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It’s the ‘Danger Zone’ for Vaccine-Resistant COVID Strains. And More Science News

Brian OwensAug 3, 2021

Text reminders boost vaccine rates, pandemic screen time might be making kids short-sighted, and vaccine-resistant variants might arise without continued…

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Bacteria Cleanup: Should we let nature clean up oil spills?

Brian OwensJul 30, 2021

Natural populations of oil-degrading bacteria could help to clean up freshwater rivers and lakes after spills from pipelines and trains,…

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Vaccines Are Effective Against Delta. And More Science Journal News

Brian OwensJul 27, 2021

Vaccines are holding up against Delta, 1.5 million kids lost a caregiver, and Canada should prepare for a big wave…

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Who Is Vaccine Hesitant? Might We Change Their Minds? New Science Provides Insight

Brian OwensJul 20, 2021

There is less vaccine hesitancy in poorer countries, students did worse at virtual school, and the health effects of lockdown…

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How Might Fish Farms Be Affecting Lobsters?

Brian OwensJul 19, 2021

Open-net pen Atlantic salmon aquaculture is big business on Canada’s east coast. Given the industry’s size, much has been studied…

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The Virus Reduced Bullying. And More Science News

Brian OwensJul 13, 2021

Cause of blood clots found, rapid testing to prevent school outbreaks, and the pandemic reduced bullying in this week’s roundup…