Erika P.

Is Sterilizing Your N95 Masks in the Microwave Effective? Here’s How You Do It

07.10.2020 05:56 AM

A new study by the American Society for Microbiology offers a new decontamination method that is easily accessible and affordable: they recommended using a microwave.

More Cases of 'Broken Heart Syndrome' Recorded During Coronavirus Pandemic

07.10.2020 03:09 AM

Doctors at an Ohio hospital have reported that incidents of 'broken heart syndrome,' or the stress cardiomyopathy, have increased during the pandemic. Doctors believe that it reflects a temporary weakness in the heart due to the surge of stress hormones.

Is Vatican Hiding the Truth of the Existence of the Giant Humans?

07.09.2020 23:57 PM

The strangeness and speed of conspiracy theories these days have included the topic of the giant skulls found in Rome. According to these theories, the Vatican is suppressing the truth about them by destroying all evidence confirming the existence of the giant humans.

Venus Will Be At Its Brightest This Week: Here's How You Can See It

07.09.2020 21:55 PM

Morning star Venus will reach its brightest this week for 2020 as it rises into the predawn sky in the constellation of Taurus, the bull, near the bright star Aldebaran.

Rare Baby Elephant Twins Spotted in Sri Lankan National Park

07.09.2020 08:44 AM

A pair of baby elephants were spotted feeding on the same mother in the Minneriya sanctuary about 200 kilometers northeast of Colombo.

Weird Glistening ‘Gel-Like’ Substance Found by Chinese Rover Has Now Been Identified

07.09.2020 06:58 AM

Chinese Yutu-2 rover has discovered a green gel-like substance in a small impact crater on the far side of the moon in 2019, and finally, scientists have identified it-- a rock.

Twins Conjoined Successfully Separated After an 18-Hour Operation

07.09.2020 04:55 AM

A pair of conjoined two-year-old girls were successfully operated in a Vatican hospital after an 18-hour long surgery.

New Way to Resolve Inflammation on Severe Coronavirus Cases; Will This Be Effective?

07.09.2020 02:09 AM

COVID-19 patients with severe cases often suffer from organ damage and sometimes death. But a team of scientists has proposed a novel way of limiting organ damage to improve outcomes for severe cases of the disease.

'Bystander Effect' Also Applies to Other Animals: A Phenomenon Not Exclusive To Humans

07.08.2020 23:34 PM

According to new research, rats are less likely to help a trapped companion in the presence of other rats that are not helping. This means that the 'bystander effect' exhibited by humans is also present in rats.

First HIV Patient Cured Without Surgery Has Gone Into Long-Term Remission, Boosts Hope for Millions of People

07.08.2020 07:06 AM

A 34-year-old man from Brail was prescribed a multi-drug cocktail of AIDS medicines under a 48-week course of treatment and has successfully gone int long-term remission without surgery.

Stopping Asian Giant Murder Hornets, Scientists Race Against Time in Washington and British Columbia

07.08.2020 03:56 AM

Asian giant hornets pose little threat to humans but they are chiefly menace to the livelihoods of beekeepers in East Asia which provoke concerns that it could also happen in the US. Scientists are now racing against time to stop it from further spreading using a program they devised.

Nishinoshima Volcanic Island's Multiple Eruptions Adds 500 Feet of Land In Under a Month

07.08.2020 02:24 AM

A volcanic island about 600 miles south of Tokyo, Japan is experiencing a 'vigorous growth spurt.' Scientists have been observing the multiple eruptions of the volcano since May that have added to its landmass.

A Reduction in REM Sleep Could Increase Mortality Rate Among Adults, Study Suggests

07.08.2020 00:11 AM

According to a new study, every 5% reduction the REM sleep may shorten the life among older and middle-aged adults by 13% to 17%. This means that too little deep sleep could increase a person's mortality rate.

EPA Approves 2 Lysol Surface Disinfectants That Effectively Kills Coronavirus

07.07.2020 22:27 PM

For the first time, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved two Lysol disinfectants to effectively kill the coronavirus on surfaces based on laboratory tests.

Beam of Ultrasound Could Be Used to Remove Kidney Stones Without Surgery

07.07.2020 09:53 AM

In experiments using pigs, researchers use ultrasound beams to remove glass beads that act as kidney stones from the body without having surgery.

A Mother's Battle Against Her Agonizing Eczema,

07.07.2020 08:15 AM

36-year-old Anita Wong opened up about stopping using steroid eczema medications after it left her with permanent damage to the eyes. Years later, her skin is back to normal.

Penguins Can Shoot Their Poop Cannons with a Trajectory of Over Four Feet

07.07.2020 02:40 AM

Japanese researchers re-examined previous research into the dynamics of penguin pooping, focusing on maximum firing distance and pressure to help zookeepers better plan for excursions into artificial penguin habitats.

Probiotics Could Help Ease Depression, New Study Suggests

07.06.2020 23:37 PM

A review of medical literature suggested that food or supplements containing good bacteria thought to have a positive influence in the gut can help ease depression.

'Tiny Bug Slayers': Ancestors of Dinosaurs and Pterosaurus May Have Been Smaller Than Your Smartphone

07.06.2020 22:18 PM

A newly described species of dinosaurs found in Madagascar that lived around 237 million years ago suggests that dinosaurs and pterosaurus originated from extremely small ancestors measuring just 10 centimeters (4 inches) tall.

DNA Analysis Sheds Light on Understanding and the Conservation of Tequila Bats

07.06.2020 09:52 AM

A new study that aims to better inform conservationists of tequila bat's breeding and migratory patterns allow scientists to understand more how their population is shaped by historical events.

Here’s What We Know About Comet NEOWISE and How to See Its Dazzling Show This Month

07.06.2020 09:07 AM

NEOWISE telescope has discovered its latest comet who has survived its closest approach to the sun, and it has raised hopes among the scientists that it may be a tantalizing object for skywatchers after two comets ATLAS and SWAN.

Worm-Like Creature First Known Amphibian With Venomous Fangs Discovered in Brazilian Rainforest

07.06.2020 08:48 AM

A species of worm-like amphibians are often mistaken as snakes for its venomous fangs. Researchers said the fluid-filled glands behind its teeth can incapacitate its prey such as frogs and lizards.

Scientists Develop Artificial Cartilage Gel to Replace Worn-Out or Damaged Natural Ones

07.06.2020 03:47 AM

Researchers think they may have developed the material that could be used as a replacement to knee cartilage. However, it may take three years before it is approved for humans use.

New Study Found DNA Inherited From Neanderthals Increases the Risk of Suffering Severe COVID-19

07.06.2020 00:13 AM

A piece of genome that spans six genes on chromosome 3 has had a puzzling journey from the Neanderthals 60,000 years ago.

Watch! Thousands of Chinese Villagers Hunt for the Mysterious Creature That Sounded Like “A Dragon’s Growling” in the Mountains

07.04.2020 04:23 AM

Thousands of villagers in Guizhou hunt for the mysterious creature from the mountains, some say it is a dragon's growl while others say it was a tiger but experts explained it was only a small bird.

12,000-Year-Old Ochre Mines Preserved in Underwater Mexican Caves

07.04.2020 01:04 AM

Divers discovered evidence that ancient people dug up deposits of ochre, a treasured crimson mineral, as early as 12,000 years ago when the cave system on the Yucatan Peninsula was still dry.

Watch! Latest Flyover Footage From ESA’s Spacecraft Shows Stunning View of Ice-Filled Crater of Mars

07.03.2020 22:47 PM

The stunning video was created by the imagery gathered by the European Space Agency's Mars Express Orbiter gives the viewer a sense of what it feels like to fly in an airplane on another planet.

New Study Sheds Light On 'Cold Blob' That Keeps Getting Colder Despite Global Warming

07.03.2020 08:54 AM

There's one place on Earth that does not seem to follow the trend of global warming because it keeps on getting colder rather than hotter. A new study sheds light on why this 'cold blob' resists the trend.

Study: Apocalyptic Movies Can Give Fans a Mental Advantage in the Current Coronavirus Pandemic

07.03.2020 07:01 AM

Pandemic movies or those that depict apocalypse not only immerse people in crisis, but they also might prepare them if one should happen.

Sleeping Problems Among Babies Linked to Mental Disorders As Adolescents: Study

07.03.2020 04:09 AM

A longitudinal study conducted in the 1990s suggests that babies ho routinely woke up during the night an experience irregular sleeping pattern were more likely to experience psychotic problems as adolescents.