Science n Space News

A version of this gene doubles the risk of dying from COVID-19

A version of a gene that doubles the risk of death from COVID-19 in people under 60 is carried by more than half of people with South Asian ancestry.

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How many satellites orbit Earth?

The number of satellites orbiting Earth is skyrocketing, and this may be causing more problems than solutions in the long term.

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Rosetta's 'rubber ducky' comet makes closest approach to Earth, will disappear for 200 years

Comet 67P, which famously hosted the first-ever cometary lander in 2014, made its closest approach to Earth on Friday (Nov. 12).

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What would happen to the human body in the vacuum of space?

Here's what would happen to an astronaut's body if they didn't have a spacesuit protecting them in outer space.

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