Science

'Believe in science': EU kicks off COVID-19 vaccine campaign
Doctors, nurses and the elderly rolled up their sleeves across the European Union to receive the first doses of the coronavirus vaccine Sunday in a symbolic show of unity and moment of hope for a continent confronting its worst health care crisis in a century.
Pompeii excavations reveal fast-food preferences of ancient city's residents
Images of two upside-down mallards and a rooster, whose plumage was painted with the typical vivid color known as Pompeiian red, brightened the eatery and likely served to advertise the menu.
Scientists have found some truly ancient ice, but now they want ice that's even older
Ice is usually ephemeral; it doesn't last that long before melting. But some ice on our planet has stayed frozen for millions of years. Scientists searching for it hope tiny bubbles of air trapped in the ice will give a snapshot of the atmosphere millions of years ago.
Toledo Zoo discovers Tasmanian devils that glow
A conservation technician at the Toledo Zoo recently discovered the Tasmanian devils had biofluorescent ears, eyes and snout. It's not exactly clear what purpose the trait serves in mammals.