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More Than 50 Long-term Effects of COVID-19: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

More Than 50 Long-term Effects of COVID-19: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

COVID-19 can involve persistence, sequelae, and other medical complications that last weeks to months after initial recovery. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to identify studies assessing the long-term effects of COVID-19.

The World Must Cooperate to Avoid a Catastrophic Space Collision

The World Must Cooperate to Avoid a Catastrophic Space Collision

Governments and companies urgently need to share data on the mounting volume of satellites and debris orbiting Earth.

Power Plants: Making Electricity from Flowers and Fruits

Power Plants: Making Electricity from Flowers and Fruits

Chemist María Fernanda Cerdá uses natural dyes from Uruguay's indigenous flora to build solar cells.

COVID Vaccine Boosters: the Most Important Questions

COVID Vaccine Boosters: the Most Important Questions

Concerns over waning immunity and SARS-CoV-2 variants have convinced some countries to deploy extra vaccine doses - but it's not clear to scientists whether most people need them.

After Trump, US Researchers Urge Biden to Block Political Meddling in Science

After Trump, US Researchers Urge Biden to Block Political Meddling in Science

White House science office is expected to deliver a review of US scientific-integrity policies next month.

Dashboard Will Track Hiring and Promotion Criteria

Dashboard Will Track Hiring and Promotion Criteria

International coalition aims to identify how universities use impact factors and related metrics.

How the Coronavirus Infects Cells - and Why Delta is So Dangerous

How the Coronavirus Infects Cells - and Why Delta is So Dangerous

Scientists are unpicking the life cycle of SARS-CoV-2 and how the virus uses tricks to evade detection.

Proposed NIH Windfall Raises Hopes - and Fears

Proposed NIH Windfall Raises Hopes - and Fears

Large increases to the budget of the US National Institutes of Health can spur wide investment, but also increase competition among junior researchers.

The Lack of People of Colour in Science Images Must Be Fixed

The Lack of People of Colour in Science Images Must Be Fixed

Archives, libraries, photo agencies and publishers need to do better to reflect science's true past and present.

COVID Vaccines Have Higher Approval in Less-Affluent Countries

COVID Vaccines Have Higher Approval in Less-Affluent Countries

Surveys show that people in ten low- and middle-income nations are generally more eager to receive the COVID-19 jab than people in two wealthier nations where vaccine is plentiful.

COVID and Mass Sport Events: Early Studies Yield Limited Insights

COVID and Mass Sport Events: Early Studies Yield Limited Insights

UK allowed mass gatherings and attempted to study them but the early results provide limited data on viral transmission.