Science and Technology

For the first time in history, a privately owned company has launched a manned spacecraft. Read more here.

Two Villanova astrophysics professors suggest future generations wanting to avoid pandemics like the one we’re experiencing right now might look to an out of this world place to escape. Read more here.

With two barren peaks that rise only about 170 feet above sea level, the now-extinct Pūhāhonu volcano in the Northwestern Hawaii Islands doesn't look like much. But a new study establishes that Pūhāhonu is actually the largest shield volcano in the world. Read more here.

Rehabilitation patients recovering from the coronavirus at MossRehab now have another treatment to help them recoup: a robotic arm. Read more here.

Apple is rolling out an easier way to unlock your iPhone while wearing a face mask. Read more here.

South Jersey artists collaborated with Virtua Health to create “intubation boxes” to keep both professionals and patients safe from spreading COVID-19. Read more here.

A Villanova University engineering and computer science professor believes a specialized, secure database technology can play a critical role in stopping the spread of COVID-19. Read more here.

The University of Pennsylvania launched a pilot study to see if dogs can sniff out COVID-19 in people, even if they’re asymptomatic. Read more here.

Philadelphia teachers have been taking online attendance for two weeks now, but so far, only about half of students are logging on, according to the School District of Philadelphia. Read more here.

While working remotely can provide more flexibility and spare people a long commute, it could also come with a notable risk: leaving workers — and by extension their companies — more vulnerable to cyberattacks without the added security of an office network. Read more here.