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Children Who Play Video Games Are Better at Working Memory Tasks, Says Study

09.23.2020 08:10 AM

A new study reveals how video games can influence cognitive changes even after years of not playing them.

New Species of Truffles Discovered Thanks to Mushroom-Munching Bonobos

09.23.2020 07:40 AM

Scientists discover an undescribed species of truffles thanks to bonobos in the Congo who eat them. Truffles are edible fungi like mushrooms, but they grow underground near tree roots and costs insanely expensive, as much as thousands of dollars per pound.

Microsoft Acquires Exclusive License for OpenAI's GPT-3 Language Model

09.22.2020 22:39 PM

Microsoft announced that it has recently landed an exclusive licensing deal with the GPT-3 language model of OpenAI for an undisclosed sum.

A Legacy of Mismanagement Led Americans To Mistrust Their Tap Water

09.22.2020 08:50 AM

About 96% of residents in Martin County, Kentucky relies on bottled water and only 56% uses tap water for cooking, a result of years of mismanagement.

Japanese Supercomputer Deemed Face Shields Ineffective at Trapping Aerosols

09.22.2020 08:20 AM

The world's fastest supercomputer casts doubt on the effectiveness of face shields in preventing the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that caused COVID-19.

Rare Seven-Armed Octopus Found on Washington Beach

09.22.2020 07:50 AM

An outdoorsman found a strange red creature on the beach of Puget Sound in which the researchers confirmed that it was a seven-armed octopus that hides one limb except during mating.

Overcoming Separation Anxiety When Returning to Work

09.22.2020 00:05 AM

Going back to work may be freeing to others but for some, it could cause separation anxiety from the place that provided a safe environment during the past months.

World's First Petabyte Hard Disk Drive Contains Glass for Better Storage Capacity

09.21.2020 23:22 PM

Glass could play an important role in the world's first petabyte hard disk drive as an answer to the growing demand for better data storage capacity.

Heart Health: Omega-3 in Fish Gives You a Healthy Heart

09.21.2020 09:10 AM

Omega-3 fatty acids in fish are good for the heart, making eating fish worthy which outweighs its risks.

Humpback Whale Found Its Way Back To Sea After Getting Lost in Crocodile-Infested River

09.21.2020 08:50 AM

The presence of the humpback whale on Australia's crocodile-infested river baffled scientists. Fortunately, the whale has found its way back to the sea safely.

Ig Nobel Awards Celebrates 30 Years of the Lighter Side of Science

09.21.2020 08:40 AM

This 2020, the Ig Nobel Awards celebrates its 30th anniversary and celebrates the lighter side of science that highlights research achievement that at first sounds absurd but otherwise made people think.

WHO Endorses Protocol for Testing Herbal Medicines as COVID-19 Treatment

09.21.2020 07:40 AM

The WHO has endorsed testing African herbal medicines against coronavirus a month after Madagascar's president promoted a drink based on artemisia, known to cure malaria.

Human Cells Look Younger Than Chimp's Despite Sharing 99% of Genetic Code

09.20.2020 23:48 PM

A new study suggests that there could be a primitive explanation for human cells to age longer than chimpanzees which share 99% genetic code with humans.

COVID-19: CDC Reverses Controversial Guidelines on Testing

09.19.2020 08:00 AM

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reversed its controversial COVID-19 testing guidelines over the objections of scientists.

Four Kleos Satellites to Launch in Early November 2020

09.19.2020 07:40 AM

Kleos Space has released an update on their Kleos Scouting Mission in which they are set to launch four Kleos satellites in the first half of November 2020.

Tiktok Downloads, WeChat Banned in the US: What Happens to the Oracle Deal?

09.18.2020 22:38 PM

Trump has announced that Tiktok downloads and WeChat will be banned in the US starting on Sunday. But where does that leave the deal with Oracle?

Iodine Solution Can Kill Coronavirus in Less Than a Minute, Says Study

09.18.2020 08:50 AM

Samples of coronavirus were tested against three concentrations of iodine and 15 seconds later, the solution completely inactivated the virus.

Human Footprints From 120,000 Years Ago Discovered in the Arabian Peninsula

09.18.2020 08:30 AM

Scientists believe that humans stopped in the lake in Saudi Arabia where they found human footprints dating back 120,000 years ago.

Mobile Phone Radiation Causes Decline of Insect Population, Says Study

09.18.2020 08:10 AM

A study suggests that the population of insects in Europe continue to decline due to the radiation from mobile phones.

Parenting: Eating Disorders of Teens During the Pandemic

09.18.2020 07:40 AM

COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to the mental and behavioral crisis and is associated with the increase in eating disorders among teens.

Dynetics Unveils Lunar Lander for Future Artemis Mission

09.17.2020 22:54 PM

Dynetics has built a full-size mock-up of the lunar lander that will carry NASA astronauts to the moon in 2024.

Russia Declares Venus a Russian Planet

09.17.2020 08:30 AM

Russia's space chief has claimed that Venus is a 'Russian planet' after news of biosignatures were detected which could indicate that there is life on the planet.

Personality Traits Can Now Be Predicted Using Smartphone Data

09.17.2020 08:00 AM

New research suggests that psychologists can accurately predict personality traits by 57% just by looking at how people use their smartphones.

Aurora Borealis May Have Contributed to Sinking of Titanic, Suggests Meteorological Researcher

09.17.2020 07:40 AM

A U.S. meteorological researcher suggests that RMS Titanic might have sunk due to the solar flare that had, in the most subtle way, thrown off the ship's navigation.

Life's Simple 7: Steps to Lower Blood Pressure According to the American Heart Association

09.17.2020 00:30 AM

Keeping the blood pressure at optimal levels as a person ages is one way to live a longer and healthier life, but here are the 7 steps for a total healthy lifestyle.

tvOS 14 is Now Available for Apple TV, Here's What You Need To Know

09.16.2020 23:41 PM

Apple has released an upgraded version of tvOS 14 for Apple TV with new features that Apple enthusiasts should look out for.

Singapore is Rewarding Citizens For Engaging in Healthy Activities With Apple Watch

09.16.2020 09:30 AM

The Singaporean government is teaming up with Apple to reward its citizens for engaging in healthy activities with an Apple Watch and iPhone's LumiHealth.

Oldest Sperm To Date Is Preserved in 100-Million-Year-Old Amber

09.16.2020 09:10 AM

The 100-million-year-old sperm in a Myanmar amber is now the oldest sperm ever discovered measuring 4.6 times the size of the body of the male.

US Army Says Emotions Help Build Trust Between Future Autonomous Machines and Soldiers

09.16.2020 07:50 AM

The US Army Research Laboratory suggested that autonomous machines can effectively collaborate with soldiers using emotions.

Thousands of Birds Mysteriously Drop Dead in New Mexico

09.16.2020 07:40 AM

Birds are mysteriously dropping dead in Mexico. Some believe these birds might have been forced to migrate due to the fires on the west coast, even when they are not yet ready.