Calamity the Dolphin Who Was Saved Twice From Tangled Fishing Lines Dies Months After Partner Bucky Passed Away

Medicine & Technology Jun 10, 2020

Calamity, the dolphin, died at age forty due to cancer just ten months after her partner, Bucky, passed away. The pair were part of the Dolphin Marine Conservation Park in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales.

It’s Open Season in Alaska As a New Bill Will Permit Hunters to Bait and Kill Bears and Wolves

Jun 10, 2020

Hunters will soon be permitted to lure and hunt wild animals at national parks in Alaska. While some conservationists call it absurd and inhumane, other officials applaud the move saying it preserves hunting and fishing traditions.

Human Egg Cells Can Get Picky Over Which Sperm Gets to Penetrate Them: Study

Jun 10, 2020

New research reveals that human egg cells can be selective of the sperm that penetrates them. Researchers believe that their findings could help in better understanding the unknown causes of fertility in couples.

22 States Report Worrying Uptick in COVID-19 Cases Amid Mass Protests: Nearly 150,000 Americans Might Lose Lives by August

Jun 10, 2020

Twenty-two US states are experiencing a surge in coronavirus cases over the last few weeks due to mass protests. Health experts warn that about 145, 728 Americans might lose their lives to COVID-19 by August 4, 2020, if the trend keeps up.

Gilead’s Remdesivir Prevents Lung Damage in Monkeys, Adding to Its Long List of Successful Findings

Jun 09, 2020

Gilead's drug for coronavirus, remdesivir, once again shows its potential after a clinical trial reveals that it prevents lung damage in monkeys. Additionally, the results of the trial showed that the monkeys had minimal damage to their lungs in comparison with the control group.

Cancer Immunotherapy Tools Used to Mark Targets for COVID-19 Vaccine: Study

Jun 09, 2020

Scientists claim that tools used in cancer immunotherapies could also be used to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus in a new study. By using the same method in eliciting an immune response against cancer cells, the researchers believe that by using the approach, a resulting vaccine would protect COVID-19.

Must Watch: Drone Captures About 64,000 Turtles Bobbing About at the Great Barrier Reef

Jun 09, 2020

Watch incredible footage of a drone capturing approximately 64,000 green turtles floating along the Great Barrier Reef. The footage was used by researchers to count the numbers of the turtles to be used for research.

'Mind-Altering' Antibiotic Levofloxacin Blamed for Death of COVID-19 Forensic Expert Patient Who Jumped Off the Window

Jun 09, 2020

Natalya Shcherbakova, a 45-year-old woman died after jumping off the window of her hospital room on the 5th floor. Being admitted for COVID-19, her family blames the antibiotic levofloxacin, which was used in her treatment. They claim it 'made her suicidal' and altered her mental well-being. Click the link above to read more.

Stanford Bioengineers Manipulated Molecules to Create Proteins That Fight Off Cancer and Recreate Neurons

Jun 09, 2020

Scientists from Stanford have engineered a protein that could combat cancer cells and regenerate neurons. The researchers are optimistic that engineered ligands and receptors could pave the way for fighting diseases and maintaining health in the future.

Goodbye Obesity: Scientists Identified a Fat-burning Molecule That Does Not Alter Food Intake

Jun 09, 2020

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to lose weight without exerting any extra effort? This might soon be possible as new research reveals that scientists from Virginia Tech have identified a molecule that could reduce body fat without affecting food intake.

Scientists Discover Sharks' Unexpected Hangout Place to Feed, Can You Guess Where?

Jun 08, 2020

New research goes into detail on a great white shark's diet. Scientists have found that sharks mainly eat off the surface of the ocean floor. Click the link above to learn more.

Mini Quakes Hit Ridgecrest Brought About by Aftershocks

Jun 08, 2020

Far from being safe from earthquakes, The U.S. Geological Survey reports that Ridgecrest then again suffered a 4.3 magnitude earthquake on Sunday. Just last week, the area dealt with a 5.5 quake and still continuously feels shocks as consequences to previous major quakes.

Not Just Mimicry; Animals Can Understand Words and Do Arithmetic Too, Study Reveals

Jun 08, 2020

Experts claim that some animals can do more than just imitate gestures and sounds. Scientists claim that animals such as parrots and chimpanzees can comprehend words and form connections between them. Furthermore, they say these animals can also do simple math.

Women Who Went to School Longer Have Lower Risk of Dementia: New Study

Jun 08, 2020

Women who spent long years hitting the books and attending school are less likely to develop memory loss and dementia, researchers of a new study claim. Furthermore, the authors say that Alzheimer's disease might not be in the books for these women with the help of their previous education. Click the link above to learn more.

Meet the Inspiring Black Mother-Daughter Duo Who Embarked on the Journey of Becoming Physicians Together

Jun 07, 2020

Becoming a doctor with your mom would be an extraordinary journey. Read about the inspiring story of Dr. Cynthia Kudji Sylvester, 49-years-old, and Dr. Jasmine Kudji, who took on medical school together.