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Seychelles readies the world’s largest salt-water floating solar plant

It will be built across 40,000 square meters of water.

These conditions need to be met to end a coronavirus lockdown, according to the WHO

Billions across the globe are staying at home to stop the spread of the virus.

Trump halts funding to World Health Organization

US President questions the organization for "covering up" spread of the virus.

The Mediterranean diet can lead to better cognitive function, studies show

It can reduce the rate of decline in cognitive functions by half, the authors found.

Fauci: Reopening the US by May 1st is "overly optimistic"

States don't yet have the testing and contact tracing capacity needed for such a decision.

Robotaxis, still on the agenda of Tesla for this year

Musk says it will depend on regulatory approval.

US underestimates methane emissions from offshore oil and gas platforms

Platforms emit twice as much methane than previously thought.

Global emissions could fall 4% this year as coronavirus brings the world to a stop

World still needs to cut emissions by 6% every year for the next decade

Is Trump preparing to Fire Anthony Fauci?

Anthony Fauci has become the voice of reason in the coronavirus outbreak, but Trump recently retweeted #FireFauci.

Coronavirus threatens Brazil's Amazon tribes

A teenager from the Yanomami community died in Brazil after being infected in coronavirus, raising new fears about the risks to indigenous populations.

It never happened before: All 50 states in the US are simultaneously under disaster declaration

It's the first time in history this has happened

NASA plans to set a telescope on the far side of the Moon

It's part of a set of innovative projects funded by the space agency.

Highest-ever resolution images of the sun revealed

It has an atmosphere much more complex than initially thought.

Dogs are no longer livestock for the Chinese government

This could make the consumption of dog meat illegal.

A new smart toilet can read your “anal print”

Researchers created a toilet that monitors the user's health

The Amazon was an early agricultural hotspot, new study shows

Squash and manioc were used as garden plants 10.000 years ago.

Low-wage workers, among the most hit by coronavirus

Around 44% of the workers in the US earn low wages.

Can we empty bottles faster? Yes, and here’s how

Researchers found out how to make bottles empty faster

Lockdown spurs pandas to finally mate after a decade

They got some privacy and took advantage of it

US cities with polluted air could be more affected by coronavirus outbreak

There's a correlation between exposure to air pollution and death rates associated with coronavirus.

Coronavirus takes a toll on Latino and Asian workers in the United States

They are more vulnerable to the economic uncertainties brought by the outbreak

Trump gives signal for moon mining with new decree

US shows a pro-business approach regarding space resources.

Coronavirus adds new threat to orangutans in Indonesia

While no cases have been confirmed so far, orangutans share 97% of our DNA so chances of transmission are high.

Indigenous communities in Latin America under threat due to coronavirus outbreak

Over 33 million indigenous people from Latin America are faced with dangerous prospects.

The Internet is dealing well with growing coronavirus traffic

Most people are staying at home amid lockdown measures

Creatures beneath the seafloor give hope for life on Mars

Bacteria in rock deep under sea inspire new search for life on Mars.

US should consider national lockdown, top infectious disease expert suggests

More than 30 states have issue stay-at-home orders, but it's not enough.

US jobless claims skyrocket as coronavirus expands

Businesses continue to lay off and furlough workers.

Meet Eurythenes plasticus, the new marine species named after plastic

Researchers find new species with plastic in its body.

New treatment could help eradicate Lyme disease

Two antibiotics showed more effective results than the current treatment,

Climate crisis is making migration harder for nightingales

The iconic birds are evolving shorter winds due to higher temperatures.

Four leading brands are responsible for 500,000 tons of plastic pollution per year

Enough to cover 83 football pitchers every day

Research station in East Antarctica reports its first heatwave

It was recorded during the 2019-2020 Arctic summer.

Urine, the future material to build new bases at the moon

Urea could help build hardier, sturdier bases in space.

The ozone layer is recovering and restoring wind circulation

Thanks to global action on harmful chemicals.

Trump gives companies "license to pollute" amid coronavirus outbreak

EPA implements sweeping relaxation of environmental regulations

New 3D printer can generate 1,000 face shield components daily to help medical staff against the coronavirus

When humanity meets science.

Even as symptoms disappear, patients can still have coronavirus

Patients still had the virus for up to eight days after the symptoms went away

Elon Musk repurposes Tesla factories to produce ventilators

After calling the coronavirus panic "dumb".

European Space Agency scales down missions amid coronavirus outbreak

The agency has decided to increase restrictions after an employee tested positive for COVID-19 at its mission control in Darmstadt, Germany.

Uranus is leaking gas -- according to NASA

This process has been noted on other planets, but not Neptune until now.

Bosch develops fast, automated, user-friendly COVID-19 test

It will be available next month

Germany unveils $54 billion aid package for cultural sector hit by coronavirus

All cultural institutions are closed until April 19 across the country.

Oil prices could drop to $10 amid coronavirus outbreak

Oil storage levels across the world’s storage facilities have climbed to about three-quarters full on average as demand dries up.

Spain is buying robots to increase coronavirus tests

As cases expand, the government seeks ways to increase number of tests.

Coronavirus brings uncertainties to NASA's upcoming schedule

Several of NASA's facilities have been temporarily closed down.

A 3D adapter can turn a snorkeling mask into a non-invasive ventilator

Italian engineers show creative approach to lack of ventilators.

Coronavirus is (temporarily) bringing greenhouse gas emissions down

Our planet is enjoying a breath of air -- but we need sustained climate action.

UK university creates app to slow spread of coronavirus

The monitoring app, free of charge, will be available to the health staff and the general public.

Study finds new genetic editing powers in squids

Researchers discover new surprising feature of squids.

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