SCIENCE

NASA’s automated asteroid tracker has detected a near-Earth object (NEO) that’s expected to fly past the planet tomorrow. According to the data gathered by the agency, the asteroid is known to follow a natural orbit that directly intersects Earth’s path.

A nurse from the Life Care Center in Washington warned that redness around the eyes could be a symptom of coronavirus infection as she and her colleagues observed COVID-19 patients having them and some individuals would die with only redness around the eyes as symptoms. Recent researches also show that the loss of taste and smell could be clear signs of a coronavirus carrier.

The researchers of Manhattan's Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have focused their attention to developing COVID-19 tests using antibodies. The tests could provide a more accurate picture of infection and fatality rate, could determine which individuals have high antibody levels that could combat the disease which makes them fit to care for coronavirus patients with minimal to no risk, and most importantly, the antibody-rich blood component (convalescent plasma) of COVID-19 survivors could be donated and transfused to critically ill patients to stimulate their immune systems to fight off the virus.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explains that Hantaviruses are a family of viruses primarily spread by rodents and can cause a diverse disease syndrome.

The surging death toll due to COVID-19 infection is causing a lot of fears and tension to mount in the UK. As if to aggravate the already dreadful situation, there is the horrifying death toll in Italy which averages over 600 deaths within 24 hours. Because of this, the UK government is advising the general public to identify the symptoms as soon as they manifest. Technology may help in this area.

You cannot be transmitting the coronavirus or any other respiratory illness by donating blood.

Michael Levitt had rightly predicted the decline in the number of COVID-19 cases in China. And this is what he predicts now!

As coronavirus cases in the UK hit 6,650 with 335 deaths, everyone is now on high alert with the looming threat of infection on their minds. While much focus has been given on the elderly and those with an existing medical condition, there is also a need to know what symptoms to look for in children. Recently, a mother from Cardiff has revealed the signs you should watch out for in children. This is after her baby was found to be COVID-19 positive.

The list of 'high risk' people gets updated with obese people and pregnant women.

When you know you are immune to the coronavirus, you can go back to work without having to fear that you might infect others.

The death toll due to COVID-19 infection in the UK is now at 335, adding further pressure on PM Boris Johnson’s government to immediately impose a total lockdown like Italy. Health agencies have issued several coronavirus emergency warning signs you need to look out for. This includes the failure to perform something.

The coronavirus continues to wreak havoc in dozens of countries around the world, bringing the total global confirmed cases to 382,420 and 16,569 fatalities. 102,513 patients were able to recover from the virus infection. At present, health experts in countries around the world are engaged in a race against time to curb the spread of the highly-infectious disease. If you have already been infected by the coronavirus and had the symptoms, are you already immune from the disease?

The common symptoms of coronavirus infection are shortness of breathing, continuous cough, and fever. Recently, however, reports of a new symptom manifesting in some COVID-19 patients led some health experts to check on it. True enough, there is a new and confirmed symptom, and if you experience this, you need to self-isolate.

Astronomers estimated that a newly-discovered comet’s atmosphere, which is a gaseous cloud, has reached a diameter of about 720,000 kilometers. They expect the comet to become massive and bright enough to be spotted by the human eye.   

A couple of new studies have offered guidance for patients suffering from a digestive disorder to manage their condition during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Experts say primates are likely susceptible to the complications that could arise from COVID-19.

WHO and FIFA teamed up for a campaign called "pass the message to kick out coronavirus."

Photos posted and videos on Twitter show a huge booster from a rocket launched by China sticking out from the ground. The debris came from a rocket recently launched by China’s space agency to deploy a satellite into space.

NASA confirmed that an employee from its Kennedy Space Center in Florida tested positive for coronavirus, which causes the COVID-19 disease. Due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the country, the agency has suspended the work on the rocket that will be used for its crewed mission to the Moon.

A study supported by the European Space Agency (ESA) suggested using the proposed Lunar Gateway as a key component of Earth’s planetary defense techniques against killer asteroids. According to the study, the Gateway can be used to quickly deploy anti-asteroid measures.

Coronavirus is affecting many countries in huge ways. Normal habits are being changed to make way for new norms designed to protect against infection. With so many people now starting to show symptoms, self-isolation has become a common occurrence. What are the symptoms that you need to be aware of? Is a sign showing in our lips considered among the coronavirus symptoms and hence, a medical emergency?

The Hubble Space Telescope operated by NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) has captured a stunning photo of a distant spiral galaxy with only one arm. According to scientists, the unique galaxy might end up colliding with its neighbor, causing the formation of a new cosmic structure.

NASA’s Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) is currently monitoring two space rocks that are expected to approach the planet tomorrow.

Government health experts say coronavirus can be fatal to those with underlying medical conditions. There are many people, however, who do not understand what that means exactly as many have existing medical conditions, yet they do not know if theirs belong to such category. In the latest update on the new guidelines today, the government has revealed who is included.

Coronavirus has become akin to apocalyptic movies that many people love to watch except that this is no movie and it is actually happening. With the UK’s total number of cases now standing at 5,683 and death toll at 281, the horror has become real.

The rapid spread of the deadly coronavirus has caught many by surprise. As of posting, there are now 341,237 cases of confirmed coronavirus infections worldwide and while recovery does remain high at 99,028 patients, so are the deaths now at 14,746. With nearly 4,000 new cases globally each day, health services are starting to get strained by the huge burden. There are also a lot of vital unknowns about the virus and today, a new study has answered one of such questions. How long does coronavirus stay in the air?

Fighting coronavirus requires a strong immune system. Doctors have advised to keep your immune system strong and to let go of unhealthy vices. There are several supplements that could help boost your immune system.

Here's everything you need to know about the cleaning and disinfectant products that can help you fight COVID-19.

The interstellar comet that entered Earth’s neighborhood last year might be breaking apart as it leaves the Solar System. According to scientists, they have detected outbursts from the comet as it approaches the Sun.