The viral lineage leading to the novel coronavirus—SARS-CoV-2—might have been “circulating unnoticed in bats for decades.” (Pixabay/) Scientists have been searching for the origins of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) since the pandemic began. Early reports suggested the novel virus originated in bats before making a jump to an intermediate mammal (potentially the pangolin) […]

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Keep your home dust-free. ( Samantha Gades /) There is so much that goes into keeping your home clean: vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, dishes, surfaces, and more. We know that with all that going on it can be hard to remember one very important task, dusting. It’s often hard to notice dust accumulating but it’s there

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The design doesn’t change much, but Leica die-hards wouldn’t have it any other way. (Leica/) There are a few topics in the camera nerd community that guarantee controversy. Do megapixels actually matter? Are prime lenses better than zooms? But few prompts can really rile up a comment section like a new Leica. The company’s 40-megapixel

This story originally featured on Saveur. Layer cakes originated in the South, and with their over-the-top grandeur and unapologetic sweetness, they’re inexorably linked to the culture. We’re obsessed with the drama and the excitement of a layer cake, and as any true southerner knows, these desserts can be just the thing that take you back

The lone star tick, common in the southeastern areas of the country, is a frequent carrier of the alpha-gal molecule. It can cause a meat allergy in humans. (NIAID /) If you’ve ever woken up at midnight with itchy hives, swelling, stomach pain, or trouble breathing with no idea about the cause, there’s a chance

Masks are just one tool against the pandemic — another crucial one is data. (Macau Photo Agency/Unsplash/) Follow all of PopSci’s COVID-19 coverage here, including tips on cleaning groceries, ways to tell if your symptoms are just allergies, and a tutorial on making your own mask. Under the guise of streamlining data, the Trump administration

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There’s still a lot researchers don’t know about how SARS-CoV-2 can travel from an expectant parent to their unborn fetus. (Pixabay/) Scientists are learning more about how COVID-19 affects pregnant people and the fetuses they carry all the time, but there’s still a lot they aren’t sure of. “People are working really hard to try

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Making craft beers at home is a hobby that many individuals easily give up on because of how challenging it can be. If you’re a craft beer enthusiast, this homebrewery guide should have all the tips you need to know before you start brewing your first beer. RELATED: How To Make Beer At Home |