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Human papillomavirus infection linked to prostate cancer

HPV vaccine given to school boys may prevent future prostate cancer

25 days ago

By Nina Siena

Cancer

Four mysterious objects like 'ring-shaped islands' detected lurking in deep space

The four objects were discovered when astronomers were mapping the night sky as part of an EMU survey.

26 days ago

By Jaskiran Kaur

Health officials speculate around 40% of COVID-19 infections are asymptomatic

The number of asymptomatic subjects appears to have grown from the ones listed in April and May, which was 25 and 35 percent, respectively.

26 days ago

By John Diente

NASA enlists SETI for planet protection from extra-terrestrials

NASA will be assisted by SETI Institute to implement measures in compliance with planetary protection standards during exploration missions.

26 days ago

By Jaskiran Kaur

NASA

Study shows SARS-CoV-2 could possibly affect the heart and other major organs

The British Heart Foundation confirms that their findings suggest COVID-19 causes abnormal changes to the vital organ.

26 days ago

By John Diente

COVID-19 lockdowns: Psychiatrists caution against mental health issues among youth

It was noted that it is likely for youths to have fears about certain aspects of their future such as those related to finances and employment.

26 days ago

By John Diente

UAE to make history with launch of Mars probe

It will loop the planet for a whole Martian year -- 687 days.

26 days ago

By Dana Moukhallati with Miwa Suzuki in Tokyo

Dubai United Arab Emirates NASA

COVID-19 study show possible inflammatory neurological condition

Debate continues among experts regarding SARS-CoV-2 transmission via aerosol

Although the WHO acknowledged the possibility that SARS-CoV-2 can be transmitted in aerosol, it requires definitive proof before it reviews safety protocols.

27 days ago

By John Diente

Researchers develop disinfection system that can reportedly trap, kill coronavirus 'instantly'

The heat-based air filter is believed to prevent the spread of coronavirus in airconditioned spaces.

27 days ago

By Jaskiran Kaur

COVID-19 researchers eyeing tuberculosis vaccine in lowering death rates

It appears countries with more people inoculated with Bacille Calmette-Guarin (BCG) purportedly had lower death rates.

27 days ago

By John Diente

Ten million kids 'may never return to school' after virus

The economic fall-out of the crisis could force an extra 90 to 117 million children into poverty.

27 days ago

By AFP News

Argentina passes 100,000 COVID-19 cases

Authorities are still debating what restrictions will remain in place.

27 days ago

By AFP News

Argentina

Virus surge sparks South Africa curfew and Spain local lockdown

The United States is the world's worst-hit country with 135,171 deaths from 3,301,820 cases.

27 days ago

By Susan Njanji, with AFP bureaus

European Union Donald Trump Spain South Africa France Iran

A trio of Mars missions in the starting blocks

A fourth planned launch, the EU-Russian ExoMars, was postponed until 2022 due to the COVID-19 public health crisis.

Jul 10, 2020

By Juliette Collen

NASA

NASA image displays 'rare' red sprite lightning

NASA's 'Astronomy Picture of the Day' for July 4 features sky phenomena that appears to be alien activity.

Jul 10, 2020

By Jaskiran Kaur

NASA

COVID-19 can trigger complicated grief among those who lost loved ones, experts warn

Among the symptoms observed were changes in sleeping patterns, poor appetite, low energy levels, guilt, sadness, and anger.

Jul 10, 2020

By John Diente

Discovery of colliding stars can help scientists solve universe's biggest mysteries

The two neutron stars locked in a binary system are different in masses

Jul 10, 2020

By Jaskiran Kaur

Novel coronavirus studies find alarming rise of neurological complications among adults

COVID-19 might be a contributing factor to the increasing cases of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) in adults.

Jul 10, 2020

By John Diente

Autonomous robot chemist presents first discovery

Advanced robotics and AI produces groundbreaking results in new experiment

Advanced artificial intelligence allowed the robot chemist to discover a unique type of photocatalyst that is polymeric in nature.

Jul 10, 2020

By John Diente

Artificial Intelligence

Scientists believe visit to Venus before Mars will be hugely beneficial

Experts believe that there are several benefits of visiting Venus before Mars, as it will be cost-effective.

Jul 9, 2020

By Jaskiran Kaur

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