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Coronavirus targets homeless shelters in the US

Cases on the rise in homeless shelters across the country.

Amid coronavirus outbreak, pet adoption and fostering is soaring

It's the one shortage we don't mind seeing: shelters are running out of pets.

Growth hormones have their use, but they're no 'fountain of youth'

HGH therapy should only be reserved with real medical conditions.

Novel silk microneedles can deliver medicine, food, and genes in living plants

This could be used to save crops, and genetically-engineer new ones.

Whales enjoying the sound of silence as COVID-19 pandemic reduces ship traffic

Deep-water probes now record fewer decibels of noise as the coronavirus has put a halt on maritime traffic.

The largest ozone hole over the Arctic ever recorded is now plugged

This is good news and it has nothing to do with COVID-19 or human activity for that matter.

The Sahara used to be the "most dangerous place on Earth"

The authors call it "a place where a human time-traveller would not last very long."

Germany starts coronavirus vaccine trials in humans

While testing is underway, its unlikely the vaccine will be ready for use in 2020.

COVID-19 and prisons in the US -- a recipe for disaster

Prisons are an excellent environment for COVID-19 to thrive.

Scientists unravel how the coronavirus replicates its genetic material -- open door to antiviral treatment

By revealing the atomic structure of a key enzyme involved in RNA replication, scientists could develop drugs that prevent the coronavirus from replicating.

Japan unveils stimulus package for businesses hit by the coronavirus epidemic

Small and medium-sized businesses will receive a wide array of benefits to keep them afloat.

Scientists uncover how soil closes deadly wounds

But don'tr try this at home.

More green spaces could mean fewer deaths every year, study shows

Increasing the three canopy in Philadelphia could prevent up to 400 premature deaths.

Siemens touts new, accurate antibody test, plans to produce 25 million kits/month

The results come in after 14 minutes, Siemens says.

Illinois asks residents to wear face masks -- seven other states have similar rules

From May 1, all residents will have to wear a face mask when in public

WHO starts global response project for COVID-19. But the US doesn't want to participate

Trump administration won't get involved in the new initiative

First remdesivir results aren't too promising, but things are far from clear

Antiviral drug touted as potential COVID-19 treatment is not doing too well, according to inadvertently released results.

Sew face masks out of cotton and chiffon or natural silk to protect against COVID-19

Material matters.

US scientists say light can kill coronavirus, but no paper published just yet

Shining a light on viral particles makes them go away faster. But the evidence has not been presented yet.

Reopening the US economy would cripple the economy

Just cut your own damn hair, Karen.

Coronavirus may reactivate in cured patients, says Korean CDC -- but it's probably not reinfection

This means that COVID-19 can make a comeback even if antybodies are formed.

The Netherlands announces ambitious climate action plan, in line Supreme Court ruling

The country will reduce the use of coal and limit livestock herds

New Zealand eliminates coronavirus community transmission

The news follows New Zealand's decision to ease restrictions from Tuesday onward.

Scientists identify specific cell types targeted by the coronavirus

Cells in the intestines, nose, and lungs have active genes that allow the coronavirus infect cells.

If you think the coronavirus crisis will be over by summertime, you're wrong

The lockdown is lulling us into a false sense of security. If we fall into the drap, we will pay a dire price.

It's ok to like fictional villains, and we're attracted to those that resemble us

Fictional villains have a unique appeal, a new study reports, as they allow us a safe space to explore our own darker sides. Every great book or show needs a good hero to keep the story moving — but what is a hero without his nemesis? Villains like Voldemort, Vader, or the Joker may be […]

How fundraising is affected by the coronavirus outbreak

Regular fundraising has taken a hit, but there are also unprecedented efforts to raise money to fight the outbreak.

NASA developed a new ventilator for COVID-19 patients in just 37 days

The ventilator has fewer parts than traditional machines and can be manufactured faster and in larger quantities.

Where have they gone? Insects face widespread decline, study shows

The number of insects has dropped 25% in the last 30 years.

Vaccine tests in China protected monkeys from coronavirus

The study was limited, however, both in scope and translatability to humans.

Oxford starts first UK coronavirus vaccine trial

More than 800 volunteers will be given the first dose of a vaccine.

All job gains since the Great Recession have been erased after 26 million Americans filed for unemployment

As much as 16% of the American workforce may be unemployed in April.

USGS releases the first comprehensive map of the moon

... and it's gorgeous.

The unseen dance between urban planning and pandemics

Buildings can be an ally in our fight against viruses.

University under quarantine: How the coronavirus outbreak is affecting students

Universities are shifting classes online, but it's not as easy as it sounds.

Coronavirus is not an STD: Semen from COVID-19 positive men doesn't contain the virus

The coronavirus spreads through direct contact between people so it's better forgoing sex entirely if you have concerns a partner might be infected.

Can mosquitoes transmit the novel coronavirus?

The answer is almost certainly 'no'.

French study calls for nicotine patch trial against COVID-19

Smokers seem less likely to catch the virus, but we don't know why.

Despite an increasing need, school meals are getting less healthy in the US

The Trump administration is proposing new rules to make meals less healthy.

Big cats test positive for coronavirus at Bronx Zoo

Seven more cases of felines with coronavirus have been reported at the Bronx Zoo.

We should have worn face masks all along. So why didn't we?

Not recommending widespread facemask usage may be one of our biggest failures in managing the pandemic.

Coronavirus lockdown improved air quality in nine major cities, report shows

No movement of people or industrial activity brought a cleaner sky over most cities.

Scientists find the first animal that doesn't breathe oxygen

Scientists always thought animals need oxygen to survive. That's now a myth.

Many more men are dying from COVID-19 than women. Why is that?

In some countries, as many as 80% of COVID-19 deaths are among men.

The 2018 eruption of Mount Kīlauea in Hawaii likely caused by rain

A bit of an overreaction to rain, if I'm being honest.

Is your home office cyber-secure during the COVID-19 lockdown?

Our home has become our office. Is our office sae?

What COVID-19 Can Teach Us About Cardiac Arrest and AEDs

Prevention is key to curbing the number of deaths due to cardiac arrest.

Coronavirus lessons: what can we learn from the countries that handled it the best?

As the US government fumbled its response, these countries got it right.

Shortage fears still loom, but masks can definitely help prevent the spread of COVID-19

So just use cloth masks, researchers advise.

Half of the world's schoolchildren lack a computer under lockdown

Disparities are particularly acute in low-income countries.