Scientists in Hungary are streaming experiments with dogs that know many words, featuring them in a contest of canine intelligence.
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Shot to Prevent H.I.V. Works Better Than Daily Pill in Women
Researchers ended a clinical trial of the drug early because the results were so convincing. The more effective drug would be given in six injections a year instead of as 365 daily pills.
Denmark Will Kill All Farmed Mink, Citing Covid Infections
Government officials said on Wednesday that a mutation in the virus could interfere with vaccine effectiveness in humans.
Ancient Remains in Peru Reveal Female Big-Game Hunter
Scientists are divided on broader implications of the find for ancient gender roles.
Tests Show Genetic Signature of Coronavirus That Likely Infected Trump
The White House did not take basic steps to investigate its outbreak. We worked with geneticists to sequence the virus that infected two journalists exposed during the outbreak, providing clues to how it may have spread.
Covid-19 Deaths: The Price for Not Wearing Masks is Perhaps 130,000 Lives
The pandemic death toll could be lowered by next spring if more Americans wear masks, a new analysis finds.
Schoolchildren Seem Unlikely to Fuel Coronavirus Surges, Scientists Say
Researchers once feared that school reopenings might spread the virus through communities. But so far there is little evidence that it’s happening.
The Pandemic’s Real Toll? 300,000 Deaths, and It’s Not Just From the Coronavirus
A C.D.C. analysis finds that overall death rates have risen, particularly among young adults and people of color.
A Viral Theory Cited by Health Officials Draws Fire From Scientists
A manifesto urging reliance on “herd immunity” without lockdowns was warmly received by administration officials. But the strategy cannot stem the pandemic, many experts say.
Remdesivir Fails to Prevent Covid-19 Deaths in Huge Trial
Critics said the study, sponsored by the W.H.O., was too poorly conducted to be definitive.