Coronavirus Delays Some of NASA's Projects

Medicine & Technology Mar 27, 2020

It is only a matter of time for NASA’s projects and programs be affected by the effects of the coronavirus outbreak in the US.

The Origin of Sars-Cov-2 As Determined by Scientists

Mar 27, 2020

Scientists “firmly determined” the natural evolution of Sars-CoV-2.

The Link Between Pangolin Viruses and Human Pandemic Remains Cloudy

Mar 27, 2020

Scientists have not found evidence that COVID-19 jumped from pangolins to humans, although they do host comparable viruses Pangolins, once doubted as the missing connection between bats and humans in the COVID-19 pandemic's origin.

Hantavirus: Far From Being the Next Global Pandemic After COVID-19

Mar 26, 2020

Hantavirus may have reportedly infected and killed a man in China recently. However, experts say, this cannot be considered as the next global pandemic.

As Natural Disaster Season Approaches, Fear Spreads in Relief Shelters

Mar 26, 2020

As the United States prepares for the season of disasters, the federal officials now have a new crisis to be worried about-the prevention of "tightly-packed disaster-response shelters" from turning into hotspots of COVID-19 transmission.

Why the Hantavirus Case Reported in China Shouldn’t Cause Worry

Mar 26, 2020

While COVID-19 continues to spread, infect and kill the world, another virus reportedly caused the death of a man in China on Monday. Reportedly, this man who died was tested positive for hantavirus.

Gates Says US Missed its Chance to Keep Businesses Open despite the COVID-19 Pandemic

Mar 25, 2020

Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder said early this week that the United States has missed its opportunity to elude the mandated business closures as it did not make a move quickly enough on the COVID-19 pandemic.

How Promising are Malaria Drugs for COVID-19?

Mar 25, 2020

Eagerness about the treatment for COVID-19 using malaria drugs has raised higher hopes which include US President Donald Trump. However, the pieces of scientific evidence are still lacking.

Can Blood from COVID-19 Survivors Treat New Patients?

Mar 25, 2020

Hospitals are getting ready to test through the use of blood that newly-recovered patients donated.

What Doctors Say About the Possibility of Connection Between Vaping and COVID-19

Mar 25, 2020

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer speculated that vaping might have contributed to the factor although this has not yet been proven and studies are currently being made to determine if there is indeed, a link between vaping and COVID-19.

Tracking Site for COVID-19 Built by Volunteers in Just 6 Days

Mar 25, 2020

In the past week, a team of 30 volunteers from different companies such as Apple, Alphabet, and Amazon collaborated to set up a website named "covidnearyou," with the main objective of tracking COVID-19 as it spreads.

Architects Design Containerized ICUs for COVID-19 Treatment

Mar 25, 2020

To help fight the worsening COVID-19 that is now affecting the world, a new initiative is transforming some shipping containers into intensive care units (ICUs).

Houseparty COVID-19 Lockdown App: How Safe is It?

Mar 25, 2020

Houseparty is fast becoming a favorite mobile app to download today especially that most people from all over the world are stuck at home, obeying world leaders' strict order of home quarantines and lockdowns.

COVID-19 Test Results in 30 Minutes, Kits May Soon Be Available

Mar 24, 2020

Oxford-based scientists developed a new faster-working test to determine whether a patient is infected with COVID-19.

Work on NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Paused Due to COVID-19

Mar 24, 2020

One of the affected missions is the James Webb Space Telescope, where the work is currently put on hold. This was announced by NASA officials on Friday.