After studying global data from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, researchers have discovered a strong correlation between severe vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates.
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New Species Extinction Target Proposed For Global Nature Rescue Plan
The 10-year plan for conserving biodiversity adopted as part of the International Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) failed to reach its targets for 2020.
Radar Points to Moon Being More Metallic Than Researchers Thought
What started out as a hunt for ice lurking in polar lunar craters turned into an unexpected finding that could help clear some muddy history about the Moon’s formation.
New Solar Forecasting Model Performs Best
A new mathematical model for predicting variations in solar irradiance has been developed at Uppsala University.
TESS Mission Discovers Massive Ice Giant
The “ice giant” planets Neptune and Uranus are much less dense than rocky, terrestrial planets such as Venus and Earth.
Moss Protein Corrects Genetic Defects Of Other Plants
Almost all land plants employ an army of molecular editors who correct errors in their genetic information.