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AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine completely prevents severe illness and death

AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine could be in the US soon. (AstraZeneca/)Click here to see all of PopSci’s COVID-19 coverage.A fourth drug manufacturer, AstraZeneca, has announced positive results in Phase III COVID vaccine trials in the United States. The vaccine, developed in partnership with Oxford University, and with some funding from Operation Warp...

Tue Mar 23, 2021 00:36
Razer's flagship keyboard has clever tech under its caps

It will not float in front of pyramids, but it is a very good keyboard. (Razer /)Switching from a flimsy laptop keyboard to a big mechanical one feels amazing. The keys have a luxurious amount of travel and the sound is like a Tommy gun pumping out hot lead in an old-timey gangster movie as you compose your tweets. The new Razer Huntsman V2 Analog...

Tue Mar 23, 2021 00:36
Best snowboard boots: Snowboard equipment for every level

Get the best boots for your snowboard. (Visit Almaty via Pexels/)Whether you’re a pro on the powder or just starting out, a successful snowboarding run starts with appropriate snowboard gear, especially when it comes to your feet. Are your boots comfortable? Secure? Not too tight but also not too loose? Unlike ski boots, which are rigid and unforgiving,...

Mon Mar 22, 2021 21:35
Countries resume use of the AstraZeneca vaccine after new data shows it’s safe

The US has been able to distribute vaccines quickly enough that the Biden administration is now sharing shots with countries like Mexico and Canada. (Pixabay /)Click here to see all of PopSci’s COVID-19 coverage.As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to undulate around the world, here’s what happened in the past week.The US delivered 100 million shots...

Mon Mar 22, 2021 20:35
A new poll reveals split opinions on how—and when—police body cam footage is released

Since the peak of the Black Lives Matter protests last summer, body cameras have been the focus of changes to increase transparency in police departments across the country. (Sean Lee/Unsplash/)Dan Bromberg is an associate professor of Public Administration and Political Science at the University of New Hampshire. Étienne Charbonneau is an associate...

Mon Mar 22, 2021 20:35
The process sea slugs use to regrow severed body parts is surprisingly common

Kleptoplasty, the ability to steal another organism's photosynthetic powers, in animals is thought to be extremely rare in animals. Its this skill that allows the slug pictured above to survive and regrow its body after being decapitated. (Sayaka Mitoh/)Some sea slugs can live without their bodies. Cut their heads off, and the noggins can still survive...

Mon Mar 22, 2021 17:34

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