Erika P.

Rare Four-Stranded DNA Unraveled for the First Time

01.12.2021 05:00 AM

DNA can sometimes form a four quadruple-helix rather than the usual double helix. Scientists are looking into this rare quadruple-helix to find its connection to diseases, such as cancer.

Rare Mineral of Roman Concrete Found in Japanese Nuclear Power Plant

01.12.2021 03:10 AM

A rare mineral in roman concrete that allows it to stand the test of time has been found in a Japanese nuclear power plant's walls.

Brown Tree Snakes Developed "Lasso" Technique For Tree Climbing

01.12.2021 00:46 AM

Scientists reported a discovery that brown tree snakes climb wide trees by creating a lasso of themselves. It is the first time that wildlife experts have seen such behavior in the wild.

Oxford Scientists Convert Carbon Dioxide Into Carbon-Neutral Jet Fuel

01.12.2021 00:10 AM

A team of researchers from the University of Oxford converted carbon dioxide into carbon-neutral jet fuel. They are confident that this innovation will have a positive impact on sustainable aviation fuel.

Top 5 Winning Farm Ideas on Mars

01.11.2021 19:20 PM

Ideas are needed to create architectural innovations that would ensure food security for the future colony on Mars.

Cancer Cells Also Hibernate Like Bears to Survive Chemotherapy

01.11.2021 04:40 AM

Cancer cells have adapted hibernation, an ancient evolutionary survival mechanism, in which they transform into sluggish, slow dividing cells to evade the harsh chemotherapy.

E-Cigarette Vapor Can Trigger Gut Inflammation, New Research Suggests

01.11.2021 02:20 AM

A new study revealed that e-cigarette vapor alone could trigger gut inflammation and increases the risk for other serious health conditions.

Megalodon Babies Were 6-Feet-Long Due To In-Womb Cannibalism

01.11.2021 00:16 AM

A new study suggests that the megalodon babies could be as big as a basketball player, measuring up to six feet, and could have engaged in in-womb cannibalism.

Why Chasing Happiness Is Not a Good Idea

01.10.2021 21:48 PM

Several studies suggest that pursuing happiness may be counterproductive, making people more lonely and sad rather than happy.

Top Things to Consider Before Buying an Electric Car

01.10.2021 19:44 PM

Buying an electric car right now seems to be the trend. Here are the top things to consider to help you decide whether you should buy one or not.

SpaceX Kicked Off 2021 With First Launch This Year Sending Turksat 5A to Orbit

01.09.2021 01:56 AM

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket sent Turkey's Turksat 5A communication satellite to orbit on January 7, the first flight this year in what is believed to be a busy year for Elon Musk's company.

Tiny Wireless Device Could Be Answer to Obesity and Losing Weight

01.08.2021 23:10 PM

Researchers from Texas A&M University developed a tiny wireless device that could be the answer to fight obesity.

How to Quit Smoking This 2021? Science Has the Answer

01.08.2021 21:09 PM

Planning to quit smoking is among the popular New Year's resolution by many people. Here are some scientifically proven tips to successfully cut this bad habit.

New Gene-Editing Technology Repairs Mutation in Hutchinson– Gilford Progeria Syndrome

01.07.2021 19:00 PM

Scientists used this new gene-editing tool to repair mutations found in mice with the premature-aging syndrome progeria. It also brings promise to treat many genetic diseases.

6 Tips To Deal With Divorce Anxiety

01.07.2021 14:00 PM

Going through a divorce is a life-changing event that carries a lot of stress and anxiety. Here are six tips to cope with divorce and deal with it.

South Asia's Worsening Air Pollution Is Causing Pregnancy Loss, Study

01.07.2021 11:30 AM

A new study suggests that air pollution has increased the risk of having pregnancy loss, miscarriage, and stillbirth each year across India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.

New Super-Absorbent Film Uses Sweat to Power Wearable Devices

01.07.2021 08:30 AM

Researchers created a new film that absorbs water from sweat to power wearable electronic devices, like smartwatches and fitness trackers.

A Day Was Shorter Than 24 Hours in 2020 Because of Earth Spinning Faster

01.07.2021 07:00 AM

Scientists think that adding a negative leap second would correct the time because the Earth is spinning faster than it has in the last five decades, making the day shorter than 24 hours.

Glioblastoma Tumors Triggered by the Healing Process of Brain Injury

01.06.2021 20:00 PM

Researchers found that the healing process after a brain injury, such as trauma and infection, could spur glioblastoma tumors' growth.

These Transparent Plants and Animals are a Must See

01.06.2021 13:00 PM

These six see-through animals and plants let you see what's inside their transparent bodies, a perfect camouflage to avoid their predators.

C-Section Babies Should Have Skin To Skin Contact With Their Fathers To Boost Heart, Study Shows

01.06.2021 11:30 AM

A new study shows that Caesarean birth babies should also have skin to skin contact with their fathers to boost their heart rate.

This Six-Planet System Is Orbiting In Almost Perfect Orbital Resonance

01.06.2021 09:30 AM

Astronomers found that the six-planet system is orbiting the sun, known as HD 158259, in an almost perfect orbital resonance.

COVID-19 South African Variant May Not Be as Vulnerable To Vaccines, Experts Say

01.06.2021 08:30 AM

Experts are worried that the available COVID-19 vaccines may not be as effective on the South African variant as other strains.

Cheaper and More Efficient Water Desalination Process

01.05.2021 13:27 PM

A discovery of scientists on the desalination membrane could make the water desalination process cheaper and more accessible in the future.

Alcohol Reduces Immune Response to COVID-19 Vaccine

01.05.2021 09:30 AM

Experts warned people to avoid drinking alcohol when taking a jab of the COVID-19 vaccine as it could reduce the body's immune response to it.

Computational Models Could Help Diagnose Children with ADHD

01.05.2021 08:30 AM

To diagnose children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), researchers suggest using computational models to help clinicians identify the best treatment for them.

Montana Lake Drained Due to Invasive Clams

01.05.2021 07:00 AM

The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks was forced to drain Lake Elmo to kill invasive clams species, which could clog irrigation and water systems.

Feeling Nauseous After An Exercise? Here's Why

01.05.2021 06:00 AM

Exercise has many health benefits to the body and helps keep diseases away. However, there are times when a person may feel nauseous after an exercise.

Growing Plants In Space: Astronauts Eats First Radish Grown in Space

01.04.2021 19:00 PM

Astronauts aboard the ISS are finally tasting their fruits of labor as they eat for the first time radish grown in space. Growing plants in space would help food production efforts for long-term space missions.

People With Aphantasia Cannot Count Sheep in Their Minds

01.04.2021 18:30 PM

Aphantasia is described as the condition that can visualize images in the brain, which comes from the Greek word "Phantasia," which means imagination.