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 …
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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 …
Coronavirus vaccine might be ready for healthcare workers this fall
Coronavirus vaccine developer Moderna said the mRNA-1273 drug that’s currently in the clinical trials phase might be ready to be deployed as soon as this …
CDC found coronavirus traces on surfaces that lasted 17 days, but don’t panic
A new coronavirus study from the CDC shows that traces of the novel coronavirus can last on surfaces for even longer periods of time than …
A man just killed himself trying to prevent coronavirus infection
Drugs that treat malaria and other medical conditions, including chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, have seen a surge in popularity after they were described by President Trump …
Coronavirus will delay some NASA projects, agency announces
Coronavirus will likely delay several NASA projects, with the Mars 2020 still on schedule but facing the possibility of a significant delay. The James Webb …
Scientists are testing a modified measles vaccine against coronavirus
A coronavirus vaccine is in development at the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Vaccine Research. The COVID-19 vaccine is based on an existing measles vaccine …
The early coronavirus infection warning sign you should look out for
Coronavirus infection may lead to loss of smell or taste shortly after a person is infected, according to doctors. Differentiating early symptoms of COVID-19 from …
FDA approves rapid coronavirus test that gives results in 45 minutes
It goes without saying that coronavirus testing is one of the key weapons for fighting the COVID-19 outbreak, and the FDA just approved a quick …
Spring breakers who refused to stop partying now have coronavirus
Spring breakers in Florida who ignored advice from health experts and government officials took to party hotspots in the midst of a pandemic. Now, many …
CDC launches ‘Coronavirus Self-Checker’ bot to analyze your symptoms
The CDC’s Coronavirus Self-Checker bot is now live. The bot, which was built with the help of Microsoft, analyzes your symptoms and recommends further measures. …
4 promising coronavirus cures are now part of a massive drug megatrial
The World Health Organization is spearheading a massive COVID-19 drug trial that will include thousands of patients in participating countries. The Solidarity megatrial will focus …
At least 20 coronavirus vaccines are already in development, WHO says
At least 20 coronavirus vaccines are already in development, as the WHO continues to work with scientists to deal with the various problems that may …
How prepared is your hospital for the coronavirus? This tool can tell you
Will your hospital have enough beds for coronavirus patients? A new tool by ProPublica can estimate how prepared your locality is for the pandemic. The …
The vast majority of coronavirus cases are mild and brief, data shows
Reports out of China reveal that a coronavirus infection rarely results in severe symptoms, with the vast majority of patients only experiencing mild symptoms that …
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 …
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 …
