Tobacco Plants Contribute Key Ingredient For COVID-19 Vaccine
Here's irony: tobacco plants may be key in preventing COVID-19. Two companies are using the plants to produce proteins for a vaccine. One candidate vaccine is already in a clinical trial.
Read more ...California Supreme Court Orders Scott Peterson's Murder Convictions To Be Reexamined
Peterson was convicted in 2004 of the murder of his wife and their unborn son. The court says a juror's misconduct has come to light.
Read more ...A Twinkie stored in a basement for eight years has been transformed by fungi, giving scientists something unusual to ponder and probe.
Read more ...Thailand Declares State Of Emergency Amid Anti-Government Protests
Tens of thousands of demonstrators ignored the order. They are calling for the resignation of military-backed Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and curbs on the monarchy.
Read more ...Kyrgyzstan's President Resigns Amid Turmoil Following Disputed Election
"I'm not clinging to power," Sooronbay Jeenbekov said. The new prime minister, sprung from jail, says he'll become president. Russia, Kyrgyzstan's main ally, is freezing aid until the situation calms.
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