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One-Third of Infected Kids Show No Symptoms. And More New Virus Science
Many kids don’t show symptoms, narcissists love being essential workers, and dark chocolate could fight the virus in my weekly roundup of pandemic science for The Tyee.
Canada Gives BP Okay to Explore in Marine Conservation Area
How protected is a marine refuge, really, if oil drilling is allowed? Earlier this month, the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board accepted a bid from…
Nature Outlook: Multiple myeloma
Until around 10 years ago, the prognosis for people with multiple myeloma was poor. It’s still the second most common blood cancer after leukaemia – but…
Deadly Racism, a Grim US Forecast and More Science News
How racism affects infection rates, the mental health benefits of nature, and suicidal gun buyers in my weekly roundup of pandemic science for The Tyee.
The Pandemic Could Bring a Wave of Measles. And More Science News
A mutation makes the virus more transmissible, but also easier to fight, a ranking of non-pharmaceutical interventions, and the risk of a measles outbreak in my…
Who Should Get the Vaccine First. And More Science Journal News
Who should be first in line when a vaccine is available, masks don’t hinder exercise, a possible cause of “long covid”, and much more in my…