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Omicron Variant Drives Winter COVID Surge
Everything you need to know about tests, revised quarantine guidelines, and forthcoming vaccines.
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January 7, 2022
Everything you need to know about tests, revised quarantine guidelines, and forthcoming vaccines in the face of the Omicron variant. Plus, as the 122nd Christmas Bird Count wraps up, what can the data tell us about the future of bird species? And, a look at pizza science.
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It’s Time To Clean The Junk Up There
Earth’s low orbit is crowded—too crowded. Read how this happened, and why it’s important to clean it up.
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Human Art By Artificial Intelligence
When art is made by artificial intelligence, it can still be considered human art. Learn why in this excerpt from Janelle Shane’s new book.
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The Secrets Of The Venus Flytrap
Learn about the surprising facts and common misconceptions of the Venus flytrap.
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What Do The Ingredients In Baby Formula Actually Mean For Infant Health?
Deciding which formula is best for your baby? Here’s what science has to say.
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For Better Or Weirder: How AI Fails
The strange, hilarious, and sometimes beautiful mistakes artificial intelligence can make.
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The Eclipse That Made Einstein A Worldwide Celebrity
100 years ago, scientists shared their observations of how the sun’s mass bent starlight—an announcement that made Einstein an overnight celebrity.
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Is US Science Vulnerable To Espionage?
The NIH suspects that Chinese spies are working with dozens of scientists to steal research from U.S. research centers.
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Leaf Data, In Your Family Albums
Researchers are collecting snapshots of Acadia National Park to supplement satellite data on fall leaf colors.