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Zoo Monkeys in Finland Prefer Traffic Noise Over Nature Sounds

11.07.2020 12:00 PM

New study reveals that zoo monkeys in Finland displayed a significant preference for traffic noise over nature sounds.

The Do's and Don'ts of Cleaning Eyeglasses You Should Remember

11.07.2020 05:00 AM

If you're wearing eyeglasses, a good eyeglass cleaning routine should be part of your daily eye care.

Metal Pollution From Mining Are Weakening Scallops and Damaging Marine Ecosystem

11.06.2020 17:00 PM

Metal pollution in British waters threatens the survival of marine bivalves like scallops, mussels, and oysters while also damaging the marine ecosystem.

Meet the 13-Year-Old Girl With Mirror Movement and A Rare Disorder

11.06.2020 10:00 AM

The anonymous 13-year-old girl was once diagnosed with a rare disorder called Turner syndrome and now diagnosed with mirror movement, the first of its kind.

Energy-Saving 'Liquid Window' Blocks The Sun and Regulate Solar Transmission

11.06.2020 09:30 AM

Singaporean scientists tweaked the concept of a double-glazed window and make it into something more energy-saving by regulating solar transmission.

Memory Is What Elevates Humans From Animals

11.06.2020 05:00 AM

Memory is the cornerstone in human intelligence that makes humans the most clever among all the species in the animal kingdom.

Too Much Alcohol Makes People Drunk, But Do You Know Why

11.05.2020 21:00 PM

Alcohol in beer, wine, or vodka travels through the bloodstream and makes its way throughout the body. It alters the mood and brain, but how does it do that?

164 Dogs Crammed In a Tiny House In Japan

11.05.2020 16:00 PM

Japanese health officials said the hoarding of dogs was a case of extreme poverty, isolation, and the aging population of the country.

It's National Redhead Day! Here Are Some Facts About Their Fiery Looks

11.05.2020 09:30 AM

In 2011, redhead sisters Stephanie and Adrienne Vendetti created the National "Love Your Red Hair Day" to empower every redhead in the world to be confident.

Women Who Stay Home After Starting a Family Are 50% More Likely to Suffer Memory Decline

11.05.2020 09:00 AM

A new study reveals that women who did not go back to work after starting a family have a 50% chance of worse memory decline in old age.

9-Year-Old Malaysian Boy Won NASA's Lunar Loo Challenge

11.05.2020 06:30 AM

The idea of the 9-year-old boy from Malaysia has won first place in the junior category of NASA's Lunar Loo Challenge.

Election Day Anxiety? Here Are 5 Ways To Cope With Stress While Waiting For the Results

11.04.2020 21:30 PM

Humans do not like uncertainty, but the pandemic and waiting for election results have contributed to so much stress and anxiety among Americans.

Rare Yellow Turtle Discovered In India

11.04.2020 18:00 PM

The Indian Forest Service has announced that a yellow turtle was rescued from a pond in Burdwan. In July, a yellow turtle was spotted in Odisha's Balasore district and was rescued before it was handed over to the forest department.

Scientists Reveal Rare Burial Practice of A Dismembered Child 8,000 Years Ago

11.04.2020 09:00 AM

Scientists from the Australian National University found the rare burial practice of a child without arms and legs from 8,000 years ago in Indonesia.

Being Left-Handed Might Began Even As A Fetus, Study Suggests

11.04.2020 08:00 AM

The study from 2017 suggests that being left-handed is caused by gene expression asymmetries that have started during the first 15 weeks of pregnancy.

Humpback Whale Tipped Over Two Kayakers Almost Swallowing Them

Humpback Whale Tipped Over Kayakers, Almost Swallowing Them

11.04.2020 06:30 AM

Video footage from onlookers showed two kayakers in California was tipped over by a humpback whale, almost swallowing them.

Does Having More Friends Help Boost Mental Health?

11.03.2020 23:00 PM

Does having more friends really mean its merrier? Having friends can have a significant impact on one's mental well-being and happiness. It is even much better if these friendships can lead someone to join activities that could help them have better mental health.

Transparent Solar Cells Will Soon Make On-Site Energy Generation Possible

11.03.2020 14:00 PM

Scientists have designed transparent solar cells that will soon give the world personalized energy, making on-site energy generation possible.

Outlandish Snake Found in Virginia Is Actually An Invasive Worm

11.03.2020 11:00 AM

A bizarre-looking snake was found in Virginia with a half-moon head, which baffled many. Later, it was found out that it was a large invasive species of an Asian worm.

Food Fraud in Europe: How Do Scientists Identify Authentic Spices

11.03.2020 10:00 AM

Herbs and spices are a big business in Europe, which is why many would commit food fraud to sell non-authentic spices.

New Study Reveals Best Way of Cooking Rice To Remove Arsenic

11.03.2020 08:00 AM

A new study reveals a new way of cooking rice that can remove 50% of arsenic in brown rice and 70% in white rice.

Female Anglerfish Absorbs Males During Mating

11.02.2020 22:00 PM

Deep beneath the ocean's dark parts, a horrible way of mating happens between the female and male anglerfish.

Checklist for a Safe Holiday Road Trip During a Pandemic

11.02.2020 21:30 PM

Holidays are fast approaching, and it is better to stay safe and smart while on a road trip even when using your own car during this time of the pandemic.

Beat Cancer Through Early Detection Using This New App

11.02.2020 17:00 PM

Routine check-ups are hampered by the pandemic, but thanks to a new mobile app, detecting cancer at its early stage could help save many lives.

Three-Wheeled Flying Car Can Now Legally Operate in Europe Roads

Three-Wheeled Flying Car Can Now Legally Operate in European Highways

11.02.2020 14:00 PM

The £270,000 three-wheeled flying car was given a permit to operate on European highways. The three-wheeled flying car made from the Netherlands has acquired the approval to drive on roads, making it legal for them to operate on the highways of the standard cars.

Chinese Zoo Welcomes Extremely Rare Set of Golden Tiger Quadruplets

11.02.2020 07:00 AM

Extremely rare golden tiger quadruplets were born in a zoo in China. It is believed to be rarer than a giant panda.

Why Is Regrowing Forests Naturally Better Than Planting Trees?

11.02.2020 05:00 AM

A new global study suggests it would be better for forests to regrow naturally than plant new trees.

Science Just Figured Out Why Mosquitoes Love Human Blood

10.31.2020 20:00 PM

Scientists from the US discovered the compound in human blood that attracts mosquitoes. A new study published in the journal Neuron by researchers from The Rockefeller University in New York City figured out the compounds in the human blood that attract mosquitoes and how they can detect it.