Japan’s cargo ship is just chilling out on the ISS, looking awesome
Japan’s H-II Transfer Vehicle-9 is hanging out on the International Space Station, holding a bunch of discarded batteries and waiting for its eventual release and …
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Dr. Fauci is optimistic about a coronavirus vaccine, believes the pandemic ‘will end’
A coronavirus vaccine may be ready to go by early 2021, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci. Without an effective vaccine, a second coronavirus wave may …
Great white sharks avoid the surface until they’re big enough to scare you
A new study of great white sharks reveals that young sharks spend much of their time as bottom-feeders rather than hunting near the surface. Shark …
Coronavirus lockdowns prevented 530 million infections, study says
America’s coronavirus caseload would have been much worse without restrictive social distancing measures, a new study says. Lockdown policies prevented 530 million infections in six …
Did the WHO just suggest that we shouldn’t have coronavirus lockdowns?
The World Health Organization kicked up a firestorm on Monday regarding the coronavirus, and specifically, how it’s transmitted — with the WHO asymptomatic spread comments …
New coronavirus study changes everything we thought we knew about the Wuhan outbreak
An early map of the coronavirus spread in Wuhan may come from the most unexpected place, imagery from commercial satellites that indicate increased parking activity …
Something in space is blasting radio signals at Earth
Fast Radio Bursts, or FRBs, are ultra-powerful blasts of radio energy generated by mysterious forces in space. New research reveals that FRBs are more complex …
Fauci criticizes China’s lack of transparency about coronavirus transmission
Dr. Anthony Fauci addressed the early coronavirus outbreak in China in a new interview, criticizing the country’s lack of transparency at the time. The infectious …
NASA gets up close and personal with space rock Bennu
NASA’s asteroid sampling OSIRIS-REx probe took a dive toward one of its sample collection sites and sent back a gorgeous image. The site is called …
CDC advises protesters to get tested for the coronavirus
The killing of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis Police sparked a wave of massive protests across the country. With some protests drawing thousands …
China is sabotaging our coronavirus vaccine development, according to a US senator
Relations between the US and China were already fraught before the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, something that the global race for a coronavirus vaccine …
Elon Musk pushes SpaceX staff to focus on Starship
Elon Musk wants SpaceX’s Starship to be the top priority moving forward, according to an email obtained by CNBC. Starship is SpaceX’s next-gen rocket platform …
Asymptomatic coronavirus patients may not be a huge issue after all
In a coronavirus update press briefing on Monday, the World Health Organization revealed that the latest data shows that asymptomatic spread of the novel virus …
New Zealand beats coronavirus as final COVID-19 patient recovers
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on Monday that the last active case of COVID-19 in the country has recovered, ending the coronavirus outbreak …
$2 million treasure was hidden a decade ago, and someone just found it
The “Fenn Treasure” has been found, according to Forrest Fenn, the collector who claimed to have hidden a chest containing as much as $2 million …
The number of new coronavirus cases is rising faster than ever
The map of the coronavirus spread shows that transmission is worsening globally, even though regions in Europe and the US have started reopening their economies …
Astronomers might’ve found a planet just like Earth orbiting its own Sun
A possible Earth-like planet was detected orbiting a star that is a lot like our own Sun. The planet candidate is called KOI-456.04, it’s just …
We’re running out of the only coronavirus drug that works
The only effective coronavirus treatment approved for standard care so far will run out at the end of this month, the US government said. Our …
CDC says Americans are gargling with bleach to prevent coronavirus infections
Coronavirus disinfectants and cleaners should not be used on or in the human body in an attempt to prevent COVID-19. A new CDC study says …
Study says blood type may determine the severity of coronavirus cases
Coronavirus symptoms will be somewhat minor for most people, but some patients will experience a more severe version of COVID-19 that can lead to respiratory …
Dr. Fauci is worried that protestors may be spreading coronavirus
The coronavirus’ US impact is one thing, but protestors are tuning it out in favor of what they see as a higher mission with an …
‘Young Earths’ might be easier to find than we thought
A new study suggests that Earth-like planets may be easy to spot in space when they’re very young. Rocky worlds originate as “magma oceans” that …
Carbon dioxide levels just hit a scary new high
Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels reached a new record high based on a new report from scientists studying the trends. As a greenhouse gas, CO2 traps …
Doctors rank the activities most likely to spread the coronavirus
After a nearly three-month lockdown due to the coronavirus, states are starting to reopen. As life starts to return to normal, there is still a …
Are you safe from the coronavirus at a swimming pool?
As the US attempts to reopen, people are trying to find safe activities they can do outside without catching the coronavirus, like going to a …
Massive coronavirus study that said hydroxychloroquine doesn’t work has been retracted
Two coronavirus drug research papers that were published recently have been withdrawn by some of the co-authors of the studies, as the validity of the …
SpaceX just set a ridiculous record
SpaceX launched a Starlink mission earlier this week that set a new record for reusable spacecraft. The Falcon 9 booster that was used in the …
A new type of drug neutralized the coronavirus in lab tests
Some of the researchers devising coronavirus treatments are creating therapies based on artificial antibodies that can neutralize SARS-CoV-2 and prevent infection. Sorrento is one of …
Fauci says vaccine manufacturing will start before we know if the drugs work
Dr. Anthony Fauci’s latest vaccine comments revealed that vaccine candidates will enter production before the research is done. The infectious disease expert explained that vaccine …
WHO now says everyone should wear a mask when social distancing isn’t possible
The World Health Organization on Friday issued updated guidance related to the use of face masks in fighting the coronavirus pandemic. The organization now says …
