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Andy Ihnatko Talks Racial Bias On Facebook: 'The Dam Is Starting To Burst'
Ihnatko discussed news that the social media giant ignored racial inequities in the site's algorithm. -
Without A Vaccine, Researchers Say, Herd Immunity May Never Be Achieved
A growing number of researchers think until there's an effective vaccine, the coronavirus will simply persist in the population, causing illness indefinitely. Better to squelch the spread instead. -
How Long Will Immunity To The Coronavirus Last?
Recent studies have raised fears that immunity to the coronavirus might be fleeting, thus making potential vaccines ineffective. The reality of the science is more complex — and more reassuring. -
Can Masks Save Us From More Lockdowns? Here's What The Science Says
The American conversation around masks and COVID-19 has taken a dizzying turn. For months, wearing masks has been politicized as a sign of liberal… -
Rapid, Cheap, Less Accurate Coronavirus Testing Has A Place, Scientists Say
A single test that can give false reassurance sounds bad. But a $10 test for the coronavirus, if repeated daily, would discover real infections, say proponents of such tests as screening tools. -
Epidemiologist On COVID-19: 'This Thing Is Gonna Continue To Burn'
Dr. Michael Osterholm said he is no longer thinking about a second major wave of the virus, because he doesn’t believe it will let up. -
Solar Orbiter Probe Snaps Closest Photos Ever Taken Of The Sun, Revealing Tiny Flares
The first snapshots capture an unprecedented level of detail, including miniature solar flares that scientists are calling "campfires." -
Hot Dog! Dogs Can Get Heat Stroke, Too, And Other News From The Animal World
Naturalist Sy Montgomery joined Boston Public Radio on Wednesday. -
'New' Comet NEOWISE Now Visible In Night Sky In New England
Viewing it is a "once in a hundred lifetimes" opportunity. -
Only 57 Percent Would Get COVID-19 Vaccine If Available, Survey Finds
A survey designed by a group at Tufts found that just 57% of Americans said they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if one were available today.
