Staff Reporter

music

Scientists Turned Coronavirus into a Relaxing Japanese Lullaby in Search For Its Weak Spots

Whoever thought coronavirus could create such beautiful sounds? For a virus that is feared worldwide, it produces such a calming melody that can drift you off to sleep. Scientists are studying the structure of the coronavirus through sonification to determine the virus' weak spot. These efforts are in line with finding a cure for the disease. Click to hear how coronavirus sounds.
suicide

Teen Allegedly Committed Suicide After Feeling 'Isolated' Amid Coronavirus Lockdown

Due to the coronavirus lockdown, many of us are now stuck at home. Is it taking a toll on your mental health? The lockdown has recently been linked to a few cases of suicide. Click to find out how a 15-year old boy was found dead at his home in South Wales 5 days after UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson enforced the lockdown.
e-cigarette

Adolescents Smoking Mods will Smoke 6x More Cigarettes Later On: Study

A study in the April 2020 Pediatrics found that adolescents using modifiable e-cigarette devices, called mods, will smoke a higher number of cigarettes later on in life. This study was done in comparison to those who smoked pen-like e-cigarettes. Research suggests that depending on which vaping devices the adolescent uses, they may end up smoking far more in the future.
pizza

LOOK! Pizza Vending Machine Makes 10-inch Pizzas in Just 3 Minutes!

Basil Street is piloting pizza-making vending machines in the United States. The machine can produce a 10-inch Italian style, thin-crust pizza in just three minutes with fresh ingredients. The pizza's quality is said to be comparable to a pizza baked in a high-end brick oven.
breathing techniques

JK Rowling Shares Video of Breathing Technique: Key to Recovery From Coronavirus

JK Rowling shared a video on how to do proper breathing techniques for those afflicted with COVID-19. She claims to have been stricken with the virus, and the breathing techniques coached her back into full recovery. The video is of Dr. Sarfaraz Munshi, who works at Queen's Hospital in London. Since the disease targets the respiratory system, Munshi cautioned patients to stop lying on their back, as it restricts breathing.
latex gloves

Tiktok Video: Surgeon Explains Why Wearing Gloves Won't Protect From Coronavirus

Dr. Karan Raj shared a video on TikTok to explain why people should refrain from wearing gloves in public. All the while thinking it is protecting us, it could also be the reason for the contamination and spread of germs. He argues that germs will only accumulate on whatever the gloves touch, which is why it would be better to hand regularly wash to eliminate the bacteria on your hands.
Eye Pain: Possible COVID-19 Symptom as Suggested by Google Searches

Look: Coronavirus Weak Spot Discovery May Lead to Possible Vaccine

Coronavirus has an 'Achille's Heel' and scientists have discovered it. This breakthrough discovery can potentially aid in formulating a cure to the coronavirus. Closely similar to the SARS virus, antibodies show that the treatment approach to curing SARS could also be used in treating COVID-19.
Detectable Level of Coronavirus Infection on Face Masks Can Still be seen after Seven Days

Detectable Level of Coronavirus Infection on Face Masks Can Still be seen after Seven Days

A new study shows that coronavirus can remain for seven days on the outer layer of face masks. (Photo : pexels)Woman wearing white face masks According to a new study by researchers from the University of Hongkong, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes the COVID-19 can remain to the outer layer of a face mask for a week and stays on stainless steel and plastic surfaces for up to four days.

Recommended Stories

Real Time Analytics