This ‘Crazy Beast’ roamed Earth 66 million years ago
A mammal that lived 66 million years ago has been named “crazy beast” due to its extremely bizarre body makeup. The creature is like a …
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More babies are being born with coronavirus immunity
A new coronavirus study from Singapore indicates that babies whose mothers are infected during pregnancy are likely to be born with COVID-19 antibodies. The neutralizing …
SpaceX forced to push back spy satellite launch for a second time
SpaceX was hoping to launch a spy satellite for the US government on Thursday, but that launch was delayed until Friday, and it’s just been …
Doctors discovered a new coronavirus symptom that’s scary but rare
Researchers have identified what may be a new coronavirus symptom that sounds pretty scary but which is also incredibly rare. Researchers discovered a rare but …
FDA is about to authorize Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine – here’s how it differs from Pfizer’s
An independent review panel voted overwhelmingly in favor of emergency authorization for Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine candidate. The group advised the FDA to issue an EUA …
You’ll feel a lot better about COVID-19 vaccines when you read this from Dr. Fauci
White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci debunked a handful of myths related to the coronavirus vaccine in a new interview. The myths Dr. Fauci …
Scientists reinvent the atomic clock, making it far more accurate
Scientists from MIT have developed what they believe is the most accurate atomic clock ever constructed. The clock, which utilizes quantum entanglement of atoms and …
WHO’s official coronavirus investigation will begin in January
The highly anticipated WHO investigation of the coronavirus’s origin will begin as soon as January 2021. An international team of 12-15 experts is expected to …
Marsquakes are nothing like earthquakes, and NASA is surprised
NASA’s Mars InSight lander has provided NASA with some interesting insights into the workings of the Red Planet. One of the most surprising things is …
Scientists heard a radio signal from an exoplanet for the first time
A team of scientists believes they may have detected radio emission from a distant exoplanet, which would be a first. The planet is roughly 51 …
US coronavirus vaccine chief offers the best news yet about immunity
Although coronavirus vaccinations are underway in the UK and US, researchers and health experts still can’t say how long COVID-19 immunity will last. Moncef Slaoui, …
This one state is seeing more COVID-19 infections than most other countries
The coronavirus is surging across the country, but the situation in California is especially grim. California this month became the first state to report more …
SpaceX will wrap up 2020 with the launch of a US spy satellite
SpaceX’s launch slate will wrap up shortly — currently slated for Friday after a delay on Thursday — with the launch of a US spy …
This is the first thing Dr. Fauci wants to do when the coronavirus pandemic finally ends
As the coronavirus pandemic approaches the 11-month mark, coronavirus infections and deaths are at an all-time high. While vaccines may ultimately eliminate the virus, life …
These are the people most likely to give you COVID-19
A team of researchers analyzed 54 COVID-19 studies with more than 77,000 patients and found that the most likely people to pass the novel coronavirus …
Dr. Fauci says these 5 things can keep you from catching COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. continues to worsen with each passing week. Over the last two weeks, COVID-related deaths have skyrocketed by 60% while …
Air quality has dramatically improved due to the pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has forced many people to remain home for work, reduced commuting, and other outdoor activities. NASA satellites tracking thermal data and environmental …
This failing radio telescope in Puerto Rico is collapsing under its own weight
The historic Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico has had a rough year after a partial collapse in August. Two additional collapses have now occurred, and …
New research says coronavirus isolation should be shorter than CDC’s guidance
People who test positive for the novel coronavirus have to self-isolate for 10 days so they don’t infect other people during their recovery. New research …
China’s Chang’e 5 spacecraft sticks its landing on the Moon
China’s ambitious Chang’e 5 mission to the Moon successfully landed at its intended destination. The mission will take samples from the surface of the Moon …
More US mink farms report cases of coronavirus infection
The novel coronavirus has been spreading at a mink farm in Oregon. The farm was quarantined soon after the onset of symptoms, and workers were …
Another monolith appeared, this time in Romania, but it’s gone already
A second metal monolith made an appearance, popping up in Romania shortly after the original Utah monolith disappeared. Nobody has taken responsibility for the second …
Here’s how long it takes to catch COVID if you’re in a room with someone who has it
Researchers from MIT put together a website that reveals how long it takes to catch the coronavirus when in a room with someone who has …
CDC says coronavirus came to the US much earlier than we thought
The CDC published a new coronavirus study that shows the virus was present in the US in early December 2019, much earlier than initially thought. …
This alien-looking creature is actually a new species of jelly
An entirely new species of jelly was discovered using high-definition video during an expedition back in 2015. The creature was able to be classified as …
Dr. Fauci revealed how long you’ll have to wait for a coronavirus vaccine
The first coronavirus vaccines are expected to receive emergency approval this month, including the Pfizer/BioNtech and Moderna drugs. Not every individual who wants a COVID-19 …
Watch a fireball light up the skies over Japan
A piece of space debris fell to Earth over Japan on Sunday morning, lighting up the night sky with a brilliant flash. The fireball was …
CDC recommends seeking emergency help for any of these COVID symptoms
The CDC has set up an informative website containing not only a list of common coronavirus symptoms, but you can also use it to learn …
This is the best time to go grocery shopping to avoid catching COVID-19
With coronavirus infections surging across the U.S., avoiding large crowds when venturing outside is advisable whenever possible. Google recently analyzed an avalanche of data and …
Novel CRISPR system can stop cancer in its tracks
Scientists have developed a new system using the CRISPR genome-editing system to attack and kill cancer cells. The system targets cancel cells directly and, like …
