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Scientists Finally Discovered Why Wombats Poo Are Cube-Shaped

01.29.2021 05:30 AM

After years of wondering, scientists have finally discovered why wombats poo are cube-shaped. Here's how their poo is formed into cubes.

San Diego Zoo Gorilla Gets COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Therapy

01.27.2021 01:45 AM

After testing positive from COVID-19, a gorilla in San Diego Zoo Safari Park has received a monoclonal antibody therapy. The veterinary believed that it played a significant part in the gorilla's recovery.

Novameat 3D-Printed the "World's Biggest Piece of Cell-Based Whole Cut Prototype"

01.26.2021 23:53 PM

The Spanish food-tech Novameat has announced that it finally developed the "world’s biggest cell-based meat prototype" using a 3D printer.

Creators of Sophia the Robot Plan to Mass-Produce Robots this Year

01.26.2021 22:22 PM

Hanson Robotics, the creator of Sophia the Robot, has announced its plans to mass-produce robots this year amid the pandemic.

Why Do We Hear Our Toes Crack?

01.26.2021 20:20 PM

Sometimes the crack or sound that you hear when your toes could be harmless. But sometimes, it could already be a signal of a serious health condition.

Researchers Warn That COVID-19 Variants Are Extremely Dangerous

01.26.2021 05:40 AM

Researchers reveal that the variants of COVID-19 are extremely dangerous. So how could countries stop the spreading of the disease?

Air Pollution Could Increase the Risk of Developing Irreversible Sight Loss

01.26.2021 04:40 AM

Researchers from University College London found that air pollution increases the risk of progressive and irreversible sight loss or age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Baby Tyrannosaurs Were the Size of Border Collie Dog, Study

01.26.2021 02:25 AM

Researchers created a 3D image of baby tyrannosaurs using the two tiny 1-inch dinosaur bones from Canada.

Researchers "Switched Off" This Chemical To Help Roots Penetrate Compact Soil

01.26.2021 00:46 AM

Researchers made a breakthrough in agriculture that explains why roots cannot penetrate compacted soil due to a biological signal that can be “switched off."

Here Are the Top Technologies That Helped Experts Tackle COVID-19

01.25.2021 22:54 PM

COVID-19 has taken over the world, but thanks to experts who used reliable technologies to tackle the coronavirus, the world is slowly seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

Scientists Rediscovered Extinct Mount Pinatubo Volcano 30 Years After It Erupted

01.25.2021 04:50 AM

Almost 30 years since Mount Pinatubo erupted, the second-most powerful volcanic eruption of the 20th century, scientists have rediscovered the extinct Pinatubo volcano mouse.

Around 20% of People Said They Experience Mental Health Problems In Middle Age, Study Says

01.25.2021 04:30 AM

A new study suggests that 1 out of 5 people experience their highest rate of mental health problems in middle age, reframing the understanding of the midlife crisis.

Happy Face Crater on Mars Is Even Smiling Brighter a Decade After It Was First Discovered

01.25.2021 02:45 AM

NASA's orbiter first discovered the Happy Face crater in 2011, and just a decade after, astronomers said that the smile has gotten much bigger due to thermal erosion.

Unique Fungi Helps Plants Fight off Aphids With Strengthened Immunity

01.25.2021 00:43 AM

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen showed that unique fungi could strengthen the immune system of wheat and bean plants to fend off aphids.

Why Do Astronauts Leave This One Place In ISS Filthy?

Why Do Astronauts Leave This One Place in The ISS Filthy?

01.24.2021 22:38 PM

Astronauts always keep the ISS squeaky clean, but there is one part of the space station that they never clean. Why is that so?

Why Limited Eating of Meat Is Linked to Healthy Ageing

01.23.2021 02:34 AM

Scientists believe there is a smelly reason why restricting the consumption of meat could help in healthy aging. Here's why.

Sahara Desert Experienced Snow For the 4th Time in 42 Years!

01.23.2021 01:08 AM

The Sahara desert is covered in snow for the fourth time in 42 years! The rare snowfall has left a unique pattern on sand dunes.

Indoor Vertical Farms Can Also Feed Livestock

01.23.2021 01:02 AM

Unlike the vertical farms found in densely packed cities, this vertical farm in Utah grows food for cows.

World's Richest Person Elon Musk Is Offering $100M Prize for Best Carbon Capture Technology

01.22.2021 03:05 AM

The world's richest man announced on his Twitter account that he would be giving a $100 million prize for the best carbon capture technology that will hopefully save the planet.

Expect Trillions of Brood X Cicada To Invade the US After Hibernation For 17 Years

01.22.2021 01:01 AM

Brood X cicada colony is set to invade 15 states of the US after 17 years of hibernating in the ground. These insects are said to be in trillions and produce a noise of 100 decibels.

On Making Flapping Drones: Understanding How Butterflies Fly Will Be Helpful

01.21.2021 22:06 PM

Butterflies create a pocket with their wings that added a thrust to take off. Scientists believe that understanding this can help in improving the design of flapping drones.

Is Dementia Fatal?

01.21.2021 21:12 PM

Dementia is a common neurodegenerative disorder that occurs in older people. It affects the memory, and over time the person can no longer function properly. But can people die from dementia?

Male Praying Mantis Developed A Mechanism To Avoid Decapitation After Mating

01.21.2021 05:06 AM

Male praying mantis always ends up decapitated after mating but a new study revealed that these insects have developed a new trick to avoid being eaten by their mate.

Microscopic Bubbles Can Tell the History of Earth's Massive Volcanic Eruptions

01.21.2021 02:40 AM

Geoscientists discovered that some of the stories of Earth's massive volcanic eruptions are written in nanoparticles in the microscopic bubbles of magma.

Catnip Put Cats in a Euphoric State And Also Ward Off Mosquitoes

01.21.2021 01:20 AM

Catnip leaves leave cats in euphoria but scientists recently found out that cats also use the plant to ward off mosquitoes.

Dozens of Fresh Craters On Mars Discovered by NASA Thanks To The AI Crater Classifier

01.20.2021 22:40 PM

In 2020, NASA trained an AI that will help them find fresh craters on Mars. In late last year, NASA announced that it would train artificial intelligence (AI) to help find fresh craters on Mars.

Why Do Students Do Not Want To Turn On Their Cameras During Online Classes?

01.20.2021 21:09 PM

Researchers surveyed students enrolled in an online class and found the real reason why many of them opted not to open their cameras during an online class.