This scanning electron microscope image shows the new coronavirus (yellow) among human cells (blue, pink and purple). On Thursday (Feb. 13), a Chinese senior health official called on people who had recovered from the new coronavirus to donate blood plasma,…
An iceberg bobs in the water of the Antarctic Peninsula. Antarctica just experienced its single hottest day ever recorded, hitting a high of 69.35 degrees Fahrenheit (20.75 degrees Celsius) on Feb. 9, a team of Argentine researchers reported. This is…
Huge bacteria-killing viruses lurk in ecosystems around the world from hot springs to freshwater lakes and rivers. Now, a group of researchers has discovered some of these so-called bacteriophages that are so large and so complex that they blur the…
Seasonal flu shots are recommended for everyone ages 6 months and older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The seasonal flu shot is a yearly vaccine administered to protect against the flu, or influenza. In the United…
n An injection of a hormone found in chocolate could boost men’s sex drive, according to scientists from Imperial College London n It's a classic present for Valentine's Day, and now a new study suggests that chocolate could boost men's…
The epidemics you need to worry about are Tory governments, domestic abuse, and suicidal animals. Here’s a list of things more likely to kill you than the coronavirus We all love a panic. Whether it's a No Deal Brexit, petrol…