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I’m always astonished when I come across the name of an American university that I’ve never heard of in my entire life. It happens pretty often. It’s amazing how many of these places there are. Now that I’ve finally…

We're about a week out from Pennsylvania's primary election, and the crowded U.S. Senate race is drawing a flood of out-of-state cash and speculation over its implications for the future of the GOP.Today, we're breaking down who's who…

X-ray astronomy is helping to reveal new details about the nature of the universe.Why it matters: For thousands of years, humanity's understanding of the universe has been dominated by what can be seen. Now, by measuring the invisible…

Searching for a strategy to avoid a 2022 midterm disaster, advisers to President Biden have discussed elevating a unifying Republican foil not named Donald Trump.Why it matters: Biden confidants worry that House Minority Leader Kevin…

Some people don't get COVID despite being exposed to the virus — a mystery researchers are trying to unravel.Why it matters: Understanding the small cohort of "never COVID" people could lead to new vaccine targets or other protections…

Axios on facebookAxios on twitterAxios on linkedinAxios on emailIllustration: Brendan Lynch/AxiosThis week kicks off Black History Month, an opportunity to learn about and celebrate Black heritage and culture. Some in-person and virtual…

Axios on facebookAxios on twitterAxios on linkedinAxios on email Illustration: Brendan Lynch/AxiosRemember when everyone was clamoring for 2020 to end? Wide-eyed, we looked to 2021 with hope for a better year.Now it's already time to…