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'Believe in science': EU kicks off COVID-19 vaccine campaign

'Believe in science': EU kicks off COVID-19 vaccine campaign

Doctors, nurses and the elderly rolled up their sleeves across the European Union to receive the first doses of the coronavirus vaccine Sunday in a symbolic show of unity and moment of hope for a continent confronting its worst health care crisis in a century.
by The Associated Press

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Scientists have found some truly ancient ice, but now they want ice that's even older

Scientists have found some truly ancient ice, but now they want ice that's even older

Ice is usually ephemeral; it doesn't last that long before melting. But some ice on our planet has stayed frozen for millions of years. Scientists searching for it hope tiny bubbles of air trapped in the ice will give a snapshot of the atmosphere millions of years ago.
by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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How worried should we be about the new U.K. coronavirus variant?

How worried should we be about the new U.K. coronavirus variant?

Mathematical modeling suggests that the mutations in this variant make the virus more transmissible. What does that mean for preventive measures — and the new vaccines?
by Michaeleen Doucleff

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EU regulator clears the way for use of Pfizer vaccine

EU regulator clears the way for use of Pfizer vaccine

If the European Commission greenlights the drug, inoculations can start across Europe. The commission's president has said she expects a decision by this evening.
by Merrit Kennedy and Laurel Wamsley

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U.S. clears Moderna vaccine for COVID-19, 2nd shot in arsenal

U.S. clears Moderna vaccine for COVID-19, 2nd shot in arsenal

Much-needed doses are set to arrive Monday after the FDA authorized an emergency rollout of the vaccine developed by Moderna Inc. and the National Institutes of Health.
by The Associated Press

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Toledo Zoo discovers Tasmanian devils that glow

Toledo Zoo discovers Tasmanian devils that glow

A conservation technician at the Toledo Zoo recently discovered the Tasmanian devils had biofluorescent ears, eyes and snout. It's not exactly clear what purpose the trait serves in mammals.
by Ryan Benk

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