Supercomputer finds 77 drugs that could halt coronavirus spread
The ultra-powerful IBM supercomputer Summit has identified 77 compounds that could help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. These compounds could be used to …
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Ancient ‘Wonderchicken’ fossil is oldest of modern birds
Oldest-ever modern bird fossil found in Europe has been nicknamed the “Wonderchicken” due to its similarities between present-day chickens and ducks. It’s believed that the …
SpaceX will launch its first crewed mission as early as May
SpaceX and NASA are planning the launch of the first crewed flight of Crew Dragon to the International Space Station as early as May. The …
A drug called losartan might help us beat coronavirus
Scientists from the University of Minnesota are testing the blood pressure drug losartan to see if it can prevent COVID-19 infection or reduce symptoms. The …
New coronavirus test can return results in 30 minutes
Oxford scientists have developed a new test for the coronavirus that returns a result in as little as 30 minutes, far faster than any existing …
China reports zero new COVID-19 cases for the first time
China has reported zero new cases of novel coronavirus infection in a 24 hour period for the first time since the outbreak began. The country …
NASA just told its entire staff to work from home
NASA just elevated all of its centers to Stage 3, meaning a mandatory work-from-home order for almost all of its staff. Staff considered to be …
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake just rocked Utah
The state of Utah was just struck with a 5.7 magnitude earthquake near the Salt Lake City area. The quake was the strongest in the …
SpaceX just set a new record by launching the same rocket five times
SpaceX set a record this morning with the launch of a Falcon 9 booster that had already flown four times before. The booster failed to …
Here’s what a drive-thru coronavirus test looks like
Drive-thru coronavirus testing locations are being set up across the United States and in several other countries. Testing is fast and just requires a swab …
China says it found a flu drug that can treat coronavirus
Japanese flu drug favipiravir is showing promise in treating symptoms of coronavirus infection and shortening the time the virus remains active in an infected person. …
25,000-year-old monument built with mammoth bones stuns scientists
Massive mammoth bone structure discovered in Russia has researchers searching for its purpose. The circular structure dates back 25,000 years, and scientists found evidence of …
NASA needs your help to build a Moon digging robot
NASA’s RASSOR robot is headed to the Moon, and it’s designed to dig into the surface. The robot uses a drum to scoop up lunar …
Toilet paper manufacturers think we’re all crazy, and we probably are
Toilet paper quickly became a hot item for preppers in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Manufacturers are at a loss to explain the hoarding …
Is ibuprofen bad for coronavirus? Experts say the evidence is thin
French health officials advised against the use of ibuprofen and other NSAIDs for coronavirus COVID-19 symptoms. Other health officials are now questioning this logic, saying …
Amazon suspends non-essential shipments amid COVID-19 crisis
Amazon is suspending inbound shipments of non-essential products from sellers. High-priority categories like health products and household goods will continue to ship as normal. Amazon …
LEGO bricks last just about forever in the ocean, and that’s bad news
LEGO bricks have the potential to last for up to 1,300 years if they end up in Earth’s oceans. The plastic toys are incredibly durable, …
Another NASA employee has COVID-19, forcing work-from-home order
A NASA employee in Alabama tested positive for COVID-19, prompting a lockdown and mandatory work-from-home order. All other NASA facilities are now encouraging staff to …
SpaceX forced to abort Falcon 9 launch at the last possible second
A SpaceX launch was called off after an automatic rocket abort on Sunday. The launch countdown had already finished, and the announcement of liftoff came …
Debunking the 5 biggest coronavirus myths
Coronavirus myths are spreading almost as fast as the virus itself. Misinformation about face masks, symptoms, and what to do if you’re infected have flooded …
Coronavirus vaccine trials begin today
The first novel coronavirus vaccine tests will begin Monday in Seattle. The vaccine, produced by Moderna Inc, will be given to 45 volunteers in order …
NASA fixed its Mars mole problem in the most unusual way
NASA’s InSight lander might have finally fixed its mole problem. A new strategy to push the mole probe into the surface appears to be working, …
The smallest dinosaur ever was found encased in amber
Scientists say they’ve found the tiniest dinosaur ever, and it was encased in amber. The fossil, found in Myanmar, is so small that it’s comparable …
Astronomers spot 139 new ‘minor planets’ in our own solar system
Astronomers spotted 139 new objects in our solar system in orbit beyond Neptune. Many of these new trans-Neptunian objects reside in the same area of …
President Trump announces national emergency over coronavirus
President Trump declares state of emergency and the signing of the Stafford Act over coronavirus pandemic. This move frees up billions of dollars for disaster …
Flatten the curve: The only way America can handle the coronavirus pandemic
Health officials are begging us to help “flatten the curve” of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. But what does it mean to flatten the curve, and …
How to sanitize your filthy smartphone to kill coronavirus
You can easily clean your phone using common sanitizing products. Use a CDC-approved cleaner, but avoid bleach and heavy-duty chemicals. Clean your phone and phone …
This new exoplanet is so hot it rains liquid metal
Astronomers detected a distant exoplanet with iron rain. Iron is vaporized due to high daytime temperatures and then condenses into rain as it moves to …
ExoMars mission delayed to 2022, and coronavirus played a role
The launch of the ExoMars mission has been delayed from 2020 to 2022 over testing woes and coronavirus concerns. The mission, which is being conducted …
Coronavirus vaccine poised to begin human trials
An early COVID-19 vaccine is quickly being readied for human trials. The company behind the drug, Moderna, hoped to have human testing underway by summer, …
