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How Aquaculture Is Spreading a Salmon Virus
A genetic analysis of Piscine orthoreovirus shows how it was repeatedly transported from Norwegian salmon farms to aquaculture operations around the world—and on to wild Pacific…
Are COVID-19 Lockdowns Really Causing Nature to Heal?
It’s complicated. As the COVID-19 pandemic took hold last spring and people around the world went into lockdown, a certain type of news story started to…
One Million Excess Deaths in 29 Countries. And More Science Journal News
Rogue antibodies, a million excess deaths, falling emergency department visits and more in this week’s roundup of pandemic science for The Tyee.
What’s the Best Wood for Cricket or Baseball Bats?
It may be time for at least one of the sports to leave trees behind and move to a material that’s technically a grass. The crack…
Floating Holograms Coming to a Clinic Near You
Airborne three-dimensional holograms are a staple of science fiction, from Princess Leia’s cry for help in Star Wars to the holodeck on Star Trek. Now, Daniel…
Pollen-mimicking antidote saves bees after pesticide exposure
Feeding bees an antidote packaged inside pollen-like particles can rescue them from pesticide poisoning, according to research by scientists in the US. Read more in Chemistry World.