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A common antibiotic, doxycycline, greatly reduced cases of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia when taken every day, a study found.A common antibiotic, doxycycline, greatly reduced cases of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia when taken every day, a study found. Read More

While the volcano’s eruption was deadly, research shows that many people in the ancient Roman city died in building collapses from the earthquake associated with the outburst.While the volcano’s eruption was deadly, research shows that many people in the ancient Roman city died in building collapses from the earthquake associated with the outburst. Read More

A new study adds to evidence that the shots can reduce the chances of developing one of the most dreaded consequences of Covid.A new study adds to evidence that the shots can reduce the chances of developing one of the most dreaded consequences of Covid. Read More

Delays and concerns about NASA’s future budgets doomed the VIPER mission, which aimed to search for ice near the moon’s south pole.Delays and concerns about NASA’s future budgets doomed the VIPER mission, which aimed to search for ice near the moon’s south pole. Read More

In the first two years of the pandemic, the rate of long Covid was starkly lower among people who were vaccinated, researchers reported.In the first two years of the pandemic, the rate of long Covid was starkly lower among people who were vaccinated, researchers reported. Read More

A study of more than a million Danes found that frequent moves in childhood had a bigger effect than poverty on adult mental health risk.A study of more than a million Danes found that frequent moves in childhood had a bigger effect than poverty on adult mental health risk. Read More

A small new study shows reactions in the brain in people who were given psilocybin in a controlled setting.A small new study shows reactions in the brain in people who were given psilocybin in a controlled setting. Read More

Even as the H5N1 virus evolves, gaps remain in the nation’s contingency plans for human testing, scientists say.Even as the H5N1 virus evolves, gaps remain in the nation’s contingency plans for human testing, scientists say. Read More

Only six specimens of the spade-toothed whale have ever been identified. This carcass could be the first that scientists are able to dissect.Only six specimens of the spade-toothed whale have ever been identified. This carcass could be the first that scientists are able to dissect. Read More

Asian honeybees protect their hives by making insect intruders go airborne.Asian honeybees protect their hives by making insect intruders go airborne. Read More