A group of students from the University of Texas at Austin was found to be infected with COVID-19 after their spring break trip to Mexico. Health officials said that the 28 were among the 70 students who went to Cabo San Lucas aboard a chartered plane more than a week ago.
America’s top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, debunked a recently published study saying the coronavirus can travel up to 27 feet in the air. The research also claimed that it can linger airborne for several hours, which Dr. Fauci called “terribly misleading.”
The rapid spread of coronavirus has caused health experts and government officials to call on the public to observe good hygiene practices. The measure hiked the popularity of the hand wash, making it one of the most saleable products in the market. A doctor, however, is asking people to be cautious when choosing what hand washes to buy because there are some with ingredients known to weaken your body's natural defenses.
Elective surgeries, including cancer biopsies, are being canceled at many hospitals in the U.S. amid the coronavirus pandemic.
NASA is joining the fight against the destructive locust swarms that are currently ravaging across Africa.
NASA’s Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) has detected two asteroids that are expected to approach Earth tomorrow.
Daniel O'Day started as CEO of Gilead with a $31 million compensation during his first year.
When taken alongside lifestyle therapies, liraglutide, the FDA approved drug, can be very effective in managing weight among obese adolescents.
Erectile dysfunction can indicate more serious health issues, according to new research.
Spraying disinfectants on people can be both ineffective and dangerous.
The new FDA-approved antibodies testing kit from Bodysphere Inc. shows results within a couple of minutes.
Where coronavirus testing is available, individuals are plagued with long waiting times that can take hours to days or a week before results are revealed to them.
The unabated spread of the deadly COVID-19 has resulted in 42,344 fatalities all over the world, 4,055 of which are in the United States. The speed by which its spread has caused 860,170 confirmed cases of infections with 188,592 in the US alone. A former COVID-19 patient has explained the very first symptom he felt, as well as other warning signs that you need to be on the lookout for.
The main symptoms of COVID-19, as stated by government authorities, are too short and usually do not include mild signs. Health experts have repeatedly been saying there are other symptoms of coronavirus infection that may be experienced by people who have contracted them. There is also a lesser-known symptom associated with your stomach and feeling this could be a warning.
The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing to execute an Earth-flyby maneuver for its Mercury exploration spacecraft BepiColombo. Although the agency has already implemented restrictions at its facilities due to the COVID-19 outbreak, ESA noted that it is important to push through with the procedure.
A protein fragment that might potentially inhibit coronavirus's ability to enter human lung cells is, currently, being tested.
The man only admitted to the truth after his wife also developed symptoms.
NASA has carried out the final test for the helicopter that it will use for its upcoming Mars mission. It will serve as the first aircraft to fly on a different planet.
A new study explained how certain marine animals protect other species on Earth from viruses found in water. According to the authors of the study, these animals can effectively remove viral particles from their environment using various techniques.
NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (NASA) has added two crew members to SpaceX’s first official human spaceflight to the International Space Station (ISS). The upcoming mission will be carried out through the company’s Crew Dragon spacecraft.
The second supermoon of the year is about to take place next week. It is expected to be the brightest full moon of 2020.
The 28 are a part of a large group of about 70 people who recently went on the trip.
NASA’s asteroid tracking system is currently monitoring a building-sized space rock that’s expected to approach Earth in April. According to the data collected by the agency, the asteroid is big enough and is moving fast enough to cause a major impact event on the planet.
Italy lost over 60 physicians to COVID-19 and the majority of them were male.
The new antibody tests can determine if you are no longer a threat to get or spread the deadly coronavirus infection.
Per a new study, a new AI tool can predict subsequent severe illness in COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms.
The coronavirus outbreak continues to ravage New York City as the total confirmed cases rose to 38,087, of which 914 have already died. This brings to a total of 67,325 in the entire state of New York, with 1,342 deaths. The city also reported a surge in deaths of 124 within six hours, meaning a patient dies from COVID-19 every 2.9 minutes.
A lockdown confines families in their homes. With children around, keeping them up and excited, and eliminating boredom in the process can be a daunting task. There are three activities that you can do with them at home during the lockdown period.
Several countries have advised their citizens to stay in their homes to minimize exposure to the virus. Many heeded the call and have turned their attention to some undertakings to entertain themselves while at home. One Australian scientist, however, may have gone to the extreme, which resulted in magnets getting stuck up his nose.
A new study revealed that Mars might have at least two ancient underground water reservoirs. The authors of the study arrived at this conclusion after studying meteorites that came from Mars.
