Australia's New Food Ranking System Gives Cheese a Bad Reputation

Medicine & Technology Jul 15, 2020

Australia has updated its Health Star Rating System. The guide is supposed to guide consumers in making healthier food choices. However, cheesemakers are concerned with their one-star rating.

Is Moderna Coronavirus Vaccine Leading the Race? Early Trials Show the Jab Gives Off Immunity

Jul 15, 2020

There's good news from Moderna's mRNA-1273 coronavirus vaccine candidate. A preliminary report states that all 45 volunteers in its clinical trial developed immunity to the coronavirus with no adverse reactions.

Burger King to Fight Climate Change and Methane Emissions By Feeding Cows With Lemongrass

Jul 14, 2020

The fast-food chain has introduced the 'Reduced Methane Emissions Beef Whopper.' Now feeding their cows with lemongrass, the company hopes to combat climate change by reducing their contribution to methane emissions.

The Science Behind Choosing Your Wardrobe: Black V.S. White Shirt on Hot Days

Jul 14, 2020

Summer is here. Should you go for dark-colored clothes or light-colored ones? Click to read more about the benefits of wearing white or black clothing during the summertime.

Perfect Solution for Airborne Transmission: Air Filter That Can Kill Coronavirus on Contact

Jul 14, 2020

Researchers from Houston have developed an air filter that they claim could kill the coronavirus upon contact. Using extremely high temperatures and nickel foam, a single pass through the filter could kill SARS-COV-2 that enters the system.

Face Masks Are Now Required in England Shops or Be Fined $125

Jul 14, 2020

The use of face masks will now be compulsory in shops across England starting Friday, July 24. Citizens will be fined approximately $125 for non-compliance.

Top US Coronavirus Testing Company Says Turnaround Time for Results is 1 Week or More

Jul 13, 2020

Quest Diagnostics, one of the U.S.'s top coronavirus test providers, announced on Monday that the turnaround time for results is now seven days or more for regular patients. The delay is due to the surge in coronavirus cases the country is experiencing over the past few weeks.

New Study Warns Viral Immunity in Recovered Coronavirus Patients Could be Gone in 2 Months

Jul 13, 2020

A new study reveals that immunity to COVID-19 could only last a few months. Findings from the research uncovered that in just two months, some coronavirus-recovered patients lose protection from the virus and are susceptible to getting reinfected once again.

Love During a Global Pandemic: These People Are Proof That It’s Possible

Jul 13, 2020

Finding love during the coronavirus pandemic is a thing. Discover how some people find it easier to meet their soulmates during this time rather than any other time.

US Surgeon General: Coronavirus Surge Is Reversible if People Just Do Their Part

Jul 13, 2020

U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams said that the country could reverse the course of coronavirus surges in just two to three weeks if people would do their part. He refers to wearing face masks, practicing good hand hygiene, and observing proper social distancing.

Calculate Your Dog's Age in Human Years With This New Equation

Jul 13, 2020

Curious to see how old your dog is in human age? Check out the new formula researchers came up with and easily use your phone to calculate your pup's age.

Beluga Whales Have Complex Social Networks Just Like Humans, Says Study

Jul 12, 2020

Beluga whales can form extensive social networks, even across distances, a new study finds. The sea creatures communicate through echolocation, just like killer whales and bats, that allow them to communicate with other individuals from far away.

Scientists From China Develop AI-Based Cancer Diagnostic Tool

Jul 11, 2020

Detection of cancer and metastasis is now made easier using a breakthrough AI-assisted cancer diagnostic tool developed by Chinese scientists. It provides a faster and more accurate approach in detecting lymph nodes affected by cancer compared to traditional methods such as the MRI.

New York Lends a Helping Hand to Florida As Gov. Cuomo Sends Remdesivir to Coronavirus-Stricken State

Jul 11, 2020

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is sending Florida a shipment of remdesivir to help its COVID-19 patients recover while the state waits on supplies from the federal government. The state has experienced a recent surge in cases, but its Governor, Ron DeSantis, denies help from other states.

Is Kazakhstan's 'Mysterious' Pneumonia Outbreak Related to COVID-19? Officials Deny It

Jul 10, 2020

Kazakhstan denies allegations by the Chinese embassy saying the nation is experiencing outbreaks of 'unknown pneumonia.' Some say officials might be misdiagnosing COVID-19 with pneumonia to lower its tally of cases.