Dr. Jon LaPook: This is not the time to abandon science
While Remdesivir is seen as a step forward in treating COVID-19, we are still far from a cure or vaccine
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How the fight against polio was won
When a mysterious and deadly virus swept America beginning in the early 20th century, scientists succeeded in developing a vaccine, a triumph that researchers are working to replicate in our battle today against COVID-19
Highest-ever concentration of plastic pieces are on ocean floor
Researchers have found 1.9 million pieces of plastic in an 11-square-foot area of the sea — the highest-ever concentration of microplastics.
Polar ice lost in last 16 years could fill Lake Michigan
The two landmasses have lost about 5,000 gigatons of ice in the last decade and a half, which could fill around 2 billion Olympic-sized swimming pools.
Woman spots 12-foot-long alligator in South Carolina
The woman was with her dog when she came across this giant beast.
Gilead's coronavirus drug remdesivir: Here's what to know
Hopes are high for antiviral drug after a clinical trial showed promise, but the benefits may be limited, experts say.
NASA awards $1 billion in moon lander contracts
Lunar lander is key to NASA's plans for landing astronauts on the moon in 2024.
Sanitizers vs. disinfectants: Expert explains the difference
"You just don't want to make a mistake under these circumstances, especially if you're living with someone or yourself is a part of the vulnerable population," Keri Lestage says.
More than 150,000 flamingos have painted Mumbai pink
It's a small silver – or rather, pink – lining in the current state of the world.
Chinese state media is amplifying coronavirus disinformation
A U.S. Army reservist and her husband are unable to escape a mob of trolls after Chinese diplomats and state media share false conspiracies about COVID-19.
DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sullivan loses
2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden's laptop
Israel vows major West Bank operation after attack kills 2 troops
Deadly shooting in Paris suburb may be terrorist act, officials say
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Trump's U.N. envoy says Iran war could drag on for another year
Kushner pushes back on report involving phone, spies, transfer
Hero dad who stopped Oregon school shooter shares his story
Police officer who shot and killed 1-year-old resigns
