This is how cold the last ice age really was
A new study has revealed what global temperatures were like during the most recent ice age. The research suggests that temperatures were roughly 11 degrees …
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The only complete dinosaur skeleton ever discovered has finally been assembled
The only complete dinosaur skeleton ever discovered had been sitting in storage for 160 years before it got the attention it deserved. Over the past …
This $5 coronavirus rapid test might do what the US government couldn’t
Abbott Laboratories has received an Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA for its COVID-19 rapid test that costs $5 and returns results in 15 minutes. …
Doctor blasts CDC after the agency updated its coronavirus testing guidelines
The CDC this week updated its coronavirus testing guidelines to state that asymptomatic individuals do not need to get tested even if they’ve been close …
You won’t believe the crazy way coronavirus aerosols spread through this building
The novel coronavirus can spread via aerosols, a new study explains, whether it’s from saliva droplets ejected during talking or toilet use. The research shows …
Frito-Lay just recalled a bunch of potato chips – here’s the full list
Frito-Lay has been forced to recall a huge number of its potato chip products because they were put in the wrong bags. The recall, which …
As schools reopen, over 74,000 kids tested positive for COVID-19 in two weeks
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association report that 74,160 children in the US tested positive for COVID-19 in two weeks of …
This is the key to ending the coronavirus pandemic – but no one’s even talking about it
The world is anxiously awaiting a cure for covid and dozens of promising therapies are currently being developed by pharmaceutical companies around the world. There …
Obesity might be an even bigger coronavirus risk factor than we thought
Several coronavirus risk factors can lead to COVID-19 complications and death, but obesity might be even more dangerous than we first thought. A new study …
Earthly bacteria survives for years in space, study proves
An experiment has proven that bacteria can survive in the harsh conditions of space for years on end. A Japanese mission placed bacteria pellets in …
Birds may not have to fear wind turbines for much longer
Scientists have determined that by painting one blade of a wind turbine black it can dramatically reduce the number of bird deaths from turbine impacts. …
Doctor lists 5 places she’s avoiding right now because of coronavirus
Despite the fact that coronavirus cases are on the decline in many places, one doctor has revealed that there are still several places she would …
Man looking for a new cat finds his old one instead
A man who had lost his beloved cat a week prior found him by chance at a local humane society while he was looking for …
Here’s more good news for those who need coronavirus vaccines the most
Another coronavirus vaccine candidate seems to be effective and safe for older adults who were enrolled in a limited study. The results are preliminary, and …
The International Space Station is still leaking
A minor leak has developed on the International Space Station, and NASA officials are still trying to figure out exactly where it is. US astronauts …
The FDA has now banned nearly 170 toxic hand sanitizer brands – here’s the list
Hand sanitizer sales have skyrocketed in the wake of the coronavirus, but some hand sanitizer brands have proven to be dangerous. The FDA has identified …
This one gathering likely spread the coronavirus to 20,000 people
The coronavirus transmission rate remains high even though many people are following safety guidelines that include face mask-wearing, social distancing, and good hand hygiene. A …
The CDC just made a disturbing change to its coronavirus guidelines
The CDC has just changed its coronavirus testing guidelines for people who show no symptoms — even after contact with a confirmed COVID-19 patient. The …
China says it found a new virus that’s even more deadly than the coronavirus
Chinese officials claim that the neighboring country of Kazakhstan is dealing with an outbreak of a new virus that’s even deadlier than the novel coronavirus. …
Scientists studying Earth’s core have come up with a shocking estimate
Scientists studying the age of Earth’s core have found that it’s likely much younger than some estimates suggested. Experimenting with iron under extreme conditions allowed …
An autonomous Mayflower is about to sail the Atlantic
An autonomous ship named the Mayflower will attempt a journey across the Atlantic in early 2021. The solar-powered ship will be steered by artificial intelligence. …
Another glitch plagues NASA’s InSight lander
NASA’s Mars InSight lander had been providing weather updates from the surface of the Red Planet, but that has abruptly stopped. An unspecified glitch has …
Experts are worried about coronavirus spikes in these 4 states
Nationally, the number of new coronavirus cases has been on a downward trend in recent days as the US begins to get a better grip …
More reports confirm that coronavirus reinfection is possible
Officials have confirmed coronavirus reinfections in two other countries after Hong Kong doctors detailed the case of a man who contracted COVID-19 twice in less …
Poison ivy is more dangerous than ever, because 2020
Poison ivy is growing faster and is more potent than ever thanks to heightened CO2 concentrations in the air. The plants are growing, on average, …
University of Alabama is the latest proof that we shouldn’t have reopened schools
The University of Alabama has reported more than 500 positive coronavirus tests from students and faculty since classes resumed on Wednesday, August 19th. Entry testing …
Scientists think they found another coronavirus mutation – but this one is good news
A new coronavirus mutation has been discovered, and it appears to be linked to milder cases of COVID-19. Called ∆382, this mutated version of SARS-CoV-2 …
Dr. Fauci just issued a crucial warning about coronavirus vaccines
Giving a coronavirus vaccine candidate an emergency use authorization before the final data is available would jeopardize the entire effort, said Dr. Anthony Fauci in …
The CDC just made a shocking change to its coronavirus guidelines for travel
Coronavirus travel restrictions may still be in place for certain destinations, but the CDC no longer recommends a 14-day self-quarantine period after domestic or international …
The big salmonella peach recall just got a whole lot more serious
A peach recall that initially affected only Aldi stores now includes several other national chains including Walmart and Target. The peaches were distributed by Wawona, …
