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. …
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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 …
The first coronavirus vaccine may not be able to prevent infection
Without a coronavirus vaccine, COVID-19 may linger for another two years, according to some researchers. The first coronavirus vaccine, however, may not be a cure-all …
90% of volunteers developed antibodies after receiving promising coronavirus vaccine
Sinovac released a new coronavirus vaccine update to announce that more than 90% of Phase 1/2 volunteers have generated neutralizing antibodies that can hopefully prevent …
The coronavirus isn’t the only disease we have to worry about now
Efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic have made it easier for other diseases to spread. In places like the Congo, where vaccine …
China implements ‘wartime’ measures to contain new Beijing coronavirus outbreak
China reported an increasing number of coronavirus cases in Beijing after community transmission was confirmed a few days ago. A patient with fever came to …
New coronavirus mutation might make it even more infectious
The novel coronavirus infection rate has been going up recently, with the global COVID-19 curve climbing to new heights. The World Health Organization said a …
Here’s why coronavirus cases are surging across half the country right now
Is a coronavirus second wave underway around the country right now? It seems so, according to surging numbers of new cases in some states. That’s …
Indian healer who kissed hands to cure coronavirus dies of COVID-19
The coronavirus tips you need for reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission as states reopen are unchanged. Good hygiene, social distancing, and face masks can …
NASA’s New Horizons probe just nailed another ‘first’
NASA’s New Horizons probe was able to help measure the distance between two stars and our home system thanks to its distant location. The probe’s …
As restaurants reopen across the US, scary video shows how quickly coronavirus spreads
Coronavirus restaurant spread should be a huge concern as US states begin to reopen. Studies have shown that spending time indoors with others is a …
An ancient species of crocodile walked on two feet
Researchers have discovered footprints of an ancient species from the crocodile family that walked upright on two legs. These creatures may have looked a bit …
Double lung transplant was the only way to save a young coronavirus survivor
Even if the coronavirus treatment is ultimately effective at neutralizing the pathogen, the lungs of severe COVID-19 survivors could be severely damaged. A young woman …
Another 180 SpaceX Starlink satellites are headed for space
SpaceX is going to launch three Starlink missions in less than three weeks’ time. Nearly 200 Starlink satellites will be carried to Earth orbit over …
China has no idea where one of its latest coronavirus infections came from
The risk of a second wave of coronavirus infections is very real for countries and states that have started reopening. China is one of the …
NASA pushes back Mars 2020 launch date
NASA has been forced to delay the launch of its Mars Perseverance rover mission, but only by a few days. The agency, which promised the …
Scientists spot ‘hot, dense structures’ hiding near Earth’s core
Geophysicists have detected large structures hiding near the boundary between Earth’s mantle and core. These structures, which are areas of surprisingly dense rock, were mapped …
Breakthrough coronavirus drug may treat and even prevent infections
A coronavirus drug breakthrough has been able to both treat and prevent COVID-19 infections in early tests, and it could be a huge development before …
The swirling rocks of Mars are mesmerizing
NASA shows off an area of Mars where the wind has swept away the surface dust and sand to reveal the intricate layers of rock …
Coronavirus lockdowns led to the outbreak of a completely separate disease
A new unfortunate cost associated with the coronavirus lockdowns has emerged, with experts pointing to an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease as being a byproduct of …
Why is this black hole’s heart “beating” so regularly?
Astronomers have rediscovered the heartbeat of a black hole that was first detected back in 2007. The pulsing wave of energy is thought to be …
Terrifying test shows just how quickly viral DNA can spread
The CDC says coronavirus transmission on surfaces isn’t likely, as COVID-19 spreads mainly via droplets. New research showed that surrogate viral DNA placed on a …
