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Men Worry Less about the Virus. And More Science Info Straight from Journals
Men are less concerned about COVID-19 despite higher risk, a link to vitamin D, and no baby boom in Italy in my latest coronavirus science roundup…
COVID-19 Is Not All Good for Wildlife
Empty beaches are both a boon and a curse for endangered sea turtles. Deer in Japanese subways, goats taking over a Welsh village. Since most people…
Travel Restrictions Worked. And More Science Journal Findings
How travel restrictions prevented millions of infections, an early arrival in France, and an interesting mutation in one COVID-19 strain, plus more in my science round-up…
Llama Antibodies Could Treat COVID-19. And More Science Journal Findings
Antibodies from a llama called Winter could be the basis of a treatment for COVID-19, men die at higher rates than women, and more in my…
Delayed Kentucky Derby Could Make Rescheduled Run in September Faster
Racing later this year could influence which horses will be at their best — and their chances of winning. The first Saturday in May is usually…
Conservative Media Watchers Likelier to Believe COVID Conspiracies. And More New Science
People who rely on conservative media believe more conspiracy theories, lockdown increases depression in kids, and yet more evidence that aggressive testing and tracing is the…