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Drones help North Carolina hospital with logistics for medical supplies amid virus

Huntersville Medical Center and 14 others are all operated by Novant Health and testing this innovative delivery method amid this COVID-19 pandemic.

May 29, 2020

By John Diente

Experts issue warning against high intake of Vit D in hopes of curing or preventing COVID-19

Vitamin D may not be a miracle cure or preventive measure against the coronavirus outbreak.

May 29, 2020

By Jaskiran Kaur

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NASA SpaceX Demo-2 launch: How and when to watch event live online

SpaceX's Crew Dragon is now set to launch on May 30.

May 29, 2020

By Jaskiran Kaur

NASA

New coronavirus studies reveal higher death rates for current and former cancer patients

Some cancer treatments have been shown to affect the lungs as well as the immune system, which are likewise targeted by SARS-CoV-2.

May 29, 2020

By John Diente

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COVID-19 vaccine availability by January: experts agree on accelerated timeline

In the early stages of the pandemic in the US, it was projected that a viable vaccine will probably take 12 to 18 months in a favourable scenario.

May 28, 2020

By John Diente

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Coronavirus could cause long lasting 'psychiatric effects,' NHS experts

Not only lockdown but the virus itself can contribute to a poor mental health of people, according to researchers.

May 28, 2020

By Jaskiran Kaur

NHS

Scientists discover 'missing matter' of the universe

Astronomers have discovered the normal missing matter of the universe they have been looking for 30 years.

May 28, 2020

By Jaskiran Kaur

The coronavirus pandemic has hammered Latin America.

Tech companies reportedy funding COVID-19 research in hopes of financial success

Tech pundits point out that discussions within a community called COVID Accelerator provide startups with information about funding.

May 28, 2020

By John Diente

SpaceX, NASA delay milestone mission over lightning fears

The mission comes despite shutdowns caused by the coronavirus pandemic, with the crew in quarantine for the past two weeks.

May 28, 2020

By Ivan Couronne

NASA

Scientists are working to develop a vaccine

Stanford researchers eyeing new COVID-19 treatment with unlikely drug candidate

Data apparently shows that interferon-lambda is specifically restricted to receptors found in the intestines, liver, and linings of the lungs.

May 28, 2020

By John Diente

Blizzard announces cancellation of BlizzCon 2020 amid COVID-19 crisis

Last month, the company and its organisers were still discussing the best course of action regarding BlizzCon 2020.

May 27, 2020

By John Diente

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Astronomers discover one-of-a-kind Jupiter Trojan

The trojan dubbed 2019 LD2 has a comet-like tail attached to the asteroid.

May 27, 2020

By Jaskiran Kaur

NASA

Novavax begins clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccine candidate in Australia

Depending on the results from the preliminary phase of testing, the next segment could see an even larger control group in more countries.

May 27, 2020

By John Diente

SpaceX's moment of triumph arrives as astronauts ready for US launch

If the bad weather clears, at 4:33 pm, a SpaceX rocket with the new Crew Dragon capsule on top will take off from Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center.

May 27, 2020

By Ivan Couronne

NASA

COVID-19: Drones to deliver PPEs and test kits to overcome transport challenges

The drones will be supplied by Skysports to ship the items from Lorn and Islands Hospital in Oban to Iona Community Hospital in Craignure on Mull.

May 27, 2020

By John Diente

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Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day

Brazil has now confirmed a total of 24,512 deaths.

May 27, 2020

By AFP News

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WHO stops hydroxychloroquine trials over safety concerns

Elsewhere, gyms and swimming pools reopened in Germany, Iceland, Italy and Spain.

May 26, 2020

By AFP News

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Army using military thermal imaging technology to assess potential virus infections

Called the Integrated Visual Augmentation System, it was originally intended to help train soldiers in close quarters combat.

May 26, 2020

By John Diente

COVID-19 study confirms hydroxycholorquine is not effective

COVID-19: Study shows increased risk of death from hydroxycholorquine, chloroquine

The Food and Drug Administration has warned people against its usage without medical supervision.

May 26, 2020

By John Diente

Remdesivir preliminary trials reportedly show no remarkable effect on COVID-19

The trials will apparently continue with some adjustments based on the data collected from the first phase.

May 25, 2020

By John Diente

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