Abnormally warm sea temperatures are raising the risks for hurricanes, while the central and southeastern U.S. face flooding, and parts of the West are forecast to see heightened wildfire activity. ...read more
While teams race to develop a vaccine, Regeneron’s treatment would use antibodies to give patients short-term immunity. ...read more
More than 100 of Earth's largest telescopes are now closed, and astronomers are worried about the pandemic’s long-term impacts on their field. ...read more
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A violent quasar reveals a mystery lurking at its center, thanks to high-resolution images that were never before possible. ...read more
U.S. health officials flipped their advice and now recommend everyone wear cloth masks in public to reduce the spread of coronavirus to others. Some cities have fines for going without masks. ...read more
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Dinosaurs suddenly disappeared 66 million years ago. What caused their demise? ...read more
Why is astronomy important? Astronomical discoveries and inventions have shaped the human experience for thousands of years. ...read more
During this modern coronavirus pandemic, our ancient instincts for avoiding disease may misfire. ...read more