Why the ‘Double Mutant’ COVID-19 Variant Detected in California May Be Worrisome

Medicine & Technology Apr 06, 2021

A new coronavirus variant known as the Double Mutant COVID-19 variant has recently been detected in California by Stanford University scientists.

Underwater Cannibalism: Baby Sea Stars Eat Each Other When Hungry

Apr 06, 2021

A new study found that underwater cannibalism occurring specifically involving baby sea stars that eat each other when hungry.

Less Annoying Face Mask Design Competition: Up to $500,000 Top Prize

Apr 06, 2021

The US government recently announced a 'DIY less annoying face mask' competition with a potential total grand prize amounting to $500,000 awaiting the lucky winners.

Your Blood Type Won't Affect Your Risk of Getting COVID-19, Experts Say

Apr 05, 2021

New study shows that there is no link between coronavirus severity and hospitalization and blood type.

Better Than 3-Feet Social Distancing: Wearing Masks and Ventilation Systems to Stop COVID-19 Spread

Apr 05, 2021

A researcher recently said that there is a better way to stop COVID-19 spread that is far more vital than social distancing, specifically in classrooms.

Temperature Checks and Other Outdated Social Distancing Measures, Can they Really Protect You?

Apr 03, 2021

Experts suggest that social distancing measures such as one-meter apart rule and temperature checks aren't effective means of preventing COVID-19 transmission, with some providing a false sense of security for the public.

COVID-19 Vaccine For Pets? Russia Might Have One Soon

Apr 02, 2021

Russia announced Wednesday it registered what it said was the world’s first coronavirus vaccine for animals.

COVID-19 Inactivates Sunlight Much Faster Than Previously Thought

Apr 02, 2021

Researchers recently showed how sunlight is inactivating COVID-19 after realizing there is an evident difference between the newest theory and previous investigational results.

Zero New COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Recorded in Navajo Nation: Here’s What They Did

Mar 31, 2021

The Navajo Nation reported early this week that it has zero new COVID-19 cases and deaths in the past 24 hours due to the rollout of an aggressive vaccination campaign.

COVID-19 PPE Waste Harming Animals Everywhere, Plastic Waste to Increase By 2030

Mar 31, 2021

The increasing amount of COVID-19 PPE waste is harming the environment and the wildlife. The new review talks about reports of animals entangled and trapped in discarded PPEs.

Initial WHO-China Report Offers Nothing Substantial on COVID-19 Origins

Mar 30, 2021

A report released by a joint team of scientists from the World Health Organization (WHO) and China shows little concrete proof on how the COVID-19 pandemic started.

Low Cost Pinprick COVID-19 Test Detects COVID-19 Antibodies in One Hour

Mar 29, 2021

Researchers at the University of Toronto created a new COVID-19 serology test to detect coronavirus antibodies in one hour.

Can Phone Calls Help People Get Away From Loneliness?

Mar 29, 2021

Phone calls can be important for communicating with lonely and isolated people, experts claim.

Health Official Says Amish Community May Have Already Attained COVID-19 Herd Immunity

Mar 28, 2021

A local official recently claimed that an Amish community in Pennsylvania might have become the first group in the United States to attain herd immunity.

Study: COVID-19 Vaccines Offer Effective Protection for New and Expectant Mothers and Their Newborns

Mar 26, 2021

Research showed that pregnant and lactating mothers have better protection against COVID-19 with antibodies they can pass on to their newborns.