The WHO wants coronavirus vaccines to be widely available ASAP
The World Health Organization (WHO) says that coronavirus vaccine and cure research is advancing at “incredible speed.” The WHO will soon announce an initiative to …
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Use this locator to find a coronavirus test site near you
For too long during the current coronavirus global pandemic, testing has remained something of a bottleneck. More testing still needs to be done to find …
Coronavirus expert explains why soap is better than hand sanitizer
Coronavirus expert from Mayo Clinic explains why soap is such a powerful weapon against the spread of the virus. Health experts recommend washing your hands …
Bill Gates-backed coronavirus vaccine enters human trial phase
A novel coronavirus vaccine that received funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has begun human trials. The INO-4800 DNA vaccine from Inovio has …
Scientists might be able to tell which coronavirus cases will be fatal
Researchers have examined the detailed medical records of 85 patients who died in Wuhan of COVID-19, looking for commonalities. They searched for comorbidities, symptoms, and …
Crazy new smartphone app listens to your cough to diagnose coronavirus
Scientists built a web-based app that listens to your voice and the sound of your cough to determine the likelihood that you have a coronavirus …
NASA’s Perseverance rover got some sweet new wheels
NASA’s Perseverance rover got some gorgeous new wheels. The wheels are different from those of the Curiosity rover, and will play a pivotal role in …
Someone paid $5.6 million for an actual rocket in China
An unidentified bidder spent $5.6 to buy an actual rocket and launch services on the Chinese auction site Taobao. The auction includes the rocket, launch …
Official coronavirus death toll is likely far lower than the reality
The coronavirus is continuing its rampage across the US, resulting in yet another day of growth in the number of confirmed cases of the virus. …
Bronx Zoo tiger tests positive for coronavirus, has a dry cough
A tiger in New York City tested positive for novel coronavirus after coming into contact with a zoo staff member who had COVID-19. The tiger, …
We’re all living like astronauts now
NASA’s Jessica Meir reveals what astronauts do to stay healthy and upbeat during long stints of isolation. The coronavirus pandemic has forced all of us …
People from these 15 states are at the highest risk of coronavirus complications
New data shows that residents of 15 states are at the highest risk of serious COVID-19 complications. Data based on age and other health-related risk …
Scientists have found another potential coronavirus cure
Researchers discovered an anti-parasitic drug can kill the novel coronavirus in 48 hours in lab tests. Ivermectin hasn’t been tested on COVID-19 patients, and human …
This potential new coronavirus vaccine is a fingertip-sized patch
A new coronavirus vaccine candidate might deliver its payload via a fingertip-sized patch made of sugar microneedles infused with a critical SARS-CoV-2 component. Researchers are …
How hospitals may choose who lives and dies of coronavirus
Severe COVID-19 cases often require intubation and a mechanical ventilator for the patient to breathe, and he or she could be on a machine for …
NASA’s bringing the worm back
NASA has revived a classic logo and will use it again for the upcoming SpaceX Crew Dragon mission to the International Space Station. The red, …
This terrible idea might be the way our coronavirus quarantines end
The numbers of COVID-19 coronavirus cases and deaths are continuing to spike in the US and around the world, with the total number of cases …
Bill Gates risking billions on new factories for 7 coronavirus vaccine candidates
Bill Gates said in an interview with Trevor Noah that his foundation will invest billions of dollars in building factories for seven vaccine candidates for …
These mating flies have been doing the nasty for 41 million years
Mating flies frozen in time were found encased in amber for the past 41 million years. The flies, still locked in their mating pose, were …
SpaceX Starship prototype explodes during pressure testing
SpaceX Starship prototype SN3 was destroyed during a pressure test early this morning, producing a massive cloud of steam before the vehicle crumpled and collapsed. …
The FDA just approved a key coronavirus test
The FDA just approved a brand new test for the novel coronavirus which could speed up the return to normal life. The test looks for …
The desperate struggle at one NYC hospital on the front lines of the coronavirus fight
According to the latest coronavirus numbers from Johns Hopkins University, more than 1,500 people have died so far from the virus in New York City, …
A 100-year-old vaccine may be able to fight the coronavirus
A coronavirus vaccine could be ready for the public in about 18 months, and even then, it might only be available for specific categories of …
Dr. Fauci says every state should be sheltering in place
Dr. Anthony Fauci is frustrated that stay-at-home orders haven’t been issued across every state in the US. Fauci, one of the country’s top infectious disease …
Game-changing 2-minute coronavirus test’s FDA approval was false
A rapid-result coronavirus antibody test that supposedly gained FDA approval had not actually been approved by the FDA at the time of the company’s announcement. …
What to do if you think you have coronavirus
Confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus have now surpassed 1 million globally, including more than 250,000 COVID-19 cases in the United States alone. In the …
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope shows off its shiny new mirror
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope takes one big step towards eventually being cleared for launch by arranging its mirror array. The telescope’s current launch date …
2020 hurricane forecast predicts 16 storms, 4 major hurricanes
Weather scientists are predicting a total of 16 significant storms during the Atlantic hurricane season, along with four major storms of category 3 to 5. …
The coronavirus pandemic made the entire Earth quieter
Coronavirus lockdown measures have forced daily life to change, and that means humans are making less noise on Earth. With less traffic and other human …
Coronavirus cases worldwide just topped 1 million
The number of coronavirus cases world just hit a staggering record, surpassing 1 million on Thursday. This, as states around the US continue preparing for …
