Introducing Pokémon Smile: Dental Health and Hygiene Made Fun With Kids’ Favorite Pocket Monsters

Medicine & Technology Jun 18, 2020

Pokemon's new app release, Pokemon Smile, focuses on dental health and hygiene. In the apps, kids get to unlock new Pokemon and save them from cavity-causing bacteria by brushing their teeth. Click the link above to watch a trailer of the app.

Giant Squid Washed Ashore at South African Beach Stuns Beachgoers

Jun 18, 2020

Watch! A giant squid washes up onshore on June 7, 2020, on Golden Mile Beach in Britannia Bay, South Africa. The remains of the sea creature will be subjected to further studies at Iziko Museums of South Africa, which holds the largest collection of giant squids in Africa.

Proof that Dinosaurs Laid Soft-Shelled Eggs Found in Mongolia and Argentina

Jun 18, 2020

New research reveals that the first dinosaurs laid soft-shelled eggs. The discovery shifts beliefs that dinosaurs only laid hard-shelled eggs. According to researchers, the structure of the eggs evolved about three times during the Mesozoic Era, explaining the previous theory.

Scientists Conquer Vaccine-Enhanced Disease in Pneumonia-Causing Pathogen

Jun 17, 2020

Scientists have made a breakthrough discovery in the field of vaccine development. The new study claims that the researchers have identified and eliminated the cause of Vaccine-enhanced Disease in Mycoplasma pneumoniae.

Fears Over Coronavirus Transmission Affecting Pet Fishes As They Unintentionally Suffer From Alcohol Poisoning

Jun 17, 2020

Fish pet owners are unknowingly putting their pets in danger by sticking their hands in fish tanks after applying hand sanitizer. Cases of alcohol poisoning in pet fishes have been increasing, prompting concerned pet store staff to educate their customers.

[VIDEO] Human Speech Evolved From Lip-Smacking in Chimps, Study Suggests

Jun 17, 2020

Have you ever noticed chimps doing lip-smacking? Researchers say this mannerism seen in apes has some implications on the evolution of human speech. Click the link above to learn more.

Guinea Pig Studies: Hormone System Adaptability Could Explain Male's Aggressive Behavior During Adulthood

Jun 17, 2020

A new study on guinea pigs focuses on their hormone systems in correlation with their social adaptability. It has previously been known that adolescence was when the animals establish their ability to adapt to social environments. However, the new research says they can do it during adulthood as well.

Don’t Stress the Whales, Keep Your Boats Away: Research Team Says the Creatures Change Behavior Due to Disturbances From Humans

Jun 17, 2020

Researchers have found that even with whale-watching boats keeping a safe distance from the creatures, noise from the boat's engines could still reach them. Scientists say this disturbance has implications on the creature's health and behavior.

JUST IN: “Game-Changer” COVID-19 Blood Test Detects Coronavirus in 98% of Cases Even in Asymptomatic Patients

Jun 16, 2020

Birmingham University will be sending off its "game-changer" COVID-19 blood test, which is said to spot 98% of coronavirus. What's more, is that researchers say it could detect the virus even in asymptomatic patients. Click the link above to learn more.

Hope for Our Planet Still Stands As 50% of the Earth’s Ice-Free Land Remains Untouched and Can Be Preserved Through Prompt Maintenance Efforts: Study

Jun 16, 2020

A new study reveals that half of the Earth's ice-free land remains untouched by humans and that there is still hope in preserving it. The catch is that officials have to act quickly if they wish to maintain the remaining unspoiled parts of the planet. Click the link above to learn more.

Jaguar Poaching Rose 200-Fold Over Last Five Years As Chinese Demand Medicinal Paste Skyrocketed

Jun 16, 2020

Jaguar poaching has devastatingly increased 200-fold in the last five years, new research reveals. Due to the rising demand of Chinese consumers for a medicinal paste from the animal's carcasses, the scientists fear this might lead to the lessening of the species' population.

Science Behind Spikes, Needles, and Other Pointy Things: Strength, Elasticity Identified As Important Factors in a New Study

Jun 16, 2020

Scientists explain the principles behind animal and plant stings, points, and needles in a new study. They claim that their findings could help in the design of future tools for medicine and construction.

Diluting Blood Plasma with Albumin and Saline Could Regenerate Tissue and Reverse Aging: Study

Jun 16, 2020

Scientists from UC Berkeley have found that diluting albumin and plasma with old mice's blood produces significant rejuvenating effects in the tissues, slowing aging in mice. They claim that contrary to their previous study, young blood is no longer necessary as diluting old blood is sufficient.

UK Researchers Pushing Clinical Trials for New Coronavirus Drug Combo ‘Nelfinavir-Amodiaquine’ Proved Effective in Lab Test

Jun 16, 2020

European researchers have come up with a list of six readily available drugs that show potential in the treatment of COVID-19. Among these drugs, they say that they found one drug combination, which yielded favorable results that they urge to start trials on it immediately. To find out more about the drug combo, click the link above.

Britain's Second Coronavirus Vaccine to Start Trials on Wednesday; If Successful, Could Cost Less Than $4 Per Dose

Jun 15, 2020

The UK's second coronavirus vaccine candidate will go into human trials this week. According to researchers from Imperial College London, if deemed effective and safe, the vaccine would be made available to the public at a very affordable price.