Science & Health
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Latest Coronavirus Science: Outlook For Hydroxychloroquine Just Gets Worse
Here’s our roundup of the latest developments and research into covid-19, including more insight into its deadly effects on the body, how ready U.S. states are for reopening, and a massively disappointing result for two potential treatments that were once hailed as “game-changers” by President Trump.
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Freaky ‘Active’ Object In Jupiter’s Orbit Is First Of Its Kind Seen By Astronomers
It’s neither an asteroid nor a comet but something in between. It’s also parked within Jupiter’s orbit, making this object the first of its kind to ever be detected.
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Mining The Deep Sea Could Mean Unique Ecosystems Are ‘Lost Forever’
A new analysis of 250 studies has found that the negative impacts of deep sea mining would be severe and could last millions of years.
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Researchers Control Monkeys’ Decisions With Bursts Of Ultrasonic Waves
High-frequency sound waves aimed at specific brain regions can influence monkey behaviour, according to a new study. The finding complicates our conceptions of free will, but this research could yield new insights into the brain and new treatments for disorders such as addiction.