How does warming, acidic ocean affect marine life? Study suggests commercial fish population likely to dwindle
Climate change could destabilize this marine food web by allowing certain species to dominate the oceans while sending others towards depletion
Aug 18, 2020
Pregnant women might be able to pass on Covid-19 to their fetus, but such transmission is still rare: Study
The researchers from Italy found traces of the new coronavirus in samples of umbilical cord blood, the placenta and breast milk. But they do not know if the virus was infectious
Jul 10, 2020
Republicans 10 times more likely to say Covid-19 death count is overestimated, shows survey
The flu kills 0.1% of those infected, meaning one out of 1,000 patients dies from the disease. Covid-19 is far deadlier: it has a death rate of 5.9% in the US
May 28, 2020
Boeing and Airbus to study how Covid-19 moves onboard and if UV light, self-cleaning material can stop spread
The two giants are teaming up with academics, engineers and medical experts to better understand potential risks
May 28, 2020
Arkansas pool party sparks surge in Covid-19 cases, other states also record spike after Memorial Day weekend
Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Nebraska and Illinois are recording a high number of infections. States such as North Carolina and Arkansas are also witnessing a major spike
May 26, 2020
Is it safe to swim in pools amid Covid-19 pandemic? CDC says yes, but only if these guidelines are followed
Although there is no evidence to suggest Covid-19 spreads through pools, hot tubs or spas, CDC recommends maintaining social distancing and other safety measures
May 23, 2020
Two-third Americans think normal life is at least six months away, 75% fear second wave of coronavirus: Poll
The findings of the survey suggest that the policy of reopening states does not reflect public opinion
May 21, 2020
Scientist claims she was sacked by Florida health dept for refusing to manipulate coronavirus data: Report
The state wanted to use the manipulated data to make a case for reopening the state
May 20, 2020
30% of Americans plan to refuse coronavirus vaccine, rest say they'll take it if it's deemed safe: Survey
Estimates suggest that 50% to 70% of Americans need to develop immunity to Covid-19 — either naturally or via a vaccine — in order to beat the virus
May 6, 2020
From gloves to bags, plastic use sees spike amid pandemic and it's worrying as most will end up in oceans
These wastes mostly end up in the oceans. We are already responsible for dumping the oceans with around 8 million tons of plastic trash every year
May 5, 2020
Manhattan Project 2020! Trump announces fast-track Operation Warp Speed to develop coronavirus vaccine by Jan 2021
The Manhattan Project-styled effort brings together private pharmaceutical companies, government agencies and the military to speed up vaccine development, but officials say there are no guarantees
May 3, 2020
Trump claims US can run 5M coronavirus tests a day, testing chief disagrees: 'Absolutely no way'
Trump said the US will soon carry out 5 million tests a day. But the country has only carried out over 6.2 million tests so far
May 1, 2020
Pence tours Mayo Clinic without mask to say 'thank you' to researchers while flouting safety protocol
'As vice president of the United States I am tested for the coronavirus regularly, and everyone who is around me is tested for the coronavirus,' he told reporters
Apr 29, 2020