Can you get coronavirus twice? Promising research says no
Researchers in China may have proven that COVID-19 reinfection isn’t possible in subjects who have recovered from the illness. The scientists analyzed monkeys infected with …
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Some of these coronavirus conspiracy theories and fake remedies are insane
A crisis like the COVID-19 coronavirus provides a fertile breeding ground for fake cures and misleading preventative measures to spread quickly. Some people are claiming …
NASA’s Perseverance rover is coming together, virus or no virus
NASA’s Mars 2020 rover, Perseverance, is coming together ahead of its expected launch to the Red Planet in July of this year. The mission is …
New drug combo wiped out coronavirus in patients
A combination of two existing drugs is proving to be effective at eliminating the novel coronavirus in patients confirmed to have the infection. Treatment with …
Supercomputer finds 77 drugs that could halt coronavirus spread
The ultra-powerful IBM supercomputer Summit has identified 77 compounds that could help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. These compounds could be used to …
New study finally reveals how long coronavirus survives on surfaces and in the air
Researches have looked at how long the novel coronavirus can survive on surfaces and in the air to better understand how to prevent infections. The …
Scary research says coronavirus is even more contagious than we thought
Researchers in the Netherlands discovered that COVID-19 patients who exhibit mild symptoms can be far more contagious than we thought. Even people who don’t have …
Ancient ‘Wonderchicken’ fossil is oldest of modern birds
Oldest-ever modern bird fossil found in Europe has been nicknamed the “Wonderchicken” due to its similarities between present-day chickens and ducks. It’s believed that the …
SpaceX will launch its first crewed mission as early as May
SpaceX and NASA are planning the launch of the first crewed flight of Crew Dragon to the International Space Station as early as May. The …
A drug called losartan might help us beat coronavirus
Scientists from the University of Minnesota are testing the blood pressure drug losartan to see if it can prevent COVID-19 infection or reduce symptoms. The …
Researchers have proven that coronavirus isn’t a man-made bioweapon
A team of international researchers has used the SARS-CoV-2 genome to study the origin of the virus that causes the COVID-19 disease. The researchers found …
New coronavirus test can return results in 30 minutes
Oxford scientists have developed a new test for the coronavirus that returns a result in as little as 30 minutes, far faster than any existing …
Here’s how celebrities get coronavirus tests even though you can’t
Celebrities have been able to get coronavirus tests before others, even without showing any signs of a COVID-19 infection. That’s because private labs and concierge …
China reports zero new COVID-19 cases for the first time
China has reported zero new cases of novel coronavirus infection in a 24 hour period for the first time since the outbreak began. The country …
Bill Gates urges everyone to stay calm, because this crisis might not last as long as you think
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates took to Reddit on Wednesday to share his thoughts about the coronavirus crisis in an Ask Me Anything session. He was …
France cautiously exploring coronavirus treatment based on anti-malaria drug
French pharmaceutical company Sanofi said it’s ready to assist the government with millions of doses of a drug that could help treat 300,000 coronavirus patients. …
NASA just told its entire staff to work from home
NASA just elevated all of its centers to Stage 3, meaning a mandatory work-from-home order for almost all of its staff. Staff considered to be …
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake just rocked Utah
The state of Utah was just struck with a 5.7 magnitude earthquake near the Salt Lake City area. The quake was the strongest in the …
SpaceX just set a new record by launching the same rocket five times
SpaceX set a record this morning with the launch of a Falcon 9 booster that had already flown four times before. The booster failed to …
Here’s what a drive-thru coronavirus test looks like
Drive-thru coronavirus testing locations are being set up across the United States and in several other countries. Testing is fast and just requires a swab …
China says it found a flu drug that can treat coronavirus
Japanese flu drug favipiravir is showing promise in treating symptoms of coronavirus infection and shortening the time the virus remains active in an infected person. …
25,000-year-old monument built with mammoth bones stuns scientists
Massive mammoth bone structure discovered in Russia has researchers searching for its purpose. The circular structure dates back 25,000 years, and scientists found evidence of …
NASA needs your help to build a Moon digging robot
NASA’s RASSOR robot is headed to the Moon, and it’s designed to dig into the surface. The robot uses a drum to scoop up lunar …
Toilet paper manufacturers think we’re all crazy, and we probably are
Toilet paper quickly became a hot item for preppers in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Manufacturers are at a loss to explain the hoarding …
Is ibuprofen bad for coronavirus? Experts say the evidence is thin
French health officials advised against the use of ibuprofen and other NSAIDs for coronavirus COVID-19 symptoms. Other health officials are now questioning this logic, saying …
Researchers discovered how the body kills the coronavirus
Research from Australia determined that the immune system’s response to the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that causes the COVID-19 disease is similar to a reaction to the …
LEGO bricks last just about forever in the ocean, and that’s bad news
LEGO bricks have the potential to last for up to 1,300 years if they end up in Earth’s oceans. The plastic toys are incredibly durable, …
Another NASA employee has COVID-19, forcing work-from-home order
A NASA employee in Alabama tested positive for COVID-19, prompting a lockdown and mandatory work-from-home order. All other NASA facilities are now encouraging staff to …
SpaceX forced to abort Falcon 9 launch at the last possible second
A SpaceX launch was called off after an automatic rocket abort on Sunday. The launch countdown had already finished, and the announcement of liftoff came …
Debunking the 5 biggest coronavirus myths
Coronavirus myths are spreading almost as fast as the virus itself. Misinformation about face masks, symptoms, and what to do if you’re infected have flooded …
