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Asteroid Bigger Than Great Pyramid of Giza May Pass Earth Next Week

09.01.2020 07:00 AM

Scientists at NASA are tracking a huge asteroid hurtling towards the Earth that is set to hit the atmosphere on September 6. The asteroid is said to be twice the size of the Great Pyramid of Giza.

Here's How to Secure Personal Data On Your Laptop

08.31.2020 23:50 PM

A laptop is a treasure chest for personal and sensitive data about the owner and making sure it is secure should be a top priority. Fret not, because we have compiled simple tips on how to protect your personal data.

Plot Twist: Archer Goes Hunting, Elk Kills Him Instead

08.31.2020 23:16 PM

An archer is gored to death by the elk he shot with an arrow he failed to kill the other day. So, how dangerous can elk be?

Kite Aerodynamics: How Did a Kite Lift a 3-Year-Old?

08.31.2020 08:20 AM

During a kite festival in Taiwan, a 3-year-old girl was carried aloft by a giant kite in the air for 30 seconds. Luckily, she was safe and the festival got cancelled after the incident.

11 Elephants In Zimbabwe Died of Unknown Cause, Experts are Now Investigating

08.31.2020 07:20 AM

Last Friday, park authorities discovered that 11 elephants had died Pandamascue Forest between Hwange National Park and Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Experts are baffled by the sudden death of the said elephants and are now investigating the matter.

[IN PHOTOS] Otto Aviation Reveals Details on Bullet Airplane That Costs $328 per Hour to Fly

08.30.2020 23:08 PM

Celera 500L is set to revolutionize private air travel cruising at a speed of 460mph and only costs $328 per hour to fly as it uses eight times lesser fuel.

Wildlife Conservationists Captured Largest Ever Suwannee Alligator Snapping Turtle in Florida

08.29.2020 08:20 AM

Conservationists in Florida have captured three Suwannee alligator snapping turtles with one of them weighing 100 pounds which is considered to be the largest ever of its kind in the record.

Wow! Conservationists Spot Family of Wolverines on Mount Rainier, First After 100 Years

08.28.2020 23:55 PM

Wolverines have returned to Mount Rainier National Park in Washington after its 100-year absence. After 100 years of absence, a reproductive female wolverine and her two kits were spotted by conservationists in Mount Rainier National Park.

Stay Prepared With These Disaster Must-Haves and To-Do-List

08.28.2020 23:42 PM

When calamities or disaster arrive it is best to be prepared than be sorry in the end. A 'go bag' is an essential tool for anyone to prepare to help the family to survive for at least a couple of days. Here are the must-haves that should be in the go bag and the things needed to remember in case a disaster strikes especially this pandemic.

Apple Products Attract More Lovers By Boosting Dating Profiles by 76% Better

08.28.2020 09:20 AM

Looking for a date? Study shows an Apple product gives a 76% more chance of attracting a lover than Google and Sony products.

New Study Suggests Best Therapy for Kids and Teens with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

08.28.2020 08:30 AM

Which OCD therapy is the best? A new study has paved the way for choosing the best type of therapy for kids and teens with OCD. They seek more participants for further research.

Scientists Identified Space Rock Responsible for the Water on Earth

08.28.2020 08:00 AM

The origins of water on Earth has been a longstanding debate in science. A team of French researchers has finally identified the space rock responsible for bringing water on the planet.

Another Reason to Drink! Mutant Yeast Strain in Japanese Sake Helps Fight Fatigue

08.28.2020 00:10 AM

A mutant yeast strain in Japanese strain makes ornithine that reduces fatigue and improves sleep quality.

How Safe Is Getting a Massage This Pandemic? Here's What Experts Have to Say

08.27.2020 21:25 PM

The CDC has released guidelines on how to stay as safe as possible as we go about our everyday life. Unfortunately, getting a massage is not included in their list, but that does not mean it is not safe. Experts try to weigh in on the risks of COVID-19 in getting those knots massaged out.

Sleeping in Space: Microgravity Changes the Sleep Structure of Astronauts in Space

08.27.2020 08:10 AM

Astronauts in Mir space station found that they have shorter sleep duration, and more wakefulness while they are in microgravity, which proves that it is hard to have good night's sleep while on space.

Deadly Lava Lake Is Bubbling in Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Hitting Extreme Temperatures

08.27.2020 08:00 AM

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted in 2018 and formed a lava lake with temperatures ranging from 176F to 185F. Experts consider it as the hottest body of water in the world.

66-Year-Old Woman Cured of HIV Without Medical Treatment

08.27.2020 00:13 AM

A woman infected with HIV/AIDs in 1992 may be the first person to be cured of the disease without any bone marrow transplant or even medications.

Do Domesticated Animals Have Smaller Brains?

08.26.2020 21:54 PM

When researchers from Linköping University selectively bred the junglefowl from the forest with the least fear of humans, they found that after ten generations the offspring have acquired a smaller brain compared to its ancestors.

5 Ways COVID-19 Has Affected the Food Industry

08.26.2020 21:39 PM

Here are some ways that the pandemic has affected the supply chain of food around the world. When the world was on lockdown, supermarkets have run empty due to high demand.

Analysis of 24,000 Dreams Suggests That They Are a Continuation of Real-Life Events

08.26.2020 08:10 AM

New research that examined 24,000 dreams supports what most sleep scientists suggest as a continuation hypothesis of dreams. Does this mean that Sigmund Freud has been right all along?

Neurologists Are Treating Alzheimer's Disease by Sending Electrical Currents Deep in the Brain

08.26.2020 08:00 AM

After receiving a grant of $1.5 million from US philanthropists, including Bill Gates, neurologists from Imperial College London and UK Dementia Research Institute will be testing their new technology in which they will fire electric currents deep in the brain of those with Alzheimer's disease to try to cure dementia.

Level Home Introduces New Smart Lock that Opens With Just A Touch

08.25.2020 23:10 PM

Level Touch is the new smart lock that does not advertise its intelligence, built on the work started by the Bolt. It can be open with just a touch of a finger.

Africa Is Now Polio-Free! A Momentous Milestone After Decades-Long Efforts

08.25.2020 21:36 PM

In a historic announcement by the Africa Regional Certification Commission during a World Health Organization (WHO) event has declared Africa free from wild polio, with the continent's last case recorded four years ago in Nigeria.

5 Ways COVID-19 is a Threat to Huge Industries Like Sports

08.25.2020 20:32 PM

COVID-19 has completely changed the world forcing people to rethink their habits and adapt to the new normal. Even the sports industry is not the same as before. Here are five of the biggest threats of COVID-19 to sports.

[WATCH] Biggest Coca-Cola Eruption Ever! Russian YouTuber Uses 10,000 Liters of Coke

08.25.2020 08:00 AM

Russian YouTuber Maxim conducted the biggest Coke eruption experiment thus far, which cost more than $9,000 to accomplish.

Humans Have Unique Gut Virus Composition Like A Fingerprint

08.25.2020 00:21 AM

Just as how unique a fingerprint is, a new study has found that all humans have unique viral compositions in their guts. But fret not, as most viral guts do not cause diseases.

Viking Stock: Norse Horse Can Withstand Iceland's Elements All Year-Round

08.24.2020 23:00 PM

The Viking stock has been purebred for 1,000 years and can withstand the elements of Iceland all year-round. Due to that, the Norse horse is commonly used as a means of transport in heavy snow.

Israel Developed New Device That Detects COVID-19 in Just 30 Seconds by Smelling a Person's Breath

08.24.2020 22:05 PM

Previous studies have trained dogs to smell COVID-19 and are now considered as the gold standard for detecting COVID-19 through smell. Now a new device developed in Israel could also detect whether a person is likely to have Covid-19 by ‘smelling’ their breath.

Fight Climate Change While Eating This Eco-Friendly Diet

08.24.2020 20:34 PM

Every choice humans make matters even when choosing the type of diet can affect the environment. Try this new eco-friendly diet and create a more positive impact on the planet.

Constructor Theory Could Explain Life, Universe, and Existence

08.24.2020 08:40 AM

A group of physicists is working on a new theory, called the constructor theory, which attempts to solve wide-ranging problems including what makes biological evolution possible and many more. The only problem is how to test their theory.