Tag: Science
Forecast for spring: Nasty drought worsens for much of US
With nearly two-thirds of the United States abnormally dry or worse, the government’s spring forecast offers little hope for relief, especially in the West...
WHO expert: Virus study to have unanimity despite pressure
<p>GENEVA — The head of a World Health Organization team working with Chinese colleagues to finish a long-awaited report into the origins of the...
NASA completes engine test firing of moon rocket on 2nd try
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA completed an engine test firing of its moon rocket Thursday, after the first attempt in January ended prematurely.
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Zoos, scientists aim to curb people giving virus to animals
SAN DIEGO — The coughing among the western lowland gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in January was the first warning sign....
Scientist behind coronavirus shot says next target is cancer
BERLIN — The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used coronavirus vaccine says people can rest assured the shots are...
Vaccine delay in Britain stirs equity debate in India
NEW DELHI — Indian health experts and activists on Friday said it was hypocritical for Britain to blame vaccine delays on India’s Serum Institute,...
Zoos, scientists aim to curb people giving virus to animals
<p>SAN DIEGO — The coughing among the western lowland gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in January was the first warning sign....
Long dormant volcano comes to life in southwestern Iceland
REYKJAVIK, Iceland — A long dormant volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwestern Iceland flared to life Friday night, spilling lava down two sides...
Vaccine delay in Britain stirs equity debate in India
<p>NEW DELHI — Indian health experts and activists on Friday said it was hypocritical for Britain to blame vaccine delays on India’s Serum Institute,...
Founder of Chinese e-commerce firm Pinduoduo departs
HONG KONG — Colin Huang, founder of the Chinese e-commerce firm Pinduoduo, stepped down as chairman Wednesday just as the company’s annual user base...