Coronavirus vaccine makers will issue a joint pledge not to cut corners on safety
A few of the leading coronavirus vaccine developers plan to sign a joint pledge that will say the companies will not seek government approval unless …
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Future parents spark wildfire during gender reveal party
A gender reveal party sparked a wildfire that has already consumed 7,000 acres and forced widespread evacuations. A “pyrotechnic” device was used at the party …
The bizarre story of a Tennessee woman who caught COVID-19 four months after being cremated
A 66-year-old woman who died in mid-February just received a coronavirus isolation notification — it arrived six months after her death. Equally ridiculous is the …
The FDA just banned a toxic hand sanitizer made and distributed in the USA
The FDA has banned dozens of hand sanitizer brands due to the presence of methanol, a toxic substance that can cause a range of health …
A coronavirus vaccine maker secretly vaccinated almost all of its employees
Some of the world’s most advanced coronavirus vaccine candidates are already being used under emergency programs. One drugmaker from China even quietly provided its Phase …
This is one of the scariest things about COVID-19, so why aren’t people talking about it?
A new research study reveals that many recovered coronavirus patients can exhibit lung damage months after the fact. The study tracked dozens of coronavirus patients …
Here’s what we know so far about how you’ll get a coronavirus vaccine
We’re apparently getting close to the point when the first doses of a coronavirus vaccine will be ready to start being administered in the US. That’s …
There’s already one coronavirus vaccine that has been approved, but does it actually work?
The first scientific study is out for the controversial coronavirus vaccine that Russia approved a few weeks ago. The early emergency use authorization sparked plenty …
How trees could help researchers find human bodies in forests
Researchers are developing ways to use cue from plant life to find human bodies in wooded areas. Foot patrols and rescue teams often struggle to …
You need to read this report if you’re worried about coronavirus vaccines
Coronavirus vaccine research has advanced at rapid speed, providing promising early results that suggest such drugs could provide immunity and protection against severe illness. However, …
Two-thirds of Americans say they won’t get a coronavirus vaccine
A new poll about coronavirus vaccines shows that two-thirds of Americans aren’t willing to get a COVID-19 vaccine. A quarter of those interviewed says they …
There are five types of cat owners, according to science
Researchers surveyed cat owners to determine which type of cat owner they are, based on their stance on feline hunting habits. People range from being …
These are the new US coronavirus hotspots as we head into Labor Day
The latest coronavirus update for the US heading into the Labor Day weekend is that the country has now reached a tipping point, with health experts …
This tiny nuclear reactor just won safety approval
A nuclear power startup called NuScale has received safety approval for its tiny nuclear reactor. The reactor features a compact form factor and modular design. …
New measurements reveal the true size of the massive megalodon shark
New research into the ancient megalodon shark species has revealed the most accurate estimates of its size to date. The creatures could grow to 59 …
Coronavirus infections are falling rapidly in these five states
The daily number of new coronavirus cases has been hovering in the 40,000 range over the past few days. Dr. Fauci has called that figure …
Scientists puzzled at discovery of rust on the Moon
Scientists have discovered traces of rust minerals on the Moon’s surface. The Moon has iron, but no liquid water or oxygen, so rust shouldn’t be …
This might be the first coronavirus vaccine that stops severe COVID-19 cases
A new chapter in the race to develop a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine has been written. An experimental vaccine was able to prevent severe …
Here’s when experts say the next huge surge in coronavirus cases is coming
Health experts are worried that coronavirus cases in the US may spike again soon — in a matter of days, in fact. The reason is …
Coronavirus deaths in the US will likely double over the next four months
The US coronavirus death toll could reach 410,000 by January 1st, according to the latest projections from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). …
This solar system has three stars, and that’s not even the weirdest part
Astronomers have observed what they believe is a triple-star system in space surrounded by a chaotic disc of dust that could form planets. The stars …
You might not be missing out if you don’t have SpaceX Starlink
SpaceX’s Starlink internet service is already delivering download speeds of upwards of 100Mbps according to the company. Those speeds are fine, but not exactly Earth-shattering. …
Scientists can’t explain the puzzling coronavirus outbreak in Africa
The spread of the novel coronavirus remains high across the world, except for in Africa. Africa is doing better than every other continent, both when …
NASA just fired up its SLS booster for the first time and, well, wow
NASA successfully fired its solid rocket booster that will be part of the Space Launch System rocket. The test was conducted in Utah at the …
This state has the worst coronavirus outbreak in the country right now
The latest coronavirus update we have shows the COVID-19 pandemic now striking the US heartland much more at the moment, after weeks and months of …
Dr. Fauci just gave us an important warning about coronavirus outbreaks in the US
The daily number of new coronavirus infections in the United States currently hovers around 40,000. Dr. Fauci recently stressed that the number of new infections …
SpaceX may be close to rolling out Starlink internet testing
SpaceX delivered another 60 Starlink satellites into orbit in an early morning launch today. The mission brings the full count of deployed Starlink satellites to …
This country might pay for every single one of its residents to get a coronavirus vaccine
Japan’s government is reportedly considering funding the country’s entire COVID-19 vaccine program once a viable vaccine becomes available. The costs associated with a vaccine rollout …
These are the 10 worst coronavirus outbreaks in the US right now
School reopenings during the coronavirus pandemic have been a disaster, as the latest data on the worst outbreaks in the US from The New York …
The FDA just made a very important announcement about coronavirus vaccines
FDA commissioner Stephen Hahn said on Twitter that outside experts will review the coronavirus vaccines that have reached Phase 3 trials. The comments follow the …
