their risks Titanium femurs are real, but so are their risks

Osteoclast cells make way for new bone growth in a mouse femur.

Health

These trippy images reveal the colorful inner lives of bones These trippy images reveal the colorful inner lives of bones

By Popular Science Team

A lab with pipettes

Health

A small coronavirus breakthrough could aid in the search for a vaccine A small coronavirus breakthrough could aid in the search for a vaccine

By Ian Christopher Davis/The Conversation

astronaut in space doing experiments with growing human organs.

Health

Space might be the perfect place to grow human organs Space might be the perfect place to grow human organs

person lying on couch with blanket over them

Health

You can get the flu twice in one year You can get the flu twice in one year

By Lindzi Wessel

a hand holding a thermometer

Health

Our average body temperatures seem to be dropping Our average body temperatures seem to be dropping

a bunch of small tomatoes

Health

These gene-edited tomatoes grow in cute little bouquets suited to urban farming These gene-edited tomatoes grow in cute little bouquets suited to urban farming

Health

Antibiotic over-prescription is worst for kids in low-income countries Antibiotic over-prescription is worst for kids in low-income countries

By Sara Kiley Watson

The way we see our bodies might be different than how our surgeon does.

Health

Studying the human gaze could transform breast reconstruction surgery Studying the human gaze could transform breast reconstruction surgery

By Sara Kiley Watson

Christian Gralingen illustration

Health

Six futuristic body hacks that exist right now Six futuristic body hacks that exist right now

By Claire Maldarelli

Health

Here’s how PrEP medications outsmart HIV Here’s how PrEP medications outsmart HIV

By Alex Schwartz

PreP HIV antiretroviral drugs

Health

What it means to have ‘undetectable’ HIV—and why you need to know What it means to have ‘undetectable’ HIV—and why you need to know

By Alex Schwartz

A U.S. service member gets a flu vaccination.

Health

A warmer climate could make every season flu season A warmer climate could make every season flu season

By Marlene Cimons

doctors performing surgery

Health

Doctors placed gunshot victims in ‘suspended animation’ for the first time Doctors placed gunshot victims in ‘suspended animation’ for the first time

child getting a vaccine by her doctor

Health

Can pro-vaccine bills save us from ourselves? Can pro-vaccine bills save us from ourselves?

By Nicole Wetsman

depressed person

Technology

Artificial intelligence could improve psychiatric care Artificial intelligence could improve psychiatric care

By Nicole Wetsman

Forceps changed the way people give birth

Health

Forceps changed the way people give birth Forceps changed the way people give birth

By Neel Shah/The Conversation

Spreading the flu is putting researchers one step closer to a universal vaccine

Health

Spreading the flu is putting researchers one step closer to a universal vaccine Spreading the flu is putting researchers one step closer to a universal vaccine

By Nicole Wetsman

The measles vaccine can protect against more than just measles

Health

The measles vaccine can protect against more than just measles The measles vaccine can protect against more than just measles

By Nicole Wetsman

Frogs in tiny taffeta shorts paved the way for human in-vitro fertilization

Science

Frogs in tiny taffeta shorts paved the way for human in-vitro fertilization Frogs in tiny taffeta shorts paved the way for human in-vitro fertilization

By Popular Science Team

An exclusive look at Facebook’s efforts to speed up MRI scans using artificial intelligence

Technology

An exclusive look at Facebook’s efforts to speed up MRI scans using artificial intelligence An exclusive look at Facebook’s efforts to speed up MRI scans using artificial intelligence

Horseshoe crab blood is rare but crucial for medicine, so this scientist came up with a solution

Environment

Horseshoe crab blood is rare but crucial for medicine, so this scientist came up with a solution Horseshoe crab blood is rare but crucial for medicine, so this scientist came up with a solution

By Rachel Nuwer

Uninsured children are still less likely to get vaccinated

Health

Uninsured children are still less likely to get vaccinated Uninsured children are still less likely to get vaccinated

By Nicole Wetsman

Viagra might help make stem cell transplants easier

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Viagra might help make stem cell transplants easier Viagra might help make stem cell transplants easier

By Nicole Wetsman

measles prevention poster complications

Health

The U.S. came within a needle’s width of losing its measles elimination status The U.S. came within a needle’s width of losing its measles elimination status

By Sara Chodosh

Researchers used CRISPR to give ‘monarch flies’ superpowers—here’s why

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Researchers used CRISPR to give ‘monarch flies’ superpowers—here’s why Researchers used CRISPR to give ‘monarch flies’ superpowers—here’s why