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A large federal study that found an antiviral drug, remdesivir, may record recovery in hospitals in Covid-19 patients, has begun a new phase of research. Now it will investigate whether adding another medication, beta-interferon – which kills viruses in particular but can also tackle inflammation – would improve the effects …

Concept of the artist of a potential companion of the sun, which theorists believe was developed in the birth cluster of the sun and later lost. As evidenced, the theory of solar companionship would give extra credence to theories that shaped the Oort cloud as we see it today, and …

Seen from space, the damage at the Arecibo Observatory does not look so bad. Image: Planet Labs The iconic Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico was damaged last week when a large cable fell on the radio telescope’s main reflector dish. We are now learn more about this unfortunate incident, inclusive …

A coronavirus mutation found in the US may be less deadly but more contagious than the original virus, an expert from Singapore said this week. Paul Tambyah, senior consultant at the National University of Singapore, said the D614G mutation is associated with lower mortality rates, implying that it is less …

If the coronavirus were to spread in America, we would do well to remember the lessons, and victories, of the fight against HIV / AIDS. Thirty years ago this summer, we were in the HIV / Aids pandemic for a decade and more than 100,000 Americans had already lost their …