Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration will meet Thursday to discuss what information the agency should ask for in considering the go-ahead for vaccinating children under 12 — including how many children need to be enrolled in clinical trials and how much safety data will be needed.
Which Amazon Kindle should you buy on Prime Day?
Prime Day is the best time to buy a new Amazon Kindle e-reader because they are almost always cheaper than usual. Here’s our guide on which one to choose.
Fifth Nicaraguan opposition leader detained in ‘night of the long knives in the tropics’
It’s been called “the night of the long knives in the tropics.”
Where to Watch the Ring of Fire Solar Eclipse at Sunrise
An annular eclipse will start in Canada and end in a remote part of Russia. People in areas of the United States will see a partial eclipse.
Brain connections mean some people lack visual imagery
New research has revealed that people with the ability to visualize vividly have a stronger connection between their visual network and the regions of the brain linked to decision-making. The study also sheds light on memory and personality differences between those with strong visual imagery and those who cannot hold a picture in their mind’s …
Structure of enzyme that causes Parkinson’s promises pathways to new drugs
Structural biologists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have determined the detailed structure of an enzyme whose mutated forms are known to cause Parkinson’s disease. The achievement opens a research pathway to develop new drugs that can specifically target the aberrant form of a protein enzyme called LRRK2.
Sci-Fi “Portal” Connects Citizens of Lublin & Vilnius, Allowing Passersby Separated by 376 Miles to Interact in Real Time
Can we ever transcend our tendency to divide up the world into us and them? The history of Europe, which political theorist Kenneth Minogue once called “plausibly summed up as preparing for war, waging war, or recovering from war,” offers few consoling answers. But perhaps it isn’t for history, much less for theory or politics, to dictate …
Abused by His High School Tennis Coach, He Now Protects Others
Alex Harrison survived child sexual abuse at the hands of his high school tennis coach. Now he is seeking justice, for himself and others.
2022 Nissan Pathfinder first drive review: More tech, more toughness
Nissan’s redesigned three-row Pathfinder family SUV gets a major tech upgrade and clever interior features.
Australian baseball team pulls out of Olympic qualifiers, citing Covid fears
Australia’s baseball team has pulled out of Olympic qualifiers, citing the “insurmountable” challenge of traveling to Mexico during COVID-19.