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Four Years After Science Took a Hit, There’s Hope

Four Years After Science Took a Hit, There’s Hope

But 500 Women Scientists , formed in the aftermath of Trump’s 2016 election, still has plenty of work to do

The Swiss Cheese Covid-19 Defense

The Swiss Cheese Covid-19 Defense

The Swiss cheese model of accident causation is a framework for thinking about how to layer security measures to minimize risk and prevent failure.

PhD Students Fear They Won't Finish in Time As UKRI Curbs Extensions

PhD Students Fear They Won't Finish in Time As UKRI Curbs Extensions

Thousands will not get extra time, despite Covid issues, after decision by UK's biggest funder.

Limiting Indoor Capacity Can Reduce Covid Infections Significantly, New Study Shows

Limiting Indoor Capacity Can Reduce Covid Infections Significantly, New Study Shows

Research using cellphone data in 10 U.S. cities last spring could help influence officials' decisions on new restrictions as cases resurge around the country.

The Latest Covid Vaccine Results, Deciphered

The Latest Covid Vaccine Results, Deciphered

Reporting on the big announcement from Pfizer and BioNTech has been a little off the mark. Here's what we really know right now.

Why the Pfizer and BioNTech Vaccine is a Cause for Optimism - and Skepticism

Why the Pfizer and BioNTech Vaccine is a Cause for Optimism - and Skepticism

Vaccine science by press release has to stop.

The Husband-and-Wife Team Behind the Leading Vaccine to Solve Covid-19

The Husband-and-Wife Team Behind the Leading Vaccine to Solve Covid-19

The German company BioNTech, founded by two scientists, has teamed up with Pfizer on a vaccine that was found to be more than 90 percent effective.