Jupiter could have easily become a star, and Earth would have been doomed
The massive gas giant Jupiter could have potentially become a star in the earliest days of the solar system. If Jupiter had become a star, …
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This is how the CDC wants to reopen the US
The CDC has issued guidance for “reopening the country” even as the coronavirus timeline remains unclear. Many of the recommendations are things we’ve heard before, …
Wind might make coronavirus even more dangerous – here’s how
New research indicates that coronavirus transmission through the air might be enhanced by windy conditions, which could transport droplets well over 6 feet. The novel …
US secures 300M doses of coronavirus vaccine candidate from Oxford
The coronavirus vaccine race delivers more promising news, as the US invested $1.2 billion to speed up development and secure 300 million doses for the …
These plant-based bottles could mean the end of plastic waste
A new plastic alternative made of plant sugars could replace traditional bottles while being more environmentally-friendly. The bottles, which were developed by a company called …
A common drug that costs $25 a month may save coronavirus patients’ lives
A common blood pressure drug that’s been used by millions of people might reduce the risk in coronavirus patients of severe respiratory complications that can …
This is the best coronavirus news we’ve seen all month
Two new coronavirus studies prove that COVID-19 immunity can be obtained either via direct exposure to SARS-CoV-2 or via a vaccine. Researchers have used rhesus …
NASA’s next great space telescope finally has a name
NASA named its new space telescope after Nancy Grace Roman, the “Mother of Hubble.” The telescope will have greater capabilities than Hubble and will be …
Scientists say they’re getting closer to finding a cure for the coronavirus
Researchers studying the novel coronavirus and ways to neutralize SARS-CoV-2 that don’t involve a vaccine are working on antibody-based drugs. Centivax has been exploring antibodies …
NASA will pay you to spend 8 months locked in a Mars simulation
NASA is recruiting volunteers to spend eight months locked up in a simulated spacecraft on its way to Mars. The participants will be studied throughout …
NASA’s head of human spaceflight resigns days ahead of Crew Dragon launch
NASA’s head of human spaceflight, Doug Loverro, resigned just days before NASA’s first crewed launch in nearly a decade. Loverro told colleagues he was resigning …
Moderna’s early coronavirus vaccine results lack crucial data
Moderna’s early coronavirus vaccine results look promising, but they actually lack the crucial data that doctors and physicians working on COVID-19 therapies need. The company’s …
Hamsters help to show just how effective masks can be in stopping coronavirus transmission
A new study out of China used hamsters to test the effectiveness of face masks against coronavirus transmission. Hamster cages were covered in surgical mask …
‘Potentially hazardous’ mile-wide asteroid will cruise past Earth on Thursday
An asteroid considered “potentially hazardous” by NASA will pass by Earth on May 21st. The rock, which might be up to a mile in diameter, …
CDC: Coronavirus ‘does not spread easily’ from contaminated surfaces
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tweaked its COVID-19 transmission information webpage to make it clear that the primary way the coronavirus spreads …
New coronavirus outbreak in China raises concerns about mutations
Novel coronavirus cases in northeast China are presenting themselves differently than the earliest cases in Wuhan, sparking concerns about mutations. The new coronavirus cases are …
This formula will ‘decode’ the habitability of exoplanets
Scientists from Cornell University have developed a model to “decode” the habitability of distant exoplanets. By taking into account the color of the planet as …
Antibody found in SARS patients can also block the novel coronavirus
Researchers working on monoclonal antibody treatment for the novel coronavirus have identified an antibody in a SARS survivor that can also neutralize SARS-CoV-2 and prevent …
What are the odds of intelligent life existing outside of Earth?
An astronomer has calculated what he believes are the odds that life exists elsewhere in the universe, and they’re quite favorable. Based on his calculations, …
Study finds that people who test positive for coronavirus after recovering are not infectious
South Korea’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) concluded a study of nearly 300 patients who retested positive after surviving COVID-19. The KCDC explained …
Hurricanes are getting stronger, and it’s all our fault
A new study reveals that hurricanes are indeed getting more powerful on a decade-by-decade basis. The study also draws strong links between more powerful storms …
How to protect yourself from the coronavirus while grocery shopping
Wearing a mask is the best thing you can do to avoid the coronavirus while shopping. Wearing gloves, however, is not necessary. Avoiding grocery stores …
A deadly virus is spreading across the United States… in rabbits
A deadly virus has been found in rabbits in several US states, and it could pose a risk to populations of various species across the …
These are the 6 most promising coronavirus vaccine candidates
Six coronavirus vaccine candidates have been determined to be the likeliest to succeed, a Morgan Stanley analyst said in a recent note to investors. The …
Massive CDC study aims to answer coronavirus immunity questions
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will conduct an extensive COVID-19 study to determine the scope of the infection and the strength …
Chinese doctors say they may be able to cure coronavirus without a vaccine
A new type of coronavirus treatment could give COVID-19 patients relief. Scientists in China injected antibodies isolated from recovered coronavirus patients and injected them into …
This bird went completely extinct, and then it came back
A species of flightless bird went extinct over 130,000 years ago but then appeared again after evolution gave it a second chance. The birds evolved …
Scientists explain mysterious ‘lava flows’ on Mars
Volcano-like features on Mars may actually be the result of mud flows rather than lava, researchers now say. Using simulated Mars conditions, researchers were able …
Blood tests might help predict severe coronavirus syndrome in children
Doctors in the UK have observed five blood test parameters that can be used as markers for the severe COVID-19 syndrome affecting some children. A …
Top researcher believes an effective coronavirus treatment could arrive this year
An effective coronavirus medication might be ready by the end of the year, according to researcher Dr. Nevan Krogan. Krogan answered a number of coronavirus-related …
