Inspired by the biomechanics of cheetahs, researchers have developed a new type of soft robot that is capable of moving more quickly on solid surfaces or in the water than previous generations of soft robots. The new soft robotics are also capable of grabbing objects delicately -- or with sufficient strength to lift heavy objects.

A new antigen test for detecting COVID-19 can return results within 15 minutes. Researchers who evaluated the assay, which was developed by a biotech company in Belgium, say it could help with patient diagnostics in areas hardest hit by the pandemic. While not as sensitive as tests that use viral RNA to detect the presence of an antigen, the COVID-19 Ag Respi-Strip test could be a useful tool in slowing the spread of the virus.

The update comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed he would set out a lockdown exit strategy on Sunday.

Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has called for "more than 200,000" coronavirus tests to be carried out.

Officials will scrutinise the latest data on the spread of the disease, and ministers are expected to convene over the weekend.

The coronavirus death toll in the UK has risen to 31,241 after a further 626 reported deaths, according to the Department of Health.

Most of the country will bask in warm sunshine, as London and the South East will be hotter than Ibiza and St Tropez.

Officials have urged Britons to follow lockdown rules during the sunny weekend.

As the televisual equivalent of a mood ring, the White House briefings are extremely useful. As a vehicle for delivering information, not so much.

China's government is putting on a show of sending aid to countries suffering from COVID-19, but undermining efforts to control the source of further pandemics.

Expanding coronavirus testing is one of the most important tasks public health officials are tackling right now. But questions over accuracy of the two main types of tests have rightly caused concern.

A member of US Vice-President Mike Pence's team tests positive for COVID-19, but Donald Trump says it shows the whole concept of testing isn't necessarily great.

Millions of people from more than 150 countries have taken to the streets calling for action to combat climate change.

The United Nations is warning hotter temperatures will influence extreme weather conditions this year and into the future.

A new report has ranked disdain for scientific knowledge as one of humanity's biggest threats, alongside climate change, nuclear war, and artificial intelligence.

A shutdown to fight the spread of COVID-19 has made a dire situation even worse in Lebanon, with its currency plunging in value.

The Prime Minister and Chief Medical Officer urge people to download the tracing app to speed easing of restrictions, while another large support package to help keep aged care resident safe is announced.

Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in Illinois and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in Kansas and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.

Delaware has 6,111 cases of COVID-19 and 213 deaths.

There are 31,784 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Connecticut.

Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in Iowa and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.

There are 32,106 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Georgia and 1,377 deaths.

Here are the latest updates on coronavirus in Kentucky.

Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in Nevada and the latest news on the COVID-19 outbreak.

There are 39,199 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Florida.

Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in North Carolina and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.

Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in North Dakota and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.

Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in New Hampshire and the latest news on the COVID-19 outbreak.

Here is the COVID-19 situation in Mississippi.

Here's information on the number of coronavirus cases in Oklahoma and the latest news on the COVID-19 outbreak.

Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in Pennsylvania and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.

Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in Rhode Island and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.

Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in South Carolina and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.

Here is the COVID-19 situation in Maine.

Here is the COVID-19 situation in Maryland and Washington, DC.

Here's a look at the latest on the coronavirus in Michigan.

Here is the COVID-19 situation in Massachusetts.

The Duchess of Cambridge made an exciting announcement on Thursday as she revealed details...