Did a pharma company really triple the price of a drug capable of battling the coronavirus?
A pharmaceutical company this month tripled the price of an HIV drug that could be used to help treat coronavirus symptoms. The company claims that …
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Doctors have found a horrible new coronavirus complication
High blood sugar levels may lead to coronavirus complications, as sugar mediates the link between the novel virus and cell receptors. A new study says …
Flushing the toilet might give you coronavirus
A review of existing research suggests it’s possible that the novel coronavirus may spread via bathroom use. The review, which included studies as old as …
Breakthrough at Florida Aquarium could save America’s only barrier reef
Scientists have gotten a special species of coral to reproduce in an aquarium for the first time ever. The coral will eventually be used to …
Fever from coronavirus infection can last for well over a week
Fever following a viral infection can last for several days, and novel coronavirus infections are no exception. A small study from China says the fever …
Some coronavirus patients may experience serious neurological complications
Neurological symptoms have been observed in patients who did not show other signs of the novel coronavirus, a recent study revealed. New research shows that …
The Mars 2020 team has to launch a Mars rover while working from home
NASA’s Mars 2020 mission is still on schedule thanks to the tireless efforts of staff members that are working from home. The mission is scheduled …
Here’s how fatal coronavirus cases evolve from minor to devastating
Doctors are fighting a battle against the novel coronavirus in the lungs, brain, kidneys, and heart. Questions remain regarding how the virus affects different organs …
People were dying of coronavirus in the US before anyone realized it
Coronavirus cases and deaths are, sadly, still continuing to climb in the US, where more than 830,000 cases (and more than 45,000 deaths) have been …
There are probably 20 times more US coronavirus cases than we know about
Former FDA chief says the real number of coronavirus cases in the United States is likely 10 to 20 times higher than reported. Many people …
Watch live as SpaceX launches another 60 tiny satellites into orbit
SpaceX is sending another 60 Starlink satellites into orbit today, and you can watch it live. The Starlink mission will be flown on a Falcon …
Game-changing coronavirus treatment might’ve just saved a child’s life
More anecdotal evidence shows that a therapy that was successfully used during the Spanish Flu pandemic more than 100 years ago works on COVID-19 patients …
WHO says it knows the origin of the novel coronavirus
The World Health Organization (WHO) says the novel coronavirus came from animals, and there’s no evidence of lab manipulation. Some conspiracy theories claim COVID-19 was …
That interstellar comet spotted last year is weirder than expected
Interstellar comet 2I/Borisov is packed with carbon monoxide, making it a real weirdo when compared to comets from our solar system. Scientists using high-powered telescopes …
Astronomers spotted a massive exoplanet, and then it disappeared
Exoplanet Fomalhaut b (also known as Dagon) disappeared before astronomers’ eyes after being detected multiple times. A new theory suggests the would-be planet was actually …
NASA’s Mars 2020 rover just hit a crucial pre-launch milestone
NASA’s Mars 2020 rover Perseverance just got spun around in the name of science. The rover endured several days of balance testing, gaining some weight …
Anti-malaria drug Trump touted as a coronavirus cure isn’t effective
A recent study showed that the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine was not particularly effective in treating coronavirus patients. President Trump has been advocating hydroxychloroquine as a …
Here’s what happens when a coronavirus contact tracer calls you
Coronavirus cases are still on the rise in the US, even as the Trump administration is pushing for the country to slowly start reopening again. …
Chinese doctors had their skin turn black from coronavirus treatment
Two 42-year-old Chinese doctors from Wuhan, where the COVID-19 pandemic started, had their skin turn black due to liver issues. A hormonal imbalance that may …
Coronavirus tests: First at-home kit authorized by FDA
Testing for the COVID-19 coronavirus, in addition to contact tracing to help health workers zero in on the virus’ spread, will be significantly more important …
A scary new coronavirus complication is puzzling doctors
Some coronavirus patients have been shown to have kidney damage, though doctors aren’t sure why. The virus may be directly affecting the kidney’s cells, or …
This game-changing coronavirus therapy is already saving lives
There’s no magical drug to treat the novel coronavirus at this time, although several promising medicines are in clinical trials. The only game-changing therapy is …
Crazy people are poisoning themselves while trying to kill coronavirus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports a dramatic increase in the number of poisonings being reported by individuals using cleaning chemicals at home. …
Doctors discover why severe coronavirus cases are more common in men
Men are more likely to die of a novel coronavirus infection than women, as statistical data has shown since the emergence of the new virus. …
This is the Sun like you’ve never seen it before
NASA’s Hi-C 2.1 telescope captured the Sun’s tiny plasma threads in never-before-seen detail. The threads make up the coronal loops that twist out of the …
One of the rarest creatures in North America just popped up to say hi
The Sierra Nevada red fox was just spotted for the first time in years at Yosemite National Park. The population of the species is so …
Microsoft’s new ‘Plasma Bot’ tool will let coronavirus survivors fight back against the virus
Microsoft today announced a new ‘Plasma Bot’ tool to help find recovered coronavirus patients eligible to donate their plasma. The antibodies found in a recovered …
This was the last awesome image NASA’s Spitzer telescope captured before it died
NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope fired back one last gorgeous photo before it died. The telescope was decommissioned in January after serving over 16 long years …
Strange new coronavirus symptoms have been uncovered
The most frequent coronavirus symptoms are also encountered in the common cold or flu, which can make it difficult to correctly diagnos if COVID-19 testing …
Florida reports more coronavirus cases than ever, opens beaches anyway
Jacksonville reopened beaches and public parks as coronavirus cases hit record numbers. Unrest is at an all-time high, and state officials appear to be caving …
