Terrifying video shows how easy it is to get coronavirus while flying
Airlines might be looking to reassure passengers that flying during the coronavirus pandemic will be safe, but there are no guarantees right now. We know …
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Doctors finally understand one of the scary ways coronavirus kills
Researchers have figured out why the novel coronavirus can lead to strokes and heart attacks. Doctors from Ireland observed that severe COVID-19 patients are more …
Fauci just delivered fantastic news about coronavirus vaccines
Dr. Anthony Fauci said in an interview that a coronavirus vaccine might be widely available as soon as January. A drug that could prevent COVID-19 …
You could own a massive chunk of the Moon if your pockets are deep enough
The fifth-largest piece of the Moon known to exist here on Earth is up for sale. At a price of roughly $2.5 million, it’s a …
Astronomers detected a colossal new exoplanet that dwarfs Jupiter
Astronomers discovered a massive distant planet orbiting star Kepler-88. The planet is roughly three times the size of our own Jupiter, and around 300 times …
Coronavirus might make it impossible to bring back sports any time soon
A new study shows that athletes aren’t guaranteed to get a mild COVID-19 case just because they’re healthy and have good lungs. Their improved breathing …
These are the places to avoid to stay safe from coronavirus
Everyone is still learning new details about the novel coronavirus in real-time, as scientists and researchers continue uncovering fresh insight about the COVID-19 virus — …
US intelligence concludes that the coronavirus wasn’t man-made
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence said on Thursday there’s no evidence that the novel coronavirus was man-made or genetically engineered. US intelligence …
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are going to help NASA get to the Moon
NASA selected SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Dynetics to develop lunar landing systems that will allow astronauts to travel to the Moon as part of the …
Coronavirus medicine remdesivir just got its most important endorsement yet
A National Institutes of Health (NIH) trial involving more than 1,000 patients revealed that remdesivir can help COVID-19 patients recover faster. Dr. Anthony Fauci said …
Hubble spotted a comet in the midst of disintegrating, and it’s stunning
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured images of a comet in the midst of fragmentation. Observations of comets as they break up are incredibly rare, …
This coronavirus vaccine might be just a few months away from release
A new coronavirus vaccine candidate from Germany has entered human trials, and it might be ready for emergency use as soon as this fall. Vaccine …
How to feel human in the middle of a pandemic
Everyone is feeling weird these days, but connecting to each other is a good way to help us stay grounded and manage our feelings. Therapists …
AI is making memes now, and they are pure gold
ImgFlip launched a meme generator that tasks AI with coming up with funny captions for popular meme formats. The absurd results are sometimes confusing, but …
These illustrations show how a coronavirus vaccine could prevent infection
As many as 90 vaccine candidates for the novel coronavirus are already in the works, with six of them having hit human trails. Not all …
People may not be getting reinfected by coronavirus as frequently as we thought
South Korea is one of the few examples of a country that seems to have gotten its COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak mostly under control. However, the …
New type of blood test may help diagnose cancer before symptoms appear
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University helped develop a blood test that can detect cancers before the patient becomes symptomatic. The test, which is still in …
NASA’s Mars helicopter finally has a name
NASA’s Mars Helicopter gets an official name thanks to an Alabama high school student. The aircraft has been named Ingenuity, a name submitted by Vaneeza …
Human.Online asks you to silently stare at another person for 60 seconds
Human.Online matches you with a random person for 60 seconds of silent connection. Nobody speaks, and you both just look at each other, letting your …
Anyone can now get a coronavirus test at home for $119
A large network of labs is now selling at-home coronavirus test kits for $119. The test will tell you whether you’ve developed COVID-19 antibodies if …
This is how the coronavirus kills
The National Institutes of Health produced new imagery of the novel coronavirus that causes the deadly COVID-19 disease. The image shows SARS-CoV-2 replicas exiting the …
Scientists say the US will probably need to shelter-in-place until summer
Social distancing due to coronavirus should continue until summer, researchers now say. Rolling back the containment efforts too quickly will result in a huge rebound …
A dog just tested positive for coronavirus for the first time in the US
In a recent novel coronavirus research study at Duke University, an entire family was tested for the virus, including their two dogs and their cat. …
NASA is going to fire lasers at the Moon in the hopes of finding water
NASA will send a ‘Lunar Flashlight’ to illuminate the shadowy craters and depressions on the Moon’s south pole. The space agency hopes to find water …
Coronavirus vaccine maker Moderna announces plans for phase 2 trial
Moderna, one of the first companies to start clinical trials on humans for a coronavirus vaccine, is looking to move to phase 2. The mRNA-1273 …
CDC says social distancing guidelines now apply to pets
Social distancing guidelines to fight the coronavirus pandemic — which has now infected more than 1 million Americans — don’t just apply to people. The …
SpaceX found a way to make Starlink satellites less annoying
SpaceX has a new plan for minimizing the visibility of its Starlink satellites from Earth. The company will use shaded “visors” to mitigate the reflection …
Social distancing may have to get more rigid to prevent an increase in coronavirus cases
Social distancing guidelines and stay-at-home directives have helped prevent the coronavirus from spreading aggressively. More rigid social distancing measures, however, may be necessary to truly …
Belgians told to eat fries twice a week to save the potato industry
Belgium food officials are begging citizens to eat fries at least twice a week in a bid to boost the failing potato industry. Demand for …
UK doctors warn of unusual coronavirus symptoms in some children
UK doctors have issued an alert to colleagues about a series of severe symptoms that can appear in some children infected with the novel coronavirus. …
