Coronavirus lung scans are a puzzle for doctors
Not all coronavirus patients appear to have lung damage, despite having low blood-oxygen levels. Scans show healthy lungs, but patients are struggling with oxygen anyway, …
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Astronomers explain why Uranus is so weird
Japanese astronomers have a theory to explain all the weird things about Uranus, including its rotation speed and the angle at which it spins. The …
Boeing will have to reattempt failed Starliner test flight
Boeing will attempt another test flight to the International Space Station without crew members aboard its Starliner spacecraft, the company announced this week. Late last …
Don’t miss tonight’s Super Pink Moon, the biggest supermoon of 2020
Tonight’s Super Pink Moon will be the largest supermoon of 2020, with the Moon reaching its closest point to Earth, called perigee. The Super Pink …
Coronavirus expert explains why soap is better than hand sanitizer
Coronavirus expert from Mayo Clinic explains why soap is such a powerful weapon against the spread of the virus. Health experts recommend washing your hands …
Crazy new smartphone app listens to your cough to diagnose coronavirus
Scientists built a web-based app that listens to your voice and the sound of your cough to determine the likelihood that you have a coronavirus …
NASA’s Perseverance rover got some sweet new wheels
NASA’s Perseverance rover got some gorgeous new wheels. The wheels are different from those of the Curiosity rover, and will play a pivotal role in …
Someone paid $5.6 million for an actual rocket in China
An unidentified bidder spent $5.6 to buy an actual rocket and launch services on the Chinese auction site Taobao. The auction includes the rocket, launch …
Bronx Zoo tiger tests positive for coronavirus, has a dry cough
A tiger in New York City tested positive for novel coronavirus after coming into contact with a zoo staff member who had COVID-19. The tiger, …
We’re all living like astronauts now
NASA’s Jessica Meir reveals what astronauts do to stay healthy and upbeat during long stints of isolation. The coronavirus pandemic has forced all of us …
People from these 15 states are at the highest risk of coronavirus complications
New data shows that residents of 15 states are at the highest risk of serious COVID-19 complications. Data based on age and other health-related risk …
NASA’s bringing the worm back
NASA has revived a classic logo and will use it again for the upcoming SpaceX Crew Dragon mission to the International Space Station. The red, …
These mating flies have been doing the nasty for 41 million years
Mating flies frozen in time were found encased in amber for the past 41 million years. The flies, still locked in their mating pose, were …
SpaceX Starship prototype explodes during pressure testing
SpaceX Starship prototype SN3 was destroyed during a pressure test early this morning, producing a massive cloud of steam before the vehicle crumpled and collapsed. …
Dr. Fauci says every state should be sheltering in place
Dr. Anthony Fauci is frustrated that stay-at-home orders haven’t been issued across every state in the US. Fauci, one of the country’s top infectious disease …
Game-changing 2-minute coronavirus test’s FDA approval was false
A rapid-result coronavirus antibody test that supposedly gained FDA approval had not actually been approved by the FDA at the time of the company’s announcement. …
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope shows off its shiny new mirror
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope takes one big step towards eventually being cleared for launch by arranging its mirror array. The telescope’s current launch date …
2020 hurricane forecast predicts 16 storms, 4 major hurricanes
Weather scientists are predicting a total of 16 significant storms during the Atlantic hurricane season, along with four major storms of category 3 to 5. …
The coronavirus pandemic made the entire Earth quieter
Coronavirus lockdown measures have forced daily life to change, and that means humans are making less noise on Earth. With less traffic and other human …
The EPA’s latest coronavirus warning is about flushing the toilet
The Environmental Protection Agency is begging Americans to avoid flushing disinfectant wipes and other types of cleaning materials with pre-applied chemicals and cleaners. Wipes like …
Is coronavirus more dangerous for smokers and vapers?
Smoking has been proven to damage lungs and hinders lung function, making it harder to recover from a coronavirus infection that progresses to the point …
NASA could turn astronaut pee into Moon bases
Scientists say astronaut pee could be a vital ingredient in building structures on the Moon. Urea, found in urine, can be used to help bind …
NASA’s Perseverance rover will carry a secret message to Mars
NASA hid a coded message on its Mars Perseverance rover, and internet sleuths quickly picked up on it. On the aluminum plate attached to the …
Of course these spring breakers returned to Texas with coronavirus
Dozens of young spring breakers have the novel coronavirus after heading to Mexico despite advice from health and government officials to avoid such trips. 28 …
Coronavirus could hit your state harder for a reason you wouldn’t expect
Coronavirus infections are far more serious for individuals with health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and severe obesity, CDC data shows. Some states and communities …
Coronavirus might be able to travel up to 27 feet in the air
Coronavirus can travel up to 27 feet through the air, an MIT researcher warns, basing her new research paper on more up-to-date models of how …
Ancient Mars may have had received water from two major sources
Ancient Mars may have received its wealth of water from a couple of major sources, new research suggests. Studying the content of Martian meteorites that …
SpaceX’s first crewed operational mission just doubled its passengers
SpaceX will launch four NASA astronauts and one astronaut from Japan’s JAXA space agency on its first operational crewed mission to the International Space Station. …
Coronavirus has killed more people in the US than the 9/11 attacks
The coronavirus pandemic has cost more lives in the United States than the events of 9/11, with over 3,000 people now having died from their …
Apple buys Dark Sky, the incredibly popular hyperlocal weather app
Hyperlocal weather app Dark Sky has been purchased by Apple. Though the terms of the deal are still unclear, it will take effect immediately. Dark …
