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AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine is tied to uncommon blood clots in rare cases Apr 07 2021 5:59 PM Blood clots should be listed as a possible side effect of AstraZeneca's vaccine, but its benefits still outweigh the risks, experts say. READ MORE   Europe's oldest known humans mated with Neandertals surprisingly often Apr 07 2021 11:00 AM DNA from ancient fossils suggests interbreeding regularly occurred between the two species by about 45,000 years ago, two studies find. READ MORE   Muon magnetism could hint at a breakdown of physics��� standard model Apr 07 2021 11:00 AM After two decades, a new measurement of the muon magnetic anomaly reinforces earlier hints that its value disagrees with standard physics. READ MORE   Sponsored Content When the masks come off and the pandemic is behind us, what role will science play? Pew's latest Trend magazine explores.

People add by default even when subtraction makes more sense Apr 07 2021 11:00 AM People default to addition when solving puzzles and problems, even when subtraction works better. That could underlie some modern-day excesses. READ MORE

Tiny crystals give a plain fish twinkling, colorful dots under light Apr 06 2021 7:01 PM Fishes' flashing photonic crystals may provide inspiration for ultra-miniaturized sensors that work in a living body. READ MORE

Yawning helps lions synchronize their groups' movements Apr 06 2021 1:00 PM A lion yawn is contagious, and when lions start yawning together, they start moving together. Synchronization may be key for group hunters like lions. READ MORE

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