SpaceX parachute snafu won’t delay Crew Dragon launch
NASA appears to indicate that its planned launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule to the International Space Station is still on track for a …
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NASA’s Perseverance rover now has 10.9 million names on it
NASA just added over 10 million names to the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover. The names were collected as part of NASA’s “Send Your Name to …
This coronavirus chat between Steph Curry and Dr. Anthony Fauci was surprisingly insightful
The Golden State Warriors’ Steph Curry interviewed Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, on Instagram for almost …
Doctors finally found an early warning sign of a coronavirus infection
A loss of smell and taste has been noted in coronavirus patients in many areas, and New Jersey doctors are now saying many of their …
Marvel movie actor busted by FBI for selling fake coronavirus medicine
FBI agents busted a man who claimed to be selling coronavirus cures and treatments. The man turned out to be Keith Lawrence Middlebrook, an actor …
Hate running? These ankle exoskeletons could change that
Stanford researchers have developed a wearable exoskeleton that makes it easier to run, reducing the energy cost of the running motion by as much as …
Coronavirus just forced the ESA to power down a bunch of spacecraft
The European Space Agency is putting four of its most high-profile missions on hold as it deals with the coronavirus pandemic. With the health of …
An Uber driver in New York died from coronavirus after picking up a sick passenger
According to Johns Hopkins University, there have been over 80,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the US to-date, as well as more than …
How to avoid coronavirus while ordering food for delivery
Restaurants all around the United States are closed to customers due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many of those restaurants are offering pickup and delivery to …
New AI-powered blood test could reveal lung cancer without a CT scan
A blood test that uses machine learning to hunt for cancer DNA could reveal lung cancer in patients who otherwise would never have been tested. …
Hospitals might have to stop trying to resuscitate coronavirus patients who code
Hospitals are already discussing new resuscitation protocols for critical COVID-19 patients who might experience cardiac arrest as their case worsens. Some healthcare professionals are looking …
Uranus is leaking gas
NASA’s Voyager 2 probe flew through a blob of charged gas called a plasmoid decades ago, and scientists only just now realized it. The blob …
Nurse warns of key coronavirus symptom she’s seen in all patients
Red, puffy eyes may be a warning sign of coronavirus infection, according to a nurse who says she saw the symptom in every one of …
Does Vitamin C shut down the coronavirus?
Vitamin C, given at high doses, is claimed to shorten the length of coronavirus infection, but evidence remains thin. Reports out of China aren’t well-sourced, …
‘NanoVapor’ used by NJ hospital kills coronavirus on surfaces for 70 days
Healthcare workers on the front lines of the novel coronavirus pandemic are at the highest risk of becoming infected, especially in hospitals where the influx …
SpaceX parachute test didn’t go smoothly and may threaten NASA launch
SpaceX attempted to test its Crew Dragon parachute system but the test was cut short after the dummy object with the parachutes installed on it …
‘Coronavirus party’ attendee in Kentucky now has the virus
An individual that attended a “coronavirus party” in Kentucky has now tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The party was held as a way to …
New rapid coronavirus test kit would give an instant diagnosis at home
Researchers from the UK have developed a smartphone-connected coronavirus testing device that can be used at home for a fast diagnosis. The COVID-19 test kit …
What to do if someone in your home has coronavirus
Caring for a coronavirus patient in your own home means adapting to a fast-changing situation. Setting up a sick room, isolating the virus, and ensuring …
Coronavirus vaccine researchers just delivered some great news
Scientists studying the genetics of the novel coronavirus are hopeful that a vaccine can have long-lasting effects, as the virus isn’t mutating as much as …
Why the coronavirus is killing more men than women
The novel coronavirus pandemic leads to severe COVID-19 in some patients, with men being more likely to die than women. Available data suggests that lifestyle …
Spring breaker who boasted ‘if I get corona, I get corona’ realizes he’s an idiot
If there’s one image that sums up the troubling ignorance of a portion of the population in the face of the ongoing pandemic, it’s young …
Florida coronavirus patient thinks last-minute hydroxychloroquine therapy saved his life
A novel coronavirus patient in serious condition thinks a last-minute hydroxychloroquine treatment saved his life. The anti-malarial drug made the news in recent days following …
Bill Gates explains why President Trump’s reaction to the coronavirus is so wrong
President Trump attempted to make his case on Tuesday that the economy needs and ought to be quickly started back up again and businesses reopened …
A tube that did nothing but eat and poop is your oldest ancestor
The ancestor of all animal life, including humans, was discovered in fossils from Australia. The tiny, worm-like creature had an opening in its front and …
Coronavirus hits Kennedy Space Center, further complicating NASA’s plans
Coronavirus confirmed in an employee from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA is trying to keep its various missions on schedule, recently stating that …
Coronavirus shutdowns across the US are saving 600,000 lives, data shows
Coronavirus has forced social distancing and shutdowns of schools and businesses, but these measures are saving hundreds of thousands of lives, researchers say. Reversing course …
Coronavirus pandemic forces SpaceX launch delay
SpaceX, which has proven resilient in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, finally felt the impact after its planned launch of a SAOCOM satellite was …
This is when the first coronavirus drugs might actually be available
Drugs and vaccines for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, are currently being tested and developed. While some of the drugs being tested …
China’s coronavirus lockdown in Wuhan is finally coming to an end
Coronavirus epicenter Wuhan, China, is slowly lifting restrictions related to the pandemic and subsequent lockdown. Citizens in the Hubei region will be allowed to travel …
