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Buck Moon Lunar Eclipse to occur on Sunday: Here's when to best view it

A partial penumbral lunar eclipse occurs in the early hours of Fourth of July weekend.

Jul 3, 2020

By Jaskiran Kaur

NASA

Eau de Space Kickstarter fragrance project

Eau de Space: Kickstarter project promises to bring fragrance of outer space to people

With the help of NASA, the company hopes to give consumers an idea of the aroma that only those who closely work with space flight encounter.

Jul 3, 2020

By John Diente

NASA

Hundreds of African elephants mysteriously found dead

Researchers are baffled at the deaths of elephants in Botswana as the cause remains unknown.

Jul 2, 2020

By Agrima Tikader

Scientists baffled at quiet disappearance of massive star 2.5m times brighter than sun

The star was at its last stage of life situation 75 million light-years away.

Jul 2, 2020

By Jaskiran Kaur

Scientists considering human challenge trials for testing SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

Despite the risks involved, it appears that there are folks who are surprisingly willing to participate in this procedure.

Jul 2, 2020

By John Diente

Twitter CEO makes substantial donation for COVID-19 relief to Sean Penn's CORE

CORE is a non-profit organisation founded by renowned actor Sean Penn that provides assistance during disasters.

Jul 2, 2020

By John Diente

Twitter

NASA releases epic 10-year time lapse video of the sun

NASA's SDO has been observing the sun for over a decade now, since its launch in February 2010.

Jul 1, 2020

By Jaskiran Kaur

NASA

The Pulse pendant might be NASA's innovative solution to reduce COVID-19 transmissions

To make it even more accessible for those who want it, the project will require a 3D printer, a small motor, wiring, and other materials.

Jul 1, 2020

By John Diente

NASA

Rapidly growing number of virus-focused labs could lead to inaccurate reporting: Experts

The IBMS suggest that officials should focus on the existing labs first in order to resolve the issues involved with the submission of patient data.

Jul 1, 2020

By John Diente

NHS

UK reimposes lockdown on virus-hit city of Leicester

Leicester's elected mayor, Peter Soulsby, had previously argued against extending the lockdown in his city.

Jun 30, 2020

By AFP News

London England

Remdesivir inhalation treatment eyed by Gilead Sciences

Gilead Sciences announces pricing for remdesivir after conditional approval

Results from studies show that remdesivir can shorten the recovery period from 15 to 11 days, which can help healthcare facilities cater to more patients.

Jun 30, 2020

By John Diente

Virus death toll hits 500,000, LA shuts bars again as US struggles

The United States, the hardest-hit country, has more than 2.5 million cases alone.

Jun 29, 2020

By AFP bureaus

California Los Angeles

Scientists Spot Massive Haul of 44 Exoplanets

Two Super-earths discovered just 11 light years away from our planet: Study

The two exoplanets are orbiting around the nearby star Gliese 887.

Jun 29, 2020

By Jaskiran Kaur

Dexamethasone treatments start in US hospitals

Repurposing certain drugs might lead to COVID-19, claims immunologist

At 35 years old, Dr. David Fajgenbaum now heads the Cytokine Storm Treatment & Laboratory of the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.

Jun 29, 2020

By John Diente