NASA Wants to Go Nuclear on the Moon and Mars for Astronaut Settlement
It might sound like science fiction, but scientists are preparing to build colonies on the moon and, eventually, Mars. With NASA planning its next human…
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Not Sure if You’ve Already Had Coronavirus? This Test Might Tell You (Video)
Many people are wondering if that bad cold they had back in February or March was actually the new coronavirus. In principle, an antibody test…
Researchers Develop a Replaceable, More Efficient Filter for N95 Masks
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, there’s been a worldwide shortage of face masks — particularly, the N95 ones worn by health care workers. Although these…
A Polio Vaccine That Hasn’t Been Used in the U.S. for Two Decades Might Protect Against Coronavirus [Video]
The COVID-19 pandemic has scientists considering a few less-conventional options while vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 are being developed. One option might be the oral polio vaccine….
How Effective Are Cloth Masks Against Coronavirus? [Video]
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control is recommending that the general public wear cloth face masks to help decrease everyone’s chances of getting COVID-19. So…
Sensitive New Test Detects COVID-19 Antibodies in Only 10 Minutes
As the COVID-19 curve shows signs of flattening in the U.S. and elsewhere, public health officials are trying to grasp just how many people have…
Best Materials for Homemade Coronavirus Face Masks – Performance Close to N95
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people wear masks in public. Because N95 and…
New Hydrogel Can Cool Down Electronic Devices and Convert Waste Heat Into Electricity
Using electronic devices for too long can cause them to overheat, which might slow them down, damage their components or even make them explode or…
Diagnostic Biosensor Detects SARS-CoV-2 From Nasopharyngeal Swab in Less Than a Minute
According to many experts, early diagnosis and management are critical for slowing the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Therefore, the race…
New COVID-19 Test Accurately Detects Viral DNA in Minutes
Millions of people have been tested for the novel coronavirus, most using a kit that relies on the polymerase chain reaction (PCR). This sensitive method…
Where Are We on a Coronavirus Vaccine: And What’s Next? [Video]
You might have heard that COVID-19 vaccine trials are underway in Seattle. What exactly is being tested? How much longer will these tests take? And…
Does Soap Actually ‘Kill’ the Coronavirus? Here’s the Chemistry [Video]
Constantly being told to wash your hands? Us, too. So we’re diving into the chemistry behind why soap is so effective against viruses like the…
Pangolins, Not Snakes, May Be Missing Link in Coronavirus Jump From Bats to Humans
As scientists scramble to learn more about the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, two recent studies of the virus’ genome reached controversial conclusions: namely, that snakes are intermediate…
Scientist Have Uncovered the Mechanism Behind Mesmerizing “Whiskey Webs”
‘Whiskey Webs’ Are the New ‘Coffee Ring Effect’ Spilled coffee forms a ring as the liquid evaporates, depositing solids along the edge of the puddle….
New Fluorescent Compound Identified in Scorpions Could Help Protect Them From Parasites
Most scorpions glow a blue-green color when illuminated by ultraviolet light or natural moonlight. Scientists aren’t sure how this fluorescence benefits the creatures, but some…
Using Fish Scales to Make Wearable Electronics More Sustainable
Flexible temporary electronic displays may one day make it possible to sport a glowing tattoo or check a reading, like that of a stopwatch, directly…
Arsenic Contamination in Groundwater Influenced by Natural Organic Matter
Millions of people worldwide consume water contaminated with levels of arsenic that exceed those recommended by the World Health Organization. This could cause health problems,…
Chemists Design New Compounds That Thwart Viruses – Blocks Replication of Coronavirus
New compounds block the replication of multiple viruses, including coronavirus. According to a February 26 report from the World Health Organization, the Wuhan coronavirus has…