What will we do when diseases reach space?
In an effort to mitigate damage from COVID-19 here on Earth, people worldwide are practicing social distancing, attempting to limit the spread of the disease. However, space is extremely tight on...
The distorted idea of ‘cool’ brain research is stifling psychotherapy
‘There is always a well-known solution to every human problem – neat, plausible, and wrong.’From Prejudices (1920) by H L Mencken There has never been a problem facing mankind more...
Comet Atlas could be the brightest comet in decades
Comet Atlas is racing toward the inner solar system, and it could become the brightest comet seen in the night sky in over two decades. The comet, discovered by an...
How chronic stress changes the brain — and what you can do to reverse the damage
A bit of stress is a normal part of our daily lives, which can even be good for us. Overcoming stressful events can make us more resilient. But when the...
A new FDA-authorized COVID-19 test doesn’t need a lab and can produce results in just 5 minutes – TechCrunch
There’s a new COVID-19 test from healthcare technology maker Abbott that looks to be the fastest yet in terms of producing results, and that can do so on the spot...
The FDA just okayed multiple 15-minute blood tests to screen for coronavirus, but there are caveats – TechCrunch
On Thursday, the FDA amended their emergency policy around diagnostic testing for SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Following on a change made March 16, the agency opened the...
Even after a frigid winter, Arctic sea ice is still really low
Large parts of the U.S. experienced a pretty wimpy winter this year, thanks to cold air staying parked over the Arctic. This made for a relatively frigid winter season in...
NASA still tracking towards mid-to-late May SpaceX crew launch despite parachute mishap – TechCrunch
NASA provided an official update about the status of its Commercial Crew program, the project it’s working on with partners SpaceX and Boeing to return astronaut launch capabilities to American...
Clearstep’s COVID-19 chat-based screener goes in-depth to preserve healthcare resources – TechCrunch
There are a growing number of symptom checker and screening tools that you can use at home if you suspect you might have contracted the new coronavirus that is causing...
World’s smallest dinosaur discovered in a 99-million-year-old piece of amber
The head of a flying dinosaur that is hardly bigger than a bee hummingbird has been discovered in 99-million-year-old amber. The piece of polished amber, just 31mm by 20mm by...