Feast your eyes on a gorgeous ‘time bomb’ star
Researchers showcase a binary star that is rapidly burning through its fuel. The star, named Apep, is likely about to explode. It sits at a …
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Thousands of people want to be exposed to coronavirus for science
Coronavirus vaccine research is advancing at an incredible pace, with some of the first results expected by the end of the year. The UK government …
NASA’s first real Crew Dragon mission has been delayed
SpaceX and NASA have announced that the next crewed mission in Crew Dragon (the first non-test flight of the spacecraft) will be delayed by a …
Here’s proof the US is in for a devastating winter because of COVID-19
The latest coronavirus update for the US as a whole includes an ominous warning inherent in it as we head into the winter months and …
The dreaded second coronavirus wave may be arriving at the worst possible time
Could a coronavirus second wave finally be at hand? Some ER doctors think so, based on the uptick in severe COVID-19 cases they’re seeing right …
A frightening new coronavirus symptom is puzzling doctors
A bizarre new coronavirus symptom is puzzling doctors, who can’t yet explain how or why the pathogen operates. Some patients who tested positive for coronavirus …
Alarming study shows coronavirus can survive 28 days on money and smartphones
A new coronavirus study shows that the virus can survive and remain infectious for up to 28 days in darkness at room temperature on smooth …
After supporting coronavirus lockdowns for months, the WHO just made the reversal of the year
After months of warning of the necessity of coronavirus lockdowns as a means of getting the COVID-19 pandemic under control, the World Health Organization has …
Fossilized dunes on Mars offer clues to the planet’s history
Images from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter show dunes on Mars that have been fossilized and frozen in time. The dunes are likely the same as …
This documentary about the first days of COVID-19 in Wuhan will break your heart
If you’re one of the lucky ones whose life has not been directly touched by the coronavirus pandemic — if yours is not among the …
This one symptom means you definitely have coronavirus, not the flu
The coronavirus and the flu have so many symptoms in common, making a clinical diagnosis virtually impossible without testing. There is one “wacky” symptom that …
This 13-year-old tested negative for COVID-19 – then she spread it to her whole family
A new CDC report illustrates the extent to which the coronavirus can spread in indoor settings when COVID-19 safety measures aren’t adhered to. The CDC …
Humans are still evolving, and here’s the hard proof
Scientists have been monitoring the development of a new evolutionary change in humans. More people are being born with an “extra” artery running down their …
7 surprising symptoms that might suggest you have COVID-19
The list of official coronavirus symptoms has continued to grow since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, encompassing many by now well-known symptoms like fevers …
A venomous caterpillar is invading Virginia
A hairy venomous caterpillar is invading Virginia, and it might make you throw up. Touching the caterpillar puts you at risk of a rash, fever, …
Groundbreaking new coronavirus vaccine candidate also kills the flu
Scientists have come up with a groundbreaking coronavirus vaccine candidate that has a few theoretical advantages over other candidates. Researchers from Hong Kong created an …
We finally know why Boeing’s test flight commander bowed out of Starliner test
Boeing’s Starliner crew shakeup gets a little more clear as we learn one of the reasons why commander Chris Ferguson stepped down. The astronaut had …
CDC reveals why the coronavirus is more dangerous for Americans than almost anyone else
The CDC has updated its coronavirus guidelines with new information that puts two-thirds of Americans in the at-risk category for severe COVID-19 cases. The Commission …
Doctors say never to wash this one body part in the shower
Doctors warn that washing your face in the shower can cause more harm than good. Hot shower water can be damaging to sensitive facial skin, …
Dr. Fauci just said something everyone needs to hear
The latest coronavirus update from White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci includes a message for conspiracy theorists and truthers who dismiss the COVID-19 virus …
Revolutionary new coronavirus test delivers a diagnosis in 5 minutes
A new coronavirus test needs only five minutes to deliver a positive diagnosis and has another advantage compared to traditional testing — it can also …
Bill Gates says this groundbreaking coronavirus cure is the next best thing to a vaccine
Bill Gates believes that antibody drugs could significantly reduce the coronavirus death rate over the next few months. While hospitalized at Walter Reed hospital, President …
Coronavirus study reveals the scary way the virus spreads
Coronavirus symptoms are a poor marker of COVID-19 infection, as many people might be asymptomatic or presymptomatic when spreading the illness. UK researchers found that …
Earth is surrounded by garbage, and it just keeps getting worse
Space junk is a problem that just won’t go away, and it keeps getting worse. Debris orbiting Earth makes it difficult for space agencies and …
Boeing Starliner astronaut drops out of first crewed test flight
A Boeing Starliner test flight pilot is now dropping out of the first crewed mission for the spacecraft. Astronaut Christopher Ferguson says he has commitments …
The experimental coronavirus drug that Trump took awaits FDA approval
The company that made the experimental drug that President Trump received for his COVID-19 treatment last week is now seeking emergency use authorization. If the …
Please read Dr. Fauci’s latest warning about the coronavirus right now
The latest coronavirus update from White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci sounds somewhat alarming — that the newest strain of COVID-19 seems to be …
Throw out your cantaloupe if you live in these states
Potential Salmonella contamination in cantaloupe has led to a recall bulletin by grocery store chain Meijer. The company is recalling whole cantaloupe and several other …
This state’s coronavirus outbreak is so bad, it has to rush to build a massive field hospital
The number of coronavirus cases in Wisconsin is skyrocketing, leaving many hospitals operating at full capacity. As a result, Wisconsin is opening up a 530-bed …
A promising coronavirus cure just failed in drug trials
A promising coronavirus cure just failed in a large-scale clinical trial from the UK, which showed the drug isn’t effective at treating COVID-19. UK’s massive …
