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“Sonification” could help researchers identify binding sites for new drugs
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If you have to ask EPA for data, are they really public? Agency critics say no
Proposal to define studies available only by Freedom of Information Act request as “public” draws fire -
National parks are no safe haven for West African lions
Hunger lures them into hunting reserves—where game is plentiful -
You may be able to spread coronavirus just by breathing, new report finds
National Academy of Sciences finding lends support to widespread use of masks -
United States wants to end most payouts for leading vaccination-related injury
Critics argue controversial move flouts science and law -
‘These are answers we need.’ WHO plans global study to discover true extent of coronavirus infections
Solidarity II will combine antibody data from around the world -
Podcast: How COVID-19 disease models shape shutdowns, and detecting emotions in mice
On this week’s show: The importance of forecasting in pandemic policy, and artificial intelligence that can detect facial expressions in mice -
Female scientists allege discrimination, neglect of research on women at NIH’s child health institute
Eight women filed bias complaints naming scientific director Constantine Stratakis -
How women at NIH’s research hospital lost chances at childbearing
Egg freezing was suspended for more than 3 years, angering infertility experts -
These drugs don’t target the coronavirus—they target us
Scientists are testing dozens of compounds that might inhibit infection by blocking a human protein -
Proteins that sense light also sense taste, at least in fruit flies
Opsins pick up on bitter chemicals, supporting a nonvisual role -
‘We have no choice.’ Pandemic forces polio eradication group to halt campaigns
Suspension of vaccinations expected to lead to fresh outbreaks in polio-free countries -
Rootin’, poopin’ African elephants help keep soil fertile
By toppling trees and spreading dung, elephants can enrich soil depleted by cattle -
White House science adviser Kelvin Droegemeier will also lead NSF—for now
Second role for head of White House science office until Senate confirms Trump’s nominee -
‘Lucy’s baby’ suggests famed human ancestor had a primitive brain
New study also reveals ancient human ancestors enjoyed a long childhood -
The United States leads in coronavirus cases, but not pandemic response
Conflicting messages, lack of coordination hamper efforts to curb infections -
No star, no problem: Radioactivity could make otherwise frozen planets habitable
Decaying radioactive isotopes could produce enough heat to liquify water -
Mysterious human ancestor finds its place in our family tree
Ancient proteins reveal that Homo antecessor was likely a close cousin to modern humans and Neanderthals -
Dolphin ‘gangs’ protect their females by vocalizing in sync
This is the first time nonhumans have been seen showing vocal cooperation -
The $1 billion bet: Pharma giant and U.S. government team up in all-out coronavirus vaccine push
Johnson & Johnson’s chief scientist describes nonprofit partnership to accelerate its candidate -
Speed coronavirus vaccine testing by deliberately infecting volunteers? Not so fast, some scientists warn
Human challenge studies can accelerate vaccine development, but raise dicey ethical issues -
With record-setting speed, vaccinemakers take their first shots at the new coronavirus
Two candidate vaccines start trials while dozens more are rushed into development -
1.3 billion people. A 21-day lockdown. Can India curb the coronavirus?
Huge nation confronts huge economic and social risks (edited) -
Should pets be tested for coronavirus?
The testing kits are ready, but there are roadblocks to using them -
Can you put a price on COVID-19 options? Experts weigh lives versus economics
Preliminary results favor strict control measures
