Erika P.

16 Species of Ultra-Black Fish Goes Invisible in the Ocean’s Dim Backdrop

07.17.2020 05:18 AM

Scientists discovered ultra-black fish equipped with specialized skins which allow them to evade detection as they hunt or hide in the darkness of the deep ocean.

AI Shows How Ancient Egyptians Would Have Written "LOL"

07.17.2020 02:40 AM

A new AI from Google decodes ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics that let's anyone translate modern words and emojis into these symbols. Surprisingly, "LOL" could take up 12 images if it was spelled 5,000 years ago in Egypt.

Coronavirus Has Zoonotic Animal Origin, Scientists Explain Why

07.17.2020 00:23 AM

Scientists debunk the conspiracy theory that the coronavirus was created in a laboratory. Here's how they know it has a zoonotic animal origin.

Narcissistic Personality Traits Were Better Liked By Bosses, New Study Reveals

07.16.2020 09:21 AM

A new research reveals that narcissistic people are more likely to be viewed positively by their bosses because of their high energy levels and their tendency to take on leadership roles.

Jaw-Dropping Decrease in Children Being Born Could Impact Societies

07.16.2020 08:07 AM

Fertility rates are falling which means that nearly all countries could have a shrining population by the end of the century.

Top 3 Food to Eat and Avoid This 2020

07.16.2020 05:28 AM

Amid the pandemic, eating healthy remains an important part of maintaining good health. Here are the top three of which food to eat and avoid.

Top 5 Things to Do This Summer Even in Quarantine

07.16.2020 03:12 AM

Summer has begun and yet unlike the previous years, people have to live with the normal like practice social distancing and wear a face mask while on public spaces. This means that outdoor summer activities will be limited but that should not spoil the fun of summer. Here are some things to do this summer while in quarantine.

Five Planets Will Be Visible This Sunday Along with a Crescent Moon: How To See Them Without a Telescope

07.16.2020 00:43 AM

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn are set to put on a show in the night sky this week; telescopes are not required.

15 States Are Switching to Electric Trucks and Buses Following California’s Lead

07.15.2020 09:52 AM

Washington, D.C. has announced that they are following the lead of California in switching from diesel-powered trucks and buses to the electric type to help reduce harmful emissions from diesel.

Andean Condors Can Fly for Up to 100 Miles Without Flapping Its Wings Taking Advantage of the Air Currents

07.15.2020 06:50 AM

The world's largest bird flaps its wings only 1% of the time it flies and then relies on the power of air currents. A new study sheds light on how efficiently Andean condors stay aloft for hours and fly for up to 100 miles without flapping its wings.

[VIRAL] Boy Gets 90 Stitches After Saving Sister From Dog Attack

07.15.2020 04:08 AM

A 6-year-old boy has been mauled by a dog which left him with 90 stitches after saving his little sister. His aunt shared on Instagram the story of his heroic act that went viral online.

Dwarf Star Blasted Itself and Is Now Hurtling Across the Milky Way

07.15.2020 03:01 AM

A study from the University of Warwick revealed that a blast sends a star out of its orbit with another star in a partial supernova and is now traveling across the Milky Way galaxy.

Got a Bad Knee? These Are The Top Jobs That Are Bad for Your Joints

07.14.2020 23:36 PM

A review of 71 studies involving one million workers revealed the riskiest occupations for the knees that may require joint replacement procedures in the future.

California Desert Earthquake From a Year Ago Raised Risk of 'The Big One' Hitting Southern California, Study Reveals

07.14.2020 22:24 PM

New research finds that the 2019 Ridgecrest earthquake shifted underground stresses in the California desert and may have increased the chances of the big one striking California.

Engineers Show Bird Droppings Harbor Abundant Resistant Bacteria May Pose More Health Risks

07.14.2020 08:17 AM

Engineers analyzed bird droppings from urban birds like gulls, ducks, and crows and show persistent levels of antibiotic-resistant genes and bacteria that might be transmitted to humans.

How Did Domestication of Cats Began in Central Europe? Scientists May Have the Answer

07.14.2020 04:22 AM

The common history of humans and cats began 10,000 years ago but the origin of their relationship remains unknown as well as the role of cats in the lives of a contemporary human.

Monitoring Personal Health Is Now Made Easier With Pencil and Paper, New Study Suggests

07.14.2020 02:52 AM

Engineers from the University of Missouri demonstrated how the combination of pencil and paper could be used to create devices that might be helpful in monitoring personal health.

Seawater to the Rescue: Providing Possible Unlimited Lithium Supply for Growing Demand

07.14.2020 00:16 AM

Lithium is important for rechargeable batteries because it can store more energy by weight compared with other batteries. Its demand is going higher because of the booming electric vehicle sales and scientists have found a possible new source to solve its scarcity.

You May Need to Wear Sunscreen Indoors, Here's Why

07.13.2020 22:29 PM

Dermatologists advised wearing sunscreen indoors since many people are still exposed to harmful light that can damage the skin such as the UVA, UVB, and blue light coming from smartphones, computers and TVs.

Doctors Found Roundworm in a Woman’s Tonsil in Japan After Eating Sashimi

07.13.2020 09:02 AM

Eating raw meat can bring parasites and people may not know about it. The Japanese delicacy, sashimi, can infect the eater with many unpleasant parasites, such as the roundworm.

The New Ice Age: Drinks Expert Reveals What Makes Your Ice Cool Enough This Summer

07.13.2020 05:25 AM

Helen McGinn advises the pairing of different ice shapes with cocktails to enhance the experience of drinking them.

[PHOTOS] Gorilla in Miami Zoo Gets Coronavirus Nasal Swab Test

07.13.2020 03:25 AM

Shango, the 433 lb. lowland gorilla is immobilized so that doctors can treat his wounds after a brawl with his brother. Additionally, he also received tests for COVID-19 which came out to be negative.

NASA Launches 'Watts on the Moon Challenge' Together with HeroX to Light Up the Moon For Future Lunar Missions

07.13.2020 01:54 AM

Together with HeroX, NASA once again launched an incentive challenge called 'Watts on the Moon Challenge' in exchange for a prize purse of up to $5 million to inspire solutions on how to provide a reliable energy source for lunar missions.

Man Dies From Coronavirus After Claiming It Was Just 'Hype' and Refusing to Wear Face Masks

07.13.2020 00:04 AM

Richard Rose, 37, claimed on his Facebook post that he was not buying into the hype of coronavirus. But ironically, he died four days after testing positive for COVID-19.

Russia Completes Human Trials on Coronavirus Vaccine, First In History

07.12.2020 22:23 PM

Scientists from Sechenov University said they have already finished human trials for a coronavirus vaccine and results have proven the medication's effectiveness. But there are no reports yet on its commercial reproduction.

Brazilian Amazon Deforestation Increased to 25%, Official Data Showed

07.11.2020 03:34 AM

In the first half of 2020, the deforestation record of the Brazilian Amazon has increased by 25% according to the official data released on Friday increasing pressure on Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro to stop his plans on developing the region.

Study Reveals a New Trigger in Trapping Mechanisms of Venus Flytraps

07.11.2020 01:14 AM

The trapping mechanism of venus flytrap is activated when unsuspecting prey touches its highly sensitive trigger hairs twice within 30 seconds.

Long Life: Here's How to Extend Your Lifespan According to Science

07.10.2020 23:15 PM

New research published by scientists from the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences may have the pathway to extending the lifespan of humans.

How Does Mobile Devices Affect Children's Brains? New Study Suggests No Association Between Them

07.10.2020 08:45 AM

More than 2,500 Dutch children became part of the first epidemiological study to explore the relationship of the brain and the different doses of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF) to see the association between mobile device use and brain volume among children.

Super White Paint Reflects 98% of Heat From the Sun Keeping Buildings Cool

07.10.2020 07:43 AM

Researchers found that painting buildings with white keep them cool. This major advance in the field which uses a super white paint reflects almost all of the incoming radiation from the Sun.