Ancient Pathogen Stored in Melting Permafrost Could Leak, Start New Pandemic [Study]

Medicine & Technology Jul 28, 2023

Ancient viruses stored in permafrost that started leaking sparked fears they could start another outbreak. Continue reading to learn more.

NASA Veteran Designs Mobile Quarantine Suit for Next Pandemic

Jun 06, 2023

A NASA veteran designs the MQ suit as a protective fear for the next pandemic. Continue reading to know more.

What Is Spillover Theory? Can It Help Prevent Pandemics?

Feb 16, 2023

Some believe that pandemics begin through spillover. Continue reading to know what it is.

How Pandemic Lockdowns Affected the Brains of Adolescents

Dec 06, 2022

Aside from impacting mental health and other aspects of life, pandemic lockdowns were found to significantly affect the adolescent brain on a physical level. Read to know more about this recent study.

The Arctic, a ‘Fertile Ground’ for the Next Pandemics With Climate Change Increasing the Risk of Viruses, Arising Sooner Than Later

Oct 19, 2022

Researchers reported that “spillover risk increases with runoff” from glacier melt, a substitute for climate change. Read to know more about it.

First Imported Monkeypox Case in China Recorded from Chongqing Municipality: Report

Sep 16, 2022

Mainland China reported its first case of the monkeypox virus from a patient overseas residing in the municipality of Chongqing. Read on the know the full story.

US Gov’t COVID-19 Pandemic Response Includes $67-M Budget for Scripps Research

May 20, 2022

Scripps Research has been awarded funding of $67 million to lead a new pandemic preparedness center. Learn more about the government’s initiative here.

Climate Change Linked to Viral Transmission; How Does Rising Temperature Contribute to the Spread of Ebola, Coronaviruses?

Apr 28, 2022

A new study recently showed a link between climate change and viral transmission. Find out how rising temperatures add to the spread of viruses between species.

'Russian Flu' That Emerged in 1889, Possibly a Coronavirus; Pandemic Killed More Older Adults Than Children

Feb 17, 2022

Scientists recently expressed suspicion that a mysterious respiratory illness called the Russian flu, may, in fact, have been caused by a pandemic coronavirus akin to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that's causing COVID-19.

Catastrophic Drought Could Be the Next Pandemic, UN Warns

Jun 19, 2021

UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction published a recent report regarding the current causes and effects of drought, and the threat of it becoming the next 'pandemic.'

World War I Human Tissue a Breakthrough to Sequencing 1918 Pandemic Genome

May 18, 2021

Human tissues from WWI helped researchers to study the 1918 influenza pandemic. It opened the analysis of the flu genome's mutation and transition over time.

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

Feb 03, 2021

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

Social Distancing and Face Masks Are Making Us More Susceptible to Other Diseases

Nov 11, 2020

Basic safety measures may result in large outbreaks of other respiratory illnesses in the future.

Amazon Deforestation Could Breed Brand New Diseases for the Next Pandemic

Oct 16, 2020

The changes in the Amazon forest brought by deforestation are driving animals, such as bats and monkeys into new areas which increases the chance of viruses and bacteria to transfer to humans.

$1 Billion Dollars of Pandemic Funding Have Be Allocated for Military Needs

Sep 23, 2020

Healthcare continues to deal with a shortage of medical supplies despite government funding. Furthermore, there was a recent report of the Pentagon allocating $1 billion for military defense equipment instead of producing more medical supplies.