Gerry Roberts

Coalition Protects 230,000 Acres of Land in Belize to Save Rainforest, Jaguars and Other WIldlife

04.27.2021 02:46 AM

A multi-sectoral coalition in Belize has protected 230,000 acres of land in the vast Belize Maya Forest to conserve one of the last remaining pristine tropical rainforests in the world.

Menthol Cigarettes Ban Most Likely To Be Approved by the FDA; Could Save Thousands of Lives

04.26.2021 23:40 PM

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seen to likely hand down policies that would start the eventual banning of menthol cigarettes, experts say.

Endangered Sumatran Rhinoceros Displays Surprisingly Good Health, Genome Research Reveals

04.26.2021 21:58 PM

A genome study on the Sumatran rhinoceros offers good news in preserving the endangered species from going extinct.

SpaceX Crew-2 Mission Arrives at ISS, Docks at Harmony Module for 6-Month Stay

04.25.2021 01:45 AM

SpaceX's Crew-2 mission successfully docked at the International Space Station's Harmony port to begin their six-month tour of duty.

Air Currents NOT Social Distancing Puts People at Risk of COVID-19, 6-Feet Policy Useless?

04.25.2021 01:04 AM

MIT researchers debunked policies by the World Health Organization and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on social distancing, as such won't pose as much a threat for COVID-19 transmission as air currents indoors.

Warp Drives Possible for Space Travel Beyond Light Speed

04.24.2021 23:19 PM

Physicists offer possible chances for the existence of warp drives that would allow faster than light space travel.

Safeguard Children’s Mental Wellbeing During Pandemic With These Four Tips

04.22.2021 21:23 PM

Here are four ways you can address your children's mental health needs during the pandemic. As restrictions continue with the continued surge of COVID-19 cases worldwide, it's important that we pay close attention to the mental health and wellbeing of not only ourselves but also the people we care about, especially our children.

13-Year-Old Girl Recovering After Successful First Pediatric Heart Transplant in 13 Years

04.22.2021 04:31 AM

A 13-year-old girl from South Africa is recovering after a delicate and critical pediatric heart transplant surgery, which was the first such procedure performed at a Cape Town hospital in 13 years.

Milky Way’s Outermost Regions Unveiled by New All-Sky Map

04.22.2021 02:11 AM

Astronomers released a new all-sky map of the outermost regions of the Milky Way to show information on small galaxies that traveled through its galactic halo.

Plant-Eating Dinosaur From 80 Million Years Ago Discovered in Chile

04.21.2021 22:25 PM

Chilean paleontologists unearthed a new dinosaur species in the Atacama region. It was a long-tailed, long-necked herbivore that lived in the Cretaceous Period.

New Range of Smart Fabrics That Turn Clothes Into Computers, Displays

04.21.2021 08:26 AM

Researchers have developed flexible, lightweight, and breathable smart fabrics that turn everyday clothes into computers and displays.

Scientists Bring Back Forgotten Plant Species to Produce Climate-Resilient Coffee

04.21.2021 08:16 AM

Scientists have rediscovered a forgotten plant species they think could save coffee production from climate change.

A68: Well-Documented Massive Iceberg Melts Away Off South Georgia Island

04.21.2021 02:49 AM

An enormous, moving iceberg that was widely tracked by Earth scientists and Internet users that threatened to hit South Georgia Island has finally melted away.

Flushing in Public Toilets Spread COVID-19 Aerosols, Increasing Risk of Transmission

04.21.2021 01:34 AM

A study showed that microbe-carrying aerosol droplets shoot up in the air as public toilets are flushed, confirming previous studies that public restrooms are hotbeds for viruses, potentially COVID-19.

DNA Nanorobots Created in Minutes Could Be Used for Drug Delivery and Pathogen Detection Inside the Body

04.20.2021 22:33 PM

Researchers from Ohio State University developed software that could easily create DNA robots and nanodevices that could do complex tasks such as drug delivery and pathogen detection in the human body.

COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution May Open Opportunities to Build Equitable Health System Strategies

04.20.2021 09:36 AM

A paper has called on policymakers to act on the unequal distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, seeking fair access to needy populations, such as refugees and displaced communities.

Study Seeks to Track Changes in Microbial Diversity, Indicates Difficulties

04.20.2021 07:01 AM

A study might have sought to track the growing or waning trend of microbial diversity, but the challenges are currently insurmountable.

More Exercise Recommended To Prevent Hypertension, Other Diseases as You Reach 40 and Above

04.20.2021 04:00 AM

A new study recommends increasing exercise or physical activity as we reach our forties and beyond to prevent the risk of hypertension and other diseases.

Perovskites Solar Cells Could Replace or Enhance Silicon

04.20.2021 01:31 AM

Researchers are looking at the eventual widespread use of perovskites in solar panels that would enhance or replace silicon.

Evidence Shows COVID-19 Largely Spread Through the Air

04.19.2021 23:03 PM

Scientists uncover overwhelming evidence that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is largely spread through the air.

Carbon Flooding in Oil Industry Remains Strong Despite Environmental, Health Risks

04.18.2021 02:26 AM

Despite its many environmental and health risks, the practice of carbon dioxide flooding remains rampant in the oil industry with its benefits to crude production.

Man Suffers Heart, Kidney Failure After Drinking Four Energy Drinks a Day in Two Years

04.18.2021 00:13 AM

A man was found to be suffering from heart and kidney failure after he consumed four energy drinks a day, a case study said.

NASA James Webb Space Telescope to Spot Signs of Life in Other Planets in 5 to 10 Years

04.18.2021 00:06 AM

Scientists predicted that NASA's James Webb Space Telescope would detect signs of life in other planets in just about five to ten years.

Potential Novel Lung Cancer Cure Identified in Study

04.16.2021 22:25 PM

Researchers have found a potential novel treatment for lung cancer using a drug that could reduce tumor growth.

Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak 2021: Here’s When, Where and How to Watch the Show!

04.16.2021 22:05 PM

Look up to the dark night sky this week and witness and dazzling meteor show, the Lyrid Meteor Shower.

Google Enables Users to Find Nearest COVID-19 Vaccination Site

04.16.2021 21:35 PM

Google has added a helpful functionality to its Maps service, adding information on COVID-19 vaccination sites nearest its users.

Self-Assembling Nanofiber That Limits Damage of Inflammatory Diseases Developed

04.15.2021 09:43 AM

Duke University researchers built a self-assembling nanofiber that is targeted to limit the damage caused by inflammatory diseases, such as psoriasis.

Ebola Outbreak Prevention: Scientists Use First-Ever Large Scale Genomic Sequencing

04.15.2021 09:17 AM

Scientists carried out unprecedented sequencing of Ebola genomes that helped curb the further spread of the virus.

Screams of Joy Get Better Human Response than Fear or Anger, Study Reveals

04.15.2021 01:21 AM

Scientists discover that people respond more quickly and sensitively to someone screaming in delight, rather than scream calls of anger or fear.

Nanothin Layer on Wound Dressings Kills 99% of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

04.14.2021 23:00 PM

Researchers have created a nanothin layer on wound dressings and implants made of black phosphorous, which they found to be effective in killing 99% of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.