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Finally, some good news: warm weather seems to slow coronavirus spread

It's still too early to tell, but high temperatures and humidity seem to slow down viral transmission.

After defeating the coronavirus, some patients suffer lung damage

Some patients might have a drop of 20-30% in lung function.

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.

Italy's coronavirus response shows pollution decrease from satellite

As mankind is battling the respiratory illness, the planet takes a cleaner breath of air.

15-minute coronavirus test kits to be sold in Japan from next week

While the US is still struggling to start mass testing, a company in Japan will release the quickest readily available coronavirus tests.

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

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

Gorillas and humans treat their territory the same way, study finds

They defend the center of their land, but generally tolerate other gorillas.

No, donating blood won't get you tested for coronavirus

But you should donate blood anyway if you can.

Our emissions will blight 1.2 billion people with heatwaves and humidity by 2100

That's not cool. Literally!

Scientists find evidence of ocean crust microbes living beneath the seafloor

“The lower ocean crust is one of the last frontiers of the exploration for life on Earth," said the researchers.

Greenland and Antarctica are losing ice six times faster than in the 1990s

This rate is in line with the worst-case scenario set by UN climate experts.

California University develops 24-hour coronavirus test

Finally, some good news in the coronavirus outbreak.

Microbes discovered in the ocean's crust rely on recycling to survive

Microbes were found in rocks 700 meters below the bottom of the ocean.

EU pushes for circular economy to have longer-lasting products

The bloc introduced a new plan to better use available resources.

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.

The dairy industry today is much cleaner and more efficient than 60 years ago

But is it clean enough for our current needs?

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.

Want to waste money? Keep investing in coal power instead of renewables

The report shows clean energy is getting much cheaper than coal.

A new study looked at how early complex European cultures farmed and ate

They seemed to be doing alright for themselves.

This kelp forest in Argentina remained almost unchanged for 45 years

It hadn't been studied since 1973 -- but not much changed!

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

Travel restrictions significantly curbed COVID-19 transmission between countries.

Researchers identify over 300 new minor planets in the Solar System

New friends!

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.

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.

Experiencing nature seems to make us happier, at least on social media

Thanks, Nature!

Climate crisis is accelerating, shows growing impacts, UN warns

Last year was the second warmest in history at a global level

Losing mangroves would increase flood damages by $65 million, study claims

They can reduce waves and storm surges, protecting millions of people from floods.

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.

Nosy study finds we probably produce new neurons all the time

The findings could open up new treatment options for conditions that involve nerve degradation.

Working out in the age of the coronavirus

What we already know Being physically active is probably the number one thing that someone could do to fight off the negative cardiovascular effects of ageing. Exercise is also found to offer benefits in people with Type II diabetes, established heart disease, peripheral arterial disease and potentially conditions such as venous leg ulcers and rare […]

Glaciers: The Fascinating Harbingers of Climate Change

A heartfelt essay about seeing glaciers through new eyes

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.

Researchers find new form of chlamydia in the Arctic Ocean

It may help to discover how it evolved to become infectious.

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.

How good hand-washing beats COVID-19 (and other contagious diseases)

All your washing tips in one place

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

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

Coronavirus has a 5.1 days incubation period, study shows

This suggests the 14-day quarantine period is reasonable.

Talkative robots make humans chat too -- especially robots that show 'vulnerability'

Robots admitting to making a mistake can improve communication between humans -- at least during games.

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.

A compound against SARS shows promise against the COVID-19 virus

"Striking similarities" between the two viruses make them vulnerable to the same compounds.

Looking for disinfectants against coronavirus? Here's a list approved by the EPA

Washing your hands still remains the main way of prevention.

Italy essentially shuts down Lombardy, quarantining 16 million people

Northern Italy is increasingly looking like Wuhan.

"This is not a drill" -- it's time to pull all the stops on the coronavirus, World Health Organization urges

Last call for containment.

Lettuce grown in space is just as nutritious as that grown on Earth

The findings suggest that astronauts can safely grow leaf vegetables in space -- or at least lettuce for now.

The weird World of Warcraft pandemic of 2005

As the world battles the Covid-19 pandemic, there are lessons to be learned from the popular computer game.

Empathetic rats avoid hurting other rats

Humans and rats seem to share the same brain region responsible for empathetic behavior.

3 out of 4 dogs suffer from some form of anxiety, and owners should be more aware of this

The incidence and severity of anxiety disorders varied greatly from breed to breed -- something that owners should be aware of in order to improve their pets' quality of life.

Koalas are facing the threat of extinction after Australia's forest fires, NGO claims

At least 5.000 have died because of the forest fires

Truck crashes into Easter Island sacred statue

The tourism boom is affecting Easter Island.