Scientists say they have created a new, portable test that can detect coronavirus in just minutes and even identify if it is a highly infectious variant. Developed by the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, in La Jolla, California, the test is called NIRVANA (nanopore sequencing of isothermal rapid viral amplification for near real-time analysis). The … Read more
General Motors will start selling car insurance again, this time using data its cars collects from customers’ driving habits to determine their rates. Drivers who obey speed limits and show other good road behaviors will receive lower rates, the company said Wednesday. The system will initially focus on acceleration, braking and general usage data but … Read more
Heidi Klum is granted emergency court hearing with ex-husband Seal to determine if she can take their four children to Germany The legendary supermodel filed for an emergency court hearing in Los Angeles She is asking the courts to grant her permission to take their four children to Germany for three-and-a-half months while she shoots … Read more
The odds that a New York City resident admitted to a hospital for COVID-19 will die vary wildly, depending on what hospital they go to, a New York Times investigation has revealed. Hospital data obtained by the Times shows that mortality rates for COVID-19 patients are as low as 11 percent at private Manhattan hospitals, … Read more
Computer simulation that creates 3D model of a dead body and surrounding scene can determine time of death down to MINUTES instead of hours by showing how body temperature has dropped Scientist developed a computer model to determine a person’s time of death They fed the model data such as the victim’s skin, body size, … Read more
Smart patch placed on the throat could determine if you have coronavirus before symptoms arise by monitoring coughs and other vitals A smart patch can determine if you have coronavirus before symptoms show It sits on the base of the throat and measures vitals such as cough and heart rate The data is transmitted to … Read more
Italy considers psychological testing to determine how long people can endure coronavirus lockdown Scientists want to see how long people can stay confined to their home Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte will announce set of social guidelines this week Italy went into progressively more restrictive lockdown over first half of March Citizens not allowed to walk … Read more
Americans are increasingly being spotted wearing face masks in public amid the coronavirus pandemic, as are people are around the globe. Soon, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) may advise all Americans to cover their faces when they leave the house, the Washington Post reported. The agency is weighing that recommendation after initially … Read more