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The mystery of where omicron came from — and why it matters

The mystery of where omicron came from — and why it matters

How did this new strain of the novel coronavirus evolve? Researchers are investigating various possibilities. One leading theory involves ... just one person.
by Nurith Aizenman

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FDA panel narrowly backs COVID-19 pill from Merck

FDA panel narrowly backs COVID-19 pill from Merck

A panel of U.S. health advisers on Tuesday narrowly backed the benefits of a closely watched COVID-19 pill from Merck, setting the stage for a likely authorization of the first drug that Americans could take at home to treat the virus.
by The Associated Press

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The threat of space debris delays a spacewalk by NASA astronauts

The threat of space debris delays a spacewalk by NASA astronauts

Two NASA astronauts were scheduled for a Tuesday morning spacewalk to fix a faulty antenna on the International Space Station. But the threat of space debris has delayed those plans.
by Tien Le

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How vaccine makers plan to address the new omicron coronavirus variant

How vaccine makers plan to address the new omicron coronavirus variant

Vaccine makers are already pivoting their efforts to combat new coronavirus variants: testing higher doses of booster shots, designing new boosters that anticipate strain mutations, and developing omicron-specific boosters.
by Dustin Jones

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New omicron variant stokes world fears, triggers travel bans

New omicron variant stokes world fears, triggers travel bans

The world is confronting a new coronavirus variant, and officials have named it “omicron." A World Health Organization panel has classified it as a highly transmissible virus of concern.
by The Associated Press

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Science shows a massive Marvel plot hole: Thanos couldn't have snapped with a glove

Science shows a massive Marvel plot hole: Thanos couldn't have snapped with a glove

Researchers have determined that "the blip" couldn't have happened because you can't snap with a glove on. They also found that snapping is one of the fastest motions the human body can create.
by Ayen Bior and Christopher Intagliata

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The cosmos beckons for Snoopy onscreen and in real life

The cosmos beckons for Snoopy onscreen and in real life

A plush toy version of the daydreaming beagle — wearing a space suit designed according to NASA's strict specifications — has an important job for the Artemis I unmanned mission. NASA uses stuffed animals on flights because when the little guys start to float, it indicates that the spacecraft has entered space's zero gravity.
by The Associated Press

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