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Coronavirus in India — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in India.

Coronavirus in Ireland — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in Ireland.

China intentionally misreported its COVID-19 cases, U.S. intelligence says

China's number of coronavirus cases are suspiciously low. Now, a classified White House report sugests that the numbers have been doctored.

Fingertip-sized skin patch delivers promising coronavirus vaccine

The vaccine injects fragments of the viral spikes that the coronavirus uses to infect people.

Prisons are packed with elderly and chronically sick inmates -- a COVID-19 ticking timebomb

While many inmates have been forced to self-isolate for years, what will happen when the coronavirus eventually reaches prisons?

Scientists find evidence of ancient tropical rainforest in Antarctica

The icy continent of Antarctica wasn’t always the barren landscape that we all know today. As early as 90 million years ago, the continent may have been covered in a temperate rainforest, similar to what you’d find in today’s New Zealand, instead of an ice cap. The study was carried out by an international team […]

Coronavirus can cause loss of smell -- and scientists think they know why

Cells in the olfactory tissue express genes like those in the respiratory tract, where the coronavirus is most active.

Can pets and livestock get infected with the new coronavirus?

A few dogs and cats have tested positive for COVID-19, but there is no evidence that they can transmit the virus to other animals or humans.

Can CBD oil help you sleep better?

Although studies are few and far between, there is limited evidence suggesting CBD oil might improve sleep quality in certain groups.

Three-quarters of swimmers suffer from 'swimmer's shoulder'

The overtraining injury is fostered by a 'No pain, no gain' culture in the lockerroom.

Anti-coronavirus measures saved at least 59,000 lives in Europe so far

Social distancing works. Stay at home!

How the coronavirus pandemic is devastating the tourism industry

A recent report suggests that the international tourism economy stands to decline by 70% in 2020.

Google donates $800 million in ad credits and cash to fight coronavirus

It's the biggest donation made by thus far by a tech giant.

Newly discovered bacteria feeds on toxic plastic

Finally, some good news for the environment!

COVID-19 is pushing the mental health of doctors and nurses to the limit (and sometimes beyond)

Many healthcare workers are on the brink of full-blown depression and anxiety, studies find.

Whiskey 'webs' can tell you if your bourbon is genuine

Inspired by coffee rings, scientists have investigated the chemical properties of microscopic webs of American whiskey.

Good news: the coronavirus doesn't mutate much, meaning a vaccine could last a lifetime

This is fantastic news for vaccine development.

Blood from coronavirus survivors might work as a treatment

The FDA has approved the emergency use of plasma from covornavirus survivors for patients i nneed.

Millions of Americans might die if Trump lifts coronavirus shutdown

Public health experts warn of serious consequences if the nation's lockdown is lifted too soon.

The U.S. may soon become the world's pandemic hotspot, WHO warns

There are concerning signs coming from the US, doctors warn.

Loss of smell may be the first symptom of coronavirus infection

If you suddenly can't smell garlic or food tastes bland, you might have a mild case of COVID-19.

How Pablo Ecobar's escaped hippos might actually help the environment

According to the findings, 64% of introduced herbivores are more similar to extinct species than to local native species.

Artificial intelligence for fraud detection is bound to save billions

Fraud mitigation is one of the most sought-after artificial intelligence (AI) services because it can provide an immediate return on investment. Already, many companies are experiencing lucrative profits thanks to AI and machine learning (ML) systems that detect and prevent fraud in real time. ‘Keeping an AI’ on digital fraud According to a new report, […]

Now's the perfect time to quit smoking: COVID-19 and smoking can be a killer combination

Quitting smoking might reduce viral transmission and the risk of developing severe COVID-19 symptoms.

When it comes to narwhal sexual selection, tusk size matters

Narwhal tusks might send an honest signal of sexual quality to females.

World's fastest supercomputer identifies 77 chemicals that might stop the coronavirus

These would still have to be thoroughly tested before they are incorporated into a vaccine or antiviral drug.

Coronavirus cases in Spain: maps, charts, stats, and news

The latest cases, fatalities, and recoveries for COVID-19 in Spain.

Not just the old: 29% of American patients sick with coronavirus are Millennials

The CDC found that 38% of COVID-19 cases requiring hospitalization were between 20 and 54 of age.

8.3% of coronavirus cases in Italy are medical staff

A new report suggests that 8.3% of all cases in the peninsula are medical staff.

More than 24,000 AI-readable coronavirus scientific articles go online

The sum of human knowledge on the new coronavirus is now online, in a format readable by artificial intelligence.

Children seem to be spared by COVID-19 -- but some can still get very sick

Most children don't seem to show symptoms of coronavirus although they're infected -- but they can pass it on to others in the household.

People with blood type A may be more vulnerable to COVID-19, study says

People with blood type A may be more susceptible to an infection with the novel coronavirus. Blood type O seems to offer a slight protective effect. However, these are preliminary results that require further study.

Scientists find 25,000-year-old circular structure made of hundreds of mammoth bones

It's as spooky as it is fascinating.

Pregnant women with COVID-19 don't seem to pass the coronavirus to newborns

This is the second study that found no evidence of pregnant mothers with COVID-19 passing the infection to their children.

How long will the coronavirus pandemic last?

It all depends on when the rate of infection peaks. It might be by summer... but, ultimately, no one really knows.

How long does the new coronavirus last on surfaces

The virus that causes COVID-19 can remain stable on cardboard for up to 24 hours and 2-3 days on plastic and stainless steel.

How does a coronavirus test work

Early testing is crucial to curbing the spread of any infectious disease.

Hard work, not genius, is what should inspire the next generation of scientists

Winners are made with hard work and perseverance, not just talent.

Cats kill up to 10 times more wildlife than natural predators -- so keep them indoors

Domestic cats kill millions of birds and other mammals every year.

Scientists find a new way to regrow nerves in spinal injuries

In experiments on rats with spinal cord injuries, the rodents improved their walking ability following treatment.

Wuhan lockdown slowed down the international spread of coronavirus by 80%

Travel restrictions significantly curbed COVID-19 transmission between countries.

Physicists solved decades-old puzzle with huge implications for quantum computers

A happy accident lead to a breakthrough that may prove to be revolutionary in physics and beyond.

What's a pandemic? The worldwide epidemic

It's the article we were hoping not to write.

Scientists find extreme exoplanet raining with iron

On this ultra-hot gas giant, the weather report for today is cloudy, with a chance of molten iron falling from the sky.

NASA finds Mars' magnetic field is 10 times stronger than expected

Scientists hope to use this new information to unravel the internal structure and geological history of Mars.

The world's largest ecosystems could collapse in decades -- much faster than previously thought

Scientists are concerned about the irreversible damage done to global ecosystems.

Asthma drug might treat COVID-19 pneumonia

Pneumonia symptoms improved within two days of the drug's administration.

African hunter-gatherers prefer squatting to sitting -- and this may explain why they're healthier

Hazda tribespeople spend just as much time in sedentary behavior like people from the US. They prefer not to sit though, and this has positive effects for their health.

Scientists find hidden brain patterns that predict what video is gonna go viral

Certain brain patterns can forecast what kind of video becomes popula.

Sea turtles are attracted to the smell of plastic like it is food

Researchers were surprised to see loggerhead turtles respond to the odor of marine plastic like it was their favorite food.

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