WHO explains why the coronavirus pandemic is about to get even worse
There might not be a coronavirus vaccine yet, but it’s incredibly important to get a flu shot this year. The influenza season will overlap with …
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Hey stinky, scientists just figured out why you smell so bad
Scientists studying the microbes that produce body odor on humans have pinpointed the enzyme that is responsible for the odor molecules. The so-called “BO Enzyme” …
150 doctors pen a letter urging lawmakers to implement another shutdown
150 doctors and health professionals recently penned a letter urging lawmakers to implement another nationwide shutdown in order to combat the coronavirus. The letter argues …
Coronavirus is spreading faster in this US state than all of the others
Most of the reporting and analysis focused on the places seeing an increase in coronavirus cases in the US right now covers the usual suspects …
NASA is worried that Boeing’s Starliner isn’t safe
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft has had a rocky development road and failed an uncrewed flight test. NASA’s independent review board is concerned with Boeing’s recent history …
These are the biggest coronavirus hotspots in the United States today
Coronavirus infections started to skyrocket across dozens of states a few weeks ago. Florida, Texas, and Arizona have been hit particularly hard by a rapid …
The CDC thinks coronavirus deaths will explode in these 9 states
Coronavirus deaths are expected to rise sharply in 9 states soon, according to new estimates from the CDC. This comes as, overall, the number of …
NASA announced what it plans to do next with SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft
NASA is moving fast to plan new missions to the ISS using the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft. Crew Dragon will be departing from the ISS …
Coronavirus death rate will see a huge drop by the end of the year, says Bill Gates
Bill Gates says that therapeutic treatments for the novel coronavirus could lead to a ‘substantial death rate reduction’ by the end of 2020. The death …
The FDA just banned four more hand sanitizer brands that are potentially deadly
The FDA has updated its earlier warnings and identified nearly 60 hand sanitizer brands that contain methanol, a substance that is toxic to humans and …
This promising coronavirus vaccine could be ready within 3 months
A second coronavirus vaccine trial has entered the final stage of testing, and the research could be finalized as soon as October. One of the …
A 65-foot-long asteroid just sped past Earth and we almost missed it
Astronomers from the University of Hawaii detected a near-Earth asteroid just as it made its way past our planet. The rock, which the scientists estimate …
Stunning 4K video shows Mars as you’ve never seen it before
NASA’s several successful Mars missions have yielded a treasure trove of gorgeous images of the Red Planet. A new YouTube video showcases some of the …
Fauci just shared some great news about coronavirus vaccine trials
The final results for the Moderna coronavirus vaccine trial will be available as early as October or November, Dr. Anthony Fauci said in a new …
Hubble is still snapping gorgeous images despite its advanced age
The Hubble Space Telescope recently snapped one of the most incredible photos of Saturn ever. The image was captured on July 4th and shows Saturn, …
Former CDC director explains how we can ‘get our lives back’
The latest coronavirus updates aren’t exactly promising. The virus’ toll in the US is only continuing to grow, and a successful vaccine is still months …
Doctors discovered a new coronavirus symptom that might be related to stress
Doctors are finding that some coronavirus patients start to experience hair loss weeks after their initial diagnosis. Some doctors speculate that hair loss could be …
NASA is building a balloon as big as a football stadium
NASA is sending a new space observatory skyward, but it’s going to use a balloon instead of a rocket. The observatory ASTHROS will be carried …
Good news: Late-stage coronavirus vaccine testing is underway
The first coronavirus vaccine candidate to start Phase 3 trials in the US is Moderna’s mRNA experimental drug that showed promising results in the previous …
CDC report: One-third of coronavirus survivors have symptoms that don’t go away
A CDC report indicates that one-third of coronavirus patients tend to still experience symptoms weeks after their initial diagnosis. Some of the symptoms most likely …
Some people might already be immune to coronavirus thanks to the common cold
Coronavirus immunity is the topic du jour, as health officials are looking to determine what sort of protection against reinfections the immune system has. Vaccines …
SpaceX’s Starlink satellites ruin another awesome photo
A horde of SpaceX Starlink satellites obscured the view of the comet nicknamed NEOWISE, ruining an otherwise awesome photo of the comet. SpaceX has launched …
Coronavirus vaccine trial volunteer reveals what it’s like
Coronavirus vaccine trials are happening all over the globe, but the race to produce the first viable vaccine means lots of volunteers. A participant in …
Bill Gates says coronavirus vaccines might be different from flu shots in one big way
Bill Gates believes a coronavirus vaccine will likely require people to take two doses. Dr. Anthony Fauci recently said that a coronavirus vaccine, even if …
Fauci explains why you’re not getting a coronavirus vaccine anytime soon
Recent coronavirus vaccine research showed promising results from several drugs that are in advanced stages of clinical trials. Some of these vaccine candidates will complete …
Dr. Fauci says this is the most important thing you can do to fight coronavirus
At this point, no one should to be told what coronavirus tips experts recommend in terms of regular behaviors that people should be practicing to …
New study reveals which type of homemade mask is the safest
The coronavirus transmission rate can be reduced with a combination of three actions: frequent hand hygiene, social distancing, and face masks. The virus can spread …
Scientists finally figured out what makes the coronavirus so dangerous
Scientists have a new treatment idea for the novel coronavirus that came about after they figured out what makes the virus so dangerous to our …
The White House coronavirus task force is worried about these 12 cities
The latest coronavirus update from White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx is that officials are especially worried about the deteriorating coronavirus picture …
Breakthrough coronavirus test can quickly tell you the strength of your immunity
A novel coronavirus antibody test kit can provide faster results than existing ones, and it can measure the strength of the immune response to COVID-19 …
