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stealth moths

Acoustic camouflage on some moths - including different strategies for the wings and body.

 

iceland's approch

Using science to deal with the pandemic.

 

on vector immunity

The AstrZeneca vaccine isn't very effective in one of the test regimes (two full doses a month apart).  It has been suggested vector immunity may be the issue.  Here's a general backgrounder on vector-based vaccines.

 

the social life of the african crested rat

Poison bearing fur and all - a fascinating thread.

 

what is the best strategy to deploy a vaccine?

Many variables, but very interesting.  Of course the US doesn't have a viable national plan. 

 

 

the vaccine race

A look behind the scenes at Pfizer and Moderna - US govt aid in one case, none in the other.

 

global warming and hurricanes

They're wetter and store enough energy to last longer once they've made landfall. 

 

 

 

vision and breathing

They are connected with stress levels - you can try a few things to calm down. (via Scientific American)

 

the blue ring nebula

A fascinating new paper on the blue ring nebula has been in preprint for awhile.  Phil Plait has posted an excellent non-technical discussion.  The universe is wonderfully strange. 

 

covid-19 and the loss of smell

Some mechanisms emerge