This mask tests for COVID-19 while you’re wearing it
Researchers from UC San Diego have developed a COVID-19 test that can be placed on the outside of a face mask where it would be …
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This incredible ring turns into an ancient astronomy tool
Astronomers in the 16th through 19th centuries used to wear rings that unfolded to become instruments used for calculations. The rings, which looked like normal …
Stanford study shows that these places are coronavirus superspreaders
A new Stanford study found that nearly 50% of colleges and universities experienced a spike in COVID-19 infections within 2 weeks of classes starting this …
Dr. Fauci is now dunking on Trump for that crazy bleach comment
Now that Dr. Anthony Fauci is giving coronavirus updates as part of the Biden administration, he’s been making the press rounds and telling journalists how …
Billions of cicadas have waited 17 years for 2021
Cicadas are incredibly interesting insects, and some species spend many years underground before eventually emerging to take flight. A massive brood of cicadas that have …
Scientists think Twitter might help reveal the origins of COVID-19
A team of researchers analyzed Twitter mentions of pneumonia and dry cough, two common coronavirus symptoms, to determine the arrival of COVID-19 in Europe. The …
Two very wealthy citizens will fly to the International Space Station
Axiom Space announced its intention to use SpaceX to launch the first fully private flight to the ISS last year. Now, the company has announced …
These states are doing a great job at COVID-19 vaccine distribution
The COVID-19 vaccination rate currently stands at 1.25 million Americans per day. President Joe Biden believes the U.S. can eventually hit a vaccination rate of …
Dr. Fauci thinks a game-changing COVID vaccine is about to be approved
White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci says a single-shot coronavirus vaccine is no more than two weeks away from approval. That coronavirus vaccine …
This coronavirus drug is 30x more potent than remdesivir, and it works against mutated strains
Researchers think a promising coronavirus treatment is 30 times more potent than remdesivir and can work against the highly infectious new mutations. Cancer drug plitidepsin …
It might seem weird, but Dr. Fauci says this can keep you from catching COVID-19
Dr. Fauci explained in an interview that the practice of double masking could be more effective at blocking coronavirus transmission. An increasing number of celebrities …
These are the places Dr. Fauci says no one should go right now because of the coronavirus
Despite the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines and a drop in the coronavirus infection rate, it’s still important to follow coronavirus safety guidelines. For the time …
Baby tyrannosaurs were absolutely adorable, study finds
Tyrannosaurs are the most iconic of all dinosaurs, but what they were like as babies has been the subject of debate and mystery. New research …
Moderna is developing a booster vaccine for the South African coronavirus strain
Moderna conducted tests that show its vaccine is effective against the South African coronavirus mutation, but it’s less effective than expected. The news follows similar …
Dr. Fauci is paid handsomely for his work
With each new coronavirus update he’s given, Dr. Anthony Fauci has seen his name recognition increasingly elevated to put him on par with a figure …
SpaceX just shattered an almost unfathomable record
SpaceX has already set a huge number of records with its reusable rocket technology. A new record set by the company on Sunday isn’t related …
Eli Lilly says its new drug made people immune to the coronavirus
Drugmaker Eli Lilly has released the findings from a study showcasing what appears to be a promising coronavirus treatment that prevented nursing home staff and …
CDC will require these people to get tested for the coronavirus starting tomorrow
Starting tomorrow, passengers flying into the U.S. will need to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test before boarding. Passengers who already had COVID-19 will …
CDC is trying to find out if the UK coronavirus mutation is deadlier
The CDC is investigating reports from the UK that the B.1.1.7 mutation is deadlier than other strains. UK prime minister Boris Johnson said on Friday …
Why are bees disappearing so fast? Look in the mirror
One of the most important organisms on the planet is seeing a steep decline in population. In a new study published in Cell Press, scientists …
If you have any of this coffee, throw it out
Concerns over undeclared allergens on product packaging have sparked a widespread recall of a popular brand of coffee products. Door County Coffee & Tea, which …
The US hit an amazing coronavirus vaccine milestone that’ll give you hope
The U.S. last week vaccinated an average of 1.16 million Americans per day. President Joe Biden has promised to do everything in his power to …
This is often the very first sign you have a coronavirus infection
A broad study by UK researchers found that fatigue is often the first symptom that manifests in coronavirus patients. Fatigue by itself, however, isn’t a …
Storms look so cool from the International Space Station
The International Space Station is in a unique position to help scientists on Earth understand some of the more mysterious aspects of thunderstorms. An observatory …
Scientists discovered a surprising new way the coronavirus might spread
Researchers discovered that people who suffer from acid reflux and Barrett’s esophagus are at risk of contracting the novel coronavirus in an unusual way via …
Researchers observed mantis sexual deathmatches… for science
Praying mantises, like most other complex organisms, mate to reproduce, but there’s a wrinkle. Female praying mantises often kill the male after they’re done mating, …
Google spent a decade trying to make a balloon-powered cell network
A project initially spawned out of Google’s “X” moonshot factory is finally being abandoned after over a decade of research and experimentation. The project, called …
The new coronavirus mutation is spreading rapidly in these 2 states
The coronavirus mutation that originated in the UK is in the U.S. and has already been found in dozens of states. The new strain is …
Dr. Fauci opens up about how good it feels to work for Biden instead of Trump
The latest coronavirus update for the US, via data from Johns Hopkins University, shows that there have been more than 24.6 million coronavirus cases identified …
Top disease expert has some worrisome news about ending the coronavirus pandemic
The COVID infection rate in the U.S. dropped by 16% over the last two weeks. Health experts are unsure if we’ve already reached peak COVID …
