This might be the most gorgeous photo of Mars that NASA ever snapped
NASA’s ancient Pathfinder mission returned a truly stunning image of Mars that you’ve probably never seen. Pathfinder was launched in 1997 and died on Mars …
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New study says coronavirus can linger for weeks, and symptoms can last even longer
Several studies have shown that coronavirus symptoms can linger for weeks after the virus is gone, and doctors can’t explain what leads to the so-called …
Worried about a rushed coronavirus vaccine? This news might confirm your fear
The CDC has quietly informed officials in all 50 states as well as in a handful of large cities to be prepared to distribute a coronavirus …
Get ready to eat bugs! No, seriously…
With climate change and a booming population, humans may soon need an alternative food source. A team of researchers argues that bugs — specifically the …
Dr. Fauci says a coronavirus vaccine will be ready by the end of the year
Dr. Fauci said in an interview that a coronavirus vaccine will be ready by the end of the year. The prediction seems to mark a …
Scientists want AI to help predict dangerous hurricanes
A team of scientists, including those at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, has developed an artificial intelligence algorithm to predict the rapid intensification of tropical storms …
Researchers found promising new coronavirus drugs that stop people from dying
The novel coronavirus doesn’t have a cure, but there are plenty of therapies that have shown great promise in clinical trials. Researchers analyzed trials of …
Scientists finally spotted the rarest type of black hole
Scientists used gravitational-wave data to detect the merger of two smaller black holes and the formation of a larger one. The larger black hole is …
You’ll never guess how this one person spread coronavirus to 23 others
Countless studies have proven that the coronavirus can spread through the air, highlighting the importance of face masks, social distancing, and proper ventilation. New research …
5 times Dr. Fauci called out Trump for making false coronavirus claims
President Donald Trump is often criticized for making false claims about the coronavirus pandemic, and Dr. Anthony Fauci has contradicted the president on a number …
Dr. Fauci explained the only way we’ll get a coronavirus vaccine early
Dr. Anthony Fauci explained in an interview that Phase 3 trials for novel coronavirus vaccines can end early in two different scenarios, but politics wouldn’t …
Hubble captures gorgeous, delicate supernova blast wave
NASA’s Hubble telescope spotted a wispy orange ribbon in space, but it’s actually the destructive blast wave of a supernova. The supernova is located in …
New coronavirus lockdowns might be needed in these 4 states
The latest coronavirus update for the US shows a worrying trend – COVID-19 cases are on the rise again, in a little more than half the …
Here’s who will likely get a coronavirus vaccine first in the US
Scientists and academic advisors have laid out a plan for distributing the coronavirus vaccine once a safe and effective drug has been made available to …
A decades-old NASA satellite just died in Earth’s atmosphere
NASA’s OGO-1 satellite completed its deorbit over the weekend, meeting Earth’s atmosphere and disintegrating due to the intense friction. The satellite was launched in 1964 …
Experts say that this activity is disproportionately responsible for coronavirus infections
An estimated 185,000 people in the United States have died from the coronavirus thus far. While new cases are finally subsiding in former hotspots like …
Scientists say time travel via wormholes might actually be possible
Scientists have found a way to send humans through wormholes and keep them alive for the journey. The theory assumes a lot about various physics …
More than half of the US is reporting rising coronavirus infection rates
The coronavirus infection rate is on the rise in 26 US states, even as hotspots like Florida, California, Texas, and Arizona have begun to see …
It’s a good idea to just stop eating peaches for a while
A new CDC update reveals that more people have fallen ill from Salmonella-tainted peaches. As the number of confirmed cases approaches 100, consumers are urged …
Researchers think they finally found the key to stopping the coronavirus
Several drugs already work as coronavirus therapies, but there’s still no “miracle cure” that can prevent complications and reduce deaths significantly. Some researchers think they’ve …
Russia just declassified video of the most powerful bomb ever built
A newly-declassified video shows the testing of the Tsar Bomba, a nuclear weapon built by the former Soviet Union. The bomb was built in the …
Scary new study changes what we know about the way COVID-19 spreads
More coronavirus studies show the risk of COVID-19 spread through the air, further proving that aerosol transmission should be a serious concern. A study from …
You need to see this study about the coronavirus in children
Children might spread the coronavirus without even knowing they have it, especially in communities where health officials do not routinely screen for asymptomatic carriers or …
NASA just spotted a galaxy that looks like a TIE Fighter
Scientists using NASA’s Fermi space telescope have spotted a distant galaxy that looks strangely familiar. The galaxy has the appearance of a TIE Fighter, a …
The coronavirus is finally subsiding in former hotspots like Florida and California
The number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. surged past the 6 million mark this weekend. Previous hotspot areas like Florida and California are finally …
Could robots save us from the coronavirus pandemic?
Researchers have developed robots capable of providing patient updates to doctors autonomously using existing hardware. Using special sensors, the robots can take temperature and even …
NASA’s Mars rover spots a Martian dust devil
NASA’s Curiosity rover managed to capture images showing a dust devil cruising along the dry landscape. Dust devils occur when temperature irregularities create vortexes, much …
A state you might not expect is reporting the worst COVID-19 spike in the US
According to the latest coronavirus update from Johns Hopkins University, the COVID-19 crisis just hit a terrible milestone — there have now been more than …
New study may change what we know about asymptomatic coronavirus spreaders
A new study says asymptomatic coronavirus spread might far more rare than most experts believe — a new study says the more severe the illness, …
Flying cars finally exist… sort of
Toyota-backed flying car startup SkyDrive Inc. has produced a vehicle capable of flight. The SkyDrive SD-03 took off for a brief test flight at a …
