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New COVID-19 boosters could contain bits of the omicron variant Jun 30 2022 6:00 AM The omicron variant is different enough from the original version to require an update to COVID-19 vaccines, experts say. READ MORE   Megatooth sharks may have been higher on the food chain than any ocean animal ever Jun 29 2022 9:00 AM Some megalodons and their ancestors were the ultimate apex predators, outeating all known marine animals, researchers report. READ MORE   How physicists are probing the Higgs boson 10 years after its discovery Jun 29 2022 7:00 AM The famous particle may point to cracks in the standard model and new physics beyond. READ MORE   Sponsored Content Our ocean faces urgent challenges. Around the globe, advocates and experts are stepping up to protect it for future generations.

'Elusive' profiles the physicist who predicted the Higgs boson Jun 28 2022 10:00 AM Peter Higgs, as Frank Close reveals in his new book, was just one of many physicists who helped crack the mystery of mass's origins. READ MORE

A neck patch for athletes could help detect concussions early Jun 28 2022 7:00 AM The small sensor is sleeker and cheaper than other devices used to monitor neck strain in athletes. READ MORE

Here's what we know right now about getting COVID-19 again Jun 27 2022 9:00 AM Repeat coronavirus infections may be on the rise as the omicron variant continues to spread. Scientists are still trying to nail down the risks. READ MORE

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