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[ad_1] Legates was appointed, unbeknownst to multiple NOAA officials, according to a person from the agency, to serve as the deputy assistant secretary of commerce for environmental observation and forecasting and will report directly to acting NOAA administrator Neil Jacobs. Gretchen Goldman of the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) called …

[ad_1] The West Nile virus spreads most efficiently in the U.S. at temperatures between 24-25 degrees Celsius (75.2-77 degrees Fahrenheit), a new study published today in eLife shows. The results suggest that climate change could lead to a further spread of the West Nile virus in some places, while it …

[ad_1] A coronavirus vaccine being developed in China could be ready as early as November, according to a senior Chinese scientist; China currently has four coronavirus vaccines in development. Guizhen, head of biosecurity at the China Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said: ‘It will be very soon. Currently, progress …

[ad_1] reviewed by Emily Henderson, Bachelor of ScienceSeptember 15, 2020 Immune reactions caused by vaccination can help protect the body, or can sometimes make the condition worse. It is especially important now that multiple COVID-19 vaccines are in development. The best immunologists analyze the types of immune response to predict …

[ad_1] WASHINGTON: A new review published in Frontiers in Public Health suggests that Covid-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, will likely become seasonal in countries with temperate climates, but only when herd immunity is achieved. Until that time, Covid-19 will continue to circulate throughout the stations. These findings …

[ad_1] Most diamonds are made from carbon recycled over and over between the Earth’s surface and its crust. But diamonds with the deepest origins, like the famous Hope Diamond, are made of carbon from a separate source: a newly discovered ancient deposit hidden in the Earth’s lower mantle, scientists report …

[ad_1] The search for life beyond Earth has largely revolved around our rocky red neighbor. NASA has launched several rovers over the years, with a new one currently en route, to examine the dusty surface of Mars for signs of water and other indications of habitability. Now, in a surprising …

[ad_1] LATEST SCIENCES AND RESEARCH READ | Researchers update face masks to improve both comfort and protection As Covid-19 spreads and masks become mandatory in many more parts of the world, there have been many debates about which types of masks are most effective. The valve mask, for example, provides …

[ad_1] In a disturbing new report from Politico, the president’s politically appointed cronies have been interfering and making changes to weekly scientific reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to better align with Trump’s publicly stated messages on the coronavirus. Politico’s Friday exclusive cites administration communications aides, including …

[ad_1] Microsoft Surface Duo hits stores this month. September 12, 2020 9:39 PM • 6 min read Microsoft Surface Duo hits stores this month, marking the company’s long-awaited return to the smartphone market. The $ 1,399 Duo is a “foldable” phone, a category that also includes Samsung’s $ 1,999 Galaxy …