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Texas doctor Hasan Gokal was fired for giving out ten COVID-19 vaccine shots with only six hours remaining until the vial would have expired.

Doctor Fired for Giving Out Vaccine Doses That Were About to Expire

By Victor Tangermann

Welcome to the Futurism Mailbag! Here's what you, our loyal Futurism readers, have had to say via social media and email.

“No Chance Is a Corporation Going Near My Brain”: Futurism Mailbag

By Jon Christian

100 children in the UK have been hospitalized with pediatric inflammatory multi-system syndrome a week, a rare and dangerous post-COVID-19 disease.

Kids Are Getting Hospitalized With a Weird COVID-Related Disease

By Victor Tangermann

A boy in Florida died from the coronavirus just hours after his first symptoms began. His family hope it reminds others that anyone can catch the disease.

9-Year-Old Dies Hours After Falling Ill With COVID

By Dan Robitzski

Chemicals like phthalates seem to reduce the quantity and quality of men's sperm, and the problem is compounding over generations.

Men Are Losing the Ability to Reproduce, Researcher Warns

By Dan Robitzski

Dr. Anthony Fauci was subjected to death threats for almost the entire duration of the pandemic, including an anthrax scare in the mail.

Fauci Says He Opened an Envelope of Suspicious Powder

By Dan Robitzski

At a parade and photo-op in Georgia, a Santa impersonator who tested positive for the coronavirus may have exposed up to 50 kids.

Santa Impersonator Exposes Throngs of Children to COVID

By Dan Robitzski

Hospitals in India report hundreds of new cases caused by a mysterious, yet-unidentified illness from over the past weekend.

There’s a Mysterious New Disease Outbreak in India

By Dan Robitzski

A new CDC report confirms what ought to be common knowledge: widespread mask-wearing helps slow down the spread of the coronavirus.

New Research: Yes, Mask Mandates Help Fight COVID-19 Spread

By Dan Robitzski

On Thursday, the coronavirus death toll in the U.S. climbed higher than it had since May, while also setting records for new cases and hospitalizations.

More Americans Died of COVID-19 Thursday Than Any Day Since May

By Dan Robitzski

Instead of sitting on Santa's lap this year, families can chat online with an AI Santa or stand behind a giant plexiglass barrier.

Here’s How Kids Are Meeting Santa in the Age of the Coronavirus

By Dan Robitzski

SeaDream 1, the first Caribbean cruise since the COVID-19 pandemic halted the industry, has a worsening outbreak onboard.

COVID-19 Breakout Spreads on First Post-Pandemic Caribbean Cruise

By Dan Robitzski

Recently, several reports emerged in Europe and the U.K. about people buying forged coronavirus tests or doctoring their own results to board flights.

People Are Buying Negative COVID-19 Tests on the Black Market

By Dan Robitzski

Dr. Eric Topol says that, based on existing numbers, the odds of catching COVID-19 a second time after recovering are about one in a million.

Famous Doctor: COVID-19 Reinfection Rates Are Actually “Very Reassuring”

By Dan Robitzski

Dr. Fauci warns that as we hit the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, there's no end in sight. Trump is taking it out on Fauci instead of helping.

Trump: Fauci’s a ‘Disaster.’ Fauci: Pandemic’s Not Over.

By Dan Robitzski

$Research shows that fracking releases airborne radioactivity that can be carried great distances to nearby towns on the wind.$

Fracking Releases Airborne Radioactivity, Harvard Scientists Say

By Dan Robitzski

There's a growing body of evidence, the New York Times reports, that COVID adversely affects the memory and concentration of some patients.

Neuroscience and Brain

Doctors Say Many COVID Survivors Have Memory Loss, Brain Fog

By Jon Christian

Research shows that the human species is rapidly evolving: The percent of people with a medial artery in their forearms has grown over the last 150 years.

Humans Are Evolving a New Artery

By Dan Robitzski

In a dramatic twist, US President Donald Trump admitted early this morning that he had tested positive for the coronavirus that causes COVID.

President Donald Trump Has Been Diagnosed with COVID

By Jon Christian

Scientists just announced the discovery of two organisms that eats viruses — the first credible finding of that type of creature.

Scientists Discover Organisms That Eat Viruses

By Jon Christian

In a new paper in the journal Science, a team of scientists has a blunt request: please stop injecting yourselves with homebrewed COVID vaccines.

Professors: We Are Begging You to Stop Injecting Yourselves With Homebrewed COVID Vaccines

By Jon Christian

Numerous experts are saying that a scientific paper claiming COVID is a bioweapon made elementary errors and relies on a shaky interpretation of evidence.

Scientists Slam Dubious Research Claiming COVID Is a Bioweapon

By Jon Christian

In a new interview, Gates says he's still optimistic that a vaccine is on the way. But it's unlikely, he said, that there'll be one by the end of the year.

Bill Gates: Sorry, But It’s Unlikely There’ll Be a Vaccine This Year

By Jon Christian

Authorities in Indonesia have implemented a grim punishment for anti-maskers: forcing them to dig graves for people who die from the disease.

This Country Is Forcing Anti-Maskers to Dig Graves for COVID Victims

By Jon Christian

Researchers say that public health officials should be able to identify COVID outbreaks, Bloomberg reports, by examining Google searches.

You Can Track COVID Outbreaks by Google Searches, Scientists Say

By Jon Christian

New recordings of President Trump reveal that he knew exactly how dangerous the coronavirus was back in February but refused to act.

Trump Admitted on Tape That He Knew COVID-19 Was Deadly

By Dan Robitzski

The bodybuilding supplement AKG keeps mouse alive and healthy for longer, so scientists want to see if it does the same for humans.

RX and Medicine

This Drug Makes Mice Live Longer and Healthier Lives

By Dan Robitzski

On Friday evening, SpaceX and Tesla CEO used a live event to release a number of rare updates about his secretive other startup, Neuralink.

Prosthetics and Devices

Elon Musk: We’ve Already Implanted Neuralink in Live Pigs

By Jon Christian

Tiny doses of the psychedelic drug LSD could be an effective painkiller — perhaps as powerful, scientists found, as conventional opioids like morphine.

RX and Medicine

Research: LSD Microdoses as Effective as Opioids at Treating Pain

By Jon Christian

This is bad: scientists say that a staggering 40 percent of coronavirus cases in Boston can be traced to a single biotech conference.

Scientists: A Single Event Caused 40% of COVID Cases in Boston

By Jon Christian

New research reveals that kids with COVID-19 have a much higher viral load — meaning the virus reproduces more rampantly in their bodies — than expected.

According to New Research, Kids Spread COVID-19 Like Crazy

By Dan Robitzski

Anti-maskers inspired YouTuber Allen Pan to create a whimsical gadget: a gun that fires masks directly onto its targets' faces.

Prosthetics and Devices

Man Builds Gun That Shoots Masks Onto People’s Faces

By Jon Christian

Five new studies all suggest that COVID-19 survivors could have a more robust resistance to future coronavirus infections than we thought.

COVID-19 Survivors Seem to Have Really Solid Immunity, Researchers Say

By Dan Robitzski

The New York Department of Health is investigating a recent Chainsmokers concert due to potentially coronavirus spread among a packed crowd.

Officials Are Investigating The Chainsmokers for Spreading the Coronavirus

By Dan Robitzski

Yesterday, you might have noticed a wave of news stories about college kids intentionally trying to catch coronavirus. It may not have been true.

Did the Media Get Suckered by a Fake Story About College Kids Catching COVID on Purpose?

By Jon Christian

At "COVID parties," college students in Alabama are reportedly trying to catch the deadly coronavirus — and win a cash prize for doing so.

College Kids Are Apparently Playing a Game Where They Try to Catch COVID [UPDATED]

By Jon Christian

Anthony Fauci, the United States' top infectious disease specialist, warned today of a "disturbing surge" in new coronavirus infections.

Fauci Warns of “Disturbing Surge” in Coronavirus Infections

By Jon Christian

The COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. remains low even as the virus resurges in the country. But Dr. Fauci warns it may be a temporary lull.

COVID-19 Deaths May Have Slowed Because Younger People Are Sick

By Dan Robitzski

The state of Arkansas is suing televangelist Jim Bakker after he advertised and sold fraudulent, entirely made up cures for COVID-19.

Arkansas Sues Televangelist for Selling Fake COVID-19 Cure

By Dan Robitzski

Leaked documents dated to earlier this week, obtained from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by Yahoo News.

Leaked CDC Documents: Coronavirus Is Spiking in US Again

By Jon Christian

Multiple scientists have found that greater humidity seems to block the coronavirus from spreading, but experts warn against complacency if cases drop.

Two Studies Find That Humidity Prevents Coronavirus Spread

By Dan Robitzski

There are a lot of caveats here, so don't get too excited, but new results for an experimental COVID vaccine look promising.

Don’t Get Too Excited, But This COVID Vaccine Looks Promising

By Jon Christian

A team of researchers have come up with an idea to help contain the number of new coronavirus infections: working 4 days, and then staying at home for 10.

Researchers: Working Just 8 Days Per Month Could Help Fight COVID

By Victor Tangermann

Indigeouns populations in Brazil are at a particularly high risk of the coronavirus pandemic, as they're left with little to no access to support.

Experts Fear COVID-19 Will “Wreak Havoc” on Indigenous Tribes

By Dan Robitzski

New Zealand says it's "eliminated" the COVID-19 outbreak in the country, claiming that for now the small number of new cases are easily managed.

New Zealand Claims to Have Eliminated COVID-19

By Dan Robitzski

It's easy to forget about the vape lung crisis, given the current pandemic. But an otolaryngologist drew comparisons between the two and issued a warning.

Doctor: There’s a Weird Link Between Vape Lung and COVID-19

By Dan Robitzski

An international team of researchers say that the coronavirus doesn't just attack lungs — it also assaults blood vessels throughout the body.

Doctors Say COVID “Attacks” Blood Vessels Throughout Body

By Jon Christian

According to early test result data obtained by STAT, antiviral remdesivir is proving to be a promising drug to treat severe cases of COVID-19.

Leaked Research: This Drug May Be Saving COVID Patients’ Lives

By Victor Tangermann

In a new study, a group of Harvard researchers argue that "prolonged or intermittent social distancing may be necessary into 2022."

Scientists: Some Social Distancing May Need to Last Until 2022

By Victor Tangermann

Dr. Fauci says it's "obvious" that the U.S. government could have saved a great many lives if it had acted sooner to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

Fauci: Acting Sooner Would “Obviously” Have Meant Fewer Deaths

By Dan Robitzski

An AI by a risk detection firm was able to predict where the next spike in coronavirus cases will be in the UK and US by analyzing social media posts.

Artificial Intelligence

Data Firm Says Its AI Predicts Where Next COVID-19 Spike Will Be

By Victor Tangermann

Because enough people took self-isolation guidelines seriously, the U.S. now expects significantly fewer coronavirus-linked deaths over the next few months.

Good News: Social Distancing Is Working

By Dan Robitzski

Preliminary reseach suggests that areas with higher levels of air pollution are also experiencing a higher death rate among COVID-19 patients.

The Coronavirus Is Deadlier in Places With Bad Pollution

By Dan Robitzski

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the White House's top infectious disease experts, suggests that we should leave handshakes in the past.

Dr. Fauci: “I Don’t Think We Should Ever Shake Hands Ever Again”

By Dan Robitzski

In the U.S., the coronavirus has disproportionately killed those in black communities, illustrating the dire impacts of the country's racial inequalities.

The Coronavirus Is Disproportionately Killing Black People

By Dan Robitzski

Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and South Korea may face a second wave of COVID-19 cases as international travel brings the coronavirus back into the country.

Hong Kong, Taiwan Face New COVID Outbreaks From Europe, America

By Dan Robitzski

Scammers are capitalizing on coronavirus pandemic by setting up fake testing sites to steal identities or hoarding crucial medical supplies.

Scammers Dressed as Doctors Set Up Fake COVID Testing Sites

By Dan Robitzski

Researchers have found that Ivermectin — an FDA-approved anti-parasitic drug — was able to stop the SARS-CoV-2 virus from growing in cell cultures.

Anti-Parasitic Drug Kills Coronavirus Cell Cultures in 48 Hours

By Victor Tangermann

CNN anchor Chris Cuomo explained on the air that his case of COVID-19 has been keeping him up at night and making him hallucinate.

CNN Host Says COVID-19 Gave Him “Phantasmagorical Experiences”

By Dan Robitzski

An ominous scoop by The Courier-Journal, a local paper in Kentucky: judges in the state are ordering coronavirus patients to isolate — a demand they're enforcing by making them wear ankle monitors, as if they were under house arrest.

Kentucky Is Forcing Coronavirus Patients to Wear Ankle Monitors

By Jon Christian

Experts believe that World War II veteran Bill Lapschies maynow be the world's oldest survivor of the coronavirus currently causing a global pandeic.

104-Year-Old World War II Veteran Survives Coronavirus

By Jon Christian

That public health guideline to stay six feet apart from others is based on 90-year-old-reseach. We now know viruses can spread much farther.

MIT Professor: Guidelines to Stay Six Feet Apart Aren’t Enough

By Dan Robitzski

A team at Carnegie Mellon University has released an app that they say can determine whether you likely have COVID-19 — just by listening to your voice.

New App Attempts to Detect Signs of COVID-19 Using Voice Analysis

By Jon Christian

In a grim milestone, the coronavirus has now taken more American lives than Al Qaeda did on the September 11 terror attack in 2001.

The Coronavirus Has Now Killed More Americans Than September 11

By Jon Christian