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Photo of attack drones that have been called ”killer robots.”
Tech

The world just blew a ‘historic opportunity’ to stop killer robots—and that might be a good thing

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December 22, 2021
Omicron COVID infections have a 80% lower risk of hospitalization in the South Africa hotspot, study shows
Health

Omicron COVID infections have a 80% lower risk of hospitalization in the South Africa hotspot, study shows

By Janice Kew and Bloomberg
December 22, 2021
An electronic screen in London urges everyone to get a booster shot.
Health

Booster shots are the best defense against Omicron. But a rush on extra jabs may make it harder to stop the rise of new variants

By Grady McGregor and Sophie Mellor
December 20, 2021
A nurse in South Africa puts on her protective equipment.
Health

Omicron’s hospitalization rates are lower than previous COVID variants—at least in the hotspot that is South Africa

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December 17, 2021
The CDC now fears a massive January surge of COVID as Omicron cases spike 7-fold
Health

The CDC now fears a massive January surge of COVID as Omicron cases spike 7-fold

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December 15, 2021
UK Accelerates Covid-19 Booster Campaign Due To Omicron Fears
Health

U.K. poised to overtake South Africa as world’s Omicron hotspot—with 200,000 infections a day

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December 14, 2021
PM Visits Vaccination Centre In London
International

Omicron is making scientists redefine what it means to be ‘fully vaccinated’ against COVID

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December 13, 2021
Omicron cases may already be peaking in South Africa, less than a month after the COVID-19 variant first surfaced
Health

Omicron cases may already be peaking in South Africa, less than a month after the COVID-19 variant first surfaced

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December 13, 2021
Scientists recommend COVID booster shots after 4 studies show vaccines may be less effective against the Omicron variant
Health

Scientists recommend COVID booster shots after 4 studies show vaccines may be less effective against the Omicron variant

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December 8, 2021
A health worker speaks with a patient in the reception area of a Testaro Covid-19 testing site in the Goodwood district of Cape Town, South Africa,
Health

Omicron vaccine to begin clinical trial in South Africa

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December 6, 2021
Covid-19 Testing at Testaro Sites as South Africa's Omicron Cases Rise
Health

Children, contagiousness, severity: What we know (and don’t know) about the Omicron COVID variant so far

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December 3, 2021
Holiday travel plans are in limbo as a growing list of countries introduce bans designed to stop the Omicron variant
Health

Holiday travel plans are in limbo as a growing list of countries introduce bans designed to stop the Omicron variant

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November 29, 2021
Wildlife Works-D Tapes
Environment

The corporate world’s race to net-zero hinges on tiny villages in the DR Congo

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November 27, 2021
kids covid vaccine timeline
Health

The new Omicron COVID variant is a stark reminder that we are still in the depths of the pandemic

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November 26, 2021
What’s Omicron? Here’s what we know and don’t know about the new COVID variant that’s roiling markets and air travel
Health

What’s Omicron? Here’s what we know and don’t know about the new COVID variant that’s roiling markets and air travel

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November 26, 2021

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