More than 100,000 Americans may die from COVID-19, US officials say.

The next couple of weeks will be "very, very painful" and "rough," Trump said today during a White House briefing today.

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Should you wear a face mask to prevent COVID-19? Experts disagree.

Just don't horde face masks, as health care workers urgently need them.

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Wyoming: Latest updates on Coronavirus

Here’s a look at the number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Diarrhea is first sign of illness for some COVID-19 patients

Some patients with COVID-19 experience gastrointestinal symptoms, particularly diarrhea, as the first sign of illness.

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West Virginia: Latest updates on Coronavirus

Here’s a look at the number of coronavirus cases in West Virginia and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Wisconsin: Latest updates on Coronavirus

Here’s a look at the number of coronavirus cases in Wisconsin and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Coronavirus death rate may be lower than previously thought

The death rate from COVID-19 is likely around 0.66%, if counting the mild or asymptomatic cases, according to a new study

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Why are young, healthy people dying from COVID-19? Genes may reveal the answer.

Some people may be susceptible to severe infection due to differences in their genetic code.

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Antarctica's Denman Glacier is sinking into the world's deepest canyon

Antarctica's Denman Glacier is falling into the world's largest land canyon.

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Is 6 feet enough space for social distancing?

By now, you've probably heard that to slow the COVID-19 epidemic, people need to stay 6 feet (1.8 meters) apart from each other. Here's why, and how it works.

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Coronavirus testing is ramping up. Here are the new tests and how they work.

New tests for coronavirus are coming out. Here are the differences between them.

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20 sci-fi movies and TV shows to binge watch on Netflix right now

Sit out the coronavirus storm safely on your sofa and soak up some sci-fi at the same time
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Chaco Canyon's famous 'tree of life' might have just been a bench

New research reveals that the "Plaza Tree of Pueblo Bonito," once thought to be a living "tree of life," may have been just a big, dead tree that came from somewhere else.

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When will social distancing end? Two road maps chart the way.

Two public health experts offered concrete road maps to the end of social distancing.

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Stratolaunch to launch hypersonic vehicles from world's biggest airplane

Stratolaunch has found another use for the biggest airplane ever built.

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Study will test if hydroxychloroquine can prevent COVID-19

Researchers in New York and Washington state plan to enroll 2,000 participants

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Scoreboard ranks states by social distancing. How is yours doing?

Mountain West states score poorly on the new metric.

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How deadly is the new coronavirus?

All estimates of coronavirus mortality should be taken with a grain of salt, but scientists are beginning to see differences based on age and access to medical care.

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Stuck at home? Take a tour through Disney's (empty) Star Wars, Pandora and space-age parks

From the comfort and safety of your own home, you can now explore Walt Disney World all by yourself.

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Colorado ski town will test everyone for coronavirus

The town appears to be the first in the country to perform coronavirus testing on such a wide scale.

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'Warrior' dinosaur with nasty gouge mark on claw uncovered in New Mexico

It's possible this feathered hypercarnivore hunted like a cheetah.

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Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" 16: Mysterious Aliens

In this episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll take a closer look a scientific mystery that's a favorite topic here at Live Science: aliens.

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Pablo Escobar's 'cocaine hippos' may be helping river ecosystems in Colombia

Hippos that once resided in Pablo Escobar's private zoo are now thriving and multiplying in the wild, performing an ecological role that has been vacant for millennia.

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Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" 16: Mysterious Aliens

In this episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll take a closer look a scientific mystery that's a favorite topic here at Live Science: aliens.

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Ancient cultic area for warrior-god uncovered in Iraq

A 5,000-year-old cultic area dedicated to a Mesopotamian warrior god has been discovered in an ancient city in Iraq.

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Cat infected with COVID-19 from owner in Belgium

A domestic cat in Belgium was confirmed to have COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus that's spreading across the globe.

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First US infant death linked to COVID-19 reported in Illinois

The first infant death related to COVID-19 in the United States has been reported in the Chicago area today (March 28).

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Viral video advises washing fruit and vegetables with soap. Here's why that's a bad idea.

Despite what a doctor in a viral video suggests, it's not a good idea to wash fruits and vegetables with soap and water, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, food scientists told Live Science.

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Why is it so hard not to touch your face?

People often touch their faces when they're anxious, embarrassed, stressed or even when they're feeling just fine.

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COVID-19 might cause loss of smell. Here’s what that could mean.

It's theoretically possible that coronavirus could infect the region of the brain responsible for smell.

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Why are deaths from coronavirus so high in Italy?

Deaths from the new coronavirus in Italy have soared in recent days, with a death rate of 10%. Here's why that rate is so high.

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Coronavirus pandemic's global impact seen from space in chilling satellite images

The global response to the novel coronavirus pandemic is so intense that it's visible from space.

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Old gas blob from Uranus found in vintage Voyager 2 data

Buried inside data Voyager 2 gathered at Uranus more than 30 years ago is the signature of a massive bubble that may have stolen a blob of the planet's gassy atmosphere.

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Amazing Images: The Best Science Photos of the Week

Here are the stories behind the most amazing images in the world of science this week. A recap of the coolest photos featured on Live Science.

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States aren’t testing uniformly for coronavirus. That’s creating a distorted picture of the outbreak.

Now, 10 weeks after the country's first case, testing in the U.S. is beginning to ramp up significantly, but not uniformly. Here's why.

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Scientists use the Milky Way to hunt for dark matter

Scientists studying a mysterious signal from far-off galaxies didn't find dark matter as they'd hoped. But the inventive new technique they used to detect this strange signal, which uses our own galaxy to hunt for dark matter, could elevate the hunt for the elusive material.

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Contact-tracing mobile app could help track the spread of coronavirus

Right now, the virus is spreading too quickly to track its movements through communities with current methods. Researchers are proposing a drastic new step involving a mobile app.

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Frogs' skulls are more bizarre (and beautiful) than you ever imagined

Remarkable images capture a wide range of spikes, spines, bumps and pits in the skulls of frogs.

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Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" special report: Coronavirus (March 26)

In this special episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll give you the latest news and answer frequently asked questions about the new coronavirus and COVID-19.

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3 babies in China may have been infected with coronavirus in the womb

Three babies in China may have contracted the new coronavirus in the womb shortly before birth, two new studies suggest.

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US is new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic

The U.S. coronavirus cases just surpassed those of China, becoming the new epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus could be catastrophic for great apes, experts warn

Even mild human pathogens can be dangerous for great apes.

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Can a single ventilator support 4 patients? Doctors think idea just might work.

Is it safe to have one ventilator support as many as 4 people?

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Has half the UK already caught COVID-19? Probably not.

A new study rests on several big assumptions, but highlights the desperate need for antibody testing.

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Piece of lost continent discovered beneath Canada

A type of rock from Earth's interior that's known for its embedded diamonds also holds clues to a missing puzzle piece from a continent that fragmented more than 150 million years ago.

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'Submarine avalanches' are burying microplastics deep under the ocean

Very little is known about how plastic moves under the ocean's surface. But that's where 99% of it ends up, and scientists are trying to model how it flows.

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No, the US has not tested more people in 8 days than South Korea did in 8 weeks

President Trump made the claim, but the U.S. isn't there yet. Here are the numbers.

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Ending Wuhan's social distancing too soon may spur 'second wave' of COVID-19 in midsummer

The findings suggest that if these measures — including school and workplace closures — are lifted too soon, a second wave of cases may occur in midsummer.

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Infographic for kids: Anatomy of the coronavirus

Here's a coronavirus infographic just for kids, showing the anatomy of the virus, how it infects people and what can be done to slow the spread of the disease it causes COVID-19.

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How does the new coronavirus compare with the flu?

How does the new coronavirus compare with the seasonal flu, and which should you most worry about?

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What is epidemiology?

Learn how these disease detectives save lives by studying and preventing the spread of the worst bugs and diseases.

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This primeval worm may be the ancestor of all animals

This ancient fossil worm may be the progenitor of all animals, a new study suggests.

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Why is Germany's COVID-1 death rate so much lower than other countries?

Why does Germany seem to be spared lethal cases of the new coronavirus?

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Should you wear a face mask to prevent COVID-19? Experts disagree.

Just don't horde face masks, as health care workers urgently need them.

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Doctors scramble for best practices on reusing medical masks during shortage

Very little is known about how to properly reuse medical masks to fight infectious diseases, but some best practices are starting to emerge.

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Blood from recovered patients being tested as COVID-19 treatment

Doctors in New York will soon test whether blood from people who recover from COVID-19 can help treat the disease in others.

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When will 'social distancing' end?

The answer depends on when scientists can access reliable data, and when most members of the public adhere to the measure, experts say.

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Elon Musk says he'll have 1,200 ventilators ready to deliver this week

SpaceX and Tesla engineers are set to make a big contribution to the coronavirus fight, just a week after Elon Musk offered to help.

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Can you catch COVID-19 from food?

The risk of catching COVID-19 from food appears very low, but there are some steps you can take to reduce your risk further.

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Can homemade masks protect you from COVID-19?

Homemade cloth masks aren't ideal, but given the present shortages of medical-grade protective gear in the midst of a pandemic, they may be the best option for some people.

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Distant 'quasar tsunamis' are ripping their own galaxies apart

The winds and radiation blowing out of quasars — the most energetic objects in the universe — can kill star formation galaxy-wide, new research shows.

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Husband and wife poison themselves trying to self-medicate with chloroquine

Drugs go through FDA approval processes for a reason.

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China will lift lockdown on Wuhan in two weeks, officials announced

After intense lockdowns for two months, Hubei has reported no new local infections for five consecutive days

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Husband and wife poison themselves trying to self-medicate with chloroquine

Drugs go through FDA approval processes for a reason.

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'My first question every time I see a new patient now is: Could this be COVID-19?' Seattle doc on the frontlines

An emergency and critical care physician gives a dispatch from the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.

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UFO 'invasion' of NATO war games revealed in 'Project Blue Book' season finale

UFO sightings during NATO war games in 1952 set the stage for the season finale of "Project Blue Book," the History channel's series about the U.S.' real-life UFO-hunting program.

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We might be living in a gigantic, intergalactic bubble

The bubble concept could explain one of the strangest mysteries plaguing astrophysics: Why can't we tell how fast the universe is expanding?

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Could the summer bring an end to COVID-19?

Like some other respiratory viruses such as the flu, is there a chance that the new coronavirus will spread less as temperatures increase?

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The equinox reveals one of the secrets of Egypt's iconic Sphinx

Here's how the spring equinox and the Sphinx are tied together.

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What are the symptoms of the new coronavirus?

The new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 appears to be fairly easily spread. But the good news is that it's not among the most transmissible diseases out there.

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Loss of smell could be a symptom of COVID-19

Doctors are advising adding loss of smell to the list of symptoms for COVID-19.

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Treatments for COVID-19: Drugs being tested against the coronavirus

Here, we take a look at several of the treatments that doctors hope will help fight COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

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Fleeing from the coronavirus is dangerous. Here's why.

Traveling is risky during the coronavirus outbreak. Places like airports, bus stops and gas stations are especially dangerous for COVID-19.

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Tips for handling work and kids during COVID-19 isolation

Experts give tips for working from home and supervising kids during the coronavirus pandemic, while reducing stress and family conflict.

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Giant 'potentially hazardous' asteroid will fly safely by Earth in April

A large and "potentially hazardous" asteroid is poised to fly by Earth next month, but don't worry — it poses no threat to Earth.

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Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" 13: Mysterious moon

In this episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll take a closer look at a mysterious object in space that's our closest cosmic neighbor: the moon.

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What's that in the sky? It's a SpaceX rocket, but it sure doesn't look like it

Planetary nebula? Supernova remnant? No, this incredible image is actually a photo of a rocket launch. The rocket's exhaust combined with atmospheric effects emulates an image of a deep-space object.

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Satellite track emissions drop over China, Italy during coronavirus outbreak

As satellites orbiting Earth have observed, as coronavirus has progressed, there has been less air pollution over Italy and lowered nitrogen-dioxide emissions over China.

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Can you recover repressed memories?

There's no doubt we forget things — but what about repression?

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Rapid coronavirus test approved by the FDA

The test gives results in 45 minutes.

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Coronavirus pandemic could last over 18 months, according to a federal plan

The next year and a half could include "multiple waves of illness."

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Newfound Comet ATLAS is getting really bright, really fast

For years, amateur astronomers have been waiting for a bright, naked-eye comet to pass by Earth — and finally, such an object may have arrived.

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The coronavirus did not escape from a lab. Here's how we know.

A persistent coronavirus myth that this virus, called SARS-CoV-2, was made by scientists and escaped from a lab in Wuhan is completely unfounded. Here's how we know.

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Was Freud right about anything?

Sigmund Freud had some provocative ideas about the human subconscious.

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US scientists develop crucial blood test for coronavirus antibodies

U.S. researchers developed a simple antibody test for the new coronavirus.

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Could the anti-malarial drug chloroquine treat COVID-19?

President Trump boasted the drug's promise, but it must still be put through rigorous clinical trials.

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Countdown: 20 of the worst epidemics and pandemics in history

Disease outbreaks have ravaged humanity from prehistory to modern times, sometimes changing the course of history and even wiping out entire civilizations.

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Lego bricks could survive 1,300 years in the ocean

Scientists compared Lego bricks that washed up from the ocean with mint-condition bricks and found that the blocks can survive underwater for 100 to 1,300 years.

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Coronavirus medical supplies are dwindling. New open-source designs for 'makers' may be the answer.

As hospitals around the world reel from the strain of the coronavirus pandemic, an international team of engineers, doctors and scientists has banded together to compile open- source designs for vital medical supplies.

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Amazing Images: The Best Science Photos of the Week

Here are the stories behind the most amazing images in the world of science this week. A recap of the coolest photos featured on Live Science.

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COVID-19 treatment might already exist

Treatment for COVID-19, caused by the new coronavirus, might already exist, and researchers are on the hunt to find them.

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Elephants in China got drunk and passed out in a garden

A herd of elephants recently overindulged on corn wine in a village in China's Yunnan Province, and a photo of two tipsy pachyderms went viral.

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Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" special report: Coronavirus (March 19)

In this special episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll give you the latest news and answer frequently asked questions about the new coronavirus and COVID-19.

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Hunting for dark matter — inside the Earth

Detectors scattered around the world have been operating for decades, trying to catch the faint trace of a passing dark matter particle, but to no avail. A new paper offers an alternative approach: dig deep.

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Ancient Maya kingdom with pyramid discovered in southern Mexico

The kingdom has the remains of a temple and unique stone carvings.

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US doctors being exposed to COVID-19 because they don't have protective gear

The doctors and nurses on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic are putting themselves at unnecessary risk due to the national shortages of protective gear.

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Coronavirus death rate in Wuhan is lower than previously thought

A new study finds that the death rate in Wuhan, where the coronavirus outbreak started, is about 1.4%

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'Infinite subrings' may be next frontier for photographing black holes

Black-hole photography could be even more powerful and revelatory than scientists had thought.

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Not all children are spared from coronavirus

A small percentage of kids develop serious illness from COVID-19.

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Will COVID-19 die down in summer? New tests could help answer that.

Empty, mocked-up shells of the new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, may help explain how well the virus stands up to heat and whether it will die down as summer approaches.

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One-month free trial: ABCMouse teaches and entertains kids

A great way to keep children busy and learning when stuck indoors.

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How does the new coronavirus compare with the flu?

How does the new coronavirus compare with the seasonal flu, and which should you most worry about?

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Should you take ibuprofen if you have COVID-19?

There's a lot of speculation but very little data to say one way or another.

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Explorers find Cold War-era submarine wreck off the coast of Oahu

A team of explorers have found the wreck of a United States Navy submarine that sank more than 60 years ago in deep water near the Hawaiian island of Oahu.

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Activities and online resources for homebound kids

Stuck at home with the kids because of coronavirus? Here’s a list of educational and entertaining activities to keep them occupied.

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Q&A: Expat quarantined in China shares how to survive 8 weeks of isolation

A longtime U.S. expat in China shares her experiences with living under strict social distancing to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus in China.

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How does the COVID-19 pandemic compare to the last pandemic?

Here's how this pandemic compares to the last one in the U.S.

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How one small Italian town cut coronavirus cases to zero in just a few weeks.

The town appears to have drastically reduced coronavirus infections — reaching zero cases last week.

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Macaque monkeys can't become reinfected with COVID-19, small study suggests.

What does this mean for humans?

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Here’s how long the coronavirus will last on surfaces, and how to disinfect those surfaces.

"Never mix household bleach with ammonia or any other cleanser," CDC says.

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A magnitude 5.7 earthquake just slammed Utah, the state's largest in nearly 30 years

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck northern Utah this morning. It was the state's largest quake since 1992.

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Flu drug used in Japan shows promise in treating COVID-19

A drug used in Japan to treat influenza seems to be effective at treating the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, according to news reports.

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Fish sprouted fingers before they ventured onto land, fossil shows

This 380-million-year-old fish had five "fingers" in its pectoral fins, showing that fish developed fingers before making the move to land.

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First dog with confirmed coronavirus infection has died — but we don't know if it was because of the virus.

The dog did not develop symptoms of illness while infected, and had been allowed to return home after finally testing negative for the virus.

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Ice age 'house' made from bones of more than 60 mammoths mystifies archaeologists

The structure was made from the bones of ice age animals, including mammoths.

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4 ways to help kids relax as the coronavirus upends everyday life

A childhood anxiety scholar discusses ways for parents to help their kids cope during the coronavirus pandemic.

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South Carolina: Latest updates on Coronavirus

Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in South Carolina and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Weird! Mercury's scorching temps may actually lead to ice.

Could Mercury's close orbit to the sun help the planet generate ice? This sounds like a paradox, but a new study shows how it could happen.

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No, the coronavirus didn't come from outer space

No, the new coronavirus didn't come from outer space. We promise.

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COVID-19 spread is fueled by 'stealth transmission'

Cases of COVID-19 that fly under the radar — without being diagnosed — appear to fuel the rapid spread of the disease.

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Rhode Island: Latest updates on Coronavirus

Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in Rhode Island and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Pennsylvania: Latest updates on Coronavirus

Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in Pennsylvania and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Meditation may have shaved 8 years of aging off Buddhist monk's brain

Can meditation explain the monk's "young" brain?

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'Dyson sphere' legacy: Freeman Dyson's wild alien megastructure idea will live forever

Freeman Dyson may be gone, but his famous alien-hunting idea will likely persist far into the future.

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Here's what the supergiant star Betelgeuse will look like when it goes supernova

The red supergiant star Betelgeuse is nearing the end of its life, and researchers are preparing for what it will look like when the star dies in a fiery explosion called a supernova.

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Health care workers brace for coronavirus in the US

Rapidly changing guidelines and equipment shortages are a concern in U.S. hospitals and clinics.

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North Dakota: Latest updates on Coronavirus

Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in North Dakota and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Oregon: Latest updates on coronavirus

Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in Oregon and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Massachusetts: Latest updates on coronavirus

Here is the COVID-19 situation in Massachusetts.

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Kentucky: Latest updates on Coronavirus

Today (March 16), Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state's first death related to COVID-19. The patient was a male who had multiple medical conditions. As of March 15, Kentucky has tested 254 individuals for COVID-19 and 21 have tested positive, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health.

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Jupiter's Great Red Spot may be shrinking, but its thickness is steady

Jupiter's Great Red Spot isn't shrinking in every direction, a new study suggests.

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How deadly is the new coronavirus?

All estimates of coronavirus mortality should be taken with a grain of salt, but scientists are beginning to see differences based on age and access to medical care.

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Kansas: Latest updates on Coronavirus

The state of Kansas has nine cases of COVID-19 and one death related to the disease. 

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Nevada: Latest updates on coronavirus

The first COVID-19 death in Nevada was a man in his 60s with an underlying health condition.

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How common are Tatooine worlds?

We all know that iconic scene: Luke Skywalker staring forlornly — and perhaps wistfully — at the double sunset of his home planet, Tatooine.

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Maryland and Washington, DC: Latest updates on coronavirus

Here is the COVID-19 situation in Maryland and Washington, DC.

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Hawaii: Latest updates on Coronavirus

There are seven confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Hawaii, all of them travel-related.

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New Hampshire: Latest updates on coronavirus

450 people are being monitored and 379 have been tested.

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West Virginia: Latest updates on Coronavirus

So far, West Virginia has no confirmed cases of coronavirus. All public schools are closed.

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Wyoming: Latest updates on Coronavirus

Here's the latest on COVID-19 news for Wyoming.

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Wisconsin: Latest updates on Coronavirus

One of the 33 people who tested positive in Wisconsin has already recovered from the coronavirus.

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Indiana: Latest updates on Coronavirus

Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in Indiana and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Maine: Latest updates on Coronavirus

In Maine, there are seven people who have tested positive and another five who are presumed to have COVID-19.

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Montana: Latest updates on coronavirus

To date, 204 people have been tested statewide.

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Delaware: Latest updates on Coronavirus

Delaware has seven cases of COVID-19, all connected to the University of Delaware.

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Illinois: Latest updates on Coronavirus

Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in Illinois and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Missouri: Latest updates on coronavirus

127 people in Missouri have been tested for the novel coronavirus.

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Hiker finds bombs dropped into Mauna Loa volcano in 1935

A hiker in Hawaii rediscovered evidence of a 1935 attempt to use bombs to redirect a lava flow from Mauna Loa's flank.

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Starving monkey 'gangs' battle in Thailand as coronavirus keeps tourists away

Video from Lopburi, Thailand shows two gangs of monkeys brawling in the street over a scrap of food. Coronavirus may be to blame.

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Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" 11: Mysterious Poop

In this episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll take a closer look at a mysterious bodily function that is as fascinating as it is gross — poop.

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Alaska: Latest updates on coronavirus

Alaska announced its first case of COVID-19 on Thursday (March 12).

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Alabama: Latest updates on coronavirus

The case count in Alabama rose rapidly over the weekend after the state reported its very first case on Friday (March 13).

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Newborn tests positive for COVID-19 in London

A newborn in London has tested positive for the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, causing COVID-19, just minutes after being born to a mother who was also infected with the virus.

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Arkansas: Latest updates on coronavirus

Arkansas has reported 16 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of Sunday (March 15).

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Arizona: Latest updates on coronavirus

As of Sunday (March 15), Arizona has 12 positive cases of COVID-19, and is pending results from 50 tests.

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New Jersey: Latest updates on coronavirus

Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in Tennessee and the latest news on the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Tennessee: Latest updates on coronavirus

Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in Tennessee and the latest news on the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Virginia: Latest updates on Coronavirus

Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in Virginia and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Utah: Latest updates on coronavirus

Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in Utah and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Florida: Latest updates on Coronavirus

There are currently 115 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Florida.

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Rise in flu-like illness could be sign of coronavirus spread in the US

More people in the U.S. are seeking medical care for flu-like, but are testing negative for flu. That could suggest the spread of the new coronavirus is picking up steam in the U.S.

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Vermont: Latest updates on coronavirus

Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in Vermont and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Ohio: Latest updates on coronavirus

Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in Ohio and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Is there a cure for the new coronavirus?

The incubation period for the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 is between one and 14 days, but could be as long as 24 days.

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New Mexico: Latest updates on Coronavirus

Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in New Mexico and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Connecticut: Latest updates on Coronavirus

There are 11 positive COVID-19 cases in Connecticut.

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Nebraska: Latest updates on coronavirus

One patient remains in critical condition.

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Georgia: Latest updates on Coronavirus

Governor Brian Kemp declared a public health state emergency for Georgia as number of COVID-19 cases reach 66

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Colorado: Latest updates on coronavirus

Seventy-seven people in the state have been diagnosed with COVID-19, and one has died.

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California: Latest updates on coronavirus

There are more than 300 presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in the Golden State.

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North Carolina: Latest updates on Coronavirus

Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in North Carolina and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Texas: Latest updates on coronavirus

Case counts rose rapidly and the governor declared a state of emergency.

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Washington: Latest updates on coronavirus

Case counts rose rapidly and the governor declared a state of emergency.

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1st case of the new coronavirus traced back to November in China

A 55-year-old individual from Hubei province in China may have been the first person to have contracted COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus spreading across the globe.

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New York: Latest updates on Coronavirus

Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in New York and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Keto diet may cause temporary flu-like symptoms. Here's what to expect.

The first few weeks of a keto diet may come with a spate of flu-like symptoms, including nausea, fatigue and dizziness, according to a new study.

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Why do some men have red beards, but not red hair?

It all boils down to genetics.

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Does subliminal messaging really work?

Does this advertising technique actually work?

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What does quarantine mean?

The concept of putting a sick person in isolation has been around for a very long time.

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How a research ship drifting near the North Pole avoided a coronavirus disaster

The consequences of the coronavirus outbreak have affected one of the most remote scientific expeditions on the planet: the research ship Polarstern, which is carrying hundreds of researchers as it drifts in sea ice near the North Pole.

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New coronavirus may spread as an airborne aerosol, like SARS

However, it's unlikely that the virus would spread in this way beyond health care settings.

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How coronavirus is upsetting the blood supply chain

The coronavirus could cause shortages in the nation’s blood supply.

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Trump declares 'national emergency' over COVID-19 in US

The declaration will "open up access" to federal funds — some $50 billion — to fight COVID-19, he said.

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Italy's coronavirus response dramatically reduces air pollution emissions, satellites show

As the world scrambles to confront the disease caused by a novel coronavirus, Italy has been forced to take such dramatic measures that the country's emissions have changed, as seen from space.

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Satellite images show Iran's mass graves for coronavirus victims

New DigitalGlobe satellite images show Iranian authorities digging large numbers of graves in the Qom area, which media reports say is due to the growing numbers of coronavirus victims in the country.

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Amazing Images: The Best Science Photos of the Week

Here are the stories behind the most amazing images in the world of science this week. A recap of the coolest photos featured on Live Science.

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Coronavirus with a baby: What you need to know to prepare and respond

From giving baby bottles and extra wash to stocking up on supplies, here are tip to keep your baby healthy and safe from COVID-19.

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What is a pandemic?

A pandemic is the global outbreak of a disease. There are many examples in history, the most recent being the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The ultimate kids' guide to the new coronavirus

Live Science answers all of kids' questions on the new coronavirus.

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Researchers fast-track coronavirus vaccine by skipping key animal testing first

Animal tests normally constitute a critical step in vaccine development.

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Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" special report: Coronavirus (March 12)

In this special episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll give you the latest news and answer frequently asked questions about the new coronavirus and COVID-19.

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Woman's transplanted 'man hands' became lighter and more feminine over time

Years after surgery, a woman's transplanted hands from a darker-skinned male donor now appear lighter and more feminine.

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Ice loss in Antarctica and Greenland increased sixfold in the last 30 years

Thirty years of satellite data shows ice loss in Antarctica and Iceland has increased by sixfold since the 1990s, putting us on the 'worst case' climate scenario.

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Spanish flu: The deadliest pandemic in history

Over 100 years ago, a killer strain of the influenza virus infected over a third of the world's population.

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American stuck in Egypt for false-positive coronavirus test describes his struggle in military hospital

TechRadar Editor Matt Swider is learning firsthand what coronavirus precautions look like in Egypt, after an apparent false positive stuck him in quarantine.

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Our coronavirus discussion hub is now live

This new hub will serve as the epicenter for opinion polls, debates, and questions concerning COVID-19.

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Our coronavirus discussion hub is now live

This new hub will serve as the epicenter for opinion polls, debates, and questions concerning COVID-19.

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Earth had shorter days when dinosaurs lived, ancient shells show

When dinosaurs still left fresh footprints on the mud, our planet twirled around faster than it does today.

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Scottish storms unearth 1,500-year-old Viking-era cemetery

Powerful storms on Scotland's Orkney Islands exposed ancient human remains in a Pictish and Viking cemetery.

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The universe may have been filled with supermassive black holes at the dawn of time

As the universe cooled in the era after the Big Bang, a supermassive black hole had already formed in the center of a galaxy, forming a giant engine of energy we can still see today.

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How long can the new coronavirus last on surfaces?

The answer is unclear, but similar viruses can linger on surfaces for up to 9 days.

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Coronavirus may be most infectious when symptoms are mildest, small study finds

Those with mild COVID-19 infections may not be infectious after about 10 days of symptoms.

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Lindisfarne: The 'Holy Island' where Vikings spilled the 'blood of saints'

This monastery at Lindisfarne held the burials of several saints, but in 793 it was sacked by the Vikings in an attack so savage that some Christians believed that God was punishing them for their sins.

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Bones of one of England’s first saints, a 7th-century princess, found in church wall

Experts recently identified bones found behind a wall in a British church as the remains of a Kentish princess and one of England's first female saints.

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Two of the last white giraffes on Earth were slaughtered by poachers

A rare white giraffe and her 7-month-old calf were found slaughtered in a nature conservancy in Kenya this week. There may be just one more white giraffe left on Earth.

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Coronavirus outbreak officially declared a pandemic, WHO says

The World Health Organization (WHO) has finally declared a pandemic over COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, after it spread to more than 100 countries.

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Trapped in amber, this could be the smallest dinosaur ever found

This bird-like dinosaur was so small, it weighed about 2 grams, the weight of two $1 bills.

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Confusion and chaos surround coronavirus testing in the US

Mixed messaging from the government, media reports, social media and employers is causing frustration.

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Rare first edition of Isaac Newton's groundbreaking book found in Corsica

The book was "hidden in the upper shelves."

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Student discovers 5,000-year-old sword hidden in Venetian monastery

A keen-eyed archaeology student made the find of a lifetime when she spotted one of the oldest swords on record, mistakenly grouped with medieval artifacts in a secluded Italian monastery.

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Scientists figure out how new coronavirus breaks into human cells

A new understanding of how the new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, gets into human cells could help researchers develop drug treatments or vaccines for the coronavirus.

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Something strange is going on with the North Star

Something's up with the North Star, a cepheid. Its distance, mass and age should be easy to measure. But new calculations keep disagreeing with one another and failing to make sense.

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UK man becomes second person cured of HIV after 30 months virus-free

A man in London appears to be the second person ever cured of HIV, his doctors say.

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Long-lost bunker belonging to 'Churchill's secret army' discovered in Scottish forest

Forestry workers discovered a lost WWII-era bunker in the woods of Scotland. Experts believe it once housed Britain's most secretive, and suicidal, military force.

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What is climate change, and how is it affecting Earth?

Climate change is real and humans are causing it.

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US hospitals are already starting to run out of respirator masks crucial for coronavirus protection

As global demand skyrockets, hospitals are already running out of N95 respirator masks, crucial for treating infectious coronavirus patients.

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This adorable animal spends its entire adult life pregnant

Swamp wallaby females can spend all of their adult lives in a permanent state of pregnancy, conceiving a new embryo while still carrying a near-term fetus.

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This woman was in hospice for cancer. Energy drinks nearly killed her.

She improved after cutting the energy drinks out of her diet.

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Why are deaths from coronavirus so high in Italy?

Deaths from the new coronavirus in Italy have soared in recent days, with a death rate of 5%. Here's why that rate is so high.

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Why vitamin C won't 'boost' your immune system against the coronavirus

It poses little risk but is very unlikely to help.

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9,000 cases of coronavirus in the US could stem from Wuhan alone

The current confirmed cases of coronavirus in the U.S. represent an undercount.

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Scientists may be 'on the cusp' of a universal flu vaccine

We may be one step closer to a universal flu vaccine, according to a new study.

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Pig poops out a pedometer, starts a fire

A farm in northern England recently caught fire after a pig swallowed and then pooped out a pedometer, sparking a blaze with the device's battery.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Live updates

Live Science will keep you up to date on all coronavirus news, including how far it has spread, city and local closings and the science behind the virus and the disease it causes, COVID-19.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Live updates

Live Science will keep you up to date on all coronavirus news, including how far it has spread, city and local closings and the science behind the virus and the disease it causes, COVID-19.

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How do the new coronavirus tests work?

Researchers are diagnosing the new coronavirus, known as COVID-19, with these types of tests.

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Did German physicists accidentally discover dark matter in 2014?

A new theory suggests that dark matter might not be made of undiscovered, never-before-seen particles. Instead, researchers write, it might be made from a type of "hexaquark" detected in 2014.

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Coronavirus lockdown: What life is like on the Princess cruise ship right now

All passengers are on lock down on the Grand Princess, and are getting minimal information from Princess Cruises. The ship is scheduled to dock in Oakland today.

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Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" 9: Mysterious Flat-Earthers

In this episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll explore an idea that originated thousands of years ago, and despite plenty of scientific evidence to the contrary, it mysteriously persists today — the notion that the world is flat.

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Coronavirus in the US: Map, case counts and news

Here's a look at news and numbers related to the spread of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 in the United States.

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20 amazing women in science and math

Some were hailed in their lifetime, others died unrecognized, but all were amazing.

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How do we tell the difference between geologic ages?

Earth's history is long. How do scientists keep track of what happened when?

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How to self-quarantine during coronavirus outbreak

If you are possibly sick with the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19, here's how you can self-quarantine and isolate yourself to keep healthy people from getting sick.

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Chlamydia cousin discovered in deep Arctic Ocean

The newfound bacteria might shed light on how chlamydia came to infect host organisms, like us.

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Flu shot has an unexpected benefit in combating the new coronavirus

The flu vaccine won't prevent you from getting a coronavirus, but it can help officials better respond to the outbreak of COVID-19

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How much plastic actually gets recycled?

A lot of plastics end up in the trash.

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Man slams truck into Easter Island statue, causing 'incalculable damage'

A resident of Easter Island accidentally crashed his truck into one of the island's famous moai statues, causing 'incalculable damage.'

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The Most Interesting Science News Articles of the Week

Here are the most interesting, amazing and unusual things that happened in the world of science this week. A recap of Live Science's best.

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How does hand sanitizer work?

Here's why you need at least 60% alcohol in your hand sanitizer.

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SXSW cancelled amid coronavirus fears

The city of Austin cancelled the dates for 2020 South by Southwest events, and organizers said they would abide by the decision.

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How effective are travel bans for curbing coronavirus spread?

The travel restrictions imposed in light of the new coronavirus outbreak have only modestly delayed the spread of the virus, a new study finds.

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Kids do get the coronavirus — they just don't get as sick

Kids seem unlikely to become dangerously ill from the new coronavirus, but they do get infected.

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How fast can the coronavirus mutate?

The new coronavirus, like all other viruses, mutates, or undergoes small changes in its genome.

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Amazing images: The best science photos of the week

From ice storms turning a lake into "Narnia" to the biggest bang since the Big Bang, here are amazing images from this week in science.

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Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" special report: Coronavirus (March 5)

In this special episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll give you the latest news and answer frequently asked questions about the new coronavirus and COVID-19.

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11 (sometimes) deadly diseases that hopped across species

A host of infectious and deadly diseases have hopped from animals to humans, and the other way.

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What do the numbers behind the coronavirus really mean?

The numbers surrounding the coronavirus epidemic are preliminary, and a mathematician explains why.

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Dog tests 'weak positive' for coronavirus, a 1st case of human-to-canine infection

However, it's highly unlikely that dogs can pass the virus on to humans.

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Why do we use soap?

You better use soap when you wash your hands.

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Should schools close for coronavirus?

Schools must weigh any potential benefit of closures with a slew of other factors, such whether parents will be able to take time off work.

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First coronavirus vaccine trial in the US is recruiting volunteers

Forty-five people will be enrolled in the preliminary safety trial of the new vaccine.

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Rare tile of mythical beast discovered in 14th-century cesspit

The treasures include a gold-plated ring and a rare medieval tile depicting a mythical creature.

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Cruise ship with apparent coronavirus outbreak is held offshore near San Francisco

A cruise ship with a suspected COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak is being kept in limbo near San Francisco Bay, where officials will screen people on board for the virus.

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Daylight saving time 2020: When we change our clocks and why

Here's everything you've ever wanted to know about daylight saving time (often misspelled as "savings"), including times, dates, its history and more.

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This 500 million-year-old 'social network' may have helped sea monsters clone themselves

Rangeomorph fossils from 38 dig sites showed a mysterious 'social network' of interconnected strings, new research shows.

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6 ways the US government could help contain the new coronavirus

Here are six ways the U.S. government and health care system could fight back against the coronavirus.

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New drugs could stymie superbugs by freezing evolution

Scientists aim to stay the spread of antibiotic resistance by messing with how bacteria evolve.

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Maya warrior queen may have built the longest 'white road' in the Yucatán

A ruthless Maya warrior queen may have ordered the building of an elaborate road more than 1,000 years ago to invade a distant city and to counter the rising power of another.

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Physicists link quantum memories across the longest distance ever

We're one step closer to having quantum internet, but wait, what is quantum internet?

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Hand sanitizer sold out? Here's how to make your own.

High alcohol content ensures that DIY hand sanitizers will effectively reduce coronavirus when soap and water aren't available.

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The government has the power to shut down entire cities. But would that stop coronavirus?

"Possible, probable and feasible are not the same things."

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Silent earthquakes are tied to changes in fluid deep below Cascadia's fault

Fluid pressures in the Cascadia subduction zone are linked to regular, imperceptible earthquakes.

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The 12 deadliest viruses on Earth

Humans have been fighting viruses throughout history. Here are the 12 viruses that are the world's worst killers, based on their mortality rates, or the sheer numbers of people they have killed.

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How deadly is the new coronavirus?

All estimates of coronavirus mortality should be taken with a grain of salt, but scientists are beginning to see differences based on age and access to medical care.

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These 5 mistakes could worsen the coronavirus outbreak

Ignore conspiracy theories and always wash your hands.

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The new coronavirus: Your questions answered

Here are answers to some basic questions about the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19, including what it is, how it spreads and possible treatments.

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Is there a cure for the new coronavirus?

The incubation period for the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 is between one and 14 days, but could be as long as 24 days.

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How a tornado outbreak left 22 dead across central Tennessee

Twenty-two are dead, more are missing, and many more are injured after a supercell storm spawned a series of tornadoes early Tuesday morning, including one that struck downtown Nashville.

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If you have the coronavirus, how long before symptoms show up?

The incubation period for the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 is between one and 14 days, but could be as long as 24 days.

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How deadly is the new coronavirus? Data from the spread of US cases could help answer that.

More data on mild and asymptomatic cases is desperately needed.

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Dramatic effect of coronavirus lockdowns seen from space

There's been a sharp drop in air pollution over China since the acceleration of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, and satellites can see it from space.

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Coronavirus cases top 92,000: Live updates on COVID-19

Here's everything you need to know about the new coronavirus, including the latest news, how far it has spread and COVID-19 science.

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'Welcome to Narnia': Frozen homes near Lake Erie are an eerie sight

Powerful winds and freezing temperatures recently made a chilling spectacle of several homes near Lake Erie, encasing them in thick layers of ice.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics could be postponed amid the coronavirus outbreak

But organizers are working hard to keep the games going as planned.

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Titanic's iconic telegraph 'voice' may be recovered. But some say the salvager is a 'greedy treasure hunter.'

A wireless telegraph machine, sometimes called the "voice of the Titanic" for its role in sending out distress messages on the fateful night in 1912 when the RMS Titanic cruise liner hit an iceberg, could be recovered from the shipwreck lying at the bottom of the North Atlantic.

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What are the symptoms of the new coronavirus?

The new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 appears to be fairly easily spread. But the good news is that it's not among the most transmissible diseases out there.

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How does the new coronavirus spread?

The new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 appears to be fairly easily spread. But the good news is that it's not among the most transmissible diseases out there.

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'Gardens and graveyards' of coral discovered in hidden canyons off Australia's coast

Researchers explored three canyons thousands of feet below the water in Southern Australia, revealing both thriving gardens of coral and ashen fossil graveyards.

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What to do if you have COVID-19

Here's what to do if you have or suspect you have COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus.

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3-billion-year-old Earth had water everywhere, but not one continent, study suggests

Chemicals in ancient ocean rocks hint that 3.2 billion years ago, the surface of a baby Earth was continent-free and covered by a global ocean.

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Can wearing a face mask protect you from the new coronavirus?

Only an N95 respirator mask can block viral particles.

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What is lactic acid? (And where does it come from?)

Is lactate really "the bad boy of exercise?"

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Huge physics conference canceled at the last minute due to coronavirus fears

Organizers of the American Physical Society's March conference made the decision to cancel due to coronavirus concerns less than two days before the conference was set to begin.

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Hello kitty! Leopard face reconstructed from ancient Egyptian sarcophagus

Archaeologists have reconstructed part of a colorful leopard painting that decorated the lid of an ancient Egyptian sarcophagus.

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'Exquisite' dinosaur-age cockroaches discovered preserved in amber

A pair of 99-million-year-old cave-dwelling cockroaches are rewriting the early history of when bugs first moved into caves.

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Gesundheit! Deep-sea sponges caught 'sneezing' in time-lapse photos.

Deep-sea sponges may not have noses, but they still sneeze.

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China gets 'mixed report card' in its coronavirus response. How will the US do?

China got a mixed report card on its handling of the new coronavirus outbreak. How will the U.S. do?

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Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" 8: Mysterious dinosaurs

In this episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll take a closer look at a mysterious group of animals that included some of the heaviest, tallest and fiercest creatures to ever walk the planet — dinosaurs.

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How do you grow a 'snotsicle'?

When it's extremely cold, moisture produced by your warm body can freeze — even if it's still attached to your nose.

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