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Researchers mapped the microscopic algae on the Antarctic peninsula.
We are in for a long ride, with almost five million cases in total so far confirmed.
The enormous ship marks the burial site of a king or queen.
As Wuhan reports its first coronavirus cases in over a month, life in many parts of China is dictated by an app.
Two neighboring states show how much of a difference social distancing measures can make.
This is not good for water quality, researchers warn.
All areas of life are affected by the pandemic, even some most of us don't really give that much thought to.
Satellite images shows long-term trend of stronger, more frequent hurricanes.
A phase 2 trial has shown that a 2-week course of triple antiviral therapy with (1) interferon beta-1b (used to treat the relapsing-remitting and progressive forms of multiple sclerosis), (2) lopinavir-ritonavir (for the treatment of HIV/AIDS) and (3) ribavirin (used to treat chronic hepatitis C and other flavivirus infections) is safe and better at shortening COVID-19 […]
The observations further our understanding of how extrasolar planets come into existence.
Emissions dropped 17% in early April compared to same period last year.
It's one of the largest megaraptors found so far, dating back to 70 million years ago.
To make cities clearner, urban planers need to make walking and cycling more accessible. Two-wheelers just offer a delay in terms of increases in fuel use and emissions.
It really is the worst case scenario for transmission.
It's still a very low incidence overall, but medics warn that COVID-19 could lead to an increase in inflammation in children.
"In summary, our study demonstrates that presymptomatic patients have high viral load shedding and can easily contaminate environments," says the team.
The new rubber material is a 'latent adhesive' that doesn't become sticky unless you add a catalyst.
An antibody isolated from a SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) survivor after the 2003 epidemic could pave the way towards a treatment for COVID-19. The antibody, named S309, is currently “on a fast-track development and testing path” with California-based Vir Biotechnology. according to a press release. Preliminary findings, published in a study in the journal […]
Navajo Nation was already dealing with an under-funded healthcare system even before the pandemic.
South Korea showcases once again how to effectively deal with coronavirus issues -- but even so, not everything is solved.
Australia has always been home to some weird looking creatures. Now, one of the strangest dinosaurs has also been discovered Down Under.
The often cited "2 meter" (6 feet) physical distancing recommendation may be insufficient in some scenarios.
One unexpected effect of the COVID-19 pandemic is that people became really interested in raising their own poultry for eggs.
Increasingly, evidence is linking COVID-19 hotspots to meat processing plants.
The findings could radically alter our understanding of this condition, alongside other autoimmune disorders.
Masks alone can have a dramatic impact on the virus' ability to spread.
After some contradictory information about the role of masks in fighting the coronavirus pandemic, the consensus is now that face protection can stop coronavirus aerosols from infected people. Researchers at the University of Kentucky want to take things a step further by developing masks that not only block the virus from entering the body — […]
The suicide rate dropped 20% in April in Japan compared to the same month last year
Frozen Martian mud has been mistaken for lava flows.
There's limited evidence that the cats show symptoms.
Researchers analyzed the wing shapes of more than 10,000 species of birds.
Strong social distancing measures in the US worked to reduce spread of COVID-19.
The coating could make equipment safer and usable for longer.
It's a shocking reminder of how much things have changed in so little time.
Some markets have banned COVID-19 products altogether, but others haven't.
There's a high demand for drugs used against malaria to tackle the coronavirus -- but no evidence to show they work.
A third of the patients treated for COVID-19 observed in this study had developed acute kidney injury.
The scientists exploited a phenomenon commonly known as "seeing stars".
Girls tend to have better language abilities on average than boys, yet they might feel intimidated by stereotypes surrounding computer science.
It's the strongest evidence yet that Earth's inner core is rotating.
Not all birds are of a feather, it turns out.
The letter urges businesses and the public to wear masks so we can stop the virus.
It would take a year to clear the backlog of postponed and canceled surgeries due to COVID-19.
Half a million jobs in this sector have been lost in March and April.
Humans could have generally outrun T. rex.
The state's order to extend the lockdown was challenged -- and deposed -- in court.
Australian researchers found that training microalgae could help keep corals alive.
The famous longbow was even more formidable than meets the eye.
It's an important moment in our fight against the pandemic.
It's probably our inability to curb wildlife trade that got us in a pandemic in the first place.
