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Two meters distance might not be enough to avoid the spread of COVID-19

Social distance is important but also sneeze and cough etiquette

80% of Americans believe they read coronavirus "fake news" in the early stages of the epidemic

Increasingly, Americans feel like the media is misleading them, though this is not

New York to starts an "aggressive" antibody test campaign, but questions still loom about tests

The state will do 2,000 tests per day

Coronavirus lockdown in California saves taxpayers $1 billion in avoided car crashes

Quarantine has kept people at home, resulting in 60% fewer car crashes.

Health experts are calling Trump’s slashing of WHO funding "dangerous, politically-motivated"

I agree with that view.

South Korea's newly elected parliament pledges net-zero carbon future

Korea's ruling party won the elections and announced plans to push ahead with climate goals.

Six new types of coronavirus found in bats in Myanmar

It's the first time these viruses have been detected, but they don't pose any threat to us. Yet.

Don't bail out fossil fuel companies, Democrat lawmakers insist

There's still a climate emergency to fix after this. So why support fossil fuel companies?

As many as 3.3 million people may die in Africa this year from the coronavirus

Many African countries have no intensive care beds to speak of, besides many other shortages.

CRISPR coronavirus test can diagnose COVID-19 in 40 minutes rather than hours

An inexpensive new diagnosis tool for COVID-19 might be a game changer.

Japan announces state of emergency, gives 100,000 yen ($920) to all citizens for virus relief

Japan is currently asking all citizens to stay indoor, but has not imposed any punitive measures.

California's lockdown easing plan is the most well-laid we've read

California published a set of indicators that will determine when to relax the quarantine.

Three memos show the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service killed endangered Mexican gray wolves

The conflict between conservationists and ranchers shows no signs of de-escalating -- and authorities seem to favor the latter

African Americans get infected with COVID-19 at higher rates and it's more likely to be fatal

People from black communities had 3 times and 6 times the number of infections and deaths, respectively, compared to predominantly white communities.

Coronavirus damages the lungs in severe cases, as well as the heart and kidneys

Preliminary data suggests COVID-19 ICU patients are suffering from multiple organ damage.

New York makes face masks mandatory, but US guidance remains erratic

Governor Cuomo ordered all people to wear face-covering in public

Seychelles readies the world’s largest salt-water floating solar plant

It will be built across 40,000 square meters of water.

Swiss-European satellite CHEOPS finished its test phase and will start peering out in space

While the coronavirus crisis has meant considerable disruption for many space projects, CHEOPS has been largely unaffected.

These conditions need to be met to end a coronavirus lockdown, according to the WHO

Billions across the globe are staying at home to stop the spread of the virus.

COVID-19 may be the most contagious before infected people show any symptoms

The findings highlight the importance of wearing masks and social distancing for all people, even for those that look healthy.

Can't hug other people? Hug a tree, Iceland's forestry service advises

Tree hugging is back.

The more we look at COVID-19, the less it looks like the flu

The comparisons were ill-suited the first time around, now they are just inane.

Sweden didn't impose a lockdown. It might be paying a heavy price

The Swedish experiment is showcasing the risks of not imposing a lockdown.

Spire-like 150-ft-long deep-sea predator is the world's longest creature

The expedition also collected a number of other deep-sea animals that may be new to science.

Facebook connections can predict how COVID-19 spreads

The coronavirus mainly spreads through direct person-to-person contact and it does a very good job at it, too, being roughly twice as contagious as the flu. So, this is a virus that is highly adapted to human nature, exploiting our propensity to engage in social activities. Due to the way it is designed by its […]

Screen time doesn't make kids less social, inter-generational analysis reveals

Social distancing means more time inside for our youngsters, and that also means more screen time. However, a new study suggests that this isn’t cause for much concern — young people today are just as socially skilled as those from the previous generation, it found. The team compared teacher and parent evaluations of children who […]

Stress causes physical changes in the brains of mice, and it may help us design medicine to fight it

Bliss, it seems, may actually come in a pill after all.

New, ultrathin solar cell doubles the current efficiency record by reaching almost 50%

It's a huge step up, but currently quite expensive to produce.

Trump halts funding to World Health Organization

US President questions the organization for "covering up" spread of the virus.

The Mediterranean diet can lead to better cognitive function, studies show

It can reduce the rate of decline in cognitive functions by half, the authors found.

Fauci: Reopening the US by May 1st is "overly optimistic"

States don't yet have the testing and contact tracing capacity needed for such a decision.

Social distancing will have to be turned on and off like a light switch until 2022 to keep coronavirus at bay

Brace yourself for the ride. This will take a while...

Robotaxis, still on the agenda of Tesla for this year

Musk says it will depend on regulatory approval.

How to talk to your kids about COVID-19

You shouldn't shy away from talking to your kids -- this can actually be very helpful.

As much as a third of medical staff suffers from insomnia due to COVID-19

The horrors of COVID-19 in emergency rooms is keeping medical staff awake at night.

Flamingos form complex social ties that last over the years

It's funny that they're probably socializing more than us right now.

Cats are a bit more susceptible to the coronavirus than dogs are, but you shouldn't be afraid of your pets

If your cat is socially distancing from you recently, it's probably trying to protect you both. Or it just doesn't like you.

More than 3,600 deaths among U.S. nursing homes in just two weeks

Around 2,400 deaths were reported in New York nursing homes alone.

US underestimates methane emissions from offshore oil and gas platforms

Platforms emit twice as much methane than previously thought.

Global emissions could fall 4% this year as coronavirus brings the world to a stop

World still needs to cut emissions by 6% every year for the next decade

No evidence to support use of BCG vaccine against COVID-19

BCG vaccination prevents severe forms of tuberculosis in children but reports of its efficacy against COVID-19 may be misleading.

South Korea reports a startling number of COVID-19 reinfections

At least 116 people have tested positive with COVID-19 after seemingly defeated the virus previously.

Almost half of coronavirus deaths in 5 EU countries are from care homes

With many elderly people living in close proximity with little to no social distancing, care homes are easy pickings for the coronavirus.

It's normal to feel stressed right now. Here's how to alleviate it, and make the most out of a bad situation

Yes, it's normal to feel down. Yes, we all feel the anxiety. Here's what to do about it.

Google introduces digital Braille keyboard for Android

The keyboard works together wit several of Google's past systems.

NASA data shows dramatic pollution drop in the US

The air is clearing up because we're staying home.

Is Trump preparing to Fire Anthony Fauci?

Anthony Fauci has become the voice of reason in the coronavirus outbreak, but Trump recently retweeted #FireFauci.

Almost 200 doctors have died from COVID-19 around the world so far

The actual number of fatalities among healthcare workers is likely much higher than that.

How hospitals can decontaminate used respirator masks

It's relatively inexpensive and can help hospitals tackle respirator mask shortages.

Australian lizard is the first vertebrate seen to lay eggs and give birth in one pregnancy

¿Por qué no los dos?