Dr. Fauci says a coronavirus catastrophe is coming if we don’t stop doing this
If the latest coronavirus update from White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci sounds like what he’s been saying all along, throughout the coronavirus pandemic, …
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Scientists spot a star turning into spaghetti near a black hole
A distant black hole is sucking up a star that got a little too close for comfort. The event was detected by a pair of …
This video of a cougar stalking a man is absolutely terrifying
A hiker was strolling along a mountain trail in Utah when he came upon cougar cubs and their very protective mother. The adult cat stalked …
Here’s how the US failed in its response to the coronavirus pandemic
A few new studies show how the US has failed in its response to the coronavirus pandemic so far, from the death toll to the …
Pluto’s mountains are topped with frozen methane, not water ice
Images from NASA’s New Horizons probe have revealed what appears to be snow-capped peaks on Pluto, but they’re not what they seem. Researchers suggest that …
This pet food recall just got a whole lot bigger
Pet food manufacturer Sunshine Mills has expanded a recall of several brands of its pet food over concerns that mold produced elevated levels of toxins. …
If you can’t smell these 2 things, you probably have COVID-19
Losing the senses of smell and taste are among the most commonly reported coronavirus symptoms — and among the clearest indicators of the likely presence …
A 25-year old becomes the first American to contract the coronavirus twice
A Nevada man became the first American to get the coronavirus twice. The patient in question had no comorbidities or underlying immune system issues. The …
Bill Gates says we’ll never find a coronavirus cure
Bill Gates believes President Trump’s coronavirus treatment shouldn’t be viewed as a “cure” because it won’t work for everyone. We’ll likely never fully eradicate the …
The largest coronavirus vaccine trial was halted due to an ‘unexplained illness’
A volunteer in the largest Phase 3 trial for a coronavirus vaccine has developed an “unexplained illness,” prompting the company to halt the trial so …
COVID-19 survivors are reporting some frightening new coronavirus symptoms
The longer people live with COVID-19, the more people have started to report strange, inexplicable coronavirus symptoms that researchers are only just now beginning to …
Scientists spot hints of flowing water on asteroid’s surface
The asteroid known as Bennu has revealed some tantalizing secrets to NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft. Some rocks and surface features of the asteroid appear to indicate …
Germany has an unusual new trick for fighting coronavirus indoors
Germany has set new safety measures in place to fight off the second wave of the novel coronavirus pandemic, including a brand new practice that’s …
Are you annoying? Check this list to find out
It can be difficult to know how much people enjoy your presence, but a new list makes it nice and easy. Things like how people …
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 …
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 …
