The first coronavirus vaccine was just approved for use in one country
A coronavirus vaccine candidate that showed promise in the early stages of clinical trials has been approved for use with China’s military. Ad5-nCoV is one …
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‘Mask exemption cards’ are the craziest thing I’ve seen during the coronavirus pandemic
People have been exhibiting all sorts of dramatic reactions — some of which has ended up going viral — in response to coronavirus face mask …
This is the only way to prevent a coronavirus second wave
Many experts believe that a coronavirus second wave is inevitable, but a new study suggests that there’s one way to prevent another major wave of …
Harvard doctor says the coronavirus pandemic will last longer than we think
Social distancing and mandatory masks in public may have to remain in place for another 12 months, according to Dr. Ashish Jah of Harvard. Jah’s …
A flaw in contact tracing has emerged – people aren’t answering the phone
Coronavirus contact tracing isn’t going as well as it should, at a time when the number of cases is surging to a frightening degree in …
Fauci has a bold idea to catch the most dangerous coronavirus spreaders
The lack of coronavirus symptoms in a large portion of COVID-19 patients makes it harder to detect the illness and contain the coronavirus, Dr. Anthony …
NASA will pay you to design a Moon toilet
NASA is offering up to $20,000 for your lunar toilet designs in advance of its Artemis missions to the Moon. The toilet has to be …
Bill Gates explains the ‘final hurdle’ to a coronavirus vaccine
Bill Gates said in an interview with CNN this week that the “final hurdle” for a coronavirus vaccine will be getting enough people to actually …
Three ‘Super Earths’ spotted orbiting nearby star
Scientists have discovered a potential trio of Earth-like worlds orbiting a star that is a mere 11 light-years from us. The star is a red …
CDC says there may be 10 times more coronavirus infections than reported in the US
The US coronavirus statistics are even worse than what the data shows, CDC Director Robert Redfield said during a briefing with reporters. The real number …
We might’ve just learned what happens when two black holes collide in space
Researchers examined a bright flash they detected at a location thought to be the home of a black hole. The scientists provide evidence that the …
Coronavirus can cause strokes and mental disorders, new study shows
Strange coronavirus symptoms have been observed since the pandemic started, including brain complications like stroke or psychiatric disorders. Recent studies explained that COVID-19 causes blood …
Astronaut loses tool during spacewalk, will never see it again
An astronaut totally lost his mirror while performing a space station spacewalk. The mirror became detached shortly after the spacewalk began, and it was lost …
CDC just issued a huge and important update to its coronavirus warnings
After recently updating the coronavirus symptoms list, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made changes to the list of medical conditions that increase one’s …
If you’re wondering why this pandemic is so hard to beat, look at this photo
The latest coronavirus update of cases around the world has given many people pause, since it shows not only surges but many locales — around …
Dolphins are teaching each other new tricks
Researchers have observed dolphins teaching each other new behaviors. The act of ‘shelling,’ or trapping fish in large shells, can spread throughout groups of dolphins …
CDC added 3 new coronavirus symptoms to its list, and we almost missed them
Three more coronavirus symptoms were added to the official list that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) oversees. Congestion or runny nose, nausea …
Stunning time lapse features a decade of the Sun
A new video released by NASA crunches 10 years of Sun observations by the Solar Dynamics Observatory down into just over one hour. The video …
NASA pushes back launch of Perseverance rover… again
NASA has delayed the launch of its Mars 2020 mission which includes the Perseverance rover until July 22nd. The mission was pushed back due to …
New maps reveal lost continent of Zealandia
Scientists studying the lost continent of Zealandia have produced a series of detailed maps that show the continent sitting beneath the ocean surface. Zealandia is …
WTF, WHO? Study says asymptomatic coronavirus carriers definitely spread the virus
Coronavirus symptoms do not have to be present for a person to be contagious. Asymptomatic carriers can shed the virus, which means they can eject …
Scientists say alien life may live on Jupiter’s moon Europa
Jupiter’s moon Europa may have the conditions necessary to support life, a new study claims. The interior of the planet is believed to be liquid …
Coronavirus spread reaches scary new records in the US
The number of new coronavirus cases increased dramatically in the USA on Wednesday, setting new records in some states. The total number of new COVID-19 …
Coronavirus is so bad in 3 states, they might have to return to lockdown
Coronavirus US cases are on the rise again — surging in some states to the point that at least one expert thinks they might need …
Scientists try to explain the weird asymmetry of the Moon
Researchers are searching for an explanation for why the side of the Moon that faces Earth happens to be covered in dark spots, called “maria,” …
Here’s why the coronavirus makes us lose our sense of smell
One of the strangest coronavirus symptoms is the loss of smell and taste. Scientists have explained how the virus infects the olfactory epithelium, revealing that …
‘Hot start’ theory says Pluto once had a surface ocean
New research suggests Pluto once had an ocean on its surface. Evidence for the theory comes from NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft which spotted unique cracks …
Massive hidden structures discovered near Stonehenge
Researchers have discovered a collection of massive shafts buried near Stonehenge. Archaeologists believe the shafts form a large ring that may mark the location of …
A diabetes drug can combat some of the more severe COVID-19 symptoms in women
A diabetes drug called Metformin was found to reduce the fatality rate of women with the coronavirus by as much as 24%. The drug did …
A black hole just ran into something scientists can’t explain
A black hole smacked into something that scientists can’t explain, a new study reveals. The object sits between the known mass limits of neutron stars …
