Erika P.

Experts Warn Singing Happy Birthday Increases Risk of COVID-19 Transmission

09.08.2020 08:30 AM

COVID-19 may be spread through singing the "Happy Birthday" song, says the expert as pronouncing the consonants "P" and "B" releases large infectious droplets.

California Wildfires Worsen Thanks to Gender Reveal Party

09.08.2020 08:00 AM

The California wildfires are still happening and yet a supposedly joyous occasion has made it worse. A gender reveal is now allegedly responsible for the burning of 7,000 acres.

Proteus: The Underwater Version of the ISS

09.07.2020 23:59 PM

Proteus will be the marine version of the Internation Space Station which will serve as a long-term livable habitat for a dozen researchers for several weeks.

Young People Are Missing Out on Important Life Events Due to COVID-19

09.07.2020 22:18 PM

Missing out on a once-in-a-lifetime event can be devastating especially for young people during this pandemic.

OCD: When Obsessions and Compulsions Rule Your Life

09.07.2020 10:01 AM

Compulsively washing the hands may be a sign of obsessive-compulsive disorder especially when obsessions influence that behavior.

Is China Building World-Class Military to Match the US?

09.07.2020 08:30 AM

China now controls the largest naval force in the world and are now advancing their Air Force to build a world-class military to match the US by 2049.

Coconut Oil Acts As a Natural Antibiotic and Helps Boost Immunity

09.07.2020 08:00 AM

Coconut oil is recognized by Ayurveda for over 4,000 years as a healthy oil because of its antimicrobial properties and helping modulate a person's immunity.

Togo Becomes First African Country to Successfully Eliminate Sleeping Sickness

09.07.2020 07:40 AM

Sleeping sickness has been eliminated in Togo, the first African country to reach this milestone after receiving validation from the World Health Organization.

Paper is for Writing, Drawing, and... Typing? Engineers Turn Piece of Paper Into Wireless Keyboard

09.06.2020 22:26 PM

Engineers at Purdue University have turned an ordinary piece of paper into a Bluetooth-connected, interactive, wireless keyboard.

Does Eating Spicy Food Make Someone Smell Bad?

09.05.2020 08:30 AM

Spicy food can make the body smelly, but it is not because of the pepper or chili. Spicy food is common in hot and tropical countries. It mostly goes with a country's culture, but is it true that it makes people smell bad? Body odor is the unpleasant smell that the body gives off when the bacteria that live on the skin breaks the sweat into acids.

New Technology Allows Scientists to Reproduce Famous Painting Using Light

09.05.2020 08:10 AM

Novel nanopillars can precisely control color wavelengths to paint a picture. This new technology can be used in optical communication and making paper money that counterfeiters would find challenging to replicate.

Woman Severely Burned After Hand Sanitizer Caught Fire and Exploded

09.04.2020 23:44 PM

Hand sanitizer exploded after it got caught on fire when the mother of three tried to light a candle. She lost her home due to the fire and now needs reconstructive surgery.

Experts Warn Next Pandemic Could Come Any Moment and Call for Immediate Prevention Efforts From Governments

09.04.2020 08:20 AM

The COVID-19 is not yet done wreaking havoc to the world and yet experts said that new ones are coming that could originate from animals. They urge governments to invest heavily in preventive measures to avoid history from repeating itself.

Ascension: How Did David Blaine Fly Over Arizona Desert While Holding on To Helium Balloons?

09.04.2020 08:00 AM

Millions tuned to YouTube as illusionist David Blaine performed his latest stunt: the Ascension. Using 52 large balloons, he was able to fly into the sky about 24,000 feet above the ground. He successfully landed by releasing the balloons and parachuted back down.

6 Lunch Preparation Tips for You and Your Kids This Unique School Year

09.04.2020 01:05 AM

Whether kids will be at school or in a hybrid set-up this school year, it is important to prepare healthy food for them but also making them look fun and delicious.

Unbelievable! Study Reveals Actual Size of Megalodon Shark, One of the Largest Fish to Ever Exist

09.04.2020 00:39 AM

Researchers said the dorsal fin of megalodon shark is as big as an adult human at 6ft tall. Researchers from the U. K. used computational reconstruction to reveal, for the first time, the size and proportion of the gigantic prehistoric megalodon at different stages of its life.

Scientists Warn Human Genome Editing Might Introduce Unwanted Genetic Defects

09.03.2020 22:45 PM

Fertility experts reported that editing genes of embryos are not yet safe in humans and should only be used to treat serious single-gene diseases, such as cystic fibrosis.

Hot Weather Can Release Air Pollutants from Asphalt Road and Roof Coverings, Study

09.03.2020 09:20 AM

Air pollutants coming from secondary organic aerosol like asphalt in the road and the roofs also produce air pollutants aside from cars.

Russian Opposition Poisoned With Soviet-era Novichok Agent, but What Is It Exactly?

09.03.2020 08:40 AM

The tests from the German laboratory reveal that Russian opposition Alexei Navalny was poisoned by a variant of Novichok agent that was commonly used during the Soviet-era.

The Unusual Physics of an Upside-Down Boat Flips Previous Understandings of the Law of Buoyancy

09.03.2020 08:10 AM

Since Archimedes, the science of why boats float remains the same. However, a new study flips our current understanding of the law of buoyancy.

Do Abortions Affect Subsequent Pregnancies and Fertility?

09.02.2020 23:01 PM

The World Health Organization has classified abortion as a human right, regardless of the controversy surrounding it. However, many would ask if having an abortion could affect their fertility? Luckily, we have the answer to that.

New Study Suggests the Possibility of Life in Stars

09.02.2020 22:30 PM

A new study opens up the search for the existence of alien life in the stars. A shocking new study reveals the possibility of the existence of alien life within the stars.

Honeybee Venom Can Kill Aggressive Breast Cancer Cells Without Damaging Healthy Cells

09.02.2020 08:00 AM

Researchers studied the venom from 312 honeybees in Perth, Western Australia, England, and Ireland and tested its effects on the clinical subtypes of breast cancer. They were able to generate an anticancer component from the venom that can kill 100% of cancer cells in just one hour.

The Story of the World's Fastest Human Calculator and His Fractured Skull

09.02.2020 07:30 AM

Neelakantha Bhanu Prakash was five years old when he fractured his skull and was thought to become cognitively impaired. But solving puzzles and math problems helped him overcome it and later on become the world's fastest human calculator.

Brain Imaging Study Reveals the Role of Neural Flexibility Later in Life

09.02.2020 07:00 AM

Scientists used brain imaging technology in infants to examine the emergence of neural flexibility and its role in predicting reading ability, academic success, resilience to stress, creativity, and lowering the risks of developing psychiatric problems.

US Fish and Wildlife Service Denies 'Critical Habitat' for Endangered Bumblebees

09.02.2020 00:28 AM

On Monday, USFWS declared that designating a 'critical habitat' for endangered bumblebees is not warranted. This decision further weakens the protection of this endangered species that was once much more common.

Helpful Strategies for Parenting Special Needs Chilldren During a Pandemic

09.01.2020 23:51 PM

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on parents and even more on the parents of children with special needs. Here are some useful tips for parenting this pandemic.

Car-Sized Crocodile Captured at Tourist Spot in Flora River Nature Park

09.01.2020 23:04 PM

Wildlife rangers trap a huge male saltwater crocodile that is 4.4 meters long in a tourist spot. The rangers said that the crocodile is by far the biggest crocodile to be caught in Flora River, Northern Territory.

Good Samaritan in New Jersey Gives Away Free Food, Why Do Some People Feel the Need to Help Others?

09.01.2020 08:30 AM

A man in New Jersey has set out a donation campaign to help those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. As time went by, more and more people are donating, which leads to his garage turning into a full-fledged free food pantry.

Spring Cleaning on the Moon: Scientists Develop Lunar Dustbuster

09.01.2020 07:40 AM

Scientists have found a way of cleaning the lunar dust that gets stuck on the spacesuits, solar panel, and helmets to prevent it from damaging the equipment.