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Vaccines

How does an mRNA vaccine work?

The technology is likely to be used for a variety of other diseases, so understanding them now is key.

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AI

Everything big tech knows about a baby by the time it’s born

Today’s generation is the first to be completely tracked online. The social and political consequences of this transformation could hit families hard.

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Science

Meet the Biden cabinet’s science and tech leaders

These are the experts who have been nominated to guide the nation’s science and technology decisions for the next four years.

He’s Just Not That Into You?
Science

He’s Just Not That Into You?

Learn how to score based on birth order

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Vaccines

What you need to know about Biden’s 5-point COVID-19 relief plan

His administration will rely on “science and scientists.”

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Electric Vehicles

These new flying taxis offer a glimpse at our future commutes

What to know about the latest electric aircraft news to come out of this year’s CES.

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Mental Health

How to keep your anxiety from spiraling out of control

Panic attacks can happen to anyone, and recognizing their symptoms is the first step.

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Tech Hacks

How to completely customize the way you control Windows

You’ve got the power.

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Vaccines

Flu cases have been shockingly low during the pandemic. Here why.

It’s probably a mix of things we can, and cannot, control.

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Vaccines

What COVID-19 will look like once the pandemic ends

Hint: it’s not going away.

A person holding a smartphone in front of them inside a white room in a house.
Tech Hacks

How to fix spotty cell service in your home

You can finally make calls outside of that one corner.

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Vaccines

More evidence points to long-lasting COVID-19 immunity

The studies so far are promising, though it doesn’t mean we can stop wearing masks.

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Fitness & Exercise

A step-by-step guide to giving yourself a massage

Relieve muscle tension with your own two hands.

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Wildlife

Once you know what happens to food you leave outdoors, you’ll stop doing it

It’s better to toss scraps into a proper trash can.

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COVID-19

Hawaii managed COVID-19 better than any other state, but its residents are still at risk

If cases get worse, the state’s shortage of doctors could become a real problem.

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Climate Change

New Senate leadership could finally help us fight climate change

It won’t be easy, but the slight Democratic lean will help more green legislation and budgets get through.

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Animals

These snakes wiggle up smooth poles by turning their bodies into ‘lassoes’

The newly discovered form of movement could help invasive tree snakes raid bird nest boxes in Guam.

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Military

Washington, D.C. is home to a fascinating labyrinth of tunnels

The underground passages, some of which date back hundreds of years, connect key buildings beneath the nation’s capital for a multitude of uses.

United States capitol building at night.
COVID-19

The attack on the Capitol had all the ingredients of a COVID-19 superspreader event

The red flags were all there.

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Social Media

How your daily screen time affects your wellbeing

Don’t lose sleep over your Instagram feed.