Here’s how late NASA could launch its Mars rover
NASA says it can push back the Mars 2020 mission launch date significantly without having to fully delay it to 2022. The mission is slated …
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You might be using hand sanitizer incorrectly
The coronavirus tips you might need the most right now concern the use of hand sanitizer, a must-have item for navigating the pandemic as lockdowns …
The 5 most dangerous places you’re most likely to catch COVID-19, according to experts
Among the coronavirus tips everyone knows to practice by now are the taking of steps like wearing face masks and practicing social distancing in public. …
What’s the deal with aliens?
What are the actual odds that we’ll discover intelligent alien life in our galaxy? Not good, unfortunately. The size of the Milky Way means it’s …
Coronavirus couldn’t stop NASA from completing Mars 2020 prep
A new NASA video shows how the agency tackled the completion of the Mars 2020 preparations in the midst of a global pandemic. Workers were …
A drug made from cow blood might cure coronavirus
Several coronavirus treatment options based on antibodies are currently in testing, and the latest addition comes from a company that used cow blood to grow …
Everyone was wrong about China’s latest coronavirus outbreak in Beijing
The coronavirus outbreak in Beijing has nothing to do with salmon, Chinese officials confirmed after initially associating the new COVID-19 flare-up with the fish. Authorities …
Study says Milky Way may host six billion Earth-like worlds
Scientists using data from the Kepler Space Telescope estimate that there are roughly 6 billion Earth-like worlds in the Milky Way galaxy. The researchers suggest …
Another study shows that hydroxychloroquine isn’t an effective coronavirus treatment
A new research study affirms that hydroxychloroquine is not an effective treatment for coronavirus patients. Multiple studies have all shown that the drug, which was …
NASA’s SOHO observatory just spotted its 4,000th comet
The SOHO mission between NASA and the European Space Agency has detected its 4,000th individual comet. The comet, called SOHO-4000, is tiny and hard to …
Here’s what NASA thinks of its ISS manager retiring
NASA’s head ISS program manager retired yesterday, just weeks after the first Commercial Crew mission made a successful flight to the space station. The departure …
Coronavirus can harm your body even if you’re asymptomatic
Asymptomatic patients can spread the coronavirus, several studies have shown. The SARS-CoV-2 virus multiplies within and can harm the body of a person who has …
Stop it with the end-of-the-world theories already!
A researcher is arguing that the true “end date” of the Mayan calendar is June 21st, 2020, due to differences in the calendars. The theory …
Coronavirus can spread from toilet flushing, study says
Study says toilets can spread coronavirus by sending particles into the air after flushing. Researchers say that particles continue to come out of a recently-flushed …
Another promising coronavirus vaccine just reached the final stage of clinical trials
Another potential coronavirus treatment is moving to the final stage of clinical trials, another vaccine candidate from China that can elicit the immune response desired …
Get ready to see the Sun as you’ve never seen it before
NASA’s Solar Orbiter, a mission conducted in partnership with the European Space Agency, made its first close approach observations of the star. The spacecraft is …
China’s Beijing coronavirus outbreak is ‘extremely severe’
The new coronavirus outbreak in Beijing is “extremely severe,” according to local authorities, as more than 100 cases have been confirmed in five days. Beijing …
Mars rover spots Earth from a distance
NASA’s Curiosity rover took a photo of the night sky and managed to spot both Earth and Venus. Curiosity is aging, but it’s still going …
NASA shakeup continues as ISS manager steps down
NASA’s International Space Station program manager Kirk Shireman has decided to retire, just weeks after the first Commercial Crew mission to the ISS was a …
Scientists think 1 in 5 people globally could develop severe coronavirus cases
As coronavirus cases around the world continue to spike, researchers have published a new set of findings that purport to offer revealing new insight about …
The International Space Station is about to get an upgrade
NASA astronauts Chris Cassidy and Robert Behnken will conduct a pair of spacewalks to replace old batteries on the exterior of the International Space Station. …
Researchers think they’ve found the first life-saving coronavirus drug
A new coronavirus treatment has been found to save lives in severe COVID-19 cases that occur in patients who require oxygen or mechanical ventilation. The …
These 5G coronavirus conspiracies are getting out of hand
5G conspiracy theorists continue to believe that the wireless technology is causing or spreading the coronavirus. Villagers in Bolivia have destroyed several cell towers (that …
FDA pulls emergency authorization for Trump’s favorite coronavirus drug
Hydroxychloroquine use in coronavirus treatment is no longer authorized, the FDA announced. The agency said the anti-malarial drug can only be used in clinical trials, …
Here’s another reason why it’s so hard to beat the coronavirus
As the coronavirus’ US toll continues to rise, scientists and researchers both here and elsewhere continue racing to try and learn what they need to …
A green glow has appeared around Mars
The Mars Trace Gas Orbiter spotted a phenomenon on Mars that has also been observed around Earth. A green glow outlining the planet is the …
Study says there are 36 intelligent alien races in our galaxy
A new study calculates the number of intelligent alien civilizations likely to exist in the Milky Way. The scientists believe there are roughly 36 intelligent …
Breakthrough coronavirus drug might be approved before vaccines are ready
A new type of coronavirus treatment might be ready even before the first vaccine candidates are approved. Monoclonal antibody therapies can be used to treat …
Tiny bits of plastic are now falling from the skies
Scientists have found that plastics are invading protected regions of the United States in ways never before known. Tiny bits of plastics are raining down …
SpaceX allows board members to test Starlink internet service
SpaceX’s Starlink internet service is up and running, at least for a small number of testers. The company is still working on developing its user …
