An official with the US covid-19 vaccine initiative says anyone in the country who wants a vaccine will be able to have it by June, seven months from now. The confident projection was made by retired Lieutenant General Paul Ostrowski, director of supply, production, and distribution for Operation Warp Speed, during an appearance on MSNBC […]
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Our 100+ Favorite Cyber Monday Deals Still Available Today
We combed through every Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal we featured this week. These deals remain—for the moment. Powered by WPeMatico
Six-Word Sci-Fi: Stories Written By You
Here’s this month’s prompt, how to submit, and an illustrated archive of past favorites. Powered by WPeMatico
China’s Chang’e 5 mission has successfully landed on the moon
China has just landed a new spacecraft on the surface of the moon. The mission, Chang’e 5, will collect lunar rocks and soil to bring back to Earth, as part of China’s first-ever sample return mission. What happened: China launched Chang’e 5 on November 23. On Sunday, while in lunar orbit, Chang’e 5 separated into […]
DeepMind’s protein-folding AI has solved a 50-year-old grand challenge of biology
DeepMind has already notched up a streak of wins, showcasing AIs that have learned to play a variety of complex games with superhuman skill, from Go and StarCraft to Atari’s entire back catalogue. But Demis Hassabis, DeepMind’s public face and co-founder, has always stressed that these successes were just stepping stones towards a larger goal: […]
Every Great Cyber Monday Deal on Google Devices
Google has discounted its new Pixel phones this weekend, along with Nest speakers and other Google smart home devices. Powered by WPeMatico
Our Favorite Mattress Deals for Cyber Monday
You should never buy a mattress online unless it’s discounted. Luckily, there are some modest holiday deals going on our favorite models. Powered by WPeMatico
The Best Cyber Monday Phone, Tablet, and Watch Deals
We found discounts on Samsung Galaxy phones, Google Pixels, Apple Watches, iPads, and some great accessories. Powered by WPeMatico
The Best Cyber Monday Deals If You Work From Home
Standing desks, monitors, keyboards—pad out your home office with this discounted gear. Powered by WPeMatico
While mainland America struggles with covid apps, tiny Guam has made them work
As covid-19 cases spiral out of control in the US, states are scrambling to fight the virus with an increasingly stretched arsenal. Many of them have the same weapons at their disposal: restrictions on public gatherings and enforcement of mask wearing, plus testing, tracing, and exposure notifications. But while many states struggle to get their […]