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Which COVID-19 vaccine is the best? Which COVID-19 vaccine is the best?

By Popular Science Team

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The CDC recommends booster shots for healthcare workers and other at-risk groups The CDC recommends booster shots for healthcare workers and other at-risk groups

By Claire Maldarelli, Sara Chodosh

A gloved hand holding a syringe and vial.

CDC panel gives a thumbs-up to Pfizer boosters, but not for everyone CDC panel gives a thumbs-up to Pfizer boosters, but not for everyone

By Elana Spivack

What we know so far about J&J booster shots

What we know so far about J&J booster shots What we know so far about J&J booster shots

By Margo Milanowski

A folded American flag rests on top of a grave stone, with other gravestones in the background.

COVID-19 has now killed 1 in 500 Americans COVID-19 has now killed 1 in 500 Americans

Will microschools dominate post-pandemic education?

Will microschools dominate post-pandemic education? Will microschools dominate post-pandemic education?

By Barnett Berry/The Conversation

Vaccines for kids ages 5 to 11 could be available by Halloween

Vaccines for kids ages 5 to 11 could be available by Halloween Vaccines for kids ages 5 to 11 could be available by Halloween

By Claire Maldarelli

Biden’s new COVID vaccine mandates, explained

Biden’s new COVID vaccine mandates, explained Biden’s new COVID vaccine mandates, explained

By Claire Maldarelli

The US has had more than 40 million COVID cases since the pandemic began

The US has had more than 40 million COVID cases since the pandemic began The US has had more than 40 million COVID cases since the pandemic began

By Popular Science Team

A small child is having a bandage put on his arm after receiving a shot. A caregiver stands behind him.

This year’s flu season could be a rager. Shots can help. This year’s flu season could be a rager. Shots can help.

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The COVID oxygen shortage is delaying NASA rockets The COVID oxygen shortage is delaying NASA rockets

A woman in bed wears a mask and reads a book.

Vaccination cuts the risk of long COVID in half Vaccination cuts the risk of long COVID in half

A woman lying on a bed in dim light, looking lonely.

Why loneliness is increasing, and how to fight back Why loneliness is increasing, and how to fight back

By Morgan Sweeney

More than 100,000 Americans are currently hospitalized for COVID-19

More than 100,000 Americans are currently hospitalized for COVID-19 More than 100,000 Americans are currently hospitalized for COVID-19

By Claire Maldarelli

Seriously, do not take ivermectin to treat COVID

Seriously, do not take ivermectin to treat COVID Seriously, do not take ivermectin to treat COVID

By Claire Maldarelli

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All your COVID booster shot questions, answered All your COVID booster shot questions, answered

By Sara Chodosh

The best treatments we currently have for COVID-19 The best treatments we currently have for COVID-19

Breakthrough cases won’t stop vaccines from ending the pandemic

Breakthrough cases won’t stop vaccines from ending the pandemic Breakthrough cases won’t stop vaccines from ending the pandemic

By Kate Baggaley

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How to sanitize a face mask safely and easily How to sanitize a face mask safely and easily

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

Will Pfizer’s FDA approval spell an uptick in COVID vaccination?

Will Pfizer’s FDA approval spell an uptick in COVID vaccination? Will Pfizer’s FDA approval spell an uptick in COVID vaccination?

By Kate Baggaley

Here’s where all the COVID-19 vaccine candidates currently stand Here’s where all the COVID-19 vaccine candidates currently stand

By Kate Baggaley

A hand in a blue glove holds a small vial labeled "Comirnaty," the new name for the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine.

The FDA officially approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine The FDA officially approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine

By Claire Maldarelli

4 important question about COVID booster shots, answered

4 important question about COVID booster shots, answered 4 important question about COVID booster shots, answered

By Kate Baggaley

A woman gives a COVID-19 vaccine shot to a young person while both wear masks

COVID booster shots will be available to all Americans this fall COVID booster shots will be available to all Americans this fall

By Rachel Feltman, Sara Chodosh

Everything you need to know about kids and COVID as schools reopen

Everything you need to know about kids and COVID as schools reopen Everything you need to know about kids and COVID as schools reopen

By Kate Baggaley

COVID hospitalizations for kids and younger adults are at record highs

COVID hospitalizations for kids and younger adults are at record highs COVID hospitalizations for kids and younger adults are at record highs

By Claire Maldarelli

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8 tips for boosting mental health at college in the age of COVID-19 8 tips for boosting mental health at college in the age of COVID-19

By Candice Wang

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The COVID-19 delta variant is almost as contagious as chickenpox The COVID-19 delta variant is almost as contagious as chickenpox

By Sara Chodosh

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Roundup is finally going to be made without glyphosate in the US Roundup is finally going to be made without glyphosate in the US

By Purbita Saha

A hand holds a black sticker against a green background. The sticker has a red bandage on it and says 'I got my COVID-19 vaccine.'

People who had COVID should still get vaccinated, according to the CDC People who had COVID should still get vaccinated, according to the CDC

By Erin Fennessy

Two women sit cross-legged, facing each other on a beige sofa. They are each holding a white mug and look absorbed in conversation.

How to talk to your vaccine-hesitant friends and family How to talk to your vaccine-hesitant friends and family

By Lauren Leffer

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Kids make up 19 percent of new US COVID-19 cases now Kids make up 19 percent of new US COVID-19 cases now

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The safest ways to show proof of vaccination, wherever you are The safest ways to show proof of vaccination, wherever you are

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

You could get the plague (but probably won’t) You could get the plague (but probably won’t)

By Claire Maldarelli

What you need to know about variants, vaccines, and breakthrough COVID cases

What you need to know about variants, vaccines, and breakthrough COVID cases What you need to know about variants, vaccines, and breakthrough COVID cases

By Philip Kiefer

A man wearing a grey suit and glasses has a white surgical mask partially covering his mouth and chin. He is walking down a cobblestone street facing towards the camera while others walk facing the other way. It is nighttime and a building and street vendor are in the background.

As Olympics continue, Japan struggles with its largest COVID spike yet As Olympics continue, Japan struggles with its largest COVID spike yet

By Lauren Leffer

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How long will we keep wearing masks? How long will we keep wearing masks?

By Eleanor Cummins

A person washing their hands with soap and water spreads soap between their fingers over the basin of a sink.

Why you should recommit to hand-washing to help prevent COVID Why you should recommit to hand-washing to help prevent COVID

By Erin Fennessy

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CDC: Vaccinated people in two-thirds of the US should mask up CDC: Vaccinated people in two-thirds of the US should mask up

By Sara Chodosh and Claire Maldarelli

A dark haired person wearing a black and white patterned mask with a red backpack stands in a grocery store aisle, holding up a smartphone in one hand and running their other hand through their hair. They are looking intently at an array of colorful packaged foods.

What the CDC’s new mask guidance means for you What the CDC’s new mask guidance means for you

By Lauren Leffer

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Balance boards make for a scary, fun, and surprisingly perfect pandemic workout Balance boards make for a scary, fun, and surprisingly perfect pandemic workout

CRISPR breaks ground as a one-shot treatment for a rare disease

CRISPR breaks ground as a one-shot treatment for a rare disease CRISPR breaks ground as a one-shot treatment for a rare disease

By Rebecca Sohn

Several glass vials of the COVID-19 vaccine sit on a table top.

Despite surging Delta variant, a national vaccine mandate is unlikely Despite surging Delta variant, a national vaccine mandate is unlikely

By Erin Fennessy

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A guide to the tick species every American should know A guide to the tick species every American should know

By Tim MacWelch/ Outdoor Life

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Mosquitoes that carry dengue might not survive rising temperatures Mosquitoes that carry dengue might not survive rising temperatures

By Kate Baggaley

A healthcare professional administers a shot in an arm to a person in a brown shirt.

The J&J vaccine may be less effective against the Delta variant than we hoped The J&J vaccine may be less effective against the Delta variant than we hoped

COVID cases are plaguing the Olympics even before they’ve begun COVID cases are plaguing the Olympics even before they’ve begun

By Lauren Leffer

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Scientists predicted the current measles outbreaks a year ago Scientists predicted the current measles outbreaks a year ago

By Sara Chodosh

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A simple blood test could save new mothers. Why aren’t more doctors using it? A simple blood test could save new mothers. Why aren’t more doctors using it?

By Sarah Yahr Tucker

A blue-gloved hand holds a vial of the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine.

Why the FDA issued a new warning about the J&J vaccine Why the FDA issued a new warning about the J&J vaccine

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What you should know about COVID booster shots so far What you should know about COVID booster shots so far

By Philip Kiefer

A person wearing a surgical hair net, face mask, face shield and protective surgical gown pulls on surgical gloves while standing in a health clinic.

Under-vaccinated hotspots fuel 60 percent increase in US COVID-19 cases Under-vaccinated hotspots fuel 60 percent increase in US COVID-19 cases

By Erin Fennessy

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How to support people feeling anxious as pandemic restrictions lift How to support people feeling anxious as pandemic restrictions lift

Plexiglass barriers shield cashier stations in grocery store checkout lanes.

This new plexiglass coating could grab viral droplets from the air This new plexiglass coating could grab viral droplets from the air

The Indie Scientist Who Vows To Leave No Mutation Behind

The Indie Scientist Who Vows To Leave No Mutation Behind The Indie Scientist Who Vows To Leave No Mutation Behind

By Aimee Swartz

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Your summer guide to sunscreen, from SPF to not-so-magic pills Your summer guide to sunscreen, from SPF to not-so-magic pills

By Sara Chodosh

A doctor with a mask on hold a COVID vaccine vial

All three US COVID vaccines protect against the Delta variant All three US COVID vaccines protect against the Delta variant

By Lauren Leffer

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Florida Health Officials Confirm 10 New Cases Of Locally Acquired Zika Infection Florida Health Officials Confirm 10 New Cases Of Locally Acquired Zika Infection

By Claire Maldarelli

Hacking Diabetes At Home

Hacking Diabetes At Home Hacking Diabetes At Home

By Alexandra Ossola

How The Meaning Of Cancer Has Changed

How The Meaning Of Cancer Has Changed How The Meaning Of Cancer Has Changed

By Alexandra Ossola

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Brazil May Zap Mosquitoes With Gamma Rays To Combat Zika Brazil May Zap Mosquitoes With Gamma Rays To Combat Zika

By Claire Maldarelli

Yes, your beer pong cup is teeming with bacteria

Yes, your beer pong cup is teeming with bacteria Yes, your beer pong cup is teeming with bacteria

By Alexandra Ossola

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How to wheel your way through the global bike shortage How to wheel your way through the global bike shortage

A highly weathered human jaw bone, labeled RV 2039.

What a 5,000-year-old plague victim reveals about the Black Death’s origins What a 5,000-year-old plague victim reveals about the Black Death’s origins