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By Hannah Seo Jul 1, 2021

Health

China becomes the largest country to officially eradicate malaria

After a 70-year effort, the WHO confirmed the country has maintained zero cases for more than four years.

By Rahul Rao Jun 18, 2021

Science

What the heck is a quantum network?

Today's supercomputers could one day provide ultra-secure encryption.

By Claire Maldarelli May 7, 2021

Science

Yes, giant space debris is falling to Earth right now. No, it probably won’t hit you.

The leftover debris is expected to fall to Earth over the weekend, likely somewhere in the ocean.

By Sarah Scoles/Undark Apr 21, 2021

Space

The world’s biggest radio telescope is finally open to international scientists

With the loss of Arecibo, collaboration with China becomes all the more important for space research.

By Nikita Amir Apr 12, 2021

Health

Kids aged 12 to 15 might be able to get Pfizer’s COVID vaccine soon

Here's what you need to know this week.

By Erin Fennessy Feb 10, 2021

Space

Check out the first images of Mars from China’s Tianwen-1 probe

China’s first mission to Mars entered orbit this week.

By Kat Eschner Dec 4, 2020

Health

COVID-19 may have been circulating in the U.S. as early as last year

A new CDC report found evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in blood samples from late 2019.

By Emily Cataneo/Undark Nov 9, 2020

Science

Appalachia’s ginseng goldmine may not last much longer

Locals are racing to preserve the overharvested plant, which holds great medicinal and economic potential.

By Science Friday Oct 15, 2020

Science

Birds are dinosaurs, and this fossil detective has rooms full of bones to prove it

Paleontologist Jingmai O’Connor looks back millions of years to find hidden bridges in evolutionary history.

By Rob Verger Aug 10, 2020

Technology

Go ahead and use TikTok all you want

Just keep the same common-sense practices in mind as you would with an app like Instagram, experts say.

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China becomes the largest country to officially eradicate malaria

What the heck is a quantum network?

Yes, giant space debris is falling to Earth right now. No, it probably won’t hit you.

The world’s biggest radio telescope is finally open to international scientists

Kids aged 12 to 15 might be able to get Pfizer’s COVID vaccine soon

Check out the first images of Mars from China’s Tianwen-1 probe

COVID-19 may have been circulating in the U.S. as early as last year

Appalachia’s ginseng goldmine may not last much longer

Birds are dinosaurs, and this fossil detective has rooms full of bones to prove it

Go ahead and use TikTok all you want