A piece of the Moon for just $2.5 million? Deal.

COVID-19 drug tests deliver promising results, Cybertruck and Cyberquad are set to appear on Jay Leno's Garage, and someone is selling a piece of the Moon. [Interesting Engineering]( }}) Thursday, 30 Apr 2020 Did you know that Thursday is the [best day]( to start a new habit? Since you won't be floored with tasks like on a Monday, you can continue practicing on Friday and the weekend. If you're waiting for a sign to take up a new habit, today is the day that it will probably stick. Now, here are some facts about today: - According to the most recent data, at least 60,900 people [have]( died in the U.S. due to COVID-19. However, new C.D.C. data [suggest]( the coronavirus death toll in the U.S. is higher than reported. - Tesla [turned]( a surprise profit in the first quarter of 2020 of $16 million, despite the factory shutdowns in China and the U.S. While impressed with Tesla's numbers, experts say that it cannot last. - Also, on this day in history, the Land Rover, a British-made all-terrain vehicle, was [unveiled]( for the first time at the Amsterdam Car Show in 1948. It's a shame we weren't there to report it. From drug developments to people selling a piece of the Moon, let's dive into today's news. Know someone who would enjoy our Daily Newsletter? Just forward this email! First time reading? You can sign up from [here](. Remdesivir Drug Demonstrates Promising Results in Phase 3 Trial for COVID-19 Scientists deliver: remdesivir, which has demonstrated activity against MERS and SARS, may have potential activity against SARS-CoV-2. [Health]( [PredragImages/iStock]( Remdevisir is a name we might hear often, so you should probably learn one or two things about it. While the drug's efficiency for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2 has not yet been demonstrated, this new study aimed to discover whether a 5-day course of remdesivir could achieve similar efficiency results as the 10-day treatment regimen on severe coronavirus patients looks rather promising. [> Read More]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [linkedin]( --------------------------------------------------------------- One of the Largest Moon Rocks Found on Earth Is for Sale at $2.5 Million NWA 12691, which is larger than any Moon rock returned by the Apollo Program, is awaiting its new owner. What a time to be alive... [Space]( [Reuters/Twitter]( One of the world's largest pieces of lunar meteorite is going on sale on Thursday in a Christie's private sale. You might love someone to the moon and back; however, do you have what it takes to give a piece of it to your significant other? Unless you don't plan to do the next lunar landing, you'll need $2.5 million lying around to make that a reality. [> Read More]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [linkedin]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Become Your True Self with Lumen the Metabolism Tracker [SPONSORED] If you are interested in being able to track your metabolism like a pro or just get back into shape, check out this product called Lumen. [Gadgets]( [Lumen]( Lumen comes with an accompanying application that allows you to analyze your metabolism in a single breath. It uses time and tested science to get you back into shape. This might be the product you need to become a healthier version of yourself. 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