What’s hot in science? Research news for the day of Oct. 19, 2021

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For the unvaccinated, reinfection by COVID-19 is likely, a new study finds.

Tue, 19 Oct 2021
For unvaccinated, reinfection by COVID-19 is likely, study finds

Strong protection following natural SARS-CoV-2 infection is short-lived

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been much uncertainty about how long immunity lasts after an unvaccinated person is infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Now,

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A graphic depicting iron rain falling on exoplanet WASP-76b

Tue, 19 Oct 2021
Researchers studying planets’ atmospheres reveal new information about Saturn-like exoplanet

Exoplanet’s atmospheric temperature and winds much higher than prior estimations

A team of international researchers discovered that the fiery exoplanet known as WASP-76B, approximately 640 light years from Earth, is even hotter than previously known.  The researchers,

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