Caleb White

Mars’ Atmosphere Swells Nearly 4 Times Its Usual Size Without Solar Wind

12.14.2023 05:43 AM

Mars' atmosphere noticeably swelled when, for two days, the solar wind stopped blowing it. Continue reading to learn more.

Irregular Sleep Patterns May Increase Risk of Dementia [Study]

12.14.2023 05:31 AM

Not having a regular sleeping pattern increases one's risk of developing dementia. Continue reading to learn more.

Competitive Exclusion Principle: What Is Gause’s Law and Why Is It Significant?

12.13.2023 09:00 AM

Russian biologist Georgy Gause proposed the competitive exclusion principle, suggesting that two species can't thrive in the same niche together.

52-Foot Fin Whale Washes Ashore in San Diego Likely Dies From Shark Attack

12.13.2023 08:30 AM

A massive female fin whale washed ashore in San Diego and experts found rake marks on it. Continue reading to know the full story.

Prehistoric Monument Stonehenge at Risk of Being Delisted From UNESCO World Heritage Due to Road Tunnel Project

12.13.2023 05:47 AM

Campaigners are fighting against the government's plan to pursue the road tunnel project near the prehistoric monument that could delist it from the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Continue reading to learn more.

Green ‘Ghosts’ in Earth’s Upper Atmosphere Involves Large-Scale Electric Discharges [Study]

12.13.2023 05:15 AM

The greenish glow spotted in Earth's upper atmosphere is a phenomenon called mesospheric ghost. Continue reading to learn more about it.

Male Sea Snakes Evolve To Be Smaller With Bigger Eyes Than Female Counterparts [Study]

12.13.2023 05:05 AM

Sea snakes evolve with males becoming smaller than females, which helps them with sexual selection. Continue reading to learn more.

Wake Up Alarm Effective? What’s the Best Sound To Keep You in a Wakeful State?

12.12.2023 10:28 AM

Waking up from the sound of your alarm clock could cause sleep inertia. Continue reading to learn how this will affect your day.

Most Individuals Who Regularly Work Night Shifts Develop Some Kind of Sleep Disorder, Effect Most Prominent in Young Adults [Study]

12.12.2023 10:00 AM

The majority of those who work the night shift develop sleep disorders. Continue reading to learn more.

Farmed Salmon Moves Wild Population in Atlantic Ocean From ‘Least Concern’ to ‘Threatened’ Due to Breeding

12.12.2023 09:30 AM

Farmed salmon wreaked havoc on those living in the Atlantic Ocean when they escaped and mingled with them. Continue reading to learn more.

Interamna Lirenas Wasn’t a Backwater; Ancient Roman Colony Was a Thriving Town [Study]

12.12.2023 09:10 AM

A recent discovery about Interamna Lirenas challenged the history of the Roman ancient empire's decline. Continue reading to learn more.

6 Dinosaur Discoveries in 2023 From Tyrannosaur Eating Dino to Long-Necked Herbivores

12.12.2023 07:40 AM

Here are the top discoveries about dinosaurs in 2023. Continue reading to learn more. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Allie Caulfield (processed by User: MathKnight), Tadek Kurpaski, User: EvaK, User: J.

Human Gestation Period: How Many Weeks Does It Take for a Full-Term Pregnancy?

12.11.2023 11:00 AM

Human gestation lasts for 40 weeks. Continue reading to learn more about full-term pregnancy. (Photo: Pexels/Lucas Mendes) Human Gestation Period: How Many Weeks Does It Take For a Full-Term Pregnancy? A full-term pregnancy takes weeks and months.

150-Million-Year-Old Gigantic Skull From 7-Foot Marine Reptile Sort of ‘Underwater T. rex’ Discovered in England

12.11.2023 07:30 AM

A giant skull from a marine reptile considered an apex predator would be featured in David Attenborough's documentary. Continue reading to learn more.

Oldest English Scientific Instrument Horary Quadrant To Be Auctioned Wednesday

12.11.2023 07:00 AM

The earliest-dated scientific instrument will be auctioned at Christie's on Wednesday. Continue reading to learn more.

12-Billion-Year-Old and Largest Water Reservoir in Universe Discovered Floating Around a Massive Feeding Black Hole

12.11.2023 06:41 AM

The farthest and largest water reservoir in the universe is reportedly floating in space. Continue reading to learn more.

Near-Earth Comet Could Trigger Lambda-Sculptorids Meteor Shower

12.11.2023 05:25 AM

Comet 46P/Wirtanen could trigger a new meteor shower dubbed Lambda-Sculptorids on Tuesday. Continue reading to learn more.

2-Hour Cell Phone Use May Lower Risk of Depression Suicidal Thoughts Among Individuals Between 13 to 18 Years Old

12.10.2023 01:00 AM

Using cell phones for two hours proves to be helpful for teenagers. Continue reading to learn more. (Photo: Pexels/ Lisa Fotios) 2-Hour Cell Phone Use May Lower Risk of Depression Suicidal Thoughts Among Individuals Between 13 to 18 Years Old Teenagers who use cell phones for a maximum of two hours a day may reap health benefits.

Asteroid 319 Leona To Eclipse Red Star Betelgeuse on Monday

12.10.2023 00:40 AM

An asteroid will pass in front of the red star Betelgeuse on Monday. Continue reading to learn more about the eclipse.

Meteor Shower Forecast: Comet 46P/Wirtanen Will Light the Earth’s Skies Next Week

12.10.2023 00:20 AM

A meteor shower is expected to appear in the night skies of the southern hemisphere on Tuesday. Continue reading to learn more.

Same Height Couples: Why Do You Attract Someone As Tall or Short As You?

12.08.2023 10:00 AM

Individuals tend to attract those the same height as them due to the innate feeling that "same is safe," according to an expert. Continue reading to learn more.

New Scorpion With Sting Like ‘Getting Pricked by a Cactus’ Discovered in California Desert

12.08.2023 02:47 AM

A new venomous species of scorpion was discovered in the California desert. Continue reading to learn more about the Tulare Basin scorpion.

NASA vs CNSA: Which Countries Support USA’s Artemis and China’s International Lunar Research Station?

12.08.2023 02:27 AM

China and America are still on a race as to who will be able to send the first men and women to moon and more countries are joining to support them. Continue reading to learn more.

Melting Fire Ice Contributes to Climate Change; Hydrate Dissociation Spotted Due to Pockmarks

12.08.2023 02:00 AM

Melting fire ice releases methane underwater, which contributes to the warming of the environment. Continue reading to learn more about how this affects climate change.

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Inspires New Deployable Quadcopter With Coaxial Design From Chinese Boffins

12.08.2023 01:40 AM

Chinese researchers are working on a new deployable Mars quadcopter for Martian operations. Continue reading to learn how they would improve NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter.

How To Identify Uranium Glass? Here’s the Easiest Way To Spot a Vaseline Glass

12.07.2023 10:00 AM

You can use a UV light to identify a genuine uranium glass easily. Continue reading to learn more. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Art Jarka) How to Identify Uranium Glass? Here's The Easiest Way to Spot a Vaseline Glass Uranium glass is popular for its beauty, with some collectors and enthusiasts investing in them.

Electric Eels Could Alter DNA Using Gene Transfer via Intense Electrical Pulses [Study]

12.07.2023 08:17 AM

Electric eels have the ability to alter the DNA of those around them by using electrical pulses, according to a new study. Continue reading to learn more.

2 New Coronavirus Lineages Discovered in Bats in New Zealand With 60% Infection Rate [Study]

12.07.2023 05:01 AM

Researchers from New Zealand discovered new coronavirus lineages in bats in their area. Continue reading to learn more.

Stratolaunch Successfully Completes Captive Carry Flight With Hypersonic Vehicle TA-1

12.07.2023 02:20 AM

Stratolaunch completed a captive carry flight with Talon-A hypersonic vehicle, but there's still no launch date for TA-1 after the expected summer launch was reportedly delayed. Continue reading to learn more.

Electric Stimulation in Thalamus Could Help Patients With Damaged Brain Complete Cognitive Tasks Faster [Study]

12.07.2023 01:47 AM

Electrical deep stimulation in the brain could help one with a damaged brain to perform cognitive tasks 30 percent faster. Continue reading to learn more.