How does COVID-19 change the brain? This scientist is finding out

Scientists are dissecting the brains of COVID-19 victims to unlock the disease's secrets.

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How does COVID-19 change the brain? This scientist is finding out

In a room as cold as a refrigerator, Dr. Maura Boldrini bends over a plastic box filled with pale slices of human brain. They belonged to people who died of COVID-19, and she hopes they'll tell her how the disease causes its neurological symptoms.

Study shows dramatic decline in effectiveness of all three COVID-19 vaccines over time

As the Delta variant became the dominant strain of coronavirus across the U.S., all three COVID-19 vaccines available to Americans lost some of their protective power, with vaccine efficacy among a large group of veterans dropping between 35% and 85%, according to a new study.

Is it time for your COVID-19 booster shot? We'll help you find out

COVID-19 booster shots are now available for many Americans. But they’re not recommended for everyone. Here are some questions to ask yourself before you seek out an extra shot.

Should California make solar more expensive? Inside the climate justice battle

Even as the heat waves and wildfires of the climate crisis worsen — and as monopoly utility companies struggle to keep the lights on — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration could soon make it harder for many families to go solar.

Climate change is now the main driver of increasing wildfire weather, study finds

In a finding that scientists believed was still decades away from becoming reality, California researchers say that climate change is now the overwhelming cause of conditions driving extreme wildfire behavior in the western United States.

As climate talks put focus on water crisis, the Colorado River provides a stark example

As world leaders meet in Scotland to discuss efforts to address the climate crisis, experts are urging greater focus on adapting to fundamental shifts in the planet’s water supplies — and they’re pointing to the Colorado River as a prime example.

Young climate activists warn their elders: Stop destroying the planet

Young environmentalists around the world are determined to stave off climate change by challenging the destructive ways of their elders. “We don’t respect anyone more than we respect nature,” said Manisha Dhinde, a 22-year-old from India.

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How does COVID-19 change the brain? This scientist is finding out

Scientists are dissecting the brains of COVID-19 victims to unlock the disease's secrets.

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