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 …
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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 …
It’s time to decide if we’re willing to eat human meat or not
A team of scientists has developed a conceptual “kit” to grow your own meat at home using human cells. The team wants to draw attention …
This is Dr. Fauci’s fiery message to people who think COVID-19 isn’t real
According to the latest coronavirus update from Johns Hopkins University, more than 252,000 Americans have died from the coronavirus so far — and more than …
A ‘fossil galaxy’ was hiding in plain sight within the Milky Way
Scientists have discovered the remains of an ancient “fossil galaxy” hiding inside of our own Milky Way. The galaxy is what’s left of a very …
There’s still hope that the mysterious origin of the coronavirus will be uncovered
The World Health Organization’s delayed investigation of the novel coronavirus’s origin in China has caused controversy, but scientists still expect the investigation to yield results. …
Scientists actually reversed human aging using a revolutionary new treatment
Scientists have developed a new therapy that they say can actually reverse aging on a genetic level. By having participants breathe pure oxygen in a …
Doctors think this coronavirus drug works, but no one can explain what it does
Doctors from the UK and the Netherlands think they found another coronavirus therapy that can treat severe COVID-19. A tocilizumab study was halted early after …
Dr. Fauci has an important message about the safety of coronavirus vaccines
The first coronavirus vaccine candidates have exceeded even the most optimistic hopes for efficacy and safety, and immunization campaigns could start as soon as next …
NASA’s new Mars rover is hearing vibrations in space
NASA recorded audio from its Perseverance rover that is currently headed to Mars. The audio is largely vibrations traveling through the rover’s body and being …
After suffering severe damage, Arecibo’s radio telescope will be destroyed
The Arecibo Observatory radio telescope will be destroyed following a series of structural failures and resulting damage. The telescope has been operating for 57 years. …
A gorgeous new blue mineral has been discovered in Russia
A new mineral has been discovered near a volcano in Russia. Researchers found the bright bluish-green mineral near the Tolbachik volcano in Russia, and it’s …
Dueling T. rex and Triceratops are frozen in time, locked in battle
The North Carolina Museum of Natural History will be putting a pair of “Dueling Dinosaurs” on display in 2022. The two creatures — a Tyrannosaurus …
The FDA just approved the first rapid at-home coronavirus test
The FDA just approved the first at-home coronavirus test that delivers immediate results. The Lucira Health test kit will cost less than $50 and should …
The ISS will soon get bigger, and the Russians are preparing for it
Russians are performing a spacewalk today to prepare for the addition of a new science module to the ISS. The module will replace an aging …
This might be the most useless solution to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic
Many cities and states in the US are imposing curfews to fight the spread of the coronavirus, but health experts aren’t sure why they think …
A repeating signal has been detected within our own galaxy
A blast of radio energy called a fast radio burst has been detected repeating within our own galaxy. FRBs are believed to be caused by …
After almost a year, this US locale finally has its first coronavirus cases
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, more than 11.4 million coronavirus cases have been reported in the US, according to Johns Hopkins University — …
