WHO: 3 of 70 coronavirus vaccine candidates are in clinical trials
The World Health Organization listed 70 vaccine candidates for the novel coronavirus, a significant increase from the figure announced three weeks ago. The large number …
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CDC: Coronavirus might travel up to 13 feet in the air
A new study published on the CDC’s coronavirus website says the SARS-CoV-2 virus can travel up to 13 feet in the air. The study showed …
This is one Apple Maps feature that Google Maps has to copy
Apple Maps will soon start showing testing locations for the novel coronavirus. Apple has an online portal where healthcare providers and other businesses can register …
iPhone 12 phones will look a lot like the iPad Pro
The iPhone 12 5G will come in four distinct sizes featuring a 2018 iPad Pro-like design, a new report says. The handsets will have flat …
A coronavirus ‘immunity passport’ could work, or it could fail spectacularly
Detecting the novel coronavirus infection isn’t the only thing healthcare professionals are interested in. It’s as important to test COVID-19 immunity to determine the actual …
First ‘Avengers 5’ details might’ve just leaked
Disney has delayed the premiere of all its MCU Phase 4 films, and some of its Disney+ TV series may be delayed as well. While …
Smoking weed puts you at greater risk during the coronavirus crisis
Weed consumption can be a risk factor for COVID-19, even if marijuana use is moderate and infrequent, doctors warn. Marijuana, like tobacco, causes an inflammatory …
Doctors estimate 1.67 million people in France may be infected with coronavirus
Estimates from a doctors’ union in France say the country might have as many as 1.67 million COVID-19 patients, not including asymptomatic coronavirus carriers. Sweden …
Researchers want to use a smart ring to predict coronavirus symptoms
The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and WVU Medicine are looking to detect novel coronavirus symptoms in healthcare workers early with the use of …
Bill Gates warns that another outbreak like coronavirus could happen soon
Bill Gates warned in an interview that a coronavirus-like outbreak can happen every 20 years or so. But thanks to the world’s slow response to …
This new drug might stop the novel coronavirus from replicating
Pfizer has a promising drug in development that targets the novel coronavirus’s ability to replicate. The new drug could help save patients experiencing mild-to-moderate COVID-19 …
Horrifying video shows how coronavirus spreads at the grocery store
Researchers in Finland created a high-tech simulation showing how tiny particles can spread in a confined space like a grocery store after a cough or …
Google’s messaging apps just got more confusing: Meet and Chat
Google rebranded two Hangouts apps that handle video conferencing and instant messaging. They’ll be known as Google Meet and Google Chat going forward. However, the …
Galaxy S20 successor might be Samsung’s first phone with a perfect design
Samsung’s Galaxy S20 successor might be Samsung’s first phone to feature a perfect all-screen design. A leaker claims the Galaxy S21 will have an under-screen …
FDA warns that Miracle Mineral Solution won’t cure coronavirus
The FDA warns that bleach won’t cure the coronavirus in a letter targeting websites that sell a form of the chemical under the name Miracle …
Expert warns obesity is a major risk factor for coronavirus patients
Obesity is a major risk factor for COVID-19 patients, France’s top epidemiologist says. Novel coronavirus patients who suffer from other medical conditions, obesity included, may …
Pixel 4a specs leak in full weeks ahead of launch
Google is expected to launch the new Pixel 4a budget phone in the coming weeks, and a new report reveals the handset’s rumored specs. The …
Scientists warn that Trump is wrong: Warm weather won’t kill coronavirus
Members of the National Academy of Sciences committee sent a letter to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy warning the administration that …
The CDC just changed key info about hydroxychloroquine on its coronavirus site
The CDC corrected a page on its website that detailed therapeutic options for the novel coronavirus disease. A previous version included the actual dosage of …
LG just said a whole lot of nothing about its mysterious new phone
LG announced a few design details about a brand new phone that has no name or release date. It’s unclear whether the new design will …
Microsoft’s dual-screen Surface Neo laptop isn’t coming this year
Microsoft’s dual-screen Surface Neo laptop is not going to launch in 2020, a new report says. Instead, Microsoft will focus on delivering Windows 10X on …
This is the coronavirus vaccine study that anti-vaxxers need to see
A new study says there is a direct correlation between mandatory anti-tuberculosis vaccine campaigns and the COVID-19 fatality rate. People in countries that have mandatory …
CDC to ease back-to-work rules for people who self-isolate after coronavirus contact
The CDC is expected to issue new back-to-work guidelines for essential personnel who may have been self-isolating at home after coming in contact with a …
Doctors just uncovered another unusual coronavirus symptom
Unusual coronavirus symptoms keep piling up if the empirical findings of a French organization of dermatologists are to be believed. Skin issues, including frostbite-like manifestations, …
A game-changing coronavirus drug is already here
The world is racing to develop a vaccine for the novel coronavirus infection, but the first approved candidates likely won’t be ready for widespread use …
Doctors don’t understand this mysterious condition that kills coronavirus patients
Doctors treating coronavirus patients have been trying to figure out the immune system’s “cytokine storm” that can kill COVID-19 patients. These “storms” can occur suddenly, …
The PS5’s new controller might confirm an exciting PlayStation 5 feature
The brand new DualSense controller for the PlayStation 5 comes with a feature that seems to confirm a series of PS5 rumors based on Sony …
How to add a PIN to a Netflix profile and make sure it actually works
Netflix’s new parental controls include the option of locking down profiles with 4-digit PINs. Setting up a PIN is very easy and can be a …
Germany wants to track coronavirus outbreaks with smartwatches
Germany is looking to analyze data from smartwatches and fitness devices to track the emergence of new coronavirus outbreaks in the country. Pulse, temperature, and …
Doctors think coronavirus can attack the heart directly
Doctors think the novel coronavirus might affect the heart directly in some COVID-19 patients. The virus might be damaging the heart even in patients who …
