Tokyo has transparent public toilets, and they’re awesome
A new public toilet restoration project in Tokyo has resulted in transparent restrooms that magically block people’s view once the door is locked. The project …
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If you’re feeling hopeless about coronavirus, Dr. Fauci has 3 words for you
White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci has a 3-word message for everyone who’s feeling overwhelmed by each day’s coronavirus update. “Don’t give up” is …
You’re most likely to get the coronavirus in the one place you can’t avoid
A new study claims that the place you are most likely to catch the coronavirus is at home. The Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and …
New studies reveal very good news about coronavirus immunity
Scientists are getting closer to explaining coronavirus immunity after infection or after immunization with a potential vaccine. A new series of studies shows that the …
How did this lost dog survive for three months in a sea cave?
A dog lost for three months on the coast of Vancouver Island was miraculously rescued by a pair of surfers who just happened to be …
Dr. Fauci says it’s ‘very unlikely’ people can get COVID-19 from doing this
During a recent interview, Dr. Anthony Fauci said that the chance of someone contracting the coronavirus from touching an inanimate object is ‘very unlikely.’ With …
There’s still ‘no evidence’ that coronavirus is being transmitted by food
Coronavirus transmission via food isn’t a risk, the World Health Organization reassure. A number of reports from New Zealand and China indicated that the coronavirus …
This new coronavirus breakthrough is key to helping determine if you’re infected
A new study provides a key detail surrounding coronavirus symptoms, the likely order in which COVID-19 signs appear in infected patients. The timeline of COVID-19 …
Here’s when Fauci thinks the coronavirus pandemic will end and life will go back to normal
People are worried that the coronavirus pandemic will prevent life from going back to normal for several months or even several years. Dr. Anthony Fauci …
Study finds the coronavirus may have entered the U.S. in December 2019
According to a new research study, the coronavirus may have started spreading in Washington state as early as December 2019. Many initial coronavirus patients in …
Scientists just found something new in our mouths
Researchers have discovered a new type of taste cell that can detect the full rank of taste stimuli. The cells are different from the previously …
Bald eagle in Michigan takes down and destroys a government drone
Michigan government workers were doing a survey of shoreline erosion on Lake Michigan when a bald eagle attacked and took down their drone. The drone …
The coronavirus has a weakness you can easily exploit, according to Fauci
The latest coronavirus update from White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci includes some good news. In an Instagram Live interview with actor Matthew McConaughey, …
CDC finally revealed how long coronavirus immunity lasts – and it looks like bad news
How long does coronavirus immunity last after infection? The CDC quietly published the first defined COVID-19 immunity period on its website. The virus is too …
Scientists might have figured out why Betelgeuse keeps dimming
Astronomers using observations from the Hubble Space Telescope have come up with a new theory as to why the star Betelgeuse is dimming. The researchers …
The novel coronavirus might be even deadlier than 1918 Spanish flu
Coronavirus deaths might be comparable to the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, researchers said in a new study. COVID-19 is deadlier than the regular flu that …
US is making its own coronavirus strain for human challenge trials
According to Reuters, US scientists are attempting to manufacture a strain of the novel coronavirus that they could use to intentionally infect participants in human …
NASA’s Mars orbiter celebrates 15 years as NASA looks back at its accomplishments
The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has been in space for 15 years now, and NASA has taken the anniversary as an opportunity to celebrate its most …
You might be surprised at this new coronavirus advice from Dr. Fauci
Everyone by now should be familiar with important coronavirus tips like social-distancing and wearing a face mask. White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci has …
This revolutionary new coronavirus cure is already saving lives
A breakthrough coronavirus cure might soon be available, as researchers are studying a drug that could eliminate the virus, calm the immune response, and repair …
If you have any of these products in your home, throw them away immediately
The FDA and CDC have expanded the recall for onion-containing products that may be tainted with the Salmonella bacteria. The products include salsas and dips …
US officials say Russia’s coronavirus vaccine isn’t even suitable to be tested on animals
The Russian coronavirus vaccine that was approved earlier this week isn’t on WHO’s shortlist of advanced vaccines. There’s no scientific evidence to back up the …
These groundbreaking drugs will give us coronavirus immunity until vaccines are ready
Coronavirus immunity can be obtained by surviving COVID-19 or getting a vaccine, but there’s an additional way to gain limited protection against the new virus: …
You won’t believe what humans, birds, and reptiles have in common
Researchers studying the makeup of tears from various species have discovered that humans, reptiles, and birds have similar tears. The research could lead to new …
Mouthwash might be able to kill coronavirus in your mouth, but it won’t cure you
Mouthwash can stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, new research suggests, but it can’t save you from becoming infected. Lab tests involving mouthwash that …
Can NASA’s asteroid probe grab a sample without being destroyed?
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx asteroid probe just nailed its second trial run for a sample collection attempt in October. The goal is to obtain samples from the …
Here’s where experts think the coronavirus will strike next in the US
Experts are predicting a worrisome rise in the number of coronavirus cases in half a dozen Midwest states. The list includes places like Illinois, where …
If someone in your house has the coronavirus, you should follow these safety tips
Living in close quarters with a coronavirus patient can be unnerving given that the virus can be transmitted easily. There are a few basic safety …
Good news: Humans aren’t responsible for woolly rhino extinction
Scientists studying the remains of ancient woolly rhinos have discovered that climate change, not human hunting, led to their demise. The timeline that suggested humans …
The night sky on Mars pulses with light, but you can’t see it with your eyes
NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft has observed nighttime glow on Mars that occurs at regular intervals during certain seasons. The glow can’t be seen without ultraviolet sensors, …
