Past Covid-19 infection may provide 'months of immunity'
But researchers warn there is still a risk of catching and passing the virus on to others again.
Jan. 14, 2021 • ~3 min
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Climate change: US emissions in 2020 in biggest fall since WWII
US greenhouse gas emissions tumbled below their 1990 level last year, because of Covid-19 shutdowns.
Jan. 12, 2021 • ~3 min
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Coronavirus: Virus provides leaps in scientific understanding
How a year of intense scientific effort unravelled the secrets of a virus that shut down the world.
Jan. 10, 2021 • ~18 min
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The science behind virus mutations and why they matter
Scientists are rushing to find out more about mutations in a variant of coronavirus causing concern.
Dec. 22, 2020 • ~4 min
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First case of coronavirus detected in wild mink
Experts are calling for greater surveillance of wildlife for the virus after the discovery in Utah, US.
Dec. 14, 2020 • ~2 min
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Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid vaccine 'dose error' explained
Some trial volunteers were given shots half the planned strength, so how does that affect the results?
Nov. 26, 2020 • ~6 min
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Call for coronavirus screening at mink farms
Surveillance of farmed mink for coronavirus should be mandatory, says a top scientist.
Nov. 23, 2020 • ~3 min
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Covid-19: Oxford University vaccine shows 70% protection
The large-scale trial is both a triumph and a disappointment, after other groups had better results.
Nov. 23, 2020 • ~5 min
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Covid: Will there be more than one coronavirus vaccine?
Hopes are rising that an effective vaccine against Covid-19 will be available soon.
Nov. 16, 2020 • ~6 min
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