China is already changing its coronavirus origin story
The coronavirus origin story just changed, as China confirmed the wet market in Wuhan wasn’t the source of COVID-19. The news comes from the country’s …
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We just learned new details about the cataclysmic event that killed the dinosaurs
The asteroid that killed the dinosaur struck the Earth at the worst possible angle for the species living here at the time. Advanced modeling reveals …
China might starting using coronavirus vaccines this year, even if trials haven’t been completed
Various coronavirus vaccine development programs have advanced at a rapid pace, with several candidates proving that they’re safe and effective in pre-clinical and clinical trials. …
High school students in Georgia test positive for coronavirus after a graduation party
Several high school students in Atlanta tested positive for the coronavirus after attending a drive-through graduation parade and subsequent graduation party. Georgia allowed non-essential businesses …
WHO warns of ‘second peak’ in coronavirus cases if we aren’t careful
The World Health Organization warns that a “second peak” of novel coronavirus infections could come right behind the first if countries relax lockdown and social …
How to watch NASA’s historic SpaceX launch on Wednesday
NASA and SpaceX are about to launch a historic mission to the International Space Station from U.S. soil for the first time in roughly a …
Here’s how to stay safe from coronavirus when eating at a restaurant
Now that all 50 states have reopened their economies to one degree or another, here are some coronavirus tips to follow when you’re in a …
Exciting new study suggests we can definitely make a coronavirus cure
A miracle coronavirus cure isn’t available at the moment, but scientists found more proof that the human immune system can develop neutralizing antibodies that can …
The coronavirus pandemic is still getting worse in these 24 US states
Researchers estimate that half of the states within the United States haven’t yet reached their peak levels of novel coronavirus infections. A state-by-state breakdown shows …
Trump says he stopped taking hydroxychloroquine, but not because it makes coronavirus worse
President Donald Trump says he stopped taking the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine. The drug has no proven benefits for coronavirus patients and doesn’t prevent COVID-19 infection. …
Study says coronavirus immunity might only last 6 months
Coronavirus immunity might last as little as 6 months and as long as 12 months, a new study from Europe indicates. The conclusion is based …
2 simple things people can do to stop the spread of coronavirus
Coronavirus tips can be found all over the web right now and many of them are quite useful, but there are really only two things …
Why is our galaxy’s black hole blinking at us?
The black hole at the center of our galaxy is blinking at us, and scientists think they know why. In a new researcher paper, astronomers …
Massive study reveals most common coronavirus symptoms and four main risk factors
A new study from The BMJ highlights the most common coronavirus symptoms, with a cough and a fever being the top two. The study also …
Promising coronavirus vaccine might be delayed because not enough people are getting sick
One of the coronavirus vaccine candidates that has shown encouraging results is the one being developed at Oxford, which could be ready for emergency use …
China is officially going to Mars
China’s Mars mission is scheduled for July as the country ramps up its space exploration efforts Chinese space group CASC is sending an orbiter and …
New study says vitamin D can’t prevent or treat coronavirus
Vitamin D isn’t a magical novel coronavirus cure, researchers warn in a new study, saying that more research is required to establish a clear link …
Astronomers spot a galaxy shaped like a donut, and it looks delicious
Scientists found a donut-shaped galaxy hiding out 11 billion light-years from Earth. The galaxy is making stars at an incredibly fast pace. Researchers believe it …
Remdesivir helps, but it’s not the coronavirus miracle cure people were hoping for
Coronavirus drug remdesivir was called the standard of care for COVID-19 patients in late April when Dr. Anthony Fauci announced the early results of an …
Former FDA chief says reopening now will lead to more suffering from coronavirus
Former FDA chief Scott Gottlieb says the coronavirus pandemic is not contained, and that reopening will inevitably lead to more hospitalizations and suffering. Some US …
Here’s how long coronavirus patients are contagious, according to multple studies
The coronavirus recovery time might not coincide with the period a COVID-19 patient is still contagious, a new study indicates. Researchers from Singapore say a …
CDC says even rats are going crazy from coronavirus lockdowns
The CDC warns of coronavirus rat aggression in the wake of COVID-19 lockdowns across the country. Rats and mice that typically feast on our food …
Scientists solve the mystery of why some coral changes color when stressed
Coral bleaching occurs when ocean waters get too warm, driving algae away from the reef and prompting a change in the coral. Sometimes, bleaching leaves …
Coronavirus symptoms are more severe for cigarette smokers
Coronavirus symptoms tend to be more severe for smokers. Cigarette users are more at risk as their lungs have more receptors that the coronavirus needs …
Research proves how ridiculous it is to compare coronavirus to the flu
A coronavirus-flu comparison of lung tissue from people who died of both diseases shows that COVID-19 is significantly worse than the flu. The novel coronavirus …
Terrifying black light videos show how easy it is to catch coronavirus
A new study looking at the novel coronavirus on surfaces shows the importance of PPE for frontliners caring for COVID-19 patients. Researchers used black light …
Scientists built a bionic eye that could give blind people sight
A team of scientists from the United States and Hong Kong has built a “bionic eye’ that mimics a human eye in shape and function. …
China has a vaccine candidate that can kill the coronavirus in humans
Coronavirus vaccine candidate Ad5-nCoV from Chinese pharmaceutical company CanSino is both safe and effective, according to the results of a Phase 1 clinical trial. Researchers …
A bunch of space junk just lit up the skies over Australia
A massive fireball appeared in the skies above Australia on Thursday night, prompting many witnesses to believe they were witnessing a meteorite entering Earth’s atmosphere. …
Doctors might already know which drugs can kill the coronavirus
Researchers looking for a coronavirus cure have figured out how the new pathogen interferes with the immune response once it infects cells. The doctors showed …
