Everything we know about Italy’s horrific coronavirus outbreak might’ve just changed
New research from Italy says the first local coronavirus cases may have appeared as early as a month before people were diagnosed COVID-19 positive. Italy’s …
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Bill Gates has some good news about coronavirus vaccines
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Thursday to give his assessment of where things stand with the US response …
Hubble snaps jaw-dropping image to celebrate its 30th birthday
NASA is celebrating Hubble’s 30th birthday with a breathtaking image of a distant pair of nebulas. The image, which has been nicknamed “the Cosmic Reef” …
Lysol maker warns against drinking disinfectants to cure coronavirus
The maker of Lysol issued an official statement that the chemical products that can kill the novel coronavirus on surfaces aren’t supposed to be ingested. …
Coronavirus test breakthrough could return results much faster
A new coronavirus testing method returns results faster, and more efficiently than traditional tests. The new method wouldn’t require that samples be sent away for …
Two promising coronavirus drugs just failed in clinical trials
Two studies focusing on the most promising coronavirus drugs just delivered bad news about the COVID-19 treatments. An observational hydroxychloroquine study from New York revealed …
NASA begs people to avoid SpaceX’s first astronaut launch
NASA is asking that fans avoid attending the first crewed SpaceX launch to the International Space Station. The event is a long time coming, and …
Scary coronavirus study says we won’t be eating in restaurants anytime soon
The novel coronavirus can spread with ease in a confined space like a restaurant, new research shows. By tracing the contacts of several COVID-19 patients …
A promising coronavirus vaccine already works on monkeys
A promising coronavirus vaccine candidate from China was able to protect monkeys from developing COVID-19 symptoms after being exposed to the virus. High doses of …
The most unusual coronavirus symptom is also the most dangerous
The newest observed coronavirus symptom is also the most dangerous one and can appear in patients who don’t even experience other symptoms. Doctors have noticed …
Massive, ancient galaxies have been swallowing their neighbors for billions of years
Astronomers discovered that old, massive galaxies tend to be messy and disorderly, and set out to explain why. Computer simulations revealed that large ancient galaxies …
Coronavirus survivors keep retesting positive, and we don’t know why
Coronavirus survivors keep testing positive after recovery, puzzling physicians. Some patients have retested positive 70 days after the original infections, and doctors are struggling to …
This new Moon map is utterly mind-blowing
NASA and the USGS partnered up to create the most detailed map of the Moon ever. The map, which is available online, color-codes craters and …
NASA’s new rover is headed to the perfect spot to hunt for life on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover has a great chance of finding evidence of life on Mars. The rover’s landing site, the Jezero crater, likely preserved signs of …
New York coronavirus antibody study shows just how far the virus has spread
New York tested 3,000 people to see if they had the antibodies that indicate they have been infected with the coronavirus and have since recovered. …
Scary new estimates show what will happen if we stop social distancing in May
As state and local public officials and health experts, along with the Trump administration at the federal level, work through the details of how they’ll …
Elon Musk reveals when Starlink internet service will go live
SpaceX’s Starlink broadband service will begin private beta testing in around 3 months, with a public beta opening in around 6 months. Elon Musk revealed …
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 …
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 …
