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Meet ‘Zonkey’, A Rare Hybrid Discovered in Kenyan National Park

04.13.2020 03:03 AM

A zebra gave birth to a zonkey, a zebra-donkey hybrid, in Chyulu Hills National Park, Kenya early this year. Guess how many months the Zebra carried the unique hybrid in her womb.

Having An Inaccurate Test is Worse Than Not Having at All, Says US FDA

04.13.2020 00:59 AM

US has already done 2 million coronavirus testing and more is still needed but US FDA has cautioned on using inaccurate test as it may cause more problem.

COVID-19 Super-spreaders: New Study Shows Coronavirus is Twice as Infectious Than Previously Thought

04.13.2020 00:58 AM

Scientists claim that “super-spreaders” of the coronavirus exist. They say that contact-tracing among these individuals would help in containing the disease. In a similar study in Wuhan, experts found that the virus could spread twice as quickly as previously feared. Read on to find out more.

NASA Launches "Honey I Shrunk the NASA Payload" Contest with $160,000 Prizes at Stake: Here's How to Qualify

04.12.2020 23:14 PM

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has issued a public challenge called "Honey I Shrunk the NASA Payload" to send tiny experiments to the moon.

NASA to Perform Checkpoint Rehearsal as OSIRIS-Rex Spacecraft will Touch Base at Bennu for Asteroid Sampling

04.12.2020 22:24 PM

NASA will perform a "Checkpoint" rehearsal on the spacecraft, OSIRIS-REx this week as it is set to touch base in 101955 Bennu in August. The mission aims to collect samples from the asteroid for further studies. The actual mission is set to happen on August 25, 2020. Click the link above to find out more.

NASA Hubble Space Telescope Captures New Images of the 'Pillars of Creation' Surrounded by New Born Stars

04.12.2020 21:20 PM

Hubble Space Telescope captures a new image of the 'Pillars of Creation' as newborn stars are formed around it that could destroy these towering tendrils of cosmic dust and gas.

‘Back to Back’ Tornadoes Hit Mississipi: 1 Fatality Recorded As Terrified Locals Shared Photos and Videos Online

04.12.2020 20:12 PM

Severe weather reports have been reported in Mississipi as tornadoes made their way into the state. The National Weather Service called the tornado "critical" and "deadly". Atleast 1 fatality has been reported and possibly fatalities are suspected in other counties. Click the link above to find out more.

When Ventilators Fail, NYC Hospital Extract Blood from COVID-19 Patients, Enriches It, Then Pumps It Back to Save Them

04.11.2020 09:30 AM

Doctors in Brooklyn are using a method called the 'ECMO' to keep patients alive when ventilators do not help

Krakatoa Volcano Erupts Along with Three Other in Indonesia; Locals Beg It to ‘Sleep’ as They Still Battle Against Coronavirus

04.11.2020 09:00 AM

The wrath of Mount Krakatoa is once again felt by the locals in Jakarta as it erupts twice on Friday. 3 other volcanoes in the country also erupted on the same day, leaving locals in dismay. Aside from this natural phenomenon, the country is still amidst its fight against coronavirus as residents plead the volcano to 'go to sleep'. Click here to read more.

US Stops All Studies Involving Bats as It Cautions Against The Dangers of Possibly Triggering a New Wave Coronavirus Infection

04.10.2020 22:56 PM

The US government is now banning all research involving bats due to the fear of creating a bigger problem regarding the spread of infection. Still facing the intense battle against COVID-19, the US places effort on eliminating the possibility of transferring the virus to bats in Northern American species, which could cause further spread of the disease. Interested to find out more? Click the link above.

Coronavirus Reactivation or Reinfection? SoKor Recorded Another 40 Patients Testing Positive Again Bringing Total To 91

04.10.2020 22:51 PM

Another 40 coronavirus patients in South Korea that were 'cleared off' from the virus have tested positive again, adding to the 51 others who also recovered but tested positive again this week.

NY’s Coronavirus-related hospital and ICU admissions Now Lower Than Ever; Antibody tests to be Available Next Week: Is The Nightmare Finally Over?

04.10.2020 22:08 PM

New York faces a new horizon as coronavirus-related ICU and hospital admissions lessen. The state's death rate pace is also starting to slow down. Governor Cuomo praises New York for 'flattening the curve'. The next phase New York now tackles is being able to mass-produce antibody testing kits to eventually yet gradually get people back to work. Read on to find out more.

What is Your Type of Personality During The Lockdown? Psychotherapists Advice on How You Can Cope Best With the Restrictions

04.10.2020 22:07 PM

Psychotherapist's quiz will reveal whether you are a Crisis Queen, True Introvert, Hobby Fanatic or a Conspiracy Theorist

3D Simulation Shows How Coronavirus Particles From A Single Cough Can Circulate Inside The Supermarket

04.10.2020 21:27 PM

The video highlighted the importance of major avoidance of busy indoor space during this time of the coronavirus pandemic.

Premature Use of Ventilators on Coronavirus Patients Do More Evil than Good, Doctors Discover

04.10.2020 08:32 AM

Doctors claim that putting coronavirus patients on ventilators too early could cause them more harm than good.

Virologist Explains Why People Should Only Wear One Pair of Shoes Outside to Reduce Risk of Contaminating Their Homes

04.10.2020 08:30 AM

Doctors revealed that people should only use one pair of shoes and should take it off when they arrive at home to limit the chances of the virus to contaminate their homes.

New Images of the Sun Reveal Incredible Fine Magnetic Threads Filled with Extremely Hot Million-Degree Plasma

04.09.2020 23:51 PM

Researchers from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) released images of the Sun showing fine threads of million-degree plasma woven throughout its atmosphere.

Neanderthals Are Smarter than We Thought: Ancient String Discovered Proves Capabilities of Early Humans

04.09.2020 23:46 PM

Researchers found evidence that Neanderthals are more intellectually capable than we initially assumed. They studied a piece of string fragment made from plant fibers which suggests the early humans used intricate thought processes. Interested to find out more? Click the link above.

UK Drug Firm Will Have a Reliable Coronavirus Antibody Test Within Three Weeks!

04.09.2020 22:29 PM

The Cambridge-based drug giant aims to manufacture reliable antibody test within three weeks after nearly a third of recovered patients recorded a barely-detectable levels of antibodies.

80% of Coronavirus Patients on Ventilators Die in New York City: Why is That?

04.09.2020 22:13 PM

Some doctors are now advising against the use of these breathing machines as they could do more harm than good.

Common Ostrich Egg from the British Museum : Mystery on its 'Luxury' Designs and Carvings Debunked

04.09.2020 21:38 PM

Five common ostrich eggs full of intricate designs and carving displayed at the British Museum have been re-studied and researchers now understand why they caused such a fortune. Click to find out more.

MIT Has Overcome iOS and Android Issues Making Coronavirus Contact Tracking App Possible

04.09.2020 08:39 AM

MIT's Lincoln Laboratory have overcome the iOS and Android interoperability problem using Bluetooth.

[Video] First Time Ever Captured! High-energy Jets Spewing Out of Black Hole at Light Speed

04.09.2020 07:27 AM

Check this out! The Event Horizon Telescope captured images of hot plasma astrophysical jets spewing out of the super black hole, M 87. These images are a huge accomplishment as last year only a shadow of the black hole could be seen. Click to find out more.

COVID-19 Surviving Blood Donors Pouring to Aid Millions Recover Through Convalescent Therapy

04.08.2020 23:44 PM

Are you a survivor of COVID-19? OneBlood is now collecting plasma from coronavirus survivors to transfuse to patients still fighting the battle against COVID-19. Help our brothers and sisters defeat the virus with the help of your own blood. Read on to find out more.

Test Trials of Anti-Malarial Drug Against Coronavirus to Begin on 40,000 Health Workers in Africa, Europe, and Asia

04.08.2020 22:58 PM

The drug trial will include 40,000 doctors and nurses across Asia, Africa, and Europe who will receive chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine which are both older anti-malarial drugs

Alleged 'Coronavirus Survivor' Spotted Selling Own Blood and Saliva for Under $1,000 on Dark Web

04.08.2020 22:18 PM

Scammers are now capitalizing on the theory that blood plasmas could serve as a vaccine. A dark web was spotted hosting an ad from a survivor saying "I do this to provide for my family financially."

Fight Coronavirus With Vitamin D: Study Says Boost Immune System With Some Sunshine

04.08.2020 22:17 PM

Stuck at home with no exercise? Strengthen your immune system, bones, and muscles with some vitamin D. The most accessible source of this vitamin is none other than the sun. Studies have also shown that vitamin D helps coronavirus patients with respiratory symptoms. Click to find out more.

Coronavirus Vaccine Could Be Ready in Six Months, Says Oxford University

04.08.2020 21:44 PM

Good news! The researchers behind the major Oxford University drug trial say that COVID-19 vaccine could be ready as early as in autumn.

LARGEST! 1 Million Square Kilometer Hole Opens in Ozone Layer Above the Arctic

04.08.2020 08:05 AM

Scientists spotted a record-breaking hole in the ozone layer over the Arctic that began in the early months of 2020.

Don't Miss: Watch "Possibly Dangerous" Asteroid Pass by Earth Through a Digital Telescope

04.08.2020 08:01 AM

Space enthusiast? You won't want to miss viewing the colossal Asteroid 52768 as it enters Earth's neighbourhood this month. View it as it zips by Earth live and online. Find out how.