Which Animals Will Most Likely Cause The Next Big Pandemic?

MEDICINE & HEALTH 02.17.2021 20:53 PM

Before another big pandemic hits, scientists want to know which animals the next coronavirus pandemic might come from to combat it as its very roots.

Canadian COVID-19 Vaccine Manufacturer Announces Production of 50 Million Doses This Year

02.16.2021 23:05 PM

Providence Therapeutics said it is on track in producing 50 million doses of vaccine for COVID-19 this year.

Two Variants of COVID-19 Combined Into a Heavily Mutated Hybrid Virus: What Could This Mean?

02.16.2021 21:25 PM

Researchers found that two variants of COVID-19 have combined and formed into a mutated and hybrid variant. Could this mean the world is entering a new phase of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Cleaner Air From Pandemic Lockdown Spiked Earth's Temperature in 2020, Study

02.03.2021 03:45 AM

A new study found that the cleaner air during the pandemic lockdowns has increased Earth's temperature in 2020.

Recent Data Shows New UK Variant Could Change Signs of COVID-19 Infection

01.28.2021 21:25 PM

Typically-reported symptoms of the new variant found in the United Kingdom include coughs, sore throat, muscle pain, and fatigue.

Revolutionary COVID-19 Treatment Discovered in a Cancer Drug

01.27.2021 23:04 PM

A study recently showed that treatment for COVID-19 derived from a rare sea animal and historically used for cancer treatment is more efficient by 27.5 times than the popular COVID-19 drug remdesivir.

Creators of Sophia the Robot Plan to Mass-Produce Robots this Year

01.26.2021 22:22 PM

Hanson Robotics, the creator of Sophia the Robot, has announced its plans to mass-produce robots this year amid the pandemic.

For Some People, COVID-19 Might Spread Through Eating

01.24.2021 19:28 PM

The Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis researchers recently said some people might be in danger of COVID-19 infection in an extraordinary way. . . and that's by eating food.

New Data Shows UK Variant May Be 30% More Fatal

01.23.2021 01:01 AM

Preliminary evidence recently showed the new COVID-19 strain in the United Kingdom may be 30 percent more fatal compared to the original virus that has been affecting millions of people globally.

Newly Discovered Mosquito on Guantanamo Bay: A Revelation of How Globalization Threatens Another Pandemic

01.19.2021 02:40 AM

The new novel mosquito's discovery on Guantanamo Bay reveals how globalization is threatening to release the next pandemic.

What Would Happen to COVID-19 After the Pandemic?

01.15.2021 23:13 PM

Scientists look at other coronaviruses to know what will happen to COVID-19 once the pandemic is over.

Rituals May Have Started To Avoid Diseases and Keep People Safe

01.12.2021 23:45 PM

The origins of many rituals may have come from a murky past, but researchers believe that these social practices evolved to help people avoid diseases and danger.

Travel Restrictions Only Effective Early in the Pandemic, Data Shows

12.30.2020 20:00 PM

Travel restrictions are being reimposed due to the new strain found in the UK, but the data shows this method is only effective at the beginning of the pandemic.

The Most Effective Control Policies for COVID-19 Examined

12.30.2020 18:00 PM

With the entry of effective vaccines for the COVID-19 virus, the end of this global health crisis is said to be on the horizon, although the virus keeps on spreading in the short term.

Can Plasma Help Prevent COVID-19 Symptoms? Here's What Experts Say

12.17.2020 19:00 PM

Studies suggest that blood plasma is the most effective treatment for avoiding COVID-19 and other serious diseases.

COVID-19 Pandemic Renewed Interest in Gardening and the Outdoors

12.17.2020 07:00 AM

Some plant lovers are now engaged in community gardens where they work in timed shifts amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

FDA Approves First-Ever at-Home COVID-19 Test With No Prescription Required

12.16.2020 11:00 AM

The US Food and Drug Administration authorized the first-ever at-home COVID-19 test without any prescription, which will soon be available for purchase at local stores.

Bus Travel, Riskiest Way To Go Home This Holiday Season

12.16.2020 05:00 AM

Americans are urged not to travel to keep holiday celebrations as small as possible. Last month, Science Times featured a checklist for traveling safely during the holiday season from Thanksgiving, to Christmas, and to celebrating the New Year.

Global Emissions Drop by 7%, But Climate Change Experts Advise Not To Celebrate Just Yet

12.12.2020 20:00 PM

Global emissions are expected to drop by roughly seven percent this year compared to what was recorded in 2019. That's equivalent to roughly 2.4 billion tons of carbon dioxide.

US-Wide Pandemic Study Shows COVID-19's Complicated Impact Beyond Respiratory System

12.10.2020 17:00 PM

Pneumonia and respiratory failure are among the most frequent complications among those who got COVID-19 infections.

NASA's Initial Observation From Space Shows Pandemic's Positive Impact on Environment

12.09.2020 09:00 AM

NASA map reveals one global change since the COVID-19 lockdown. What does a pandemic-free year look like? NASA's new model intended to address the issue, exposing the coronavirus lockdown's impact on the environment.