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COVID-19 and Its Mysterious Link to Hair Loss

07.24.2020 08:40 AM

Some people who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 are reporting a strange case of hair loss that may be linked to the infection. Doctors say it might be the effect of stress after experiencing illness for some time.

Saturn: Nasa's Hubble Space Telescope Captures Summertime on the Lord of the Rings

07.24.2020 08:20 AM

The latest snapshot of Saturn taken by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope taken on July 4, 2020 shows the summertime on the planet's northern hemisphere.

Puzzling Theory Suggests Antibodies Could Play a Role in Coronavirus Reinfection

07.24.2020 07:00 AM

Antibodies have become a hot topic as how it can be achieved with the help of vaccines. However, a new theory in BMG Global Health suggests that coronavirus antibodies may play a negative role in COVID-19 which may lead to a much severe case.

Act Now and Protect the Ecosystem to Prevent Future Outbreak of Viruses, Study Says

07.24.2020 06:00 AM

A recent analysis says that the cost preventing a pandemic in the next decade will just be about 2 percent of the economic damage by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Scientists urged everyone to save the ecosystem and act now to prevent new viral outbreaks.

Did Russia Fire a Satellite Weapon in Space? US and UK Think So

07.23.2020 21:06 PM

The US and UK say that Russia fired a satellite weapon in space that can target satellites in orbit. The two countries said it was concerning, but Russia has denied these accusations.

7 Tips to Avoid Fogging Your Eyeglasses While Wearing Face Masks

07.23.2020 12:40 PM

People with glasses struggle using face masks because it can fog the lenses which makes it harder to see. Experts provide tips on how to avoid this problem.

Study Shows Cinnamon Can Improve Blood Sugar in People With Prediabetes

07.23.2020 12:20 PM

A new pilot study shows that cinnamon may improve blood sugar on prediabetic people and slows down its progression to Type 2 diabetes.

Fishermen and Divers Found a Mysterious 425-ft Deep "Blue Hole" off Florida's Coast, What Could It Be?

07.23.2020 10:40 AM

Scientists flock to Florida's Gulf Coast to take a glimpse of the blue oceanic mysterious hole that is 425-feet-deep and hosts diverse biological communities full of marine life.

Apple Says Special iPhones for Hackers Will Soon Be Available in the Market

07.23.2020 07:00 AM

Apple has announced last August that it will offer a phone with fewer constraints to allow researchers to identify security defenses without having to go through iOS standard defenses.

US Reached $1.95 Billion Deal With Pfizer for 100 Million Doses of Their Vaccine Candidate

07.23.2020 06:04 AM

The deal stated that the 100 million doses of coronavirus vaccine is free to Americans, although health care providers could charge for administration. The deal would also allow the federal government to acquire an additional 500 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine.

5 Tips to Prevent Backpain While Working From Home

07.22.2020 08:43 AM

An ergonomics expert offer advice on how to prevent having backpains while working from the comforts of your homes.

Rate of Premature Babies Falls by 90% During Lockdowns Could Be Due to Reduced Stress and Declining Air Pollution

07.22.2020 07:01 AM

Doctors in many countries have recorded a decrease of 90% in premature babies during the coronavirus lockdowns. Scientists are attributing this decline to reduced stress and declining air pollution.

Are Scientists Close to Discovering a Way to Delay Aging?

07.22.2020 04:51 AM

Scientists at the University of California in San Diego (UCSD) may be one step closer to finding the answer in delaying the aging process.

Juvenile Crown-of-Thorns Switch Diets to Enhance Growth Rates

07.22.2020 01:17 AM

Scientists found that those young crown-of-thorns starfish who shift their diets earlier exhibit enhanced growth rates for longer and will become bigger.

Stingless Bees Create Spiral Beehives Similar to the Formation of Crystals

07.21.2020 23:04 PM

Southeast Asian and Australian stingless bees have taken the art of building to the next level as they create spiral beehives that rival New York's Guggenheim.

3 Tips in Coping with Coronavirus Anxiety

07.21.2020 10:12 AM

Fears about COVID-19 take an emotional toll especially to someone who has an anxiety disorder. Here are some tips to help you cope during the stressful times of pandemic.

New Interpretation of Darwin’s Theory: Friendliness and Cooperation Is the Most Successful Strategy in Survival

07.21.2020 05:51 AM

A new book entitled Survival of the Friendliest by the researchers from Duke University said that dogs are 'exhibit A' when it comes to the benefits of cooperation in evolution.

Scientists in Hungary Accidentally Create a New Hybrid of Fish

07.21.2020 03:32 AM

Weird looking fish hybrid offspring of American paddlefish and Russian sturgeon was accidentally created by scientists from Hungary. The two species are both identified by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature as critically endangered animals.

Largest 3D Map of the Universe Tells The Complete Story of the Expansion of the Universe

07.21.2020 00:35 AM

Scientists from Extended Baryon Oscillation Spectroscopic Survey (eBOSS) released a comprehensive analysis of of the largest-ever 3D map of the universe created detailed in 23 papers, and it looks stunning.

[COVID-19 Update] Coronavirus Symptoms Can Predict Which Will Lead to a Severe Case, Says Study

07.20.2020 23:06 PM

A new study from King's College London suggests that coronavirus symptoms predict whether a patient will develop a severe case of COVID-19.

Witches Band Together on TikTok to Hex the Moon: Did They Succeed?

07.20.2020 08:57 AM

The Tiktok community said there is a bad moon on the rise after a band of witches tried to hex it. Now, they are planning to hex the Sun too. But experts said the moon is still normal and nothing extraordinary has happened.

Clever Salmonella Found a Way of Evading Plant Defenses and Sneaking Into Salads

07.20.2020 05:33 AM

Some strains of salmonella have found a way to evade plant defenses through the stomates of the leafy vegetables which protects them from the immune system of the plant and from being washed off by water.

5 Tips in Caring for Your Pets During Lockdown

07.20.2020 04:01 AM

The pandemic can be as difficult and stressful for the pets especially with lockdowns. Here are some tips for pet care during the time of crisis.

Australian Scientists Developed New Antibody Test That Delivers Results in Just 20 Minutes

07.20.2020 02:42 AM

A team of scientists in Australia has developed a new antibody test that can -deliver test results in just 20 minutes. Plus, the result is visible to the naked eye.

New Zealand Invents System to Predict Volcanic Eruptions

07.20.2020 00:33 AM

Scientists from New Zealand believe that they have invented a system that shows seismic patterns before an actual volcanic eruption happens in hopes to save lives and avoid situations like the White Island eruption in 2019.

How Do You Manage Life Transitions? Here Are 5 Tips in Going Through It More Efficiently

07.18.2020 01:47 AM

Italian expression "lupus in fabula" means the wolf in the fairytale. Just when life is getting better along comes a demon, a dragon, a diagnosis, or downsizing. Here are five tips to manage life transitions.

Are Pigs Replacing Dogs As Man’s Best Friend? Study Shows They Are More Likely to Solve Problems on Their Own

07.18.2020 01:33 AM

A new study found that pigs are the new rivals of dogs as "man's best friend" in the way they engage with humans as they are more likely to solve problems on their own.

New Species of Giant 'Sea Cockroach' Can Grow 20 Inches in Length

07.17.2020 23:13 PM

A brand new species of giant isopod was discovered off the coast of West Java. These sea cockroaches can grow 20 inches in length and they look like pill bugs.

3 Things to Know About Time-Restricted Diet: How Long Should You Fast to Lose Weight?

07.17.2020 09:07 AM

Is time-restricted feeding diets effective in losing weight? How long should a person fast for weight loss? These are just some of the questions that may come to a person's mind when trying time-restricted feeding. Here are some things that you should know about it.

Cosmonaut Aboard the ISS Successfully Engineered First Human Cartilage in Space

07.17.2020 07:13 AM

A cosmonaut aboard the International Space Station just engineered human cartilage in space. Experts say this could be a step towards the future of long-term space voyages.