Exploding stars responsible for half of the calcium in the universe, according to study
A global team of researchers examined a supernova in its final stages of life and discovered a historically large emission of calcium.
A global team of researchers examined a supernova in its final stages of life and discovered a historically large emission of calcium.
Air traffic is down, gun seizures up at US airports
Officers found 15.3 guns for every million people screened in July, compared with 5.1 per million people in July of last year, the Transportation Security Administration said Monday.
Officers found 15.3 guns for every million people screened in July, compared with 5.1 per million people in July of last year, the Transportation Security Administration said Monday.
‘The chances of it being 98% effective is not great’: Fauci says COVID-19 vaccine efficacy yet to be seen
“We don’t know yet what the efficacy might be. We don’t know if it will be 50% or 60%. I’d like it to be 75% or more,” Fauci said. “What I’m shooting for is somewhere between really good control and elimination.”
“We don’t know yet what the efficacy might be. We don’t know if it will be 50% or 60%. I’d like it to be 75% or more,” Fauci said. “What I’m shooting for is somewhere between really good control and elimination.”
Elderly hikers airlifted after cow chased them in Solano County park
The same CHP helicopter rescued two additional people in North Bay parks on Sunday, one of which suffered severe injuries.
The same CHP helicopter rescued two additional people in North Bay parks on Sunday, one of which suffered severe injuries.
NIH seeks COVID-19 patient volunteers to test safety, longevity of synthetic antibody treatment
The trial, titled ACTIV-3, is asking for patients who are currently being treated for the novel coronavirus at select hospitals around the world, according to the NIH.
The trial, titled ACTIV-3, is asking for patients who are currently being treated for the novel coronavirus at select hospitals around the world, according to the NIH.
Virgin Atlantic files for bankruptcy protection in U.S.
Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic airline is seeking protection from creditors as it tries to survive the pandemic that is slamming air travel.
Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic airline is seeking protection from creditors as it tries to survive the pandemic that is slamming air travel.
Japanese company’s ‘smart’ face mask translates wearer’s speech into 8 different languages
A robotics start-up in Japan has created a “smart mask” that is designed to facilitate international communication in a socially distanced society.
A robotics start-up in Japan has created a “smart mask” that is designed to facilitate international communication in a socially distanced society.
Planned jet could fly from NYC to London in 90 minutes
Virgin Galactic unveiled the design for an upcoming high-speed aircraft this week that may be able to fly from New York to London in 90 minutes.
Virgin Galactic unveiled the design for an upcoming high-speed aircraft this week that may be able to fly from New York to London in 90 minutes.
'Not a hoax': 2 COVID-19 patients who received double-lung transplants describe harrowing experiences
One of the patients, a healthy 28-year-old woman, said she had not even left home amid the pandemic prior to contracting the virus.
One of the patients, a healthy 28-year-old woman, said she had not even left home amid the pandemic prior to contracting the virus.
Johns Hopkins interactive tool shows how state shutdowns, reopenings may have affected COVID-19 cases, deaths
The tool allows users to see when a particular state initiated a restriction, closing or opening measure from late January to early August.
The tool allows users to see when a particular state initiated a restriction, closing or opening measure from late January to early August.
NASA astronauts successfully splashdown in Florida, completing historic SpaceX manned mission
SpaceX says that the astronauts are scheduled to depart the International Space Station at 7:34 p.m. EST on Saturday.
SpaceX says that the astronauts are scheduled to depart the International Space Station at 7:34 p.m. EST on Saturday.
SpaceX guiding NASA astronauts toward 1st splashdown in 45 years
The first astronauts to ride a SpaceX capsule into orbit headed toward a retro-style splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday afternoon to close out a two-month test flight.
The first astronauts to ride a SpaceX capsule into orbit headed toward a retro-style splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday afternoon to close out a two-month test flight.
Smarter-than-average bear wheels garbage can back up man's driveway before tipping it over to enjoy spoils
One would believe these bears are getting smarter after video captured one wheeling a man’s garbage can back up his driveway before knocking it over to enjoy what’s inside.
One would believe these bears are getting smarter after video captured one wheeling a man’s garbage can back up his driveway before knocking it over to enjoy what’s inside.
Astronauts gear up for final leg of SpaceX test flight: coming home
A pair of NASA astronauts face the final and most important part of their SpaceX test flight: returning to Earth with a rare splashdown.
A pair of NASA astronauts face the final and most important part of their SpaceX test flight: returning to Earth with a rare splashdown.
Home security camera captures ‘bolide’ meteor streak across Albuquerque night sky
A New Mexico man’s home security camera captured video of a “bolide“ meteor streak across the night sky on July 28.
A New Mexico man’s home security camera captured video of a “bolide“ meteor streak across the night sky on July 28.
Washington state dams will not be removed to save salmon
The decision thwarts the desires of environmental groups that fought for two decades to breach the structures.
The decision thwarts the desires of environmental groups that fought for two decades to breach the structures.
Trio of alligators use crosswalk, stop traffic in South Carolina
Drivers in a South Carolina state park stopped for three alligators as they crossed the road -- and they even used the crosswalk.
Drivers in a South Carolina state park stopped for three alligators as they crossed the road -- and they even used the crosswalk.
'On our way to Mars': NASA rover will look for signs of life
The biggest, most sophisticated Mars rover ever built is on its way to the red planet.
The biggest, most sophisticated Mars rover ever built is on its way to the red planet.
Mars Perseverance rover takes off from Cape Canaveral
Derrick Pitts walks us through the launch.
Derrick Pitts walks us through the launch.
Derrick Pitts discusses Mars rover launch
Derrick takes us through Thursday's launch of the Mars 2020 Perserverance rover.
Derrick takes us through Thursday's launch of the Mars 2020 Perserverance rover.