Gerry Roberts

4,300 Years of Bat Poop Uncover Shifting Climate Conditions Over the Years [Study]

04.14.2021 07:13 AM

A study analyzed layers of 4,300-year-old bat poop or guano in a Jamaican cave and their findings revealed snippets of the Earth's climate conditions over the years.

Deep Sea Bacteria Releases Excess Carbon to the Oceans, Atmosphere

04.14.2021 06:50 AM

New research finds deep-sea bacteria corroding carbon-containing rocks releasing excess carbon to the oceans and atmosphere.

Scientists Perform First-ever Ultracold Atom Interferometry in Space, Leading to Possible Physics Breakthroughs

04.14.2021 04:10 AM

Scientists successfully performed the first-ever atom interferometry in space, which would lead to potential breakthrough discoveries in physics.

Life on Venus, Other Planets May Be Proven With New Insight on Molecules

04.14.2021 00:11 AM

Scientists shed light on spotting molecules on the atmosphere of Venus or other planets to prove if life existed there.

Swimming Pool With Chlorine Can Effectively Kill COVID-19 [Study]

04.13.2021 22:01 PM

British researchers found out that chlorinated swimming pool water can effectively inactivate the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 in just 30 seconds.

Spanking Affects Child’s Brain Development; Leads to Mental, Behavioral Issues

04.13.2021 09:09 AM

Researchers from Harvard University assert the detrimental act of spanking in a child's brain development and mental health.

Archaeologists at the il-Rousse excavation site

French Archaeologists Discover Ancient Corsican Skeletal Remains Contained in Jars

04.13.2021 05:46 AM

Archaeologists unearthed the skeletal remains of ancient Corsicans entombed in ceramic jars. Archaeologists have uncovered more than 40 tombs in the lle-Rousse commune on the French-controlled Mediterranean island of Corsica that dates back to the mid-first millennium AD.

NASA Releases Video to Mark 40th Anniversary of Space Shuttle Program

04.13.2021 02:21 AM

NASA releases a commemorative video marking the 40th anniversary of the maiden Space Shuttle flight on April 12, 1981.

Capturing Atom Movements in Real Time Produce Better Material Design

04.13.2021 00:46 AM

Researchers used MRI-like technique to follow individual atom movement for better material design. Researchers utilized an MRI-like technique to track the movement of individual atoms in real-time as they group together to form two-dimensional materials with a thickness of a single atomic layer.

COVID 19 Vaccine Nasal Sprays? It May Come Sooner Than You Expect

04.12.2021 22:10 PM

While existing intramuscular vaccines offer effective systemic immunity against COVID-19, mucosal immunity through intranasal vaccines is needed to fully block transmission and prevent the spread of new variants.

COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects Like Rashes, Muscle Pain May Happen to People Under 40, Mostly Women

04.11.2021 02:56 AM

Experts say women and people below 40 years of age are more prone to experiencing side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Dazzling Auroras on Jupiter? New Study Tries to Explain Phenomenon

04.11.2021 01:07 AM

A new study gives fresh insight into the breathtaking auroras observed on Jupiter's polar caps.

Indonesia 6.0-Quake Attributed to “Ring of Fire,” Aftershocks Expected

04.11.2021 00:40 AM

A strong 6.0 quake that shook East Java in Indonesia is mainly attributed to the Pacific "Ring of Fire", which has likewise caused many other tremblors, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions in the country.

12 New Quadruple Quasars Could Reveal Universe’s Rate of Expansion

04.10.2021 01:45 AM

Astronomers discover 12 new quadruple imaged quasars that could help find out the rate of expansion of the universe.

Mars Had Dry and Wet Seasons Before Turning Waterless [Study]

04.09.2021 22:53 PM

Mars had wet seasons before eventually drying up three billion years ago, a study analyzing data from the Curiosity rover said.

NASA Makes Historic Push to Bring First Woman, Person of Color to the Moon

04.09.2021 21:33 PM

NASA announced it set to land the first woman and person of color on the Moon in its equity for all push in its Artemis mission.

Inhibitor Drug Could Stop Tumor Growth, Possible Cure for Cancer

04.08.2021 09:06 AM

Researchers are studying the efficacy of an NLRP3 inhibitor drug in treating melanoma and other cancer types.

Fossiomanus senensis and Jueconodon cheni

Scientists Unearth Fossils of Ancient Burrowing Mammal-Like Animals

04.08.2021 06:05 AM

Paleontologists found remains of mammal-like burrowing animals that existed 120 million years ago in China.

FDA-Approved Prescription Video Game Seen to Treat COVID-19 Survivors with Cognitive Impairment

04.08.2021 03:31 AM

Studies are underway in determining if an FDA-approved prescription video game for children with ADHD can be used to treat COVID-19 survivors with cognitive disorders.

Neuropsychiatric Conditions Diagnosed Among 1 in 3 COVID-19 Patients

04.08.2021 00:42 AM

A study finds one in three COVID-19 patients suffering from neuropsychiatric disorders, including strokes and dementia, in addition to problems with anxiety and depression,

DNA Shows Early European Migrants Regularly Interbred with Neanderthals

04.07.2021 21:57 PM

DNA recovered from a woman fossil in Bulgaria showed traces of Neanderthal ancestry, indicating regular interbreeding.

Brain Molecule Playing Key Role in Neurodevelopmental Disorders

04.07.2021 07:55 AM

Scientists have pinpointed a brain molecule, microRNA-29, as a powerful controller of brain maturation, playing a key role in such neurodevelopmental disorders as autism.

Antioxidant Enzyme Possible for Therapeutic Use, Researchers Say

04.07.2021 06:30 AM

Researchers are studying the antioxidant enzyme manganese superoxide-dismulase (MnSOD) for potential therapeutic use.

ISS Astronaut Gives Rare, Detailed Glimpse of Futuristic, Stylish SpaceX Spacesuit

04.07.2021 03:15 AM

Japanese astronaut Siochi Naguchi gives a rare, detailed look at the spacesuits he and his fellow ISS astronauts are wearing in the Crew Dragon mission.

Will.i.am Innovative Face Mask Has Bluetooth Connectivity, LED Lights, More Hi-Tech Features

04.06.2021 23:43 PM

Rapper and tech entrepreneur Will.i.am introduces his new innovation: a fully functional yet fashionable high-tech face mask called Xupermask.

Blood Tests Can Predict Person’s Age, May Aid in Preventing Illnesses

04.06.2021 22:13 PM

A study showed that blood protein levels could predict a person's age, opening possibilities to prevent age-related diseases.

WARNING: Injecting Chicken Cubes Trend to Enlarge Buttocks Can Lead to Rectal Diseases, Hypertension

04.06.2021 07:00 AM

Doctors advised against a widespread practice of injecting chicken cubes into the anus to enlarge the buttocks, saying it can lead to infection and hypertension, even death.