SpaceX sets a date with history in May – TechCrunch
This week in space was pretty active, with some startup news – including timing for a historic first – as well as scientific discoveries and innovation in the time of...
A brief history of coronaviruses — and why COVID-19 is different
Most of us will be infected with a coronavirus at least once in our life. This might be a worrying fact for many people, especially those who have only heard...
Epidemiologist debunks 3 myths about how animals transmit diseases
As global COVID-19 cases top two million, it’s humbling to remember that it all started when one person got infected by one wild animal. We may never find out precisely...
Here’s why your dreams are more vivid lately
Although science knows what dreams are, it is still not known exactly why we dream, although plenty of theories exist. Dreams are patterns of sensory information that occur when the...
12 fun science experiments for kids you can do at home
The vinegar and baking soda volcano is a science fair classic, but making science fun for your kids can mean a lot more than making a mess of your kitchen....
What is contact tracing? – TechCrunch
One of the best tools we have to slow the spread of the coronavirus is, as you have no doubt heard by now, contact tracing. But what exactly is contact...
Why these Quasar jets appear to travel faster than light
Quasar jets imaged by the Earth Horizon Telescope (EHT) show galactic movements in unprecedented detail. Movements of vast quantities of gas, racing away from Quasar 3C 279 at speeds near...
NASA and SpaceX set historic first astronaut launch for May 27 – TechCrunch
NASA and SpaceX have set a specific date and time target for their historic first astronaut launch aboard a private spacecraft from U.S. soil, with a planned date of May...
University of Oxford coronavirus vaccine trial aims to have 500 people in testing by mid-May – TechCrunch
One of the largest COVID-19 vaccine trials currently underway will have over 500 volunteers actively testing its solution by the middle of next month. Researchers at the University of Oxford...
In-space satellite servicing proves successful in record-breaking orbital spacecraft operation – TechCrunch
A demonstration mission of Northrop Grumman’s first-ever Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV-1) has proven successful, extending the life of an Intelsat satellite by five years. The mission involved Northrop’s MEV docking...