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Scientists and students from several nations were affected

Johnson and Johnson candidate provides new weapon in vaccine arsenal that could significantly expand world's supply

Worrisome variant reduces efficacy to less than 50% in South Africa

On this week’s show: Why the Biden administration decided to change the social cost of carbon on day one, and why naked mole-rats chirp to e...

Differences in the mammals’ chirps serve to distinguish members of the community from foreigners

Strong, precise thumb grip strength may be unique to humans, which may have made us superior toolmakers

Former science adviser wins kudos for long-awaited guidelines on combating foreign influences

Fabian Leendertz’s work has revealed how diseases flow between people and wildlife

Model shows racing for results leads to lower standards

Distinctive intestines mold feces into sharp-cornered poop

Task force will document instances of political interference

Locked cabinets, a secret frequency, and the curious magnetism of a particle called the muon

Overfishing has cut oceanic shark populations by 71% over past 50 years, global survey finds

Study of ancient Africans suggests dairy consumption predated evolution of lactase persistence genes

Preventive infusions mimic a vaccine, but practicality and market remain uncertain

Students and others had called for his firing

Mineral jarosite suggests glaciers helped forge Mars’s dusty soil

Current vaccines likely still work, scientists say, but their power may be declining

Bimonthly infusions could provide protection like a vaccine if they can tackle a broader variety of HIV strains

Moncef Slaoui candidly discusses Trump, the shortcomings of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, and the joy of getting his first dose

Researchers combine ancient DNA from people and dogs to spell out story of dog domestication

Eli Lilly reports up to 80% reduction in risk for nursing home residents

Biden administration set to update the “social cost of carbon” used in greenhouse regulations

Cao Xuetao, president of Nankai University, will be barred from applying for grants for lax lab management

Important discoveries and lingering questions lie in deceased telescope’s wake