Global temperatures in 2020 tied record highs
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Shocking discovery: Electric eels hunt in packs in Amazon rivers
Social predation spotted for the first time among these animals -
Cell’s publisher invites statements in papers about studies’ diversity and inclusion efforts
Researchers see the voluntary statements as a vehicle for progress -
Pandemic could mark ‘turning point’ for Chinese science
Despite missteps and government control, early findings guided other countries’ fight against the coronavirus -
Could too much time between doses drive the coronavirus to outwit vaccines?
Experts clash over risk of viral escape -
Saliva could hold clues to how sick you will get from COVID-19
Compared with nasal swabs, saliva tests may better reflect infection deep in the lungs -
Twitter shuts down account of Sci-Hub, the pirated-papers website
Move comes as publishers sue in India to block public access -
Researchers say Europe’s ban on throwing unwanted fish overboard is backfiring
Study finds increased quotas and exemptions are contributing to overfishing -
The legendary dire wolf may not have been a wolf at all
North America’s “top dog” traveled a lonely evolutionary path -
What causes irritable bowel syndrome pain? It may be a local immune reaction
New study suggests IBS is akin to an allergic reaction in the gut -
After aborted attempt, sensitive WHO mission to study pandemic origins is on its way to China
International team hopes to meet Chinese scientists and visit sites in Wuhan after 2 weeks in quarantine -
Third time’s the charm? Brazil scales back efficacy claims for COVID-19 vaccine from China
Lower efficacy for Sinovac's vaccine still meets recognized threshold for emergency use, but barely -
COVID-19 measures also suppress flu—for now
In downside, trend could weaken immunity and complicate vaccine formulation -
How many mice and rats are used in U.S. labs? Controversial study says more than 100 million
Total figure is more than seven times some estimates, but critics say analysis is flawed -
A single genetic switch can lead to rapid evolution in sea anemones
Powerful evolutionary mechanism may have helped them colonize the seas -
Science panel Republicans more likely to oppose Biden victory
Electoral college vote is reminder of House of Representatives committee’s partisan divide -
Captive gorillas test positive for coronavirus
First case of COVID-19 in endangered apes detected at San Diego wildlife park -
Public use of Nazi salute rocks archaeology conference
Virtual format meant offensive words and gesture were recorded -
Scientists ‘program’ living bacteria to store data
New method enables electronic conversion of data into DNA -
Guam’s invasive tree snakes loop themselves into lassos to reach their feathered prey
New “lassoing” technique has never been seen before in snakes -
Science advocacy groups join calls for Trump’s removal
Statements come in wake of attack on U.S. Capitol -
Are monarchs endangered? Scientists debate as United States mulls protection
Iconic species’ complex life history confounds assessments of its decline -
Brazil announces ‘fantastic’ results for Chinese-made COVID-19 vaccine, but details remain sketchy
With an efficacy of more than 70%, the Sinovac vaccine could help Brazil slow the devastating toll COVID-19 is taking on the country -
Japan’s top science advice group battles government over independence and identity
Proposal to privatize government science council spurs controversy -
Video reveals why woodpeckers don’t get stuck to trees
Birds have mastered a subtle trick
