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What is exascale computing?
Exascale computing can process over a quintillion operations every second — enabling supercomputers to perform complex simulations that were previously impossible. But how does it work?
2-in-1 COVID-flu vaccine looks promising, but approval could be delayed
Late-stage trial data suggest that a new COVID-flu vaccine offers good protection against both infections, but experts expect the shot's approval may be delayed.
Whooping cough is surging. Here's what you can do to protect yourself.
Rates of the bacterial infection have gone up by 500% since last year, with babies and young children most at risk.
Measles has long-term health consequences
Measles can erase the immune system's "memory" and cause a rare but fatal health condition. The MMR vaccine prevents these repercussions, evidence shows.
US measles outbreak tops 600 cases — what to know about the disease
As measles outbreaks in the U.S. continue, here's what to know about how the disease spreads, what its symptoms are, and how to protect yourself and community from the illness.
Man gets sperm-making stem cell transplant in first-of-its-kind procedure
A man in his early 20s received a transplant of his own sperm-producing stem cells, which had been frozen since his childhood, in an attempt to regain fertility. Doctors are waiting to see if the treatment works.
Are you protected against measles? Do you need a booster shot? Everything you need to know about immunity
There have been hundreds of measles cases reported in the U.S. since the beginning of the year. Here's what you need to know about measles immunity.
US reports 1st outbreak of 'highly pathogenic' H5N9 virus in poultry. Should we worry?
Nearly 119,000 birds have been culled at a farm in California after a bird flu called H5N9 was detected among the poultry.
