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US awards $1.6 billion to Novavax for COVID-19 vaccine

The US on Tuesday announced it was providing $1.6 billion in funding for the development and manufacture of a COVID-19 vaccine candidate produced by biotech firm Novavax, the largest amount awarded under Operation Warp Speed. Separately, the US also said it was providing $450 million to Regeneron for its experimental COVID-19 treatment and prophylaxis, a […]

Pet Care

The Extraordinary Recipients of the 2019 ASPCA Humane Awards

blog_hal-winners_111919_main.jpg Every year the ASPCA honors incredible heroes—both animal and human—who demonstrate great commitment and compassion toward furry friends, our lifesaving work to rescue and assist those who need us most, and toward the betterment of animal welfare across the country. These heroes are all doing exceptional work in advancing the ASPCA’s mission of providing […]

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Cannibalism is a low-calorie diet, weird science award winner finds

Tongue-in-cheek awards honour the nutritional benefits of CANNIBALISM and riding rollercoasters to treat kidney stones The Ig Nobel Prizes yesterday awarded weird and wonderful scientific research Winning studies included a self-colonoscopy and the ability to smell a fly in wine  The awards are run by a satirical science journal and held at Harvard University People […]