Will Covid-19 reduce the life expectancy of Americans? Study projects it will be shortened by more than a year
Estimated reductions for the Black and Latino populations are 3 to 4 times that for Whites
Jan 16, 2021
Has the US run out of Covid-19 vaccines? Shocking report suggests stockpile with reserve doses no longer exists
Despite a previously stated strategy of holding back some vaccine doses to ensure people can get their second shot, the Trump administration started releasing its reserve doses in December 2020
Jan 16, 2021
Who is David Kessler? Joe Biden taps ex FDA chief to lead Covid vaccine program, will rename Operation Warp Speed
Incoming White House press secretary Jen Psaki said that the 'Operation Warp Speed' name will be retired, however, she did not say what the new name will be
Jan 16, 2021
Why injecting magic mushrooms can be fatal? Fungus grows in blood as man mainlines 'mushroom tea' into vein
Researchers said he boiled the mushrooms in water, filtered the liquid using a cotton swab before 'directly injecting' the solution into his veins
Jan 15, 2021
What happened to NASA’s ‘mole’? Mars digger intended to take planet’s temperature declared dead by scientists
The probe was attempting to burrow into the Martian surface since February 28, 2019
Jan 15, 2021
How hot was 2020? Record-breaking heat is just the start as NASA warns it is ‘precursor of more to come’
Earth’s average temperature has risen by more than 2 degrees Fahrenheit or 1.2 degrees Celsius since the late 19th century
Jan 15, 2021
What is the 'Columbus strain'? New Covid-19 variant discovered in Ohio likely more infectious, says study
This variant has acquired three other gene mutations, which were not previously seen together in the novel coronavirus
Jan 14, 2021
Why did SpaceX Dragon have 12 bottles of French wine and 320 grapevines in its cargo while returning to Earth?
Scientists hope that their investigation will lead to discovering how to produce wine in harsher environments, and more importantly, how to adapt agriculture to the climate of tomorrow
Jan 14, 2021
Were ‘Game of Thrones' dire wolves real? Here's why the beasts went extinct and they looked way different
Scientists suggest that dire wolves were so different from other canine species like coyotes and grey wolves that they were not able to breed with each other
Jan 14, 2021
Are colleges Covid-19 superspreaders? Cases went up by 56% in counties where classes were in person, says CDC
A Stanford University analysis shows in 17 of the campuses monitored, outbreaks translated directly into peaks of infection within their home counties
Jan 13, 2021
What’s a quasar? Astronomical discovery could reveal how massive black holes, galaxies formed in early universe
Powered by the earliest known supermassive black hole, J0313-1806 dates back to 670 million years after the Big Bang
Jan 13, 2021
Is SLS NASA's most powerful rocket? Next-gen vehicle for manned Moon mission is taller than Statue of Liberty
The agency is targeting January 16 for the final test in the testing series for the core stage of the Space Launch System rocket that will launch the Artemis I mission
Jan 13, 2021
Can oral sex at a young age give you mouth and throat cancer? Shocking new study issues warning
Having more than 10 prior oral sex partners was also linked with a 4.3-times greater likelihood of having human papillomavirus-related cancer
Jan 12, 2021
How long do Covid-19 symptoms linger? People suffer from at least one of them even after 6 months, finds study
Fatigue or muscle weakness is the most common symptom, with sleep difficulties and anxiety or depression also frequently reported
Jan 12, 2021
Gorillas at San Diego zoo test positive for Covid-19, here’s what’s known about first such case in great apes
It is believed the gorillas may have been infected by a staff member who did not have symptoms of the virus
Jan 12, 2021
Is Earth spinning faster than it has in decades? Planet recorded 28 fastest days in 2020, here's what it means
Researchers who monitor the Earth's rotational speed also predict that 2021 could be even shorter
Jan 11, 2021
Why are Americans still unsure about Covid-19 vaccine? Rural residents among most hesitant to get shots: Poll
About a third or 35% of Americans living in rural areas say they probably or definitely would not get a Covid-19 shot, compared to about a quarter of suburban (27%) and urban residents (26%)
Jan 11, 2021
Did NASA’s Juno detect an FM signal from one of Jupiter’s moons? Scientists say electrons behind it, 'not ET'
The agency extended Juno's mission after an independent review panel found that Juno has 'produced exceptional science' and recommended NASA continue it
Jan 11, 2021
Does the US have a new fast-spreading and highly infectious Covid-19 variant? Here’s what the CDC has to say
'This fall/winter surge has been at nearly twice the rate of rise of cases as the spring/ summer surges. This acceleration suggests there may be a US variant,' the WH task force document said
Jan 9, 2021
Did 2020 shatter records for most number of disasters in US? Weather calamities caused $95 billion in damages
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, there were 22 separate weather and climate disasters, shattering the previous record of 16 events in 2017 and 2011
Jan 9, 2021