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Eureka! Two Vaccines Work, But What About the Others in the Pharma Arms Race?
If trials can't go forward, that could very well have an impact on the world's supply of covid vaccines and eventually on vaccine prices, especially if booster shots are needed in years to come.
Watch: Shaming or Public Good? Instagram Account Calls Out Gays Breaking COVID Rules
The Instagram account GaysOverCovid is using shame as a weapon in fighting COVID.
Heading Off the Next Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic heads for a showdown with vaccines it's expected to lose, many experts in the field of emerging infectious diseases are already focused on preventing the next one.
What's So Important About CBD Lab Sheets?
All it takes is a little bit of research to see for yourself if your CBD manufacturer is selling you reliable products that are truthfully labeled.
Watch Out LA: Feds Calculate Riskiest, Safest Places in U.S.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has calculated the risk for every county in America for 18 types of natural disasters, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, volcanoes, and even tsunamis.
Tituss Burgess, Adam Lambert Star in 'Ratatouille' Musical on TikTok
TikTok's crowdsourced "Ratatouille" musical has cooked up some serious talent for its one-night-only benefit concert, including roles for Tituss Burgess, Adam Lambert, Wayne Brady, André De Shields and Ashley Park.
Italy's Uffizi Opens Dante Anniversary with Virtual Exhibit
Florence's Uffizi Gallery is making available for viewing online 88 rarely displayed drawings of Dante's "Divine Comedy" to mark the 700th anniversary in 2021 of the Italian poet's death.
Iran Plans 20% Uranium Enrichment 'as Soon as Possible'
Iran said Saturday it plans to enrich uranium up to 20% at its underground Fordo nuclear facility "as soon as possible," pushing its program a technical step away from weapons-grade levels.
Ancient Graffiti Making Fun of Gay Sex Uncovered in Pompeii
A newly-excavated eatery in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii made headlines last week, but a new detail has now emerged: The presence of mocking graffiti about sex between men.
Israel's Virus Surveillance Tool Tests Its Democratic Norms
In the early days of the pandemic, a panicked Israel began using a mass surveillance tool on its civilians. Critics now say its use has come at an immeasurable cost to the country's democratic principles.
Instagram Deletes Real Gay Influencers' Account for Being Unreal
A Seattle couple got a rude surprise from Instagram right before the holiday when they woke one morning and found their popular joint account deleted.
New App Will Cater to Black LGBTQ Travelers
Paula Akpan, a Black British lesbian journalist and historian, is developing The Black Queer Travel Guide to assist Black queer travelers in enjoying the world safely.
COVID Vaccines Appear Safe and Effective, but Key Questions Remain
Vaccine development in under a year, shattering all records, is a marvel of science. It's also a cause for concern for millions of Americans who fear the uncertainty of an unknown technology.
As Biden Gets Sworn In, White House Will Get Scrubbed Down
As Joe Biden lifts his right hand to take the oath of office at noon on Jan. 20 at the Capitol, a team of specially trained cleaners will be lifting their hands to disinfect the White House.
The Autopsy, a Fading Practice, Revealed Secrets of COVID-19
At hospital morgues, which have been steadily losing prominence and funding over several decades, pathologists were busily dissecting the disease's first victims — and finding some answers.
Are New Coronavirus Strains Cause For Concern?
Experts say it's unclear if that's the case or whether the new coronavirus strains pose any concern for vaccines or cause more severe disease.
One Company's Quest for an Antibody Drug to Fight COVID-19
The drugs, administered by IV, are being tested to prevent infection in people at high risk of it who can't yet get a vaccine, such as housemates of COVID-19 patients. They're also being tried as a treatment soon after infection to avoid serious illness.
Taking a Note From Spotify, Grindr Shares its Grindr Unwrapped
Earlier this month, Spotify unleashed its Wrapped feature, allowing users to see and share their top listed to songs and artists of 2020. Grindr is taking note and, in a recent blog post, shared its Grindr Unwrapped.
Maryland U.S. Attorney's Office Seizes Two Fake Domain Names
Authorities have seized two domain names posing as biotechnology companies developing COVID-19 treatments but are apparently collecting personal information for fraud and installing malware.
Jupiter, Saturn Merging in Night Sky, Closest in Centuries
Jupiter and Saturn will merge in the night sky Monday, appearing closer to one another than they have since Galileo's time in the 17th century.
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