Brain-destroying amoeba infects Florida man
A rare brain-eating amoeba infection has been recorded in Florida. The infection is typically fatal and is rarely seen in the United States, where only …
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As coronavirus cases surge, doctor explains why the US is losing the coronavirus war
The number of new coronavirus cases in the United States is skyrocketing. The U.S. last Thursday saw more than 55,000 new infections. Hospitals in some …
This massive ice lake on Mars will take your breath away
The ESA’s Mars Express orbiter captured images of a massive crater lake on the planet’s North Pole. Using data gathered by the mission, the ESA …
239 researchers want WHO to acknowledge the worst thing about coronavirus
The novel coronavirus spreads mainly through the air, according to extensive research from 239 scientists in 32 different countries. The researchers are urging the World …
How Dr. Fauci protects himself against the coronavirus
Dr. Anthony Fauci offered various coronavirus prevention tips in a new interview, explaining how he has been reducing his own risk of infection. The nation’s …
NASA’s SLS rocket tore open like a tin can
NASA destroyed its pricey Space Launch System rocket during testing, but it was totally planned. The space agency has to push hardware beyond its limits …
This is the good coronavirus news the world needs right now
The coronavirus death rate for severe COVID-19 patients who require ventilation is lower than initially believed. The data shows that patients who end up on …
You can hire this UV-blasting robot to destroy coronavirus for you
A UV-blasting robot can disinfect entire rooms and deactivate coronavirus on surfaces. The robots are built by a company in Texas, and are available to …
The Moon is totally metal
New readings from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter reveal that the metal content within lunar craters is significantly higher than on the surface. The findings could …
Hubble just snapped one of its greatest images ever
The Hubble Space Telescope captured an image of a distant galaxy called NGC 2775 that sits 67 million light-years from Earth. The galaxy is packed …
This is the worst coronavirus mistake you can make
The best possible coronavirus tip comes from a doctor who warns that the worst mistake you could make during the pandemic is to share your …
Anti-science content is thriving on Facebook right now
The coronavirus pandemic is continuing to worsen around the US, with several states posting record daily increases in new cases this week, while many also …
Fauci says a new coronavirus mutation may have made it more infectious
A coronavirus mutation may have made the virus more contagious than the initial strains, Dr. Anthony Fauci said during a new interview. The nation’s top …
Finally, some good coronavirus news after a horrible week
Former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb gave a much-needed coronavirus update during an appearance on CNBC this week — a week in which the bad …
Yet another sign that the Texas coronavirus outbreak is completely out of control
Health experts are hopeful that schools will be able to reopen in the fall, but hundreds of children at daycare centers in Texas have been …
NASA is moving perilously close to the end of the Mars launch window
Following two earlier delays that pushed the launch of NASA’s new Mars rover Perseverance back by several days, the launch has been delayed yet again. …
US hospitals are being overwhelmed by the surge in coronavirus cases
As the number of daily coronavirus cases in the United States continues to rise, hospitals in some states are starting to approach their capacity limits. …
Coronavirus immunity might be even higher than tests show
Immunity to the coronavirus might be even higher than we thought, a new study indicates. COVID-19 survivors who have low antibody counts could still mount …
GPS III isn’t fully operational yet, but when it is, it’ll be great
The GPS III satellite armada will eventually make our GPS technology more accurate, but we’re not quite there yet. Just three satellites have been launched …
If you have to travel, these are 2 states to avoid because of coronavirus surges
Anyone who wants the most comprehensive US-focused coronavirus update right now could do a lot worse than to check out this new interactive map that’s …
Fireworks won’t be the only reason to watch the skies on July 4th
A faint eclipse will happen on the night of July 4th for those in the Americas and small sections of Africa, Spain, and Portugal. The …
Russia’s new super-weapons might be leaking radiation
Radiation levels over northern Europe are rising and nobody knows the source. The direction of the radioactive particles indicates Russia may be involved, but the …
US surpasses 50,000 daily coronavirus infections for the first time
America’s daily new coronavirus cases topped 50,000 on July 1st, according to several sources that track infections. The latest figure sets a new record for …
The state that’s doing the worst at stopping coronavirus isn’t the one you think
The latest coronavirus update as the week draws to a close is that the US is no closer to finally getting the pandemic under control. …
These massive sharks have teeth on their eyeballs
A new study on whale sharks reveals the existence of tiny teeth-like structures covering the eyes. These features are thought to be used as protection …
Pfizer and BioNTech coronavirus vaccine delivers promising immune response in trial
Another coronavirus vaccine candidate has shown promising results in a Phase 1/2 trial conducted in the US. An mRNA experimental drug made by BioNTech, which …
Scientists get sneak peek at the core of a gas giant
The remains of a gas giant were spotted orbiting a nearby star, astronomers reveal. The core of the planet is all that remains, but researchers …
The coronavirus is making our cells grow tentacles
In the search for coronavirus treatments, scientists looked at the changes that take place at the cellular level to identify potential drugs and compounds that …
Red light treatment could save your aging eyes
Researchers discover that simple red light may be enough to recharge a person’s vision late in life, making them better able to detect colors. The …
Please avoid this activity right now above all others
The coronavirus’ US impact is continuing to get worse with each passing day, with the COVID-19 virus continuing to easily spread around communities because of …
