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SpaceX delays next launch due to COVID-19 travel restrictions

So far, SpaceX has been putting a lot of effort into insulating itself from the outbreak, but it seems to have caught it in the end.

Marine species move toward the poles to avoid climate change

An analysis of more than 300 marine plant, animal, plankton, and fish species found that they’ve increasingly moved towards the poles as the climate grew warmer over the last century. Their abundance has also been changing as the species adapt to shifts in suitable living areas. One of the silver linings of the study is […]

New method helps screen COVID-19 patients at risk from drug-induced heart attack

When battling an epidemic that we can't cure, doctors are looking to yet-untested drugs.

Quarantine, school closure, and social distancing could reduce the spread of COVID-19 by 70%

Staying at home really does work.

Researchers simulate the coronavirus atom-by-atom to find its weaknesses

It's tiny, but its a huge thorn in our sides right now.

Researchers find oldest ancestor of all animals so far

It's tiny.

Researchers successfully reverse aging -- in a lab dish

The team is "very excited" about the findings.

US Surgeon General advises all Americans to stay home -- "this week, it’s gonna get bad"

Earlier today, US Surgeon General Jerome Adams gave a telling warning of how the coronavirus outbreak is going in the US: “I want America to understand — this week, it’s gonna get bad.” “As the nation’s doctor, I’m here to help America understand where we need to respond to this,” Adams told the Today show, […]

Covid-19 survival time on surfaces depends on the material

"If you're touching items that someone else has recently handled, be aware they could be contaminated and wash your hands."

Researchers reprogram cells to build artificial structures

So far, the method is just a “tool for exploration”.

Canadian diamonds give researchers a glimpse into ancient continents

It's like "finding a missing piece of a puzzle."

Oldest modern bird species so far discovered in Belgian limestone quarry

They call it the Wonderchicken!

Shifting away from monocultures would benefit both wildlife and people

If it benefits both us and the planet, I'm happy.

Urban farming can feed surprisingly many people -- at least in Sheffield

Both traditional and soil-free farming could help feed the city.

Masks and gloves won't keep you from getting infected -- save them for the doctors

I know they feel safe, but they're a matter of life and death for doctors. For you, not so much.

Human immune response against COVID-19 mapped for the first time

This could pave the way towards a cure.

NASA reports asteroid to pass close to Earth tomorrow, might 'airburst'

No need to fear it -- just don't look at it.

SPENT helps people understand and fight against economic inequality

SPENT is an "online poverty simulator" -- sounds lovely.

MIT develops new, cheap, fast Covid-19 test, is awaiting approval from FDA

Hopefully it will be available soon.

Gorillas and humans treat their territory the same way, study finds

They defend the center of their land, but generally tolerate other gorillas.

Our emissions will blight 1.2 billion people with heatwaves and humidity by 2100

That's not cool. Literally!

The dairy industry today is much cleaner and more efficient than 60 years ago

But is it clean enough for our current needs?

A new study looked at how early complex European cultures farmed and ate

They seemed to be doing alright for themselves.

Researchers identify over 300 new minor planets in the Solar System

New friends!

Experiencing nature seems to make us happier, at least on social media

Thanks, Nature!

Working remotely in the age of the coronavirus

Old problems require modern solutions.

Nosy study finds we probably produce new neurons all the time

The findings could open up new treatment options for conditions that involve nerve degradation.

Talkative robots make humans chat too -- especially robots that show 'vulnerability'

Robots admitting to making a mistake can improve communication between humans -- at least during games.

Humans aren't the only animals that get drunk (or worse): here are a few others

All life likes to party.

A compound against SARS shows promise against the COVID-19 virus

"Striking similarities" between the two viruses make them vulnerable to the same compounds.

A look at the hottest dating trend of 2020 -- radiocarbon dating

This technique is currently our key to the past.

A look at the harmony of organic architecture

Organic architecture aims to design buildings that are in harmony with nature and their surroundings.

Excitement, not profit, drives young burglars to crime

Kids.... aren't the smartest.

Fossil Friday: lizard foot trapped in amber helps us better understand fossilization

A new paper describing the foot of a lizard preserved in amber broadens our understanding of the fossilization processes. The tiny foot belonged to a lizard in the genus Anolis which became trapped in resin around 15 to 20 million years ago. It is very well preserved, with every detail of the limb visible under […]

Ecosystems with varied plant species are lusher, more efficient

Greater plant diversity benefits everyone in the ecosystem, a new study reports. Higher levels of plant diversity allow ecosystems to utilize more energy and more efficiently, new research found. Ecosystems with 60 or more plant species contained twice the amount of living biomass, on average, than ecosystems built on plant monocultures. This is the first […]

Experiencing wilderness keeps us happy, so we should protect it even in cities

"We're trying to show that if you're going to develop an area, you at least need to understand the human costs."

Take yourself out (of any video stream) with this new app

So far, the app is more entertainment than a practical tool, but it is a very nice proof of concept.

Researchers devise fast, relatively cheap way of building diamonds

It's geology on fast forward.

Honeybee brains could be a good model to study human brains on

Bee brains seem to use alpha waves similarly to primate brains.

The Smithsonian announced an awesome Open Access library of their collections

This is the type of content I like writing.

'Dish Life' lets you play as a stem cell researcher on Android, iPhone, or PC

Experience the life of a STEM researcher without having to go to school for it!

At least 26% of the ocean needs to be relegated to conservation to prevent marine collapse

Not all is well in the ocean.

International research team creates eco superglue out of cellulose and water

It's cheap, eco-friendly, and actually outperforms synthetic glue in certain cases.

Billion-year-old green algae is a relative of all plants on dry land

It's the oldest green algae we've found.

Removing dental plaque also seems to help against stroke, heart disease

Plaque removal could lower the risk of heart attack or stroke, a new study suggests. The study focused on Plaque HD, a type of toothpaste that highlights dental plaque for easier removal with a brush. A new study showed that improved oral hygiene can help lower the risk of diseases such as stroke or heart […]

Reuters is working on the first automated video news presenter

A new AI tool developed for Reuters is pioneering automated video news reports. The London-based news corporation plans to inject a little bit of artificial intelligence into English Premier League football match reports. Last week, it announced a prototype platform that mixes pre-recorded footage of a news presenter and automated data feeds to report on […]

New species of soil bacteria can break down soil pollutants

Researchers at Cornell University discovered a new species of bacteria that can break down organic contaminants in the soil. The new species was named Paraburkholderia madseniana in honor of the late Gene Madsen, the microbiology professor who started the research. The species is particularly adept at breaking down aromatic compounds (ring-like molecules of carbon), a […]

One year on this exoplanet lasts only 18 hours

The planet could fall into its host star in the next decade.

Predators can learn what food to avoid from watching TV

Seems you can learn some useful tips from watching TV after all.

We've significantly underestimated how much methane humanity emits

"Most of the methane emissions are anthropogenic, so we have more control," the authors say.

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