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Mar 11, 2024 · The latest research and developments on COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus behind the 2020 global pandemic.

Dec 21, 2023 · In 2023, researchers made plenty of discoveries for the record books — and the history books. This year’s scientific superlatives shed new light on our ancient ancestors, our …

4 days ago · Environment How a Yurok family played a key role in the world’s largest dam removal project In The Water Remembers, Amy Bowers Cordalis shares her family’s account …

4 days ago · The Space topic features the latest news in astronomy, cosmology, planetary science, exoplanets, astrobiology and more.

3 days ago · Scientists and journalists share a core belief in questioning, observing and verifying to reach the truth. Science News reports on crucial research and discovery across science …

Artificial Intelligence A conference just tested AI agents’ ability to do science AI promises to speed up scientific analysis and writing. However, AI agents struggled with accuracy and judgment.

Dec 16, 2024 · Making panda stem cells, mapping a fruit fly’s brain and witnessing a black hole wake up were among the biggest achievements of the year.

4 days ago · Astronomy Astronomers saw a rogue planet going through a rapid growth spurt The growth spurt hints that the free-floating object evolves like a star, providing clues about rogue …

6 days ago · Health & Medicine COVID-related smell loss may last years Using a scratch-and-sniff test, researchers discovered that smell loss after COVID-19 may linger for more than two …