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Politics Around Hydroxychloroquine Hamper Science
Some scientists think this drug has promise for COVID-19. But controversy around the drug is complicating the job of scientists, who just want to find answers. -
New England Astronaut Jessica Meir Reflects On Returning To 'A Different Planet' During Coronavirus Pandemic
"It was really a lot for us to think about from up there." -
Rapid Home-based Coronavirus Tests Are Coming Together In Research Labs
What if you could test yourself for coronavirus with a test in the comfort of your home? -
Traffic Is Way Down, Due To Lockdowns, But Air Pollution? Not So Much
Car traffic took a big dip beginning in late March, and headlines celebrated clean air around the U.S. But an NPR analysis of EPA data tells a more troubling story. -
Trump, Unveiling Space Force Flag, Touts What He Calls New 'Super Duper Missile'
President Trump held an Oval Office ceremony Friday to sign the 2020 Armed Forces Day Proclamation and unveil the official flag of the Space Force, the… -
Research On The Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale Proves Difficult Due To COVID-19
Phillip Hamilton, a researcher with the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at the New England Aquarium, told Emily Rooney on WGBH News’ Greater Boston Thursday, the state’s stay-at-home order has made tracking the whale challenging. -
Apple, Google Coronavirus Tech Won't Track Your Location. That Worries Some States.
Apple and Google are developing smartphone technology to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. But public health authorities in some states are chafing against the tech giants' rules. -
How The New England Aquarium 'First Responders' Are Caring For 20,000 Animals During The Pandemic
The doors are shut to visitors, but inside the aquarium, life goes on. -
In Settlement, Facebook To Pay $52 Million To Content Moderators With PTSD
As part of a settlement agreement, more than 10,000 moderators who viewed and removed graphic and disturbing posts, and consequently suffered post-traumatic stress disorder, are eligible for payouts. -
Market For Blood Plasma From COVID-19 Survivors Heats Up
As many firms and academic researchers vie for blood donations from survivors in hopes of isolating components for new treatments, one project is turning for help from 10,000 Orthodox Jewish women.