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“It will let the public know that it is transparent, that it is not political,” said Dr. Victor Dzau, president of the academy, who told Collins his organization was ready for the task. “The American public will want to know how they are making that decision. Why am I not …

Image copyright Olivier Farcy Screenshot Largest mouse-eared bat catches insects in flight Scientists have deciphered the genetic blueprints for six of the world’s bats. Their life codes contain genetic clues to their “exceptional immunity”, which protects them against deadly viruses. The researchers hope to use the information to decipher the …

The House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation Wednesday to remove Confederate statues from the United States Capitol, arguing that monuments to white men who tried to keep African Americans enslaved should no longer be praised in the halls of Congress. The vote was 305-113. Seventy-two Republicans and a libertarian, Rep. …

Twenty-one months ago, Mookie Betts shot out into the garden at Dodger Stadium, with a smile as broad as Chavez Ravine’s. He had just won the World Series. He threw himself into the arms of his Red Sox teammates. Across the field, the Dodgers entered their clubhouse to mourn a …

Apple released the third iOS and iPadOS 14 developer beta this morning for testing purposes, tweaking and refining some of the features and design changes that come in the update. The changes become less noticeable as the beta testing period progresses, but there are some notable new features in the …