When religion sided with science: Medieval lessons for surviving COVID-19
The idea of prayer as a vital part of any response to COVID-19 might feel inappropriate or even irresponsible to some in a world that often views medicine and religion as polar opposites – one turning to science, the other to God.
The idea of prayer as a vital part of any response to COVID-19 might feel inappropriate or even irresponsible to some in a world that often views medicine and religion as polar opposites – one turning to science, the other to God.
Researchers developing face mask that glows if coronavirus is detected, report says
The team at MIT and Harvard is reportedly designing a face mask that would produce a fluorescent signal when a person with COVID-19 breathes, coughs or sneezes.
The team at MIT and Harvard is reportedly designing a face mask that would produce a fluorescent signal when a person with COVID-19 breathes, coughs or sneezes.
Endangered pygmy hippo born at San Diego Zoo for first time in 30 years
The San Diego Zoo has announced the first successful birth of an endangered pygmy hippopotamus at the zoo in more than three decades.
The San Diego Zoo has announced the first successful birth of an endangered pygmy hippopotamus at the zoo in more than three decades.
Space Force launches military's mystery space plane
The U.S. military’s mystery space plane rocketed toward orbit again Sunday, this time with an extra load of science experiments.
The U.S. military’s mystery space plane rocketed toward orbit again Sunday, this time with an extra load of science experiments.
‘It likes you’: Deer gallops alongside Missouri joggers on run
A deer unexpectedly joined two Missouri joggers out on their run.
A deer unexpectedly joined two Missouri joggers out on their run.
These 6 famous women got their start serving in the Armed Forces
Long before we knew them as actresses and prominent public figures, these six women got their start by serving in the Armed Forces.
Long before we knew them as actresses and prominent public figures, these six women got their start by serving in the Armed Forces.
Adult kangaroos greet orphaned babies at Australian animal sanctuary
Sasha and Pimba, two resident kangaroos at the Kangaroo Sanctuary in Alice Springs, Central Australia, were not shy when greeting a pair of orphaned babied.
Sasha and Pimba, two resident kangaroos at the Kangaroo Sanctuary in Alice Springs, Central Australia, were not shy when greeting a pair of orphaned babied.
Why human challenge trials for a COVID-19 vaccine are worth the risks
Vaccine human challenge trials have been used for other diseases, too, such as malaria, typhoid, and Dengue fever.
Vaccine human challenge trials have been used for other diseases, too, such as malaria, typhoid, and Dengue fever.
Deer captured after eluding police for several hours in East Harlem
A deer is in the care of Animal Care and Control after eluding police for several hours in East Harlem early Thursday morning.
A deer is in the care of Animal Care and Control after eluding police for several hours in East Harlem early Thursday morning.
Delta Air Lines to retire Boeing 777 fleet, signals shift to smaller operation
Delta Air Lines is permanently retiring its Boeing 777 fleet by the end of the year, the company announced Thursday.
Delta Air Lines is permanently retiring its Boeing 777 fleet by the end of the year, the company announced Thursday.
Environmentalists hoping worldwide coronavirus lockdowns will lead to cleaner air across the globe
There has baen a major decrease in carbon dioxide emissions across the globe as a result of coronavirus lockdowns all across the planet. Now, environmentalists are hoping that, as the lockdowns end, a focus will stay on providing the best possible air quality.
There has baen a major decrease in carbon dioxide emissions across the globe as a result of coronavirus lockdowns all across the planet. Now, environmentalists are hoping that, as the lockdowns end, a focus will stay on providing the best possible air quality.
9-year-old catches 80-pound sturgeon
A nine-year-old boy in Tennessee became the third child in his family to catch a monster fish, reeling in an 80-pound sturgeon that outweighed him by far.
A nine-year-old boy in Tennessee became the third child in his family to catch a monster fish, reeling in an 80-pound sturgeon that outweighed him by far.
‘I can’t believe it’: Man captures video of real-life ‘Wile E. Coyote’ chasing roadrunner
A University of Arizona professor captured video of a Wile E. Coyote vs. Road Runner situation and his reaction is all of us.
A University of Arizona professor captured video of a Wile E. Coyote vs. Road Runner situation and his reaction is all of us.
Injured, pregnant manatee rescued on Mother's Day weekend gives birth to healthy calf
A pregnant manatee, injured by boat propellers, was rescued over Mother's Day weekend and has just given birth to a calf.
A pregnant manatee, injured by boat propellers, was rescued over Mother's Day weekend and has just given birth to a calf.
Squirrel captured on video ‘working from home’ on tiny laptop in miniature office
Video captured a squirrel "working from home" on a tiny laptop inside a miniature office set.
Video captured a squirrel "working from home" on a tiny laptop inside a miniature office set.
Pandemic upends life on isolated Galapagos Islands
Before the coronavirus, sudden life-threatening ailments among tourists, fishermen and others on the Galapagos Islands were considered so rare that hospitals didn’t have a single intensive care unit bed.
Before the coronavirus, sudden life-threatening ailments among tourists, fishermen and others on the Galapagos Islands were considered so rare that hospitals didn’t have a single intensive care unit bed.
Panic over 'murder hornets' leading some people to kill essential bee population, experts warn
Panic over the news of the “murder hornet” in America will lead to damage to essential bee populations, experts warn.
Panic over the news of the “murder hornet” in America will lead to damage to essential bee populations, experts warn.
Oldest solitary dolphin happy for human contact amid COVID-19 pandemic
Fungie, the world's oldest solitary dolphin finally has someone to keep him company two months after the COVID-19 lockdown.
Fungie, the world's oldest solitary dolphin finally has someone to keep him company two months after the COVID-19 lockdown.
Food bank helps feed hungry pets during pandemic
The nonprofit Nobody Starves on Long Island helps feed pets and rescue animals.
The nonprofit Nobody Starves on Long Island helps feed pets and rescue animals.
Space agency says human urine could help make concrete on Moon
The European Space Agency said Friday that human urine could one day become a useful ingredient in making concrete to build on the Moon.
The European Space Agency said Friday that human urine could one day become a useful ingredient in making concrete to build on the Moon.