Science
Llama antibodies could protect against COVID-19
Small antibodies, known as nanobodies, taken from a llama could prove to be effective against COVID-19. Read more about U.S. medical research.
Meet the next astronauts to land on the moon
NASA announced 18 astronauts who will join the Artemis program, which aims to bring the first woman and next man to the moon by 2024.
Time honors Kid of the Year for tackling global challenges
One U.S. student is using science to tackle global problems, such as contaminated drinking water. Learn more about this Kid of the Year's innovations.
U.S. to authorize COVID-19 vaccines in coming days
President Trump says the United States will soon begin authorizing vaccines against COVID-19 after an unprecedented push to end the global pandemic quickly.
NASA launches U.S.-European satellite mission to monitor global sea levels
A U.S.-European mission sent a satellite into space to collect information about rising sea levels that will help scientists and first responders.
Engineered crops improve Bangladeshi farmers’ income, health
A new study finds that engineered brinjal (eggplant) provides big benefits to farmers. It increases yields, lowers costs and is better for the environment.
Donations from U.S. COVID-19 survivors support future treatments
The U.S. military has collected more than 10,000 units of blood plasma from U.S. donors who survived COVID-19 to support future treatments.
How vaccine trials work
Vaccine trials involve many steps to ensure the final products are safe and effective. Learn more about the effort to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.
U.S.-supported COVID-19 vaccine candidates appear highly effective
The U.S. government's Operation Warp Speed is supporting multiple possible vaccines for COVID-19, including two that appear effective in clinical trials.