Recovered patients who tested positive for COVID-19 likely not reinfected

This phenomenon is likely due to the shortcomings of the coronavirus test, experts say

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We expel carbon dioxide as waste. Naked mole rats bathe their brains in it to prevent seizures.

The unique animals thrive underground but cannot handle the lack of carbon dioxide above.

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Here's everything you need to know about coronavirus antibody tests

Can they reveal if someone is immune to SARS-CoV-2?

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How does the new coronavirus compare with the flu?

Since the new coronavirus was first discovered in January, many people have compared it with a more well-known disease: The flu.

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Robert May, grandfather of chaos, dies at 84

Robert May, an Australian physicist, mathematician and ecologist at 84. His foundational work showed why complex systems fall apart.

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Deformed 'alien skulls' unearthed in Hungary reveal secrets of Roman Empire collapse

By studying artificially deformed skulls from a graveyard dating to more than 1,000 years ago, archaeologists are piecing together clues about an ancient community's culture.

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Are 'covid toes' a real symptom of the coronavirus?

These toe rashes tend to clear up in two to three weeks.

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What is chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy has been widely used for treating cancer but it's side effects can be severe.

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1st known swimming dinosaur just discovered. And it was magnificent.

A new Spinosaurus tail fossil shows that this hunter could slice through the water in pursuit of fish, becoming the first-known swimming dinosaur.

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Long-lost dark matter might help fix huge problem in physics

Right now, key measurements of the universe's expansion are contradicting each other. A lost form of dark matter could help them agree.

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Remdesivir shows success in large COVID-19 trial. Will become 'new standard of care,' Fauci says.

The drug shortened patients' time to recovery in a large, international trial.

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Ancient 'crazy beast' from Madagascar had mismatched body and teeth from 'outer space'

The oldest complete mammal fossil from the Southern Hemisphere is puzzling scientists with its mismatched body, strange skull holes and teeth that look like they're "from outer space."

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Coronavirus vaccine developed in the UK could be ready by fall, if it works

It worked in monkeys. Now they are testing the vaccine in humans.

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Robot 'spy' gorilla records wild gorillas singing and farting, because nature is beautiful

An undercover animatronic gorilla captured astonishing footage of wild mountain gorillas singing while they ate.

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Mummy of ancient Egyptian teenager, buried in fine jewelry, discovered in Luxor

This teenager was decked out in priceless jewelry.

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COVID-19 may be tied to rare syndrome in children, UK doctors warn

Doctors in the U.K. are now warning of a possible connection between COVID-19 and an unusual inflammatory syndrome in children.

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The US just hit 1 million cases of coronavirus

The United States has reported 1 million cases of COVID-19 nationwide, as of today (April 28). That's about two thirds of all reported cases of the disease in the world.

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Did you already have coronavirus in January or February?

The coronavirus started spreading within the United States in January, but chances that you have had it are probably low.

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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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Why are more men dying from COVID-19?

The novel coronavirus tends to affect men more severely than it does women. Though nobody can yet explain the oddity, researchers are hot on the case. 

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Does an ancient street's 'solar alignment' honor Roman emperor Octavian? Scholars disagree.

Scientists in Turin, Italy, have discovered that a couple of days each year, the rising sun perfectly aligns with one of the city's main streets that was constructed around 28 B.C.

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UFO videos declassified by US Navy

Three videos captured by U.S. Navy pilots show unidentified aircraft flying at hypersonic speeds.

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North Pole’s largest-ever ozone hole finally closes

An unusually strong polar vortex kept an ozone hole open over the North Pole for nearly a month — now, it's finally shut again.

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Doctors are testing whether estrogen could help men fight COVID-19

Women infected with COVID-19 fare better, on average, than men. Do hormones have something to do with it?

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Coronavirus triggered a 'ruptured heart' in first reported US COVID-19 death

An autopsy of the first known COVID-19 death in the U.S. has revealed that the person died from a ruptured heart triggered by the virus's attack.

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What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

How will you know if you have the novel coronavirus that causes the COVID-19 disease? Here are the most common symptoms.

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Black hole keeps snacking on white dwarf locked in its orbit

This black hole's parents never told it not to play with its food.

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Coronavirus pandemic overwhelms 'death care' industry

The coronavirus is not only controlling how we live, but increasingly what happens after we die.

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Long-lost Spanish fort found on Florida island

With laser and radar technology, archaeologists have uncovered a Spanish fort built more than 450 years ago in Florida.

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Decapitated, kneeling skeleton found in a pit in China linked to ancient ritual sacrifice

Archaeologists discovered a decapitated skeleton of a human sacrifice in a burial pit dating to more than 3,000 years ago.

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See the bright 'evening star' Venus swing by the crescent moon tonight

After a close encounter with the moon on Sunday (April 26), Venus will be at its greatest brightness of the year on Tuesday (April 28).

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Big asteroid shows itself ahead of Earth flyby on April 29

The Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico captured a radar image of 1998 OR2, which will zoom within 3.9 million miles (6.3 million kilometers) of our planet on April 29.

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SpaceX's Starlink satellites will soon get glare-reducing 'sunshades,' Elon Musk says

SpaceX's Starlink internet satellites will soon sport an accessory to tamp down their surprising brightness.

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What are zoonotic diseases?

Zoonotic diseases are on the rise, but the transfer of a disease-causing germ from an animal to a human is still very rare.

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NASA reveals stunning 'Cosmic Reef' blasting to life in nearby galaxy

To honor the Hubble Space Telescope's 30th anniversary in space, NASA shared this epic 'Cosmic Reef' image of a nearby stellar nursery.

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Black hole bends escaping light 'like a boomerang'

Light behaves even more strangely than expected around the irresistible pull of a black hole.

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NASA engineers build new COVID-19 ventilator in 37 days

A prototype ventilator built in just 37 days by engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory passed a key test this week at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City.

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New COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in monkeys. Next step: humans.

The vaccine has entered early clinical trials in human volunteers.

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The world's largest iceberg may have just begun its death march

Iceberg A-68 is large enough to hold New York City five times over — and it may finally be cracking.

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Disinfectant injections are a really bad idea

For anyone wondering whether "disinfectant injections" to treat coronavirus are around the corner, the answer is absolutely not.

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Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" special report: Coronavirus (April 23)

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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SARS-CoV-2 may be exploiting our immune system's 'first responder' cells

It's possible that an immune response may be helping the virus invade certain cells.

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Nearly 9 in 10 COVID-19 patients who are put on a ventilator die, New York hospital data suggests

Patients who are put on a ventilator have more severe disease in the first place.

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1 in 5 people tested in New York City had antibodies for the coronavirus

It's not yet clear if those people are now immune to the virus.

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Mysterious blood clots in COVID-19 patients have doctors alarmed

Many doctors have reported seeing an alarming number of COVID-19 patients with blood clots.

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Male lemurs 'stink flirt' using fruity, floral love potion

When male lemurs want to attract females, they use their tails to whip up a fruity and floral scent cloud that lady lemurs find irresistible.

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'Silent hypoxia' may be killing COVID-19 patients. But there's hope.

Some COVID-19 patients are presenting with silent hypoxia. Their oxygen levels are alarmingly low, but they aren't struggling for breathe.

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Ancient parties of bacteria found thriving deep beneath the South Pacific seafloor

Scientists developed a new method for preparing rock samples that revealed new species of marine microbial life below the seafloor.

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Amazing new video shows baby humpback whales nursing from their moms

Researchers popped suction-cup cameras on the backs of baby humpback whales and captured a rare glimpse into the life of a nursing whale.

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Second wave of coronavirus likely to be even more devastating, CDC director warns

If COVID-19 resurges at the peak of flu season this winter, the health care system will be even more strained than it is now, CDC director Redfield warns.

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2 pet cats in NY test positive for COVID-19

The cats are the first domesticated animals in the U.S. reported to have the virus.

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Conspiracy theorists falsely claim coronavirus pandemic is an elaborate hoax. Really?

In the midst of coronavirus pandemic, conspiracy theorists are sowing seeds of doubts about its severity and denying the very existence of the pandemic.

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Russian space official tests positive for coronavirus after attending Soyuz crew launch to space station

A Russian space official has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

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How to watch SpaceX launch 60 new Starlink satellites into orbit today

SpaceX will launch 60 new Starlink internet satellites into orbit on a used rocket today (April 22) and you can watch it all live online.

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Coroner finds earliest coronavirus death in early February in Bay Area

The novel coronavirus may have been spreading in the San Francisco Bay Area well before anyone knew, as a coroner has reported two COVID-19 fatalities there in early February.

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Why celebrate Earth Day? Here are 12 reasons.

12 scientists share amazing facts about Earth for Earth Day's 50th anniversary.

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Poison control sees spike in calls for cleaner, disinfectant accidents amid COVID-19 pandemic

Calls to poison control centers regarding exposure to household cleaners and disinfectants have spiked amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study.

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New coronavirus vaccine trial starts this week in the UK

The vaccine is made from a weakened version of a common cold virus.

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Could genetics explain why some COVID-19 patients fare worse than others?

Certain sets of genes help the immune system recognize and fight pathogens.

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What happened before the Big Bang?

The Big Bounce theory was once thought impossible. But two physicists have just resurrected it.

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Coronavirus lingered in a woman's eyes long after it cleared from her nose

The eyes could help spread the new coronavirus, a case report suggests.

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Baby leatherback sea turtles thriving due to COVID-19 beach restrictions

More baby leatherback turtles are surviving because humans aren't there to disturb them during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Is life a gamble? Scientist models universe to find out

Scientist finds life in the universe could be common, but we may never find it.

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Mysterious 'disappearing' exoplanet was just a big cloud of asteroid trash, study suggests

The alleged exoplanet Fomalhaut b was discovered in 2004 and disappeared in 2014. Astronomers now say it was never a planet to begin with.

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'At home' study will test if common drug can prevent serious COVID-19 complications

The study will test if a common anti-inflammatory drug can prevent COVID-19 patients from ending up in the hospital.

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Lyrid meteor shower peaks this week: Here's how to watch

Up to 20 meteors per hour may be visible when the Lyrid meteor shower is at its peak.

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Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" 22: Mysterious brains

It stores memories, produces our emotions, gives us dreams and lets us excel in any number of intellectual pursuits.

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Drug used to treat Ebola may help COVID-19 patients, preliminary results suggest

Preliminary results suggest an antiviral drug may treat severe COVID-19 cases.

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China wants a piece of the moon. Here's how it plans to handle lunar samples.

A glimpse into China's readiness to handle samples from the moon reveals steps to be taken for storage, processing and preparation of the specimens.

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Way more people may have gotten coronavirus than we thought, small antibody study reveals

Between 50 and 85 times as many people in Santa Clara County have coronavirus antibodies as have tested positive for the virus.

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Does the novel coronavirus have any links to a high-security lab in Wuhan?

Where did SARS-CoV-2 come from? Several ideas have been put forward from natural-borne in bats, an escape from a lab in Wuhan and others. Here's the murky origin story of the novel coronavirus.

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Mystery of 2 million-year-old stone balls solved

These stone balls would have helped early butchers.

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Here’s a look at the coronavirus’s complicated journey through the body

Doctors are seeing patients with severe symptoms who are developing damage in various organs, from the kidneys to the heart.

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What is a gene drive?

Gene drives are a way to get around the laws of heredity.

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China increases Wuhan's COVID-19 death toll by 50%

Officials said the new numbers now include deaths that occurred at home as well those that were inaccurately reported by hospitals.

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Was the 'Nazareth Inscription' a Roman response to Jesus' empty tomb? New evidence says it wasn't.

The origins of the Nazareth Inscription, a Roman emperor's edict threatening grave robbers with severe punishment, have been hotly debated for decades.

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Russia tests anti-satellite missile and the US Space Force is not happy

Russia just fired an anti-satellite missile in a test of technology that the U.S. Space Force considers a threat to American orbital assets.

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Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" special report: Coronavirus (April 16)

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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'Dancing' star's weird, spirograph orbit proves Einstein right (again)

Astronomers tracked the orbit of a star around the Milky Way's supermassive black hole, and found its path exactly matched Einstein's theory of general relativity.

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When will a COVID-19 vaccine be ready?

Health officials have said that a vaccine could be ready next year, if we take some shortcuts.

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The bodies of COVID-19 victims may be contagious, coroner's case reveals

A coroner in Thailand caught COVID-19 from a corpse, suggesting that bodies of those with the coronavirus may be contagious.

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Yellowstone landmark's weird movement finally explained

Magma is, in part, the reason for some of the uplift at Yellowstone.

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'Profound' smell loss is a common COVID-19 symptom, study confirms

Smell and taste loss may be a common first symptom of COVID-19 in mild cases.

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Why are so many people dying of COVID-19 in New York City?

Here's why New York is being hit the hardest by the novel coronavirus spreading across the U.S., with more cases and more related deaths per capita than any other state.

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Surprising number of pregnant women at NYC hospitals test positive for COVID-19

A surprising number of pregnant women delivering at a pair of New York City hospitals tested positive for COVID-19 without showing symptoms.

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Underground antimatter experiment reveals hidden 'asymmetry' in the universe

There's an asymmetry between the universe's matter and antimatter. This experiment might explain why.

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More than 2 million people worldwide have contracted COVID-19

SARS-CoV-2 has now caused more than 128,000 deaths worldwide.

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How a coronavirus disaster unfolded on the USS Theodore Roosevelt

On the USS Theodore Roosevelt, at least 585 sailors test positive for COVID-19 and one had died as a result.

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Outrageous 'Tiger King' zoo owners say they help tigers. Conservation experts disagree.

The sensational human drama of "Tiger King" dramatically downplays how tigers are harmed by unregulated captive breeding in unaccredited zoos.

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'Mind-control' cat parasite has now reached Hawaii

The parasite Toxoplasma gondii has been found near Oahu, Hawaii public lands for the first time.

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New study suggests COVID-19 hopped from dogs to humans. Here's why you should be skeptical.

An expert said the study can't draw this conclusion.

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Teenage boy's death is first COVID-19 fatality among remote Brazilian tribes

It's unclear how the teenager became infected.

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NASA funds proposal to build a telescope on the far side of the moon

This proposed mesh telescope would let us gaze out into the dark cosmos, unhindered by our planet's atmosphere and radio interferences.

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Weird star explosion is brightest supernova ever seen

A mammoth star explosion known as SN2016aps, which occurred in a galaxy about 3.6 billion light-years from Earth, is the brightest supernova ever seen, a new study reports.

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New origin story of 'Oumuamua interstellar visitor does not involve aliens

The mysterious interstellar object 'Oumuamua is probably a fragment of a larger body that was torn apart by gravitational forces during a close flyby of its native star, a new study suggests.

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Trial of chloroquine to treat COVID-19 stopped early due to heart complications

In the Brazilian study, some patients taking a high dose of the drug developed dangerous heart rhythm problems.

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Could a 100-year-old vaccine protect against COVID-19?

Several clinical trials around the world are now examining whether this vaccine could protect against this new foe.

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'Longest animal ever' discovered in deep-sea canyon off Australian coast

Underwater explorers found a 150-foot siphonophore — a stringy creature that, like coral or jellyfish, is made up of smaller critters — living in waters off the coast of Australia.

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Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" 20: Mysterious black holes

In this episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll take a closer look at black holes, the mysterious cosmic objects that have a gravitational pull so strong that not even light can escape.

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A huge cloud of invisible particles seems to be missing from the Milky Way

A key signal for a certain kind of dark matter failed to turn up in a search throughout the Milky Way. Now scientists are disagreeing about what that means.

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Coronavirus resources: US state and local health departments

Here are links to coronavirus pages from U.S. state and local health departments, where you can get practical information for your locale and the spread of COVID-19.

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Do face masks really reduce coronavirus spread? Experts have mixed answers.

The bulk of evidence suggests that face masks might help contain coronavirus, but only a little.

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Hubble image reveals the mighty baby stars that will probably destroy the 'Pillars of Creation'

A new image from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope revisits the iconic "Pillars of Creation" in infrared light.

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Apollo 13 at 50: How NASA turned near disaster at the moon into a 'successful failure' in space

Fifty years ago today (April 11), three astronauts launched to space, poised to be the next humans to walk on the moon. But things didn't exactly go according to plan.

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Ozone hole three times the size of Greenland opens over the North Pole

A record-size hole in the ozone layer has been detected over the North Pole, but it should disappear in a few weeks.

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Think you already had COVID-19? New antibody study may find out.

The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) is starting a study to determine how many Americans already had COVID-19 without knowing it.

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COVID-19 is now the leading cause of death in the United States

Just last week, COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death.

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Mercury probe snaps stunning photos of our planet during Earth flyby

A spacecraft bound for Mercury beamed home stunning views of Earth during a crucial flyby conducted early today (April 10).

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Why COVID-19 hits smokers harder

Smokers' lungs may contain more gateways for the virus to enter and trigger infection.

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Statue of Liberty blueprints discovered, showing last-minute changes

The blueprints revealed the forethought that went into designing the statue.

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Why a highly-cited coronavirus model now projects thousands fewer US deaths than before

A model used by the White House to forecast U.S. coronavirus deaths now projects thousands of fewer deaths than before.

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Biblical story of Jesus possibly explained by excavations in his hometown of Nazareth

Excavations at Jesus' hometown of Nazareth may help to explain some stories told in the bible.

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Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" special report: Coronavirus (April 9)

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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6 new coronaviruses discovered in bats

Scientists have discovered six entirely new coronaviruses lurking in bats in Myanmar.

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Model suggests how airborne coronavirus particles spread in grocery store aisles

Scientists in Finland have modeled how small airborne viral particles spread in a grocery store setting.

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5G is not linked to the coronavirus pandemic in any way. Here's the science.

A conspiracy theory claiming 5G can spread the coronavirus is making the rounds on social media. Peddling such misinformation is not only wrong, it's destructive.

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Yellowstone study finds plague (yes, that plague) in nearly half of tested cougars

One of the plague victims was a 3-month-old cougar kitten.

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Coronavirus in the UK: Latest COVID-19 news and case counts

Great Britain and Northern Ireland has now recorded 60,733 cases of the Coronavirus, making it eighth highest in the world.

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The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone is on fire and radiation levels are spiking

A forest fire caused a radiation spike in the Chernobyl region, but that elevated radiation has not reached nearby, populated areas.

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These US counties are at risk of exceeding their hospital capacity during COVID-19 surge

The findings highlight just how important it will be to continue social distancing and hospital preparations in the coming weeks, which could save hundreds of thousands of lives.

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Child's shattered skull may be oldest Homo erectus fossil on Earth

Researchers dated a Homo erectus skull in South Africa to 2 million years ago — the oldest known H. erectus fossil on Earth.

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The mysterious connection between the coronavirus and the heart

Doctors say some patients with COVID-19 can have heart damage.

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Orangutans and otters strike up darling friendship at Belgium zoo

The father and son orangutans have already formed strong bonds with the otters, the zookeepers said.

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Are ventilators being overused on COVID-19 patients?

Not all patients with severe COVID-19 infection may benefit from a ventilator.

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'Disco' tardigrade parties under microscope, wins international photo prize

A tardigrade, a mouse brain and a wasp ovary were some of the standout images in a contest celebrating the beauty in the very small.

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Do school closures really help reduce the spread of the coronavirus?

A new review study questions how much school closures really help to reduce the disease's spread.

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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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How to see tonight's pink supermoon, the largest full moon of 2020

Want to see the pink moon? Here's how.

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New Zealand is winning the war on coronavirus. Here’s why.

Early and decisive nationwide action from New Zealand's government put the small country on track to weather its coronavirus outbreak better than most.

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COVID-19 may spread through breathing and talking — but we don't know how much

Speech-related spread could help explain why people can spread the virus before they develop a cough.

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China just lifted its lockdown on Wuhan

But people are still being urged to stay home as much as possible and schools remain closed.

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How are people being infected with COVID-19?

We still don't fully understand how the new coronavirus spreads, but we're learning more every day.

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What does 'recovered from coronavirus' mean?

How do people infected with the novel coronavirus recover and does that mean they're immune to the virus and the disease it causes, COVID-19?

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Explore ancient Egyptian queen's tomb and a Coptic monastery with this new 3D virtual tour

These virtual tours will entertain you while you're stuck at home during the pandemic.

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What smacked Uranus on its side? Something icy and as massive as Earth, scientists say.

Astronomers have worked out details of the giant impact that knocked Uranus so famously askew.

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How to shop for groceries during the COVID-19 pandemic

What was previously a mundane task has turned into a nerve-wracking ordeal. Here's a guide to grocery shopping during the pandemic.

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to the ICU

Like other patients with COVID-19, the prime minister's condition worsened in just one afternoon.

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Rare bee has a body that's half-male, half-female, and split exactly down the middle

Gynandromorphy produced a bee with half of its body displaying female features, and the other half of its body showing male traits.

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Coronavirus seems to mutate much slower than seasonal flu

The novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, seems to mutate its genes four times slower than seasonal flu, which is good news for the potential of a successful vaccine.

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Heavy-metal alien planet may be shaped like a football

An exoplanet may be shaped like an American football due to the mighty gravitational forces it experiences close to its star, a new study finds.

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Chinese rocket sells for $5.6 million in livestreamed auction: report

An anonymous patron purchased a real-life rocket for $5.6 million during an online, livestreamed auction on April Fools Day.

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Nuclear bombs could reveal how old whale sharks really are

Researchers dated the growth rings inside two whale shark bones using nuclear bomb carbon leftover from the Cold War.

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Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" 18: Mysterious Animal Superpowers

From breathing underwater to surviving radiation and extreme temperatures, some animal abilities are so incredible they might as well be superpowers.

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Bronx Zoo tiger infected with COVID-19

The female tiger named Nadia is one of six big cats that appear to have contracted the coronavirus from a zoo caretaker.

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Why the coronavirus slipped past disease detectives

Groups of scientists tasked with identifying pandemic-prone microbes like the novel coronavirus were stretched too far and thin.

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New York has been crushed by COVID-19. Will other US cities be spared?

The number of coronavirus cases continue to shoot up in New York City, and are overwhelming the city's health care systems. Other cities could experience the same if precautions are taken seriously.

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Everyone should wear face 'masks' in public, CDC now recommends

People should wear nonsurgical cloth face coverings when they go out in public during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, the CDC now recommends.

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Instead of just flattening the COVID-19 curve, can we 'crush' it?

A veteran public health scholar argues we can defeat COVID-19 in just 10 weeks if we take a "concerted and determined" approach.

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Activities and online resources for homebound kids: A coronavirus guide

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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Here's why the new coronavirus is so good at infecting human cells

Its spike protein is better at binding to cells than that of similar viruses.

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World's oldest human DNA found in 800,000-year-old tooth of a cannibal

A protein analysis of an 800,000-year-old tooth suggests the supposed cannibal species Homo antecessor was only distantly related to humans and Neanderthals.

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COVID-19 has reached a Brazilian indigenous tribe

A 20-year-old medical worker from Brazil's Kokoma tribe is the country's first indigenous person to contract the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

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Scotland, UK: Latest updates on Coronavirus

Of the 19,535 Scottish citizens tested for the virus, over 3,000 came back positive and 175 have died.

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1,400-year-old mystery of strange 'red sign' in Japan's sky solved

A scarlet fan spread across the skies over Japan 1,400 years ago, and it's been puzzling astronomers ever since.

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Asymptomatic people may be fueling the coronavirus spread

For every person who tests positive, there's likely another handful of asymptomatic people who don't know they're infected.

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Even if you test negative for COVID-19, assume you have it, experts say

No diagnostic test is 100% accurate, but experts have still expressed concern at the accuracy of the COVID-19 tests.

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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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Can't get to the store? Download your favorite magazines and save 45%!

You can subscribe today and get your favorite magazine instantly on your device to read from the comfort of your home.

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How do you care for someone with COVID-19?

If someone in your home has the new coronavirus, give them a separate room and bathroom, if possible.

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Can't get to the store? Download your favorite magazines and save 45%!

You can subscribe today and get your favorite magazine instantly on your device to read from the comfort of your home.

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41 million-year-old insect sex romp preserved in amber

Amber from Australia holds some of the continent's oldest known specimens of preserved plants and animals, and includes a pair of flies trapped while mating.

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Woman seeks man in ancient Egyptian 'erotic binding spell'

An Egyptian papyrus dating to 1,800 years describes a spell conjuring a ghost to play matchmaker between a woman and the man of her dreams.

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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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Could a mobile app control the COVID-19 pandemic and help reopen society?

Right now, the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus epidemic is out of control and society is shut down. With the help of a mobile app, researchers argue, that could change.

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Cruise ships still struggling to dock as coronavirus spreads

As Florida allows two ships carrying COVID-19 passengers to dock, questions remain about more than a dozen other ships still at sea.

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FDA approve first antibody test in the US to detect the coronavirus

Antibody tests can help identify people who have already had COVID-19.

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World coronavirus cases pass 1 million mark

In early March, the worldwide case count totaled below 100,000.

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What is palm oil?

Palm oil is the most commonly produced oil in the world, and one of the most controversial.

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Northern Ireland, UK: Latest updates on Coronavirus

The least-populated country of the United Kingdom currently stands at a total of 774 cases and 36 deaths.

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Remains of 90 million-year-old rainforest discovered under Antarctic ice

Antarctica was home to a temperate, swampy forest about 90 million years ago.

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England, UK: Latest updates on Coronavirus

The country has reached almost 25,000 cases, with health boards reporting 2,166 deaths.

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How to get the coronavirus $1,200 stimulus check, and will it be enough for the average American?

Everything you need to know about the coronavirus $1200 stimulus check payment... and how far is it likely to go towards your bills

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Woman with COVID-19 developed a rare brain condition. Doctors suspect a link.

The rare condition has been associated with other viral infections, including influenza and herpes.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced us to a new word: Zoonosis (Op-Ed)

The recent eruption of COVID-19 near a "wet market" in Wuhan, China, calls our attention to a phenomenon captured by a word increasingly becoming commonplace: zoonosis.

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Wales, UK: Latest updates on Coronavirus

The country's health board reports 1,837 cases and 98 deaths.

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'Starry Night' replica found on peacock spider's butt

Seven new species of peacock spider have been discovered in Australia, one of which was named for Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night

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Up to 25% of people with COVID-19 may not show symptoms

A significant portion of COVID-19 patients may never show symptoms at all, according to a top U.S. health official.

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Photos: Coronavirus field hospitals across the US

As coronavirus cases and hospitalizations soar, the U.S. health care system is trying to keep up by building field hospitals. Here's a look at makeshift hospitals across the country.

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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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New coronavirus may spread as an airborne aerosol, like SARS

Aerosols likely pose the greatest danger in health care settings, but may also spread in some everyday scenarios.

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Hidden atrocities of Nazis at concentration camp on British island finally come to light

During WWII, Nazis operated a concentration camp on one of the British Channel Islands; the horrific conditions there were kept secret for decades after the war.

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'Sailors do not need to die': Captain of aircraft carrier begs for help with onboard COVID-19 outbreak

The captain of a Naval aircraft carrier is asking for help as at least 100 Sailors aboard have been diagnosed with coronavirus.

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First proof of donkey polo in ancient China found in noblewoman's tomb

Archaeologists recently discovered the first evidence that wealthy women in ancient China played polo on donkeys.

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