Blood bank offers free coronavirus antibody testing for blood donors
A national blood bank is offering blood donors free coronavirus antibody testing. The test will inform donors if they were exposed to the coronavirus at …
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Elon Musk trades jabs with Moscow over SpaceX success
Elon Musk shot a jab at Russia during a post-flight press conference after the Crew Dragon Launch. Roscosmos fired back, noting that the agency doesn’t …
This is the wrong way to disinfect your home if you want to stay safe from coronavirus
The coronavirus’ US toll is continuing to get worse, both here and abroad, while we’re also learning more about the virus and how to keep …
NASA’s coronavirus ventilator is going into production
NASA’s coronavirus ventilator called VITAL was announced back in April, but it’ll finally enter production thanks to eight manufacturing partners. The eight US companies are …
Fauci just criticized vaccine maker Moderna for doing the same thing he did
The first novel coronavirus vaccine that reached human trials in the US comes from Moderna. It’s an mRNA drug that shows promise, according to an …
Here’s what NASA astronauts are saying about SpaceX’s Crew Dragon
NASA astronauts dish on the Crew Dragon ride to the International Space Station, including how it felt compared to the Space Shuttle. Astronauts Douglas Hurley …
The Air Force has a bomb detector that can sniff out life-threatening coronavirus cases
Early detection of severe coronavirus symptoms could help doctors better prepare therapies for patients at risk of developing respiratory complications. The Air Force Research Laboratory …
Dr. Fauci says Trump isn’t even going to coronavirus meetings anymore
In recent interviews, White House Coronavirus Task Force member Dr. Anthony Fauci revealed that it has been weeks since he has spoken to President Trump. …
A new Ebola outbreak is sweeping Congo despite coronavirus lockdown
Congo reported a new Ebola outbreak that has already killed five people and infected at least two more in the western part of the region. …
Can you really catch coronavirus from packages delivered to your home?
A South Korean e-commerce warehouse has reported an outbreak of coronavirus cases among its employees. Fear of a new outbreak from shipped packages has grown, …
Coronavirus cases in Israel increased once public transportation restrictions were loosened
The number of coronavirus cases in Israel increased in the wake of the country easing restrictions on public transportation. Buses and trains tend to pack …
If you want to avoid the coronavirus, avoid this public place above all others
The coronavirus’ US toll is continuing to get worse, even as everyone’s attention has moved on to more acute tragedy that’s dominating attention in the …
NASA spots piping hot batch of new sunspots, hinting at increased solar activity
New sunspots and solar flares on the Sun were spotted by NASA and could be an indication that we’re entering a period of increased solar …
New study shows remdesivir works in coronavirus therapy, but it might not be enough
Data from a new coronavirus drug trial shows that a 5-day course of remdesivir therapy is more effective than standard care, and works just as …
SpaceX Crew Dragon hit a huge milestone, but it’s not done yet
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule has passed several milestones over the past few days, but it still has to complete a safe return to Earth before …
Incredible video shows SpaceX’s Starship prototype exploding
SpaceX’s Starship prototype SN4 exploded during a static fire test on Friday, just hours before the second launch attempt of the Crew Dragon. The two …
Top Italian doctor claims that the coronavirus is disappearing
Italy has seen an improvement in coronavirus statistics over the past few weeks, as the curve has been flattened significantly. The country is opening up …
A drug that provides temporary coronavirus immunity started human trials
Companies working on brand new coronavirus drugs meant to treat COVID-19 and provide limited immunity are approaching human trials. Monoclonal antibodies are artificially grown antibodies …
How coronavirus is hurting people even if they don’t catch the disease
Two new studies show that the novel coronavirus is impacting mental health as well because of two separate side-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of …
Look at the crazy plastic pods restaurants are using to protect people from coronavirus
A French designer invented a plastic cylinder designed to be placed around restaurant patrons as they eat to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. …
Dr. Fauci finally has some good news about the coronavirus second wave
Dr. Anthony Fauci says a coronavirus second wave is possible, but not inevitable. Speaking in an interview with CNN, the doctor said that we don’t …
Doctors may have found a new way to predict and treat severe coronavirus cases
Future coronavirus treatment may include meds that boost the number of T-cells in the blood, which are capable of neutralizing pathogens that infect the body. …
One vaccine maker is thinking about intentionally exposing volunteers to the coronavirus
Coronavirus vaccine trials have hit a serious snag, as there aren’t enough COVID-19 patients in the communities where volunteers might reside. If not enough people …
FDA approves an at-home coronavirus testing kit
The FDA this week approved a new coronavirus testing kit for home use from Quest Diagnostics. Users will be able to take a swab from …
The best photos and reactions from this historic day for SpaceX and NASA
Saturday’s SpaceX launch made history by launching astronauts from US soil for the first time since the Space Shuttle era that ended almost a decade …
Trump says he’d take hydroxychloroquine again, which is even more dangerous than it sounds
President Trump said he would take hydroxychloroquine again “if he thought he was exposed” to the novel coronavirus, even after extensive testing has proven that …
CDC: Coronavirus began spreading in the US much sooner than we thought
The novel coronavirus began spreading in the US even earlier than believed, according to new research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). …
Another coronavirus vaccine candidate might be ready sooner than expected
Another potential coronavirus vaccine might be available this fall. Pfizer said the candidate it’s developing with BioNTech could be ready by October if everything goes …
Watch live as NASA once again tries to launch historic SpaceX Crew Dragon mission
NASA and SpaceX are set to make history by launching astronauts from U.S. soil for the first time since the Space Shuttle era. The mission …
Of course coronavirus cases are already spiking in areas that reopened
Coronavirus lockdown measures began to ease in some states and counties across the United States, allowing people to return to work, attend gatherings, and visit …
