SpaceX’s first crewed operational mission just doubled its passengers
SpaceX will launch four NASA astronauts and one astronaut from Japan’s JAXA space agency on its first operational crewed mission to the International Space Station. …
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Some coronavirus patients are still testing positive after recovering
More cases have been reported of coronavirus survivors testing positive after recovery. It’s still unclear whether these patients are contagious, as doctors can’t explain why …
Coronavirus has killed more people in the US than the 9/11 attacks
The coronavirus pandemic has cost more lives in the United States than the events of 9/11, with over 3,000 people now having died from their …
Coronavirus study says patients may be contagious for days after symptoms disappear
A new study looking at the contagiousness of hospitalized coronavirus patients says they may be infectious even after the symptoms disappear. The limited study advises …
Look at this insane coronavirus helmet cops are wearing to scare quarantine breakers
The coronavirus lockdown in India has forced a police officer to wear a virus-shaped helmet to get his point across. The helmet is shaped like …
Coronavirus update: Here’s an estimate of when the worst will hit your state
The COVID-19 coronavirus is continuing to infect a growing number of Americans, with the total number of infections as of Monday night standing at more …
Astronomers have finally found the edge of the Milky Way galaxy
Astronomers have at last identified what’s believed to be the edge of the Milky Way galaxy. A team of astronomers from England used that farthest …
Coronavirus transmission video shows why we should all be wearing masks
Coronavirus transmission research from Japan says micro-droplets that linger in the air after a cough or during conversation may carry the virus. Talking to someone …
New coronavirus vaccine will begin human testing by September
The first coronavirus vaccine could begin human testing by September of this year. Projections pegged late 2021 as the earliest we could realistically expect to …
A cat just tested positive for coronavirus
A cat in Belgium was confirmed COVID-19 positive after showing several symptoms, including diarrhea, vomiting, and trouble breathing. The cat probably contracted the infection from …
FDA authorizes chloroquine for use in treating coronavirus
The FDA issued an emergency authorization of anti-malaria drugs for coronavirus treatment, as a vaccine is at least a year away. Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine were …
We should all be wearing masks, China CDC director says
The general director of the Chinse CDC said in an interview that the biggest mistake Europe and US are making when dealing with the novel …
Children aren’t immune to coronavirus – everything you need to know
The novel coronavirus is particularly harmful to older patients and those people who suffer from preexisting medical conditions, but children can also get COVID-19, whether …
Very good boys are being trained to sniff out coronavirus cases
Coronavirus testing might look a lot different in crowded areas if this trial project is successful: Scientists from the UK are looking to see if …
This coronavirus test will let us know when we can go back to normal
The novel coronavirus outbreak can be controlled with strict social distancing measures combined with extensive testing that maps out the severity of the outbreak. A …
Scientists identify new coronaviruses in animals smuggled into China
New coronavirus strains have been identified in pangolins smuggled into China, researchers report in Nature. The smuggled animals, called pangolins, may have helped to pass …
Fascinating video shows exactly how the coronavirus kills you
A new video shows exactly how the novel coronavirus attacks the lungs in people infected with COVID-19, and how it can eventually kill the host. …
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 …
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 …
