A structural analysis of llama-derived nanobodies interacting with SARS-CoV-2 describes three mechanisms the microscopic molecules use to disarm the virus and its variants, pointing to new therapeutic possibilities -- including a universal coronavirus vaccine.

Researchers at University of Notre Dame are developing an artificial neural network to read complex ancient handwriting based on human perception to improve capabilities of deep learning transcription.

Losses of important eelgrass meadows in western Sweden since the 1980s have led to considerable bottom erosion and the release of carbon and nitrogen; substances that contribute to increasing climate change and eutrophication.

Paleontologists have identified a new genus and species of small-sized mesoeucrocodylian from the fossilized remains found in the Patagonian mountains of southern Chile. The newly-discovered crocodile species roamed Earth during the Late Jurassic epoch, some 148 million years ago. The ancient creature lived alongside giant titanosaurs and other sauropod dinosaurs as well as smaller herbivorous [...]

After a poor stock market debut, amateur investors are snapping up shares in the online trading platform.

The pilots for hit shows Euphoria, Game of Thrones, The Flight Attendant, and more are now available to nonsubscribers on the streaming service.

UK prime minister Boris Johnson has said his government is in talks with its US counterparts to ensure that American citizens can enter the UK "freely" and "in the way they normally do," Reuters reported on Wednesday. The Financial Times reported earlier this week that the UK was expected to announced the reopening of England for fully-vaccinated travellers from the EU and US this week.

The European Commission on Tuesday launched infringement procedures against 12 member states for failing to transpose EU rules banning unfair trading practices in the agri-food sector. These include late payments and last-minute order cancellations, unilateral changes in contracts, forcing suppliers to pay for wasted products or refusing written contracts. The deadline for enacting EU rules was 1 May 2021. EU countries have now two months to explain the delay.

Italy's National Health Institute said on Tuesday that nearly 99 percent of people who have died because of a Covid-19 infection since February were not fully-vaccinated, according to Reuters. The study also revealed that the few fully-vaccinated people who died of coronavirus were significantly older and had underlying health problems than those who died without receiving both doses in case of two-shot jabs.