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First Manned SpaceX Crew Dragon Flight Set For May 27 Liftoff

In addition to the systems of the Crew Dragon being tested in orbit, the launch pad, rocket, spacecraft, and operational capabilities will be put through their paces back on Earth.

Metastudy Says Aspirin Lowers Risk Of Some Cancers, But Questions Remain

Scientists are still debating whether there are benefits to taking aspirin as a preventative measure against cancer if you are otherwise healthy,

Scientists Turn Yeast Into Psychedelic Psilocybin Factories

Scientists from DTU Biosustain show that psilocybin, a potential drug for treating depression and other psychological conditions, can be produced in yeast

Two New Solar Cells Break Records, Including Highest Efficiency Ever

The device is what’s known as a six-junction III-V solar cell, meaning it’s made up of six different types of photoactive layer.

Extended Stints In Space May Cause Permanent Changes To Brain Volume

A new study has revealed a significant change in the brain’s white matter in astronauts following stays on the International Space Station (ISS), and the scientists say the changes to brain volume could be permanent.

Oxford University Might Get COVID-19 Vaccine By September

The Vaccitech approach, which uses a harmless chimpanzee virus to carry the fragment of SARS-CoV-2 that is required for immunity, has been extensively tested in other situations so there is indeed a good chance it will work as designed.

USA And Europe COVID-19 Curves Flattening

Europe is now forecast to have about 150,000 deaths in this first wave of COVID-19.

Over 10 Million US Jobless Claims Over Two Weeks

Worse is still to come.

Sadly COVID-19 Will Be Worse Than Flu And As Bad As WW2 In Some Countries

The hope is that India, middle east, South America and Africa can avoid massive cases.

SpaceX Dragon XL Will Supply 5 Tons To The NASA Lunar Gateway

NASA is planning multiple supply missions in which the cargo spacecraft will stay at the Gateway for six to 12 months at a time.

Pre-Peer Review Analysis Indicates Blood Type A More Vulnerable To Covid-19

There is a pre-peer review study of about 2100 Coronavirus patients in China and almost 3000 healthy people.

Millions Of COVID-19 Blood Tests Will Firm Up What The Worse Case Actually Is

The hope is that there is a high percentage of people who were infected and are now immune. The more people who had it then the better shape we are as a society.