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As Germany relaxes its quarantine, the number of cases starts to increase again

After a steady decrease in the number of cases, Germany reports growing infections, coinciding with lockdown relaxation.

Bats can get coronavirus without getting sick, and here's why

The finding could help us understand how coronaviruses make the jump to humans.

Planting trees is not a simple solution to climate change

Tree planting is far from a panacea, researchers argue, and shouldn't be seen as a solution by itself.

Eyes are an ‘important route’ for coronavirus to enter the body, study shows

SARS-CoV-2 can infect humans through direct or indirect contact, and the eyes seem particularly vulnerable.

Scientists discover evidence of ancient rivers in Mars

A cliff face on mars is telling us of its watery past.

Up to 11,000 deaths were avoided in Europe thanks to cleaner air

The epidemic is also saving lives by forcing a reduction in air pollution.

For most people, climate change is as serious a crisis as coronavirus

Survey shows most people see climate change as being just as dangerous as the pandemic.

For Russia, it's not all about coronavirus, as large parts of Siberia are on fire

High temperatures have combined with unauthorized agricultural fires to spawn massive blazes.

Logging native forests worsened Australia's fires, researchers warn

Logging increased the risk and severity of the Australian wildfires of last year.

Glow in the dark waves surprise surfers in California

California's beaches are enjoying a ghostly blue glow at night due to algal blooms.

Was the coronavirus in France already in December? French doctors think so

Researchers claimed a French patient already had the virus in late December.

A newly-found microbe could stop mosquitoes from spreading malaria

Researchers found a microbe in Kenya that protects mosquitoes against malaria.

Americans want to keep on working from home after coronavirus epidemic

Survey shows adults want to work from home after the epidemic

As Bolsonaro scoffs, coronavirus expands in Brazil with over 100,000 confirmed cases

As the president ignores the problem, mass graves are being dug across the country.

With vaccination suspended, Niger gets hit with a new polio outbreak

Vaccination campaigns have stopped due to the coronavirus epidemic, and polio might be resurging as a result.

New York unveils first results of antibody tests, with some positive news

Tests showed 12.3% of those tested were positive for antibodies -- which means a significantly part of the population might be immunized. But how reliable are the tests?

Is the coronavirus crisis accelerating the shift to renewables?

Solar and wind are now the cheapest energy sources in two-thirds of the world.

Microplastics litter the entire planet -- down to the depths of the ocean

Researchers found the highest concentration ever

Sweden waves goodbye to its last coal plant -- two years in advanced

As Europe is increasingly looking at ways to shift away from coal, Sweden has a solid head start.

South Korea reports no new domestic coronavirus cases

This marks the first day without new cases since the outbreak began two months ago. Congratulations!

Amid lockdown, Pakistan hires workers to plant trees across the country

It helps people and the planet too -- win!

UK readies major testing program for coronavirus

Testing capacity has so far not met the goal the UK government set for itself.

Scientists create glowing plants using mushroom DNA and they are incredible

It's just like in Avatar.

Germany and the UK call for green stimulus after the coronavirus crisis

The economic recovery should also serve to tackle climate change, they say.

Coronavirus targets homeless shelters in the US

Cases on the rise in homeless shelters across the country.

Germany starts coronavirus vaccine trials in humans

While testing is underway, its unlikely the vaccine will be ready for use in 2020.

Japan unveils stimulus package for businesses hit by the coronavirus epidemic

Small and medium-sized businesses will receive a wide array of benefits to keep them afloat.

More green spaces could mean fewer deaths every year, study shows

Increasing the three canopy in Philadelphia could prevent up to 400 premature deaths.

Illinois asks residents to wear face masks -- seven other states have similar rules

From May 1, all residents will have to wear a face mask when in public

WHO starts global response project for COVID-19. But the US doesn't want to participate

Trump administration won't get involved in the new initiative

The Netherlands announces ambitious climate action plan, in line Supreme Court ruling

The country will reduce the use of coal and limit livestock herds

Where have they gone? Insects face widespread decline, study shows

The number of insects has dropped 25% in the last 30 years.

Vaccine tests in China protected monkeys from coronavirus

The study was limited, however, both in scope and translatability to humans.

Oxford starts first UK coronavirus vaccine trial

More than 800 volunteers will be given the first dose of a vaccine.

Despite an increasing need, school meals are getting less healthy in the US

The Trump administration is proposing new rules to make meals less healthy.

Big cats test positive for coronavirus at Bronx Zoo

Seven more cases of felines with coronavirus have been reported at the Bronx Zoo.

Coronavirus lockdown improved air quality in nine major cities, report shows

No movement of people or industrial activity brought a cleaner sky over most cities.

Growing CO2 emissions could alter human cognition

Our capacity to make basic decisions could be affected by emissions, too.

US has to increase testing before opening up the economy, Harvard argues

Testing capacity has to increase to five million tests a day by early June, and 20 million a day by July.

Lack of irrigation water challenges farmers in the US

The timing and availability of snowmelt, needed for irrigation, could be altered.

After lockdown, Milan wants to transform the way people move around the city

Cycling and walking space will be expanded as part of a new plan after restrictions are lifted.

As countries ease restrictions, WHO warns the worst is yet to come

WHO head asks for cooperation and global solidarity.

With strict measures, Hong Kong controls a second wave of coronavirus cases

Hong Kong hasn't seen a new coronavirus case in weeks.

After initial success, Japan and Singapore struggle with the second wave of coronavirus infections

Both countries had been praised for their initial efforts

Two meters distance might not be enough to avoid the spread of COVID-19

Social distance is important but also sneeze and cough etiquette

New York to starts an "aggressive" antibody test campaign, but questions still loom about tests

The state will do 2,000 tests per day

South Korea's newly elected parliament pledges net-zero carbon future

Korea's ruling party won the elections and announced plans to push ahead with climate goals.

Six new types of coronavirus found in bats in Myanmar

It's the first time these viruses have been detected, but they don't pose any threat to us. Yet.

Don't bail out fossil fuel companies, Democrat lawmakers insist

There's still a climate emergency to fix after this. So why support fossil fuel companies?

New York makes face masks mandatory, but US guidance remains erratic

Governor Cuomo ordered all people to wear face-covering in public

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