The Problem Isn’t Trust in Vaccines, It’s That People Don’t Know Who to Trust
As you all know, vaccines are a hot issue again, and on the minds of everyone in the public health community after a shooter, apparently blaming his depression on Covid …
CDC drops risk advisory for cruise ship travel, 2 years into the COVID pandemic : Coronavirus Updates : NPR
The Norwegian Gateway cruise ship is moored at PortMiami on Jan. 7 in Miami. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention dropped its advisory warning Wednesday for cruise travel after …
Some people still infectious 10 days after COVID
A new study from the University of Exeter highlights the association between COVID-19 transmissibility and elapsed time since infection. The study suggests that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, may …
RFK Jr and the chaos at the CDC – podcast | Science
It’s been a dramatic week at the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In the space of seven days, the agency’s head was sacked and replaced by an …
Global COVID-19 Tracker | KFF
Cases and Deaths SOURCES As of March 7, 2023, all data on COVID-19 cases and deaths are drawn from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dashboard. Prior to March …
A Mars rock analysis tool proved its mettle on a chance find from Arizona
McKenzie Prillaman is a science and health journalist based in Washington, DC. She holds a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from the University of Virginia and a master’s degree in science …
How long can one RSV shot protect seniors? Study shows surprising two-year shield
One shot of an RSV vaccine protects adults ages 60 or older from RSV-associated hospitalization and critical illness during two consecutive RSV seasons, according to a study published in JAMA on …
The crucial role of chaos in our brain’s most extraordinary functions
Think back through your day and consider all the amazing tasks your brain has helped you perform. From brushing your teeth to eating your lunch and reading the words on …
Stalagmites reveal devastating droughts that helped spur Maya breakdown
Series of droughts chronicled in cave rocks likely pushed civilization to breaking point
A newborn planet munches on gas and dust surrounding its host star
In a first, astronomers imaged a baby planet within a gap in the disk of material around a star, confirming predictions about how rings form.