Scientists are testing a modified measles vaccine against coronavirus
A coronavirus vaccine is in development at the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Vaccine Research. The COVID-19 vaccine is based on an existing measles vaccine …
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The early coronavirus infection warning sign you should look out for
Coronavirus infection may lead to loss of smell or taste shortly after a person is infected, according to doctors. Differentiating early symptoms of COVID-19 from …
Spring breakers who refused to stop partying now have coronavirus
Spring breakers in Florida who ignored advice from health experts and government officials took to party hotspots in the midst of a pandemic. Now, many …
CDC launches ‘Coronavirus Self-Checker’ bot to analyze your symptoms
The CDC’s Coronavirus Self-Checker bot is now live. The bot, which was built with the help of Microsoft, analyzes your symptoms and recommends further measures. …
How prepared is your hospital for the coronavirus? This tool can tell you
Will your hospital have enough beds for coronavirus patients? A new tool by ProPublica can estimate how prepared your locality is for the pandemic. The …
The vast majority of coronavirus cases are mild and brief, data shows
Reports out of China reveal that a coronavirus infection rarely results in severe symptoms, with the vast majority of patients only experiencing mild symptoms that …
NASA’s Perseverance rover is coming together, virus or no virus
NASA’s Mars 2020 rover, Perseverance, is coming together ahead of its expected launch to the Red Planet in July of this year. The mission is …
New drug combo wiped out coronavirus in patients
A combination of two existing drugs is proving to be effective at eliminating the novel coronavirus in patients confirmed to have the infection. Treatment with …
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 …
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, …
