The FDA has now banned more than 130 hand sanitizers that are potentially deadly
The FDA’s list of hand sanitizers that contain methanol, also known as wood alcohol, now includes more than 130 brands. Methanol, when absorbed through the …
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A breakthrough drug saved the lives of every critical coronavirus patient who took it
Researchers have another coronavirus drug that seems to work in severe COVID-19 cases. A limited study of a monoclonal antibody drug called narsoplimab showed that …
Sharks found living in an active volcano stun scientists
Scientists have discovered sharks living inside one of the most active underwater volcanoes in the ocean. The sharks appear to have adapted well to their …
Russia just approved a COVID-19 vaccine that might not prevent COVID-19
Russia is the first country in the world to approve a coronavirus vaccine, but the experimental drug has not gone through any of the large-scale …
This ancient ‘terror crocodile’ had teeth the size of bananas
Researchers have confirmed the identity of three species of massive ancient crocodiles with fossils from across North America. The creatures could grow to be as …
We’re on the verge of solving a crucial coronavirus mystery
The world is racing to develop coronavirus cures with incredible speed, but not all researchers are looking to create brand new drugs. Some are considering …
This is the strangest coronavirus symptom yet
One of the most unusual coronavirus symptoms so far typically appears after patients have cleared the virus from their systems. Some COVID-19 survivors experience a …
This coronavirus vaccine might have a major advantage over its rivals
The newest coronavirus vaccine update concerns Johnson & Johnson, whose experimental drug just entered Phase 1 of human trials. The vaccine candidate delivered the desired …
Did NASA finally save its Mars mole?
NASA’s InSight lander has been having issues with its “mole” probe for months now. The mole is designed to dig itself deep beneath the Martian …
Bill Gates reveals when he thinks we’ll finally conquer the coronavirus
Bill Gates during a recent interview said the United States will be able to move past the coronavirus by the end of 2021. Gates added …
Dr. Fauci outlines six things people can do to help defeat the coronavirus
Dr. Anthony Fauci recently outlined six things people can do to help prevent the coronavirus from spreading. The list includes mask-wearing, social distancing, good hand …
Russian scientists have found a major weakness of the coronavirus
The latest coronavirus update out of Russia sounds promising — researchers have apparently found that the COVID-19 virus has a major weakness. Ordinary, room temperature …
This common eye issue might be a sign of coronavirus infection
The list of coronavirus symptoms is long, although most of them can also appear in other medical conditions. That’s why a positive diagnosis requires a …
Tens of thousands of kids are testing positive for the coronavirus as schools try to reopen
Schools across the US are attempting to reopen, but new data shows that nearly 100,000 children tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the second …
Facebook is also an animal trafficking marketplace
The World Wildlife Fund has been alerting Facebook to illegal animal trafficking on its platform. Hundreds of individuals and groups with thousands of members have …
Trump’s optimistic coronavirus vaccine prediction was too good to be true
President Donald Trump claims that a coronavirus vaccine could be ready by November 3rd, but experts say that it won’t be possible to have a …
Bill Gates blasts Trump administration over coronavirus ‘testing insanity’
The US suffers from a coronavirus “testing insanity” that has to be corrected, Bill Gates said during an interview. The philanthropist addressed the Trump administration’s …
NASA satellites reveal full scope of Beirut devastation
NASA has crunched the data from satellite images to show the true extent of the damage to Beirut after an explosion rocked the city last …
The most common way to identify coronavirus is practically useless for one large group of people
Researchers monitoring nearly 100 men that tested positive for COVID-19 reveal that body temperature doesn’t seem to be a reliable way to detect a coronavirus …
Fauci says we need to do one thing to avoid a coronavirus catastrophe this winter
Coronavirus transmission can be stopped and the curve can be flattened, Dr. Anthony Fauci insisted in a wide-ranging interview that Brown University hosted on YouTube. …
Scientists are about to explore a mysterious ‘blue hole’ in the ocean
Researchers are setting out to explore one of the ocean’s greatest mysteries: A type of sinkhole in the ocean floor known as a “blue hole.” …
Dr. Fauci just gave us some pretty scary news about coronavirus vaccines
The first coronavirus vaccine may not be the miracle cure we’ve been hoping for, Dr. Fauci said recently. A coronavirus vaccine would only need to …
Bad news: Scientists think a coronavirus vaccine might not work for one huge group of people
The earliest estimates are that a successful, viable coronavirus vaccine could make it to the finish line and be ready for introduction into the general …
Dr. Fauci just made it easy to understand why coronavirus vaccines are so promising
Dr. Anthony Fauci gave a new update on coronavirus vaccine research and trials, explaining why he remains cautiously optimistic about COVID-19 vaccine research. The health …
Finally, some good news: Fauci doesn’t think we’ll need another shutdown to beat the coronavirus
Dr. Anthony Fauci believes the United States could see a drastic reduction in new coronavirus cases by November if people start following basic safety guidelines. …
Think life will return to normal once we have a coronavirus vaccine? Here’s why it won’t
The arrival of the first coronavirus vaccines will allow life to return to normal, Canada’s top health expert said during a briefing. People will have …
SpaceX sent another 57 Starlink satellites into orbit, inching toward beta testing
SpaceX launched another 57 of its Starlink communications satellites into orbit this week, bringing the total number of Starlink satellites in orbit to just shy …
This massive ancient lizard had a neck that defies explanation
Researchers have pieced together the bones and the life of an ancient species of lizard that had an incredibly long neck. Tanystropheus hydroides had a …
Beavers just won government protection they didn’t know they needed
Beavers that were mysteriously reintroduced in England have now won government protection and a legal “right to remain.” Beavers were once native to England but …
Science proves the real reason razors go dull
A new study took a microscopic look at razors to determine why they go dull when cutting soft material such as hair. The team found …
