Coronavirus lockdown results in 30 percent air pollution drop in northeastern US, NASA says
NASA satellite data has shown a 30 percent reduction in atmospheric nitrogen dioxide pollution in the northeastern U.S. during the coronavirus lockdown.
NASA satellite data has shown a 30 percent reduction in atmospheric nitrogen dioxide pollution in the northeastern U.S. during the coronavirus lockdown.
Wisconsin governor orders several state parks, forests and recreation areas closed
Citing unprecedented crowds, litter and vandalism, Gov. Tony Evers ordered the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to close 40 state parks, forests and recreation areas to protect the health and safety of visitors amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Citing unprecedented crowds, litter and vandalism, Gov. Tony Evers ordered the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to close 40 state parks, forests and recreation areas to protect the health and safety of visitors amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli wants out of prison to study coronavirus
Martin 'Pharma Bro' Shkreli's lawyer will ask a court to release his client for three months so he can study the coronavirus.
Martin 'Pharma Bro' Shkreli's lawyer will ask a court to release his client for three months so he can study the coronavirus.
Toronto Zoo takes precautions after Bronx Zoo tiger gets COVID-19
No one who works at the Toronto Zoo has tested positive for the disease and no animals are exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19.
No one who works at the Toronto Zoo has tested positive for the disease and no animals are exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19.
Tiger at Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus
A tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the new coronavirus.
A tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the new coronavirus.
April’s ‘Super Pink Moon’ will light up the night sky as the first supermoon of spring
NASA said the “Super Pink Moon” will be full at 10:35 p.m. EDT on April 7.
NASA said the “Super Pink Moon” will be full at 10:35 p.m. EDT on April 7.
United Airlines cutting flights at Newark, LaGuardia
United Airlines is temporarily slashing the number of its flights in and out of New York City-area airports to keep employees safe during the coronavirus outbreak, a top executive told employees on Saturday.
United Airlines is temporarily slashing the number of its flights in and out of New York City-area airports to keep employees safe during the coronavirus outbreak, a top executive told employees on Saturday.
Coronavirus spit test
Researchers at RUCDR Infinite Biologics are offering an alternative to the current nasal swab test that must be administered by a health care professional in full protective gear. In this version, you spit through a funnel into a test tube. You then seal the sample with a special cap containing a preservative and either mail it to or drop it off at a lab for analysis. Reported by Lisa Evers
Researchers at RUCDR Infinite Biologics are offering an alternative to the current nasal swab test that must be administered by a health care professional in full protective gear. In this version, you spit through a funnel into a test tube. You then seal the sample with a special cap containing a preservative and either mail it to or drop it off at a lab for analysis. Reported by Lisa Evers
Grand Canyon National Park closed due to COVID-19 pandemic
Officials with the National Park Service say Grand Canyon National Park will be closed until further notice.
Officials with the National Park Service say Grand Canyon National Park will be closed until further notice.
Johnson & Johnson to begin human trial for COVID-19 vaccine candidate in September
Human trials for the vaccine would begin by September at the latest, according to a press release.
Human trials for the vaccine would begin by September at the latest, according to a press release.
UC Davis has two clinical trials underway for patients with COVID-19
UC Davis Health researchers have two clinical trials underway for hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19.
UC Davis Health researchers have two clinical trials underway for hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19.
Yosemite, Alcatraz, Yellowstone among national parks closed; social distancing difficult in winter
Social distancing is difficult in winter time when a lot of visitors congregate at a few popular locations.
Social distancing is difficult in winter time when a lot of visitors congregate at a few popular locations.
Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden, who circled moon, dies at 88
The astronaut flew to the moon in 1971 and appeared on episodes of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood."
The astronaut flew to the moon in 1971 and appeared on episodes of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood."
100 coronavirus questions answered by world-leading virologist Peter Piot
Professor Peter Piot, a world-leading virologist and the director of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, answered 100 questions about the coronavirus during an interview with TEDMED Foundation Director Jay Walker.
Professor Peter Piot, a world-leading virologist and the director of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, answered 100 questions about the coronavirus during an interview with TEDMED Foundation Director Jay Walker.
Tests: New coronavirus lives on some surfaces for days
Government scientists report that testing shows the novel coronavirus can survive on some surfaces for two to three days and in the air for several hours.
Government scientists report that testing shows the novel coronavirus can survive on some surfaces for two to three days and in the air for several hours.
NYPD turns to wild mustangs for next crop of mounted unit
For the first time ever the NYPD has partnered with the Federal Bureau of Land Management to acquire the next class of NYPD’s four-legged finest from public lands out west.
For the first time ever the NYPD has partnered with the Federal Bureau of Land Management to acquire the next class of NYPD’s four-legged finest from public lands out west.
How the NYPD is using wild mustangs to supplement its mounted units
Take a look at how the NYPD is partnering with the Federal Bureau of Land Management to acquire wild mustangs to become the next class of the NYPD?s mounted units.
Take a look at how the NYPD is partnering with the Federal Bureau of Land Management to acquire wild mustangs to become the next class of the NYPD?s mounted units.
Meet Perseverance: Mars rover gets name ahead of planned July launch
NASA's next Mars rover finally has a name. Perseverance, a six-wheeled robotic explorer, will blast off this summer to collect Martian samples for eventual return to Earth.
NASA's next Mars rover finally has a name. Perseverance, a six-wheeled robotic explorer, will blast off this summer to collect Martian samples for eventual return to Earth.
COVID-19 more contagious than SARS or MERS, can live on surfaces for up to 9 days, studies say
Coronavirus can last up to nine days on surfaces and health officials say the infection is more contagious than SARS and MERS.
Coronavirus can last up to nine days on surfaces and health officials say the infection is more contagious than SARS and MERS.
Copy Cat, world's first cloned cat, dies at 18 in College Station
Before Copy Cat, no pet had ever been successfully cloned with 100 percent genetic identity.
Before Copy Cat, no pet had ever been successfully cloned with 100 percent genetic identity.