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It's one of the highest distinctions you can get in science. Here's who received it this year and why.
Several countries have expressed intentions to issue "immunity passports". This raises unprecedented ethical concerns.
It's a shocking reminder of how much things have changed in so little time.
Some markets have banned COVID-19 products altogether, but others haven't.
Artificial algorithms could make our economy more human and fair.
Not all birds are of a feather, it turns out.
It's always a good idea to hear what the experts have to say.
Fossilized behaviors are extremely rare finds.
AIs are making memes now -- and it's hilarious and pretty bad at the same time.
You might not catch COVID-19, but you can definitely catch an accent.
Physical distancing is the only thing we need to do. Social distancing has a completely different connotation.
Reopening cities is one thing, but how could we reopen cafes while still maintaining social distancing? This city has an idea.
Regular fundraising has taken a hit, but there are also unprecedented efforts to raise money to fight the outbreak.
Buildings can be an ally in our fight against viruses.
After its closure to the public due to the current outbreak, the Yorkshire Museum in York has launched a marvelous social media challenge. Its curators have challenged museums and visitors to share the creepiest exhibits in the world under the weekly hashtag #curatorbattle. Museums from Germany, France, Canada, and the USA responded and a zombie […]
Japan is currently asking all citizens to stay indoor, but has not imposed any punitive measures.
Tree hugging is back.
The world is a beautiful place.
The Spainish government has announced the roll-out of a national universal basic income program.
‘Shut down those things right away’ says Anthony Fauci.
We can't have a healthy economy without healthy people.
We know that outbreaks like coronavirus will become more common in the future and tackling them is the Apollo programme of our time, according to Professor Marion Koopmans, head of the viroscience department at Erasmus University Medical Centre in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
According to Prof. Bekeredjian-Ding, an approved mRNA coronavirus vaccine would be easier and faster to produce and thus deploy worldwide than a conventional vaccine.
Things are pretty stressful on Earth right now -- so look at the sky!
As the world keeps one eye on the pandemic and the other on the economy, it's becoming increasingly clear vulnerable people will bear the brunt of the damage.
Could the future's buildings be... alive?
This is a simple timeline of Donald Trump’s quotes imposed over the number of coronavirus cases in the US. This is not meant to serve as a comprehensive analysis of the government’s position. Data is gathered from press conferences and Twitter. It is very telling and visually striking that after downplaying the coronavirus risks for […]
Classical music is having a moment -- and it's a beautiful one.
A remarkable example of technology aiding medics in a crucial time.
Crises can bring out the worst in humans -- but sometimes, they also bring out our humanity.
Old problems require modern solutions.
So far, the app is more entertainment than a practical tool, but it is a very nice proof of concept.
This is the type of content I like writing.
Experience the life of a STEM researcher without having to go to school for it!
It's the oldest green algae we've found.
Dinosaurs on coins? Shut up and take my money!
The photographer scoured London's grubby tube station for the perfect moment to take this award-winning shot.
It's the study you've always wanted to read.
Yup, they seriously tried to pull this off...
One of the world's first motion pictures has been adapted to modern-day standards by several neural networks.
Inspired by human's unique ability to keep cool, researchers have designed a soft robot that sweats.
Science "can do it all".
Eye candy from the moon.
A set of fossils collected 35 years ago belonged to the oldest-known scorpion species to date, a new study reports. The scorpion lived around 437 million years ago and was surprisingly versatile, having the ability to breathe both on land and underwater, the team explains. This fossil helps us make better sense not only of […]
Wolves may understand human communication cues, which may help us understand how they evolved into dogs.
It has been a few days since the Taal volcano in the Philippines started rumbling. Even as things seem to have mellowed down, many unfortunate creatures remain buried in the ash, testament to the strength of the volcano — even as a full-blown eruption has not taken place. Another demonstration of that strength is the […]
Even if we change our emissions now, we are committed to a lot of ice melt, says Prof. Kääb.
"It's not just a phase, mom!"
Every snowflake truly is unique.
I know what he's doing, but it still works.
