A new book outlines the mistakes and missteps that made UK pandemic worseThere was a distinctive moment, at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, that neatly encapsulated the mistakes and confusion of Britain’s early efforts to tackle the disease, says M…
Nasa’s Webb telescope is a joy. But it’s the private ventures that push at limits | Martin Rees
Spacefaring adventurers, living and experimenting with new technology, could potentially spawn a post-human eraAfter years of delay, and massive cost over-runs, the James Webb space telescope (the JWST) was launched on Christmas Day. It will need to pe…
New studies reinforce belief that Omicron is less likely to damage lungs
Six research groups’ findings all suggest variant multiplies more in throats and causes less serious diseaseCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageA growing body of evidence indicates that the Omicron Covid variant is more likely t…
Noblewoman’s tomb reveals new secrets of ancient Rome’s highly durable concrete
It’s a combo of unique volcanic aggregate and unusual chemical interactions over millennia
Amazing / Strange Things Scientists Calculated in 2021
fahrbot-bot writes: The world is full of beautiful equations, numbers and calculations. From counting beads as toddlers to managing finances as adults, we use math every day. But scientists often go beyond these quotidian forms of counting, to measure,…
UK government’s Covid advisers enduring ‘tidal waves of abuse’
Exclusive: Guardian survey shows level of intimidation, including death threats, against scientific and medical advisersCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe “appalling” scale of abuse, intimidation and threatening behaviour d…
Building the World’s Brightest X-Ray Laser
Thirty feet underground and a stone’s throw from Stanford University, scientists are putting the finishing touches on a laser that could fundamentally change the way they study the building blocks of the universe. CNET reports: When completed next year…
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New data on using J&J vaccine to boost itself
Two draft manuscripts look at long term protections offered by this vaccine.
Children’s hospitals are filling nationwide amid tidal wave of omicron
Omicron’s severity in kids is still unknown, but more cases mean more hospitalizations.