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 …
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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 …
New coronavirus map shows you how bad the COVID-19 outbreak is in your county
Various coronavirus map projects provide accurate details about the COVID-19 pandemic in real-time, having followed the illness from its early days. Researchers from Harvard are …
Family rescues bear cub with head caught in cheese ball tub
A bear with a cheese puff container stuck on its head was spotted swimming across a Wisconsin lake. A family rescued the bear by driving …
Bill Gates suggests the rapid spread of coronavirus is partially Facebook’s fault
Bill Gates in 2015 warned that the next global catastrophe would be a highly infectious virus. As the coronavirus pandemic started sweeping the world, Gates …
The Earth’s magnetic field just did something scientists rarely see
Scientists detected a strange ripple through Earth’s magnetic field without any obvious source. The wave was detected by scientists around the world, and it wasn’t …
Dr. Fauci delivered a frightening warning about the coronavirus pandemic
The number of new coronavirus cases could rise dramatically to 100,000 COVID-19 confirmations per day, Dr. Anthony Fauci warned. As US states have reopened their …
Scientists named this horrifying spider after Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker
A new spider species has been named after Joaquin Phoenix thanks to his performance as the Joker. The species has black and white stripes as …
Inovio’s coronavirus vaccine candidate delivers promising results in Phase 1 trial
Inovio released a coronavirus vaccine update to announce that its experimental DNA drug generated immune responses in 94% of volunteers enrolled in Phase 1 trials. …
Here are the FDA’s official recommendations for a coronavirus vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued guidance on Tuesday for a coronavirus vaccine. In order for a COVID-19 vaccine to be approved by the …
Nobody knows what happened to this huge star in a nearby galaxy
A huge star observed by astronomers appears to have vanished right before their eyes. The star, located in a nearby dwarf galaxy, is nowhere to …
CDC warns July 4th could be a disaster for coronavirus cases
As the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States, the CDC is advising Americans to be particularly cautious ahead of the July 4th holiday …
SpaceX is launching a Space Force satellite, and you can watch it live
SpaceX is about to launch a GPS III satellite for the U.S. Space Force, providing a new level of capability for civil and military users. …
As if coronavirus isn’t enough, a new virus with pandemic potential was just found in pigs
As the novel coronavirus pandemic rages on, researchers have discovered a new flu strain in pigs from China that has the potential of starting an …
