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A Bitter Archaeological Feud Over an Ancient Vision of the Cosmos

A Bitter Archaeological Feud Over an Ancient Vision of the Cosmos

The Nebra sky disk, which has been called the oldest known depiction of astronomical phenomena, is a "very emotional object."

A Surprise in a 50 Million-Year-Old Assassin Bug Fossil: Its Genitals

A Surprise in a 50 Million-Year-Old Assassin Bug Fossil: Its Genitals

Scientists were surprised to find the insect's preserved penis, which suggests it was an unknown species.

New California Variant May Be Driving Virus Surge There, Study Suggests

New California Variant May Be Driving Virus Surge There, Study Suggests

Researchers found that the variant originated in California and showed up in more than half of samples tested last week by researchers in Los Angeles.

Biden Outlines $1.9 Trillion Spending Package to Combat Virus and Downturn

Biden Outlines $1.9 Trillion Spending Package to Combat Virus and Downturn

The president-elect detailed plans for an initial effort to fight the coronavirus and a subsequent one to address economic recovery.

The Future of the Coronavirus? An Annoying Childhood Infection

The Future of the Coronavirus? An Annoying Childhood Infection

Once immunity is widespread in adults, the virus rampaging across the world will come to resemble the common cold, scientists predict.

Tribal Elders Are Dying From the Pandemic, Causing a Cultural Crisis for American Indians

Tribal Elders Are Dying From the Pandemic, Causing a Cultural Crisis for American Indians

The virus has killed American Indians at especially high rates, robbing tribes of precious bonds and repositories of language and tradition.

Disappointing Chinese Vaccine Results Pose Setback for Developing World

Disappointing Chinese Vaccine Results Pose Setback for Developing World

Brazil says CoronaVac has an efficacy rate just over 50 percent, much lower than previously announced. More than 380 million doses have already been ordered.