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12/23/2021

Here are our favorite cool, funny and bizarre science stories of 2021

Dec 23 2021 6:00 AM

These are some of the fun science stories from this year that we couldn't wait to talk about with friends.

How some of 2021's major science stories evolved over time

Dec 22 2021 11:00 AM

Tulsa massacre analysis and a genetically modified mosquito release are two important updates to 2021 stories.

Spacecraft in 2021 set their sights on Mars, asteroids and beyond

Dec 22 2021 9:00 AM

This year, a bevy of new missions got under way on Mars and spacecraft prepared to visit asteroids.

How electric vehicles offered hope as climate challenges grew

Dec 22 2021 7:00 AM

Amid daunting climate change challenges, electric vehicles swerved into the spotlight this year.

These discoveries from 2021, if true, could shake up science

Dec 21 2021 10:00 AM

Discoveries in 2021, from hidden subatomic particles to the oldest animal fossils, could shake up science. But more evidence is needed to confirm them.

A 1,306-legged millipede is the first to live up to its name

Dec 21 2021 8:00 AM

Scientists have discovered the first true millipede, an elongated, threadlike creature with a whopping 1,306 legs.

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The omicron variant is surging. Here's what we've learned so far

Dec 21 2021 6:00 AM

Omicron is better at evading virus-attacking antibodies than previous coronavirus variants, but there are signs booster shots might help curb symptoms.

Here are 7 incredible things we learned this year that animals can do

Dec 20 2021 11:00 AM

From wielding weapons to walking on the underside of water, these are the creature capabilities that most impressed us in 2021.

6 surprising records science set in 2021

Dec 20 2021 9:00 AM

Ancient mammoth DNA and a new source of gravitational waves set new records this year.

Vikings may have fled Greenland to escape rising seas

Dec 20 2021 7:00 AM

Vikings abandoned Greenland in the 15th century. Lower temperatures, an expanding ice sheet and rising sea levels may have played a role in their departure.

50 years ago, scientists were genetically modifying mosquitoes

Dec 18 2021 8:00 AM

In 1971, scientists turned to genetics to control disease-spreading mosquitoes without DDT. Today, there are a variety of pesticide-free methods.

COVID-19 testing is complicated right now. Here are answers to 6 big questions

Dec 17 2021 9:00 AM

There are two major categories of COVID-19 diagnostic tests. Here's what you need to know when deciding whether to take an at-home test or head to the doctor.

These are the viruses that mRNA vaccines may take on next

Dec 17 2021 7:00 AM

Now that mRNA vaccines have proved effective against the coronavirus, scientists are taking aim at influenza, HIV and other viruses.

The CDC recommends mRNA COVID-19 vaccines over J&J's, citing fewer risks

Dec 16 2021 6:56 PM

Pfizer's and Moderna's vaccines are more effective and cause fewer serious side effects than Johnson & Johnson's jab, new data show.

A terrifying robot can thwart invasive mosquito fish

Dec 16 2021 11:00 AM

A robot designed to mimic a natural predator of mosquito fish can impair the survival and reproduction of this costly invasive species.

Why it matters that health agencies finally said the coronavirus is airborne

Dec 16 2021 10:00 AM

Recognizing that the coronavirus spreads through the air reinforced the importance of wearing masks and altered public health recommendations.

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