Covid-19 antiviral pill halves risk of hospitalisation and death – Merck
Pharmaceuticals company developing twice-daily pill for patients diagnosed with virus
Fitbits showed elevated heart rates for those who recovered from Covid-19
US research suggests wearable devices provide insights into so-called long Covid
Growing calls for more transparency on how vaccine trials are run
Researchers say drug companies need to be more open with the public
Eight US military members missing after vehicle sinks in training exercise
Seven marines and one navy sailor missing after amphibious assault vehicle took on water
Glimmers of hope as pharma groups race for Covid-19 vaccine
Cautious optimism that vaccine may be ready next year
The science behind the race to develop a coronavirus vaccine
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Giant iceberg breaks off in east Antarctica
Amery Ice Shelf produced biggest iceberg in more than 50 years
AI took a test to detect lung cancer. It got an A
Tested against 6,716 cases with known diagnoses, the system was 94% accurate
Democrats in Virginia rocked by blackface and sexual assault scandals
Attorney general Herring admits dressing in blackface as Fairfax sex scandal emerges
PTSB shares lose 2.4% amid negative commentary
Strong results from heavyweight bank HSBC help British blue-chips retain gains
Discovery buys Scripps in $14.6bn TV channel deal
Blending of lifestyle and reality content to strengthen hand with distributors
Rise of Netflix forces cable networks to vie for acquisitions
Traditional media companies are feeling pressure to grow
Are you smarter than this 12-year-old who won Spelling Bee?
Californian girl correctly spells marocain to scoop $40,000 cash prize
Texan 11-year-old spells ‘taoiseach’ and wins spelling bee
Asked to spell ‘taoiseach’, Nihar Janga said: ‘is that an Irish word for prime minister?’
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