Researchers discover the best fabrics to use for coronavirus facemasks
Many Americans are now advised to wear masks while outside to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to the CDC — and this may be the case for quite some...
Chemical recycling could be the solution to plastic pollution
The world is drowning in plastic. About 60% of the more than 8,700 million metric tonnes of plastic ever made is no longer in use, instead sat mostly in landfill...
Scientists discover new species of South American matamata turtle
Finally, some good news: A new turtle species has been discovered. Scientist and professor Dr. Uwe Fritz of the Senckenberg Natural History Collections in Dresden, Germany and his international team...
Here’s what his venture firm is doing about it – TechCrunch
Matt Ocko, co-founder of venture firm Data Collective (DCVC), was among a small group of VCs viewed as alarmists when they began tweeting about the coronavirus’s imminent appearance in the...
Who to follow on Twitter for legit, trustworthy coronavirus info
Good news: There are trustworthy coronavirus-tweeting scientists and journalists to follow online — amid a sea of notorious misinformation in the Twitterverse. Researchers have already grasped a lot about this...
FDA reiterates risks of antimalarial drug use for COVID-19, as study into efficacy ends early due to deaths – TechCrunch
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a new warning about the known side effects of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, two antimalarial drugs (also used in the treatment of...
What needs to happen before your boss can make you return to work
There are few worse spots to be during a historic pandemic than a bustling workplace. They're rife with shared door handles, shared bathrooms, shared fridges, shared desks, shared elevators, shared...
Hubble Telescope’s 30-year anniversary: Iconic images
The Hubble Telescope turns 30 on Friday, marking three decades of space exploration and scientific discoveries. To celebrate, NASA has collected some of the most iconic, stunning images the bus-sized...
AI detects plastics in the oceans by analyzing satellite images
An AI system has spotted plastic pollution in the sea by analyzing images from satellites orbiting the earth. The scientists behind the technique claim that it’s the first time patches of plastics in coastal waters have...
Virgin Orbit’s ventilators gain FDA authorization, deliveries to hospitals will start within days – TechCrunch
Virgin Orbit has secured an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its ventilator, which the small satellite launch company designed and prototyped within...