Erika P.

Glitters on Makeup and Dresses Are Damaging Freshwater Habitats

10.15.2020 20:50 PM

Researchers explored the impacts of glitters on marine life and found that even biodegradable alternatives are as damaging as the plastic versions.

Cows Prefer Face-To-Face Chat Over Pre-Recorded Voices, Says Study

10.15.2020 08:40 AM

Experiments have shown that cows like face-to-face communication than recorded chat as they 'like stroking in combination with gentle talking.'

Astronomers Identified 24 Habitable Planets That Are 'Better for Life' Than Earth

10.15.2020 08:00 AM

Researchers from Washington University discovered 24 'superhabitable planets' that are believed to be better for life than Earth.

45-Year-Old Man Suddenly Became Deaf Due to COVID-19

10.15.2020 01:09 AM

COVID-19 can leave patients deaf, which only adds to the long list of complications that the deadly disease can give its victims.

Love Milk? Choose What's Good for the Environment

10.14.2020 23:21 PM

Countless ads have advertised the benefits of drinking milk without mentioning its effects to the environment. Here's what milk you should buy that's good for the environment.

College-Aged White Males in the US Are Less Likely To Wash Their Hands After Sneezing and Coughing, Study

10.14.2020 09:20 AM

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, a study shows that white males aged 18 to 14 are the least likely to wash their hands after sneezing or coughing.

India Has a Problem on Keeping Rabies at Bay Due To Myths

10.14.2020 08:50 AM

Experts urged the Indian government to dispel myths on rabies and take responsibility for the millions of stray dogs in the country.

New Research Found There's a 50% Chance We're Living in a Simulation

10.14.2020 08:00 AM

Could we really be living in a computer simulation? A new study found that there's a 50-50 chance that the world as we know it is not real.

LOOK: The World's First Real Retractable Lightsaber Inspired From Star Wars

10.14.2020 03:20 AM

Engineer and YouTuber James Hobson has created the first-ever retractable lightsaber that burns at over 4,000 degrees Celsius.

Do Multivitamins Reduce Risks of Developing Diseases?

10.13.2020 21:46 PM

What are multivitamins? Do they protect the body from developing heart diseases, cancer, cognitive decline, and early death?

People Lose Their Laughter in Stifling Formality in the Workplace

10.13.2020 09:20 AM

Researchers found that the daily laughter rate of workers start to decrease at the age of 23, a proof that humor suffers due to the stiff office formalities.

NASA Is Sending An Astronaut to ISS Onboard A Russian Rocket, But Why?

10.13.2020 08:50 AM

Despite the success of launching American astronauts to space last May, NASA is paying $90 million to send astronaut Kate Rubin to the ISS on a Russian rocket.

COVID-19 Stopping People With Lung Cancer From Getting Care

10.13.2020 08:20 AM

Experts believe that COVID-19 coughing may have prevented lung cancer patients from seeking care as seen in the decreasing number of referrals ever since the pandemic started.

Do Faces of People in Long-Term Relationships Grow to Look Alike Over Time

10.13.2020 07:40 AM

Researchers investigate whether couples' faces start to look the same or not after being together for a long time.

What To Do When Exposed To COVID-19

10.12.2020 21:32 PM

Do you know what to do when you get exposed to COVID-19? No, it is not getting tested. Here is what you should do first when you get exposed to COVID-19.

Current Challenges to the World's Worsening Period Poverty

10.12.2020 09:15 AM

Period poverty has been a problem for many women, causing shame and stress, especially with what's going on in the world today.

SARS-Cov-2 Can Survive on Surfaces for up to 28 Days, Says New Study

10.12.2020 08:50 AM

A new study suggests that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, can remain infectious for 28 days on surfaces like phone screens and banknotes.

How Do Precariously Balanced Rocks Save Lives?

10.12.2020 08:30 AM

Precariously balanced rocks could save lives as it informs experts about the shaking or earthquakes happening in a region.

Opposition: The Time When Mars is Up All Night

10.12.2020 08:10 AM

On the night of October 13, the Earth and Mars will line up with the New Moon in an event called 'opposition' in which the Mars and the Sun are in opposite sides of the Earth.

Yoda the Lone Dolphin Spotted Far From Scottish Home

10.11.2020 22:51 PM

Yoda the lone dolphin is the latest member of Moray Firth's population of bottlenose dolphins to have been spotted off Denmark.

Technological Breakthrough Could Make Holograms Touchable

10.10.2020 07:50 AM

Researchers from the University of Bringham is looking into Rayleigh waves in hopes of making holograms in virtual reality touchable.

Hibernation Explained: Vital for Some Species, but Not Humans

10.09.2020 23:48 PM

During winter, hibernation saves some animals from the cold weather, but why is it unnecessary for humans?

Real-Life Young Sheldon? 12-Year-Old Boy Builds Nuclear Fusion Reactor

10.09.2020 23:19 PM

According to Guinness World Records, Jackson Oswalt, now 15 years old, is officially recognized as the youngest person ever to build a nuclear fusion reactor. Jackson completed the incredible feat when he was only 12.

73-Billion-Kilogram Asteroid Likely to Explode as It Continues to Spin at Increasing Speeds

10.09.2020 08:30 AM

A new study has revealed that the 73-billion-kilogram asteroid Bennu might explode in a million years or less as it continues to spin at a faster rate.

Examining the Emotional Experiences of Adolescents as They Age

10.09.2020 08:10 AM

Examining how emotional experiences change in adolescents as they approach adulthood is key in understanding their emotions and how they compare to adults.

People Are Less Likely to Give CPR To Stranger Now Due To COVID-19, Study

10.09.2020 07:50 AM

A new study revealed that people are now less willing to give CPR to strangers in cardiac arrest because of fears of contracting coronavirus.

Meet 5 Women Who Made Scientific History

10.08.2020 23:32 PM

Men mainly dominate the scientific community. But some women also made significant contributions to the field of science like the women in this article.

Hairy Toxic Caterpillar Invades Virginia

10.08.2020 23:21 PM

Virginia officials have warned residents of an outbreak of puss caterpillar that can cause pain, fever, swelling, and vomiting.

How Do Adverse Childhood Experiences Affect Children's Development?

10.08.2020 10:11 AM

Here are five ways poverty, neglect, and trauma that leads to stress can affect the development of children.

Einride Unveils New Driverless Vehicles and Plans to Go Global

10.08.2020 09:36 AM

Einride famous for its autonomous electric driverless vehicles unveils its two new models AET-1 and AET-2, set to hit the road in 2021 and plans to go global in the coming years.