How many Covid-19 vaccines does the US have? White House blames Trump administration for lack of data
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky says that efforts to accelerate vaccination may be hindered by supply constraints
Jan 25, 2021
US to undo Trump's order and impose Covid-19 travel restrictions on South Africa, UK and Brazil to fight new strains
This will impact the entry of non-US citizens from the UK, Brazil, South Africa and 26 countries in Europe where new and more contagious coronavirus strains have emerged
Jan 25, 2021
Over 85% of dams in US operating at or beyond life expectancy, study shows why they are a growing threat
Older dams combined with poor maintenance represent a higher risk to public safety, particularly for downstream areas
Jan 23, 2021
Is B.1.1.7 Covid-19 variant more deadly? It may be associated with increased risk of death, suggests report
However, the evidence is preliminary and more studies are needed to make firm conclusions, say experts
Jan 23, 2021
60% of Americans don’t know when to get Covid-19 vaccine, 55% unaware where they can get the shot: Poll
Black and Hispanic adults, as well as low-income households, are among the groups least likely to say they have enough information
Jan 23, 2021
Is ‘tech elite’ a class for itself? World’s richest have distinct views setting them apart from others: Study
They believe in meritocracy and deny a connection between democracy and money
Jan 22, 2021
Joe Biden's 'wartime' Covid-19 plan includes more mask-wearing, vaccination, scientific data and help for schools
The national strategy includes restoring public trust as well as increasing supplies of PPE, testing materials and vaccines through the Defense Production Act
Jan 22, 2021
What are radio galaxies? Scientists discover 2 giants that dwarf the Milky Way and are 62 times its size
Among the largest giants known, the findings suggest that giant radio galaxies may be more common than previously believed
Jan 22, 2021
Pfizer vaccine effective against infectious Covid-19 variant, Moderna shot also offers protection: Reports
The B.1.1.7 lineage is a rapidly spreading variant that carries a larger than usual number of genetic changes with 10 mutations located in the spike protein
Jan 21, 2021
Highly infectious UK Covid-19 strain was probably spreading in US weeks before England detected it: Study
Researchers found that clusters of the B.1.1.7 variant had emerged in California by November 6 and by November 23 in Florida
Jan 21, 2021
Is US heading towards another drug crisis? Meth-related deaths have increased five-fold in 7 years, says study
The sharpest rise in number of deaths has been among American Indians and Alaska Natives
Jan 21, 2021
Six asteroids will zip past Earth on Joe Biden's inauguration day, but none pose a threat
At its closest point to Earth, 2021 BK1 could be roughly 297,600 miles away from Earth on January 20
Jan 20, 2021
Are kids with autism at high risk for mental health conditions? Nearly 78% suffer from one, finds study
Co-occurring mental health conditions such as anxiety, attention, mood and behavior disorders are a part of this burden, but a population-based prevalence estimate has been lacking
Jan 20, 2021
What’s CAL.20C? New Covid-19 strain in LA may be behind dramatic rise in Southern California cases: Study
Researchers are yet to determine whether the local variant is more deadly than current forms of the coronavirus
Jan 20, 2021
Can fried food increase your risk of heart disease, stroke? Just 114g weekly serving can be bad, warns study
Compared with the lowest category of weekly fried food consumption, the highest was associated with a 28% increased risk of major cardiovascular events
Jan 19, 2021
What is L452R? Here’s what we know about Covid-19 strain linked to several outbreaks in California
According to public health officials, it is too soon to know if this Covid-19 variant will spread more rapidly than others
Jan 19, 2021
How did China and WHO fail to control Covid-19? Pandemic probe panel blames 'lost opportunities' in early stages
Public health measures could have been applied 'more forcefully' by local and national health authorities in China in January, suggest experts
Jan 19, 2021
What is TOI-561b? 50% larger than Earth, this Super-Earth is one of the oldest rocky planets yet discovered
It orbits the star, TOI-561, whose existence shows that the universe has been forming rocky planets almost since its inception 14 billion years ago
Jan 18, 2021
How dark is space? Universe may have fewer galaxies than scientists previously estimated, finds study
Analysis reveals that unseen galaxies are less plentiful than some theoretical studies suggested, numbering only in the hundreds of billions rather than the previously reported two trillion galaxies
Jan 18, 2021
Who is Rochelle Walensky? Incoming CDC chief warns of ‘dark weeks’ and 500,000 Covid-19 deaths in US by mid-Feb
Rochelle Walensky's projection comes even as experts have warned that the UK coronavirus variant will likely become the dominant strain in the US by March and worsen the pandemic
Jan 18, 2021