Prior to being upgraded to a hurricane, Laura was spotted from the International Space Station, showing how wide the storm is.The external cameras on the orbiting space research laboratory captured … [Read more...] about Hurricane Laura spotted from International Space Station
Pfizer to get $2B for coronavirus vaccine under ‘Operation Warp Speed’
The U.S. government announced on Wednesday it will pay Pfizer $1.95 billion to make and deliver 100 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine from the BNT162 vaccine program if it receives approval from … [Read more...] about Pfizer to get $2B for coronavirus vaccine under ‘Operation Warp Speed’
In wake of George Floyd’s death, Mark Zuckerberg announces $10M donation, adds there is ‘more to do’
In the wake of George Floyd's death last week, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company is making a $10 million donation to a number of groups working on racial injustice."The organizations … [Read more...] about In wake of George Floyd’s death, Mark Zuckerberg announces $10M donation, adds there is ‘more to do’
FBI, US government warn on spike in coronavirus scams
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.Fraudsters are seizing upon the COVID-19 crisis to mount fresh attacks to get your money, the FBI and DHS … [Read more...] about FBI, US government warn on spike in coronavirus scams
France is building a ‘Stop Covid’ app, but privacy concerns could derail it
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.A number of different apps from countries and companies around the world have been created in an effort to … [Read more...] about France is building a ‘Stop Covid’ app, but privacy concerns could derail it
Jeff Bezos makes visit to Amazon, Whole Foods stores as scrutiny over workers’ safety intensifies
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.Amazon CEO and founder Jeff Bezos made a visit to an Amazon fulfillment center and a Whole Foods supermarket … [Read more...] about Jeff Bezos makes visit to Amazon, Whole Foods stores as scrutiny over workers’ safety intensifies
Coronavirus lockdown measures should not be lifted until vaccine found, study says
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.A new study says that despite stay-at-home measures being successful in flattening the curve of the … [Read more...] about Coronavirus lockdown measures should not be lifted until vaccine found, study says
While passing the time during coronavirus pandemic, family finds live WWI grenade
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in many around the world being placed under "shelter-in-place" … [Read more...] about While passing the time during coronavirus pandemic, family finds live WWI grenade
Volcanic activity likely changed the Earth’s climate 200M years ago, study says
A new study suggests that volcanic eruptions severely altered the climate of the planet at the end of the Triassic period, at the height of the age of dinosaurs, more than 200 million years ago.The … [Read more...] about Volcanic activity likely changed the Earth’s climate 200M years ago, study says
Coronavirus can live on surgical masks for 7 days, but ‘standard disinfection methods’ can kill it: study
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.Previous studies have demonstrated the novel coronavirus can live on certain surfaces, such as plastic or … [Read more...] about Coronavirus can live on surgical masks for 7 days, but ‘standard disinfection methods’ can kill it: study
