Aviation Clean Air Develops First Proactive Cleaning System for Airlines

MEDICINE & HEALTH 09.15.2020 23:33 PM

Aviation Clean Air develops the first system that can neutralize all pathogens in the air and on surfaces while improving air quality. The system works automatically with the aircraft's environmental control system.

Chinese Virologist Claims To Have Proof of COVID-19 Origins in Wuhan Lab

09.13.2020 08:30 AM

A Chinese virologist previously in hiding has stepped out and claims to have scientific evidence that the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was actually made in a lab in Wuhan, China.

COVID-19 Miracle: Doctors Uncover How a Father's Brain Adapted to Coronavirus

09.11.2020 09:20 AM

Doctors have set out to study the brain of a 31-year-old father of two, reported as the youngest to suffer a stroke due to coronavirus.

Philippines Studying Coconut Oil as Potential COVID-19 Treatment

09.09.2020 11:11 AM

Researchers from the Philippines are looking to study the virgin coconut oil (VCO) as a possible treatment for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Chinese Researchers Claim Evidence of COVID-19 on Imported Frozen Fish & Food Packaging

09.09.2020 07:50 AM

Chinese researchers find evidence of coronavirus surviving on chilled salmon for more than a week. Despite the lack of studies, evidence, and organizations saying that this way of transmission is highly unlikely, authorities continue to inspect imported products and packaging.

Crowds Fill California Beaches Over Labor Day Weekend Amid Heatwave and COVID-19

09.06.2020 23:55 PM

California temperatures are soaring over the weekend, sending people to mountains and beaches, and raising doubts over power outages and another possible spike in coronavirus cases.

Why COVID-19 Tests Are Inaccurate and the Role Dead Viral Cells Play

09.05.2020 08:20 AM

Experts believe that a cut-off point for viral cultures needs to be determined since those with dead coronavirus remnants are still testing positive.

Researchers Demonstrate New Portable and Point-of-Care COVID-19 Test Kit

09.01.2020 08:20 AM

Researchers from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign demonstrated the prototype for a portable, point-of-care COVID-19 molecular test kit.

CDC Death Count Accuracy Misinterpreted

09.01.2020 07:30 AM

In the United States, a misinterpretation of Covid-19 deaths have been clarified by experts. With Labor Day a week away, the public is encouraged to avoid mass gatherings which have been associated with many coronavirus infections.

Fecal Analysis in Wastewater Helped Stop the Spread of COVID-19 at the University of Arizona

08.29.2020 23:47 PM

Researchers at the University of Arizona claim to have prevented a coronavirus outbreak on their campus through wastewater analysis, tracking down students who have COVID-19.

Abbott's $5 Rapid Test Hopes to Bring Back Normalcy

08.28.2020 00:36 AM

Abbott has developed an affordable rapid test that can produce results within 15 minutes. However, the company was issued the FDA's Emergency Use Authorization making it available only for those with symptoms. The company will produce 50 million tests by October.

LG Unveils PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier

08.27.2020 23:26 PM

South Korean multinational electronics company LG unveils its own wearable air purifier ahead of the upcoming IFA press conference in Berlin, which will open on September 3.

5 Ways COVID-19 Has Affected the Food Industry

08.26.2020 21:39 PM

Here are some ways that the pandemic has affected the supply chain of food around the world. When the world was on lockdown, supermarkets have run empty due to high demand.

MassBiologics Discovers an Antibody That Can Fight Coronavirus

08.25.2020 08:10 AM

An antibody developed during the time of SARS helped researchers from MassBiologics find another antibody that is effective in fighting coronavirus. The unique IgA antibody may be used to develop an effective vaccine.

Hong Kong Scientists Report Their First COVID-19 Reinfection

08.24.2020 21:08 PM

A healthy man in his 30s has contracted the coronavirus again, about four and a half months after he was first diagnosed with the contagious disease, Hong Kong scientists report Monday, August 24.

CDC Says Travelers No Longer Need to Quarantine for 14 Days

08.24.2020 08:30 AM

Travel has slowly returned around the world with travel guidelines and considerations. A recent study also looks at how airplane transmission can occur without observing proper hygiene and safety guidelines.

1500 People Participate in Experimental Concert

08.24.2020 08:10 AM

1500 participants in Germany take part in an event simulation to help researchers understand hygiene and contact tracing during mass gatherings. Hopefully the results can help authorites make efficient guidelines for future events.

Virus is 'Not Under Control,' Especially with College Parties

08.22.2020 07:40 AM

The WHO believes that coronavirus can be overcome quicker than the 1918 flu. However, despite the CDC's updated guidelines, student cases continue to spike, especially with college parties every weekend.

Movie Theaters are Reopening, But is it Worth the Risk?

08.21.2020 08:30 AM

AMC Theaters are starting to reopen after five months of lockdown. They said that they are taking all measures to ensure public health safety, such as social distancing, requiring the use of face masks, and will improve their theater air filters. But is going to the movie theaters safe?

We Are Nowhere Near COVID-19 Herd Immunity, WHO Warns

08.19.2020 06:20 AM

The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that the world is nowhere near attaining herd immunity against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Neutralizing Antibodies From Seattle Boat Crew May Hold Key to Protection Against Reinfection

08.19.2020 03:43 AM

A fishing boat provided an unexpected insight into how antibodies could prevent reinfection from COVID-19.