Carla Simmons

Watch: Australians Amazed by the Bright Green Light That Darted Through the Night Sky on Sunday

06.15.2020 06:47 AM

Australians were in awe of the glowing green spectacle that zoomed past the sky on Sunday night. Many believed it to be the Asteroid 2002 NN4 and shared posts of the phenomenon on social media. Click the link above to see footage of the asteroid.

Fertility Clinics in the UK Are Charging Couples a Fortune to Undergo Coronavirus Tests Prior to Treatment

06.15.2020 05:13 AM

Some fertility clinics are exploiting hopeful couples wanting to be parents in the UK by charging sums amounting up to $499 for COVID-19 tests before treatment. Officials warn IVF clinics to charge fair rates and not to take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic.

Remarkable Discovery on Trees Tell Tales of Australia’s Aboriginal Culture

06.15.2020 00:59 AM

Research reveals breakthrough findings on the history of Aboriginal Australians through the discovery of a new tree scar and stone tool. Scientists find evidence that the community displayed cultural persistence during their time. Click the link above to learn more.

Chemical Compound in Apple Peels Found to Show Potential in Treating Multiple Sclerosis

06.14.2020 22:54 PM

New research reveals that ursolic acid found in apple peel and other fruit peelings could help in treating multiple sclerosis. The chemical compound is said to halt even chronic symptoms of the disease in mice studies. Click the link above to learn more.

SpFN US Army’s Coronavirus Vaccine Contender to Start Human Trials This Month

06.13.2020 07:00 AM

The U.S. Army’s coronavirus vaccine contender was chosen to start human trials as early as this month. After giving off favorable results in mice studies, SpFN will be tried on humans to determine its safety and efficiency before being considered for public use.

Crime Scene Alert: Mysterious Human Jaw Bone Washes up on Shore at Umina Beach NSW

06.13.2020 03:47 AM

A woman finds a human jaw bone washed up along the shore in Umina Beach, NSW, as she was going for a walk. She secured the evidence and surrendered it to the police and will undergo further investigation. Click the link above to watch the interview.

Scientists Re-wires Immune System to Hinder Attack on Healthy Cells in Autoimmune Diseases

06.13.2020 00:44 AM

Autoimmune diseases may now be easier to treat as UK scientists have discovered a way to trick the immune system and prevent it from attacking their healthy cells. The researchers are hoping that with their findings, conditions such as multiple sclerosis would become better understood and more treatable.

Woman Dies After Drowning in a Vat of Sunflower Seeds in a North Dakota Farm

06.12.2020 09:47 AM

A 56-year-old woman dies after falling into a huge vat full of sunflower seeds at her workplace on a farm in North Dakota. Rescuers were able to retrieve her after poking holes into the tank, but unfortunately, she died despite their rescue efforts.

The Discovery of Star “cooking” Its Baby Planets Sheds Light on Finding Habitable Exoplanets in Space

06.12.2020 07:09 AM

In a new study, scientists discover a host star "roasting" its four baby planets with its radiation. They believe that by analyzing these conditions, it would aid in the quest to find habitable exoplanets outside our Solar System.

Scientists Color Coded Brain Cells Linked to Aging to Search for Clues on Factors Causing Memory Loss

06.11.2020 23:50 PM

Breakthrough research on brain cells paves the way to understanding the aging process and its implications on diseases regarding memory and other cognitive disorders. In the experiment on mice, scientists used color coding to determine brain synapses during the different stages of life.

Russia: Vladimir Putin Enraged As a Lion Cub Was Forced to Pose With Tourists by Breaking Its Legs

06.11.2020 10:09 AM

A young lion cub named Simba had endured 'hell' as his hind legs were broken so that he could not get away while he posed for pictures with tourists in Russia. The cub is now recovering and learning how to walk after he went through surgery to correct his deformities.

Asthmatic Teen Who Fought for Her Life Found Dead Beside Her Inhaler Due to Bushfire Smoke

06.11.2020 08:09 AM

During what is considered as Australia's worst fire season ever, a 19-year-old asthmatic girl lost her life from choking on bushfire smoke in her home in NSW. Her family recently urged on making checks on the air quality in the area to make sure it is safe for everyone, particularly asthmatics, on behalf of their late daughter.

[Watch] India’s Lonar Lake Surprisingly Turns Pink Overnight, How Does This Happen?

06.11.2020 06:46 AM

Australia isn't the only one with a pink lake. Reports say that India's Lonar Lake had also turned pink, and experts believe it might be due to its water's salinity and the presence of algae in its waters.

Study Suggests Some Human Hearts Could Have Bones in Front of Them Just Like What Was Found in Chimps Why Does It Matter?

06.11.2020 04:43 AM

Scientists have discovered a rare and tiny bone in front of the heart of chimpanzees. The os cordis, which can sometimes be found in humans, is said to be linked to heart disease. Click the link above to learn more.

Thomas the Tank Engine Song Brings Lost Autistic Boy Into Safety After Being Lost in the Woodlands for Two Days

06.11.2020 00:21 AM

A 14-year old autistic boy lost in Victoria was finally found after two days of being stranded in Mount Disappointment. Rescuers used the soundtrack from his favorite television show, Thomas the Tank Engine, to help in his search. Click to learn more.

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

06.10.2020 07:19 AM

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

06.10.2020 04:15 AM

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

06.10.2020 01:53 AM

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

06.10.2020 01:12 AM

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

06.09.2020 22:41 PM

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.

New Study Repurposes Cancer Immunotherapy Tools to Identify Targets for COVID-19 Vaccine

06.09.2020 12:32 PM

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

06.09.2020 08:15 AM

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

06.09.2020 07:40 AM

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

06.09.2020 06:43 AM

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

06.09.2020 06:20 AM

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?

06.08.2020 06:45 AM

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 Throughout Southern California

06.08.2020 04:25 AM

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.

Animals Can Understand Words and Do Arithmetic Too: Watch Alex the Parrot Do the Math!

06.08.2020 03:55 AM

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

06.08.2020 00:37 AM

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

06.07.2020 22:21 PM

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.