Flying during the coronavirus pandemic might be safer than we thought
The spread of the novel coronavirus aboard airplanes might be a lot less common than people initially thought. A study found that the chances of …
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The huge salmonella onion recall just got even bigger
Onion recall over salmonella contamination has spread to meal delivery service HelloFresh. HelloFresh sourced some of its onions from the distributor linked to the salmonella …
Maybe this will make some of you take the coronavirus pandemic more seriously
The number of coronavirus deaths in the US is projected to surpass 200,000 by mid-September, according to one model. The additional deaths from COVID-19 that …
A coronavirus treatment just received emergency use authorization, but it’s not a miracle cure
A new coronavirus treatment might be more widely available to patients, but it’s not the breakthrough the world might need. Convalescent plasma transfusions can save …
Doctors found a new drug that might block coronavirus infections
A new coronavirus drug type is in clinical trials, with researchers studying its efficacy at blocking the virus from infecting cells. PIKfyve kinase inhibitors like …
This galaxy hosted a massive supernova, and it sure looks odd
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a glorious image of a galaxy with a very unusual shape. The so-called “Meathook galaxy” was home to a …
New guidelines say coronavirus antibody tests are pointless
New Infectious Disease Society of America guidelines say coronavirus antibody tests are pointless. Serological tests might not be able to confirm a prior COVID-19 infection …
Former FDA boss says coronavirus spread might get even worse this winter
The coronavirus might spread with ease to other US regions that did not register significant outbreaks so far, warned former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb in …
Watch Mars 2020 speed its way toward the Red Planet
NASA’s Eyes on the Solar System web tool lets you track the progress of the Mars 2020 mission as it speeds towards the Red Planet. …
This is exactly how we can stop the coronavirus
A new computer model shows how a coronavirus vaccine would impact the spread of COVID-19 inside a community. Reuters put together a model that shows …
Bill Gates says the coronavirus could kill millions of people who aren’t even infected
As work on a COVID-19 vaccine continues, Bill Gates believes the coronavirus could indirectly be responsible for millions of more deaths in the near future. …
15,000 pounds of Progresso chicken soup recalled because it’s not chicken soup
15,000 pounds of soup is being recalled because the cans that claim to be chicken noodle soup is actually beef pasta. The mislabeled cans contain …
Doctors have discovered another puzzling coronavirus symptom
Researchers discovered another coronavirus symptom that might appear after surviving COVID-19. Some patients who experienced severe cases of COVID-19 complained of hearing loss and ringing …
Coronavirus claims life of 11-year-old with no preexisting conditions
A study shows that coronavirus symptoms in kids should be taken seriously as they can evolve towards a potentially life-threatening syndrome. Researchers from Brazil found …
The ISS has sprung another leak, NASA says
An increased amount of atmosphere loss in the International Space Station has prompted astronauts to go into lockdown in one half of the station while …
This guy’s reaction after taking Russia’s coronavirus vaccine is hilarious (and fake)
An intense global effort is underway to develop and manufacture an effective coronavirus vaccine, something Russia claimed in a recent announcement it’s already got in …
This is the thing that will save us from a coronavirus disaster this fall
CDC Director Robert Redfield says that one of the most important things you can do this fall to protect yourself and others it to get …
750 million genetically modified mosquitoes will be unleashed in Florida
A whopping 750 million genetically modified mosquitoes will be set free along the Florida Keys starting in 2021. The insects are designed to hinder the …
Scary study says surviving COVID-19 is only the beginning of the fight
Coronavirus symptoms can linger even after clearing the virus, doctors warn. An unsettling study from Great Britain shows that 75% of coronavirus survivors continue to …
This is the best news of the week about coronavirus vaccines
In a significant coronavirus vaccine update, Pfizer and BioNTech announced additional details about their experimental drug that has just started Phase 2/3 testing. The two …
Ancient sea monster choked on his own dinner, and both of them died
Scientists have discovered evidence of two ancient aquatic reptiles locked in a death struggle as one tried to eat the other. The larger of the …
A mass of floating volcanic rock could help revive the Great Barrier Reef
A mass of floating rock from a volcanic explosion underwater in 2019 has arrived at Australia, where it could help the Great Barrier Reef recover. …
I hope this news about pineapples and coronavirus is true
Australian researchers are looking into the possibility of a coronavirus treatment that relies on an enzyme from an unusual source — pineapples. Researchers have repurposed …
Dr. Fauci warns that Russia’s alleged coronavirus vaccine could do more harm than good
Dr. Anthony Fauci believes Russia’s alleged coronavirus vaccine is “bogus.” Fauci notes that the vaccine hasn’t been sufficiently tested and likely isn’t safe. Russia has …
Peaches sold at Aldi stores may be tainted with salmonella
Peaches sold in Aldi stores under the name Wawona are being recalled over confirmed salmonella contamination. Dozens of people have reportedly fallen ill with salmonella …
Lava tubes on the Moon and Mars could be homes for space travelers
Research shows that cooled lava tubes beneath the surface of the Moon and Mars could be used as temporary shelter or even locations for settlements. …
A promising new coronavirus cure just failed in its Phase 3 trial
A potential coronavirus cure has failed to meet the primary goals of its Phase 3 trial despite the promise the drug has shown elsewhere. Tocilizumab …
Just look at this incredible supernova
A long-dead star is still producing a spectacular supernova, and the blast is moving at incredible speeds. Some areas of the supernova blast are moving …
The first study of coronavirus transmission aboard airplanes actually offers good news
A new coronavirus study gives us a first look at the transmission rate on airplanes, suggesting that the risk of catching COVID-19 might be small …
Wildfires are raging in California yet again after an insane 11,000 lightning strikes
California wildfires are raging after record heat was followed by powerful storms that produced thousands of lightning strikes. Residents are preparing for evacuations in some …
