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Arecibo radio telescope goes dark after snapped cable shreds dish
Iconic instrument could be offline for months -
‘We’re losing an entire generation of scientists.’ COVID-19’s economic toll hits Latin America hard
The pandemic has given science a chance to shine—but budget cuts in many countries threaten its future -
New Zealand suspects ‘some failure at the border’ after COVID-19 returns
Scientists say it’s unlikely that the virus spread silently for 3 months -
Your hair can crack steel when it hits the right spot
Imperfections on the surface of razor blades cause them to fail -
Few Black educators win prestigious White House teaching award
Three recent winners say minority students and teachers need role models, resources -
Astronomers spy a Milky Way–like galaxy in very early universe
This “ring of fire” is actually a remarkably calm and well-ordered galaxy -
This is the way the universe ends: not with a whimper, but a bang
In the far, far future, cosmologists find a final supernova light show -
In reversal, ornithologists yank Confederate general’s name from bird
Decision comes in the wake of renewed attention to racism in science -
Russia’s approval of a COVID-19 vaccine is less than meets the press release
Despite Putin’s reported endorsement, little-tested vaccine is not approved for widespread use until 2021 -
Fed-up archaeologists aim to fix ‘frat party’ atmosphere at field schools
Drinking and sexual harassment spur experiments to reform core training course -
The pandemic appears to have spared Africa so far. Scientists are struggling to explain why
Antibody studies suggest large numbers of infections have occurred but the death toll remains low -
Senior U.S. lawmaker wants National Academies to scrutinize racism in science
Study would seek to identify effects of bias and how to promote equity -
Don’t crush that ant—it could plant a wildflower
New findings show how ants choose and protect the seeds they disperse -
‘Its body looked like a warzone.’ Air pollution could kill off critical honey bees in India
Study is first to detail impacts of dirty air on insect health -
AI invents new ‘recipes’ for potential COVID-19 drugs
Discovery could bolster global supplies of drugs -
Podcast: Why COVID-19 poses a special risk during pregnancy, and how hair can split steel
On this week’s show: Biology may explain the vulnerability of moms-to-be to serious coronavirus infection, and why soft things break strong blades -
Fossil captures ancient ‘hell ant’ in action
The prehistoric insect used “scythelike” mouthparts to clamp down on prey -
The secret to this fruit’s mysterious blue color
The metallic blue shade has an unusual origin -
Humans have altered North America’s ecosystems more than melting glaciers
Fossilized pollen reveals powerful impact of agriculture and other land use changes -
Illegal deforestation in Brazil soars amid climate of impunity
Satellite data suggest Amazon clearings increased by at least 28% in the past year -
Once praised for taming the pandemic, Asian-Pacific nations worry about new onslaught
Early successes led to complacency, premature lifting of control measures, and social distancing fatigue -
‘Time camera’ generates 3D images from echoes of light
System relies on artificial intelligence to turn noise in to a signal -
Designer antibodies could battle COVID-19 before vaccines arrive
Now in clinical trials, monoclonal antibodies promise to both prevent and treat disease -
Why pregnant women face special risks from COVID-19
Biology explains why “the first ones who need the masks are pregnant women”
