Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine Is Safe And Effective For Teens, Company Says
Moderna will ask the Food and Drug Administration to authorize its vaccine for kids from age 12 to 17 in early June, the company's CEO says.
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How To Watch The 'Super Flower Blood Moon' Lunar Eclipse This Week
The "Super Flower Blood Moon" is happening early Wednesday morning, as a supermoon coincides with a full lunar eclipse. Here's how to see it.
A Researcher Is Trying To Settle The Transgender Athlete Debate — Using Science
The debate on whether transgender females should be allowed to play women's sports has become increasingly politicized. One transgender athlete and researcher is forging a middle ground with science.
As More Birds Fly Into Buildings, Scientists Study How To Limit Collision Deaths
Across the United States, the number of birds killed from flying into buildings is rising. Now researchers are studying what people can do to try to limit bird deaths, particularly during migrations.
How Medical Jargon Can Make COVID Health Disparities Even Worse
There's a lot of room for dangerous misunderstanding when doctors and public health officials talk to diverse groups about COVID-19. Health literacy projects aim to dispel confusion in all languages.
Melting Snow Usually Means Water For The West. But This Year, It Might Not Be Enough
Much of the West is in extreme drought, and a good spring snowmelt could bring relief. But drought and the warming climate make that harder, putting water for millions of people at risk.
Amateur Mushroom Photographer Makes A Big Discovery
A mushroom thought extinct in the US for 100 years has been rediscovered. It's an example of the remarkable synergy between amateur and professional fungus aficionados.
Subtropical Storm Ana Is First Named Storm Of Atlantic Hurricane Season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting an above-average hurricane season for 2021, forecasting 13 to 20 named storms.
How Your Hot Showers And Toilet Flushes Can Help the Climate
Evolving technology is making it possible to turn sewage wastewater into energy that can heat and cool large buildings. The largest such project in the U.S. is under construction in Denver.
We've Been Evolving For Millions Of Years, So Why Are Our Bodies So Flawed?
In his debut book Evolution Gone Wrong, Alex Bezzerides mixes the technical anatomical stuff we need to know with vivid examples and humorous phrases — in offering us some answers.