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Nasal spray might prevent COVID-19 infections
Early tests have shown that a nasal spray prevents COVID-19 infections, potentially offering a more accessible defense against the virus.
Astronomers observe fast radio bursts in our galaxy for the first time
Toward the end of April, astronomers recorded a series of FRBs they suspect originated from SGR 1935+2154, a magnetar located about 30,000 lightyears from Earth.
AI could tell smart speakers what direction your voice is coming from
Scientists have developed a technique that would help smart speakers know the direction where your voice is coming from.
NASA contacts Voyager 2 probe for the first time since March
NASA has made contact with Voyager 2 for the first time since March thanks to an upgraded Deep Space Station 43 dish in Australia.
'Pristine' meteorite may provide clues to the origins of our solar system
A meteorite that lit up the night sky in Michigan in 2018 contains ‘pristine’ organic compounds that offer clues to how life formed on Earth, according to researchers.
AI can detect COVID-19 by listening to your coughs
Researchers have built an app that can detect COVID-19 through cough recordings, even for people who say they're asymptomatic.
Disney robot with human-like gaze is equal parts uncanny and horrifying
Disney researchers have built a robot with a highly realistic gaze -- and a horrifying look that could haunt your dreams.
Modified drones help scientists better predict volcanic eruptions
With the help of drones, we could predict when the next major eruption could happen.
Scientists found an Earth-sized ‘rogue’ planet in the Milky Way
Scientists have discovered what they say could be the smallest free-floating planet ever detected.
Researchers 3D-printed a cell-sized tugboat
Physicists at Leiden University in the Netherlands have 3D printed the world’s smallest boat, a test object known as Benchy.
Smart fabric can recognize the food you put on the table
Microsoft and others have developed a smart fabric that could recognize the food on your table, or even lost keys.
Newly signed law aims to limit the damage from space weather
A newly signed law, the PROSWIFT Act, will help predict and limit the damage from solar flares and other space weather.
Samsung, Stanford make a 10,000PPI display that could lead to 'flawless' VR
Samsung and Stanford have developed a 10,000PPI OLED screen that could lead to completely seamless VR displays.
NASA shares first images from OSIRIS-REx's touchdown on Bennu
Watch NASA's historic Bennu touch-and-go from the perspective of the craft that completed the maneuver.
NASA's OSIRIS-REx successfully collected bits of an orbiting asteroid
NASA made history on Tuesday afternoon as its OSIRIS-REx spacecraft successfully “tagged” the asteroid, 101955 Bennu, and in doing so collected a small sample of regolith from the passing celestial body’s surface.
Watch NASA's OSIRIS-REx try to collect an asteroid sample at 5PM ET
Tune in to watch NASA's OSIRIS-REx craft's Bennu mission.
Facebook uses AI to forecast COVID-19 spread across the US
Facebook is using AI to forecast COVID-19 spread in the US, giving officials a chance to adapt to spikes in new cases.
NASA delays first Crew Dragon operational mission to November
NASA has delayed the first Crew Dragon operational mission to November after SpaceX wanted to study a Falcon 9 anomaly.
Bill Nye is pissed
Bill Nye is pissed. The Bill Nye VR science kit is available on Amazon (and soon on Target) for $60, and it includes equipment like test tubes, a beaker, volcano mold, food coloring as well as a basic VR headset and a book with augmented reality bonus content.
Podcast: Bill Nye discusses VR, science and climate change
Bill Nye the Science Guy is on this week's Engadget Podcast to talk all about VR, climate change, politics and -- what else -- science! We also have tips on how to prepare for Amazon's upcoming Prime Day.

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