RFK Jr. CDC vaccine panel backs Merck RSV shot for infants

Nikos Pekiaridis | Nurphoto | Getty Images Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s revamped government panel of outside vaccine advisors on Thursday recommended the use of Merck‘s shot to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus, a temporary reprieve for public health officials and companies concerned about the Health and Human Services secretary’s immunization policy. The group, called…

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2025 NBA mock draft: Debating 30 Round 1 picks, need, value

Jonathan Givony Close Jonathan Givony ESPN NBA draft analyst and writerJoined ESPN.com in July 2017Founder and co-owner of DraftExpress.com, a private scouting and analytics service used by NBA, NCAA and international teams Jeremy Woo Close Jeremy Woo ESPN NBA draft analyst and writerJoined ESPN.com in 2023Covered the NBA and NBA draft for Sports Illustrated from…

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Scientists teach bacteria the octopus’s secret to camouflage

Scientists at the University of California, San Diego have come closer to understanding one of nature’s most fascinating abilities: the art of disguise. Octopuses, squids, cuttlefish, and their cephalopod relatives are masters of camouflage, able to instantly shift their skin color to blend into their surroundings. This extraordinary transformation is driven by a natural pigment…

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