How NASA makes sure it doesn’t contaminate other worlds
NASA’s Perseverance rover is rapidly approaching its destination on Mars, with an expected landing later this month. NASA and other space agencies take great care …
NASA’s Perseverance rover is rapidly approaching its destination on Mars, with an expected landing later this month. NASA and other space agencies take great care …
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky recently said that vaccinating teachers shouldn’t be a prerequisite for opening schools back up. Walensky’s comments come shortly after the CDC …
A preliminary coronavirus study from the UK indicates that the B.1.1.7 mutation is deadlier than other versions of the virus. The researchers analyzed mortality rates …
SpaceX has been regularly launching dozens of satellites to build a global communications network called Starlink. The Starlink internet service is currently in beta testing, …
NASA isn’t the only space agency planning for a big Mars landing this month, as the China National Space Administration also has a mission landing …
Venus flytraps are carnivorous plants that consume insects in order to fulfill their own nutritional requirements. The plants are incredible in many ways, but a …
A multi-state E. coli outbreak is making people sick across the United States, and the Centers for Disease Control are working on identifying the source. …
Doctors think that an affordable drug used in gout and rheumatic diseases might be useful as a coronavirus therapy. New studies have shown that colchicine …
The latest coronavirus update for the US, as of the time of this writing, shows that more than 26 million coronavirus infections have been identified …
COVID vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna were found to be 95% effective at preventing the coronavirus during clinical trials. According to Dr. Fauci, mild side …
NASA and the European Space Agency, in addition to other space agencies, have been studying Mars for a long time with both rovers and orbiters. …
Primates often exhibit advanced and intricate ways of communicating with one another. Many monkey species use vocalizations in order to communicate, but understanding the nuances …
As most states have expanded eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine, Rhode Island is the only state that hasn’t expanded prioritization beyond healthcare workers. While the …
Oxford researchers discovered that their vaccine candidate can prevent COVID-19 transmission in addition to reducing the risk of complications and deaths. The scientists also concluded …
Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine may be authorized for emergency use by the FDA within two weeks. The new one-dose vaccine is 66% effective at …
A new study indicates that the people most likely to spread the novel coronavirus are young and middle-aged adults. The study found that people aged …
A research study claims that previous exposure to the coronavirus can increase the likelihood of side effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Common coronavirus vaccine …
At the moment, the US is administering around 1.32 million coronavirus vaccine doses every day, on average. That’s sort-of good news, in the sense that …
NASA’s next asteroid mission will attempt to visit the space rock called 16 Psyche. The mission will, of course, include a spacecraft that will travel …
There are many elements on the periodic table, but just because scientists know that they exist doesn’t mean they’ve taken the time to study them …
Most coronavirus infections occur when someone is standing within six feet of someone who has COVID-19. Indoor gatherings, even when people are socially distanced, remain …
The official list of coronavirus vaccine side effects according to the CDC includes fever, fatigue, chills, and a headache. Some people might experience none or …
Four coronavirus immunity studies released in recent days deliver several key conclusions about COVID-19. One study says that coronavirus antibodies stay at high levels six …
Faulty furniture can be a serious hazard for both adults and children, and when something like a dresser is prone to tipping over, it’s worth …
The highly infectious UK coronavirus mutation has evolved further, gaining a genetic change seen on the South African mutation that might impact vaccine efficacy to …
The CDC has prepared a website with an interactive map helping people in the US keep track of where the more transmissible coronavirus variant strains …
Researchers looking to craft construction materials that are more environment-friendly have come up with bricks made of mushrooms and windows built with transparent wood. The …
Pfizer is planning to deliver 200 million COVID vaccine doses to the US by May. Pfizer has managed to ramp up vaccine production significantly in …
Coronavirus vaccines are already reducing the number of COVID-19 cases, and several studies have proven it with hard data. A study from Israel indicates that …
Today is Groundhog Day, which means that select groundhogs across North America have been asked to predict the weather for the next month and a …