Tens of millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccine have started to make their way around the globe, but we will still need many more to effectively vaccinate our entire human family - especially those in countries with limited resources for logistics.  This means we'll need more companies and more types of shots to address global needs. In the states we've got three vaccines that have gotten emergency use authorization. Now all eyes are turning to AstraZenica to see how effective this vaccine is. The latest US results from the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine trial are showing positive signs on its efficacy and some pretty encouraging data to back up the claims. How effective is the AstraZenica vaccine?

Question  Your World - How effective is the AstraZenica vaccine?

Happy Valentine’s Day, science fans! We tend to look at the whole world through the lens of science, even Valentine’s Day! What could be more romantic than expressing devout commitment to someone as a Valentine’s Day promise? Hanging out, dating, going steady, or whatever you want to call it, most humans tend to enjoy the exclusive company of someone when fluttery emotions get involved. Monogamy is a big part of our romantic relationships. So, let’s dig in and ask a big Valentine’s Day science question: Is monogamy genetic?

Question Your World - Is Monogamy Genetic?

Science involves a lot of work. It’s not just sitting around studying stuff, but sometimes science does involve studying how much people are sitting around. Recently some researchers published their work on how the nation is spending more time than ever sitting. How often do we sit?

Question Your World - How often do we sit?

Diabetes is in the top 10 causes of death globally. One of the key objectives of the science industry is to raise the quality of life for our human family, including diabetic individuals. We’ve seen a lot of work on glucose management over the years, but a brand new invention is now making headlines. How can an artificial pancreas help fight diabetes?

Question Your World - How effective is the AstraZenica vaccine?

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