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Urgent Assessment of Unstable Slopes in Alaska Could Buy Time to Warm Residents of Potential Tsunami-Landslide Events

11.22.2020 19:00 PM

Alaska's glacial melt due to climate change has caused disastrous landslide-tsunami events in the past. With these events anticipated to occur sometime soon due to global warming, scientists suggest an urgent assessment of unstable glaciers and the installation of warning systems.

Targeting Breeding Sites May Avoid Further Locust Infestations in Africa

11.22.2020 12:00 PM

For the first time in several decades, East Africa experienced a modern locust plague. Researchers from ICIPE developed environmental models identifying breeding sites, which may be the most effective method in avoiding another massive infestation.

Perpetual Planet Everest Expedition Researchers Report Microplastic Pollution Near the Peak of Mt. Everest

11.22.2020 08:00 AM

Microplastic pollution is a global problem impacting the world's oceans and environment. New research reveals the first microplastic study on Mt. Everest.

German-Egyptian Research Team Restore Ancient Temple's Original Carvings and Paintings

11.20.2020 12:00 PM

Work on restoring the Temple of Esna had stopped during the mid-19th century. Centuries later, Egyptian and German researchers restore some of ancient hieroglyphics and paintings.

What is Toxic Positivity?

11.20.2020 08:40 AM

Toxic positivity: Can positivity and optimism be too much to the point of it being toxic? Positivity or optimism is usually a desirable trait in the professional workplace.

Research finds Children in Uganda Passing Malaria to Mosquitos

11.20.2020 07:30 AM

Scientists discovered that asymptomatic children could infect mosquitoes with malaria, which can then infect other people.

Company Transparency on Potential Side Effects is Key for Covid-19 Vaccines

11.20.2020 07:00 AM

Side effects from vaccines cannot be avoided; experts remind the public. Whenever companies announce the updates on their coronavirus vaccine candidates, they typically mention that some participants experience mild side effects.

The Flip Side of Bushfires: It's Role in Creating Biodiversity

11.20.2020 05:00 AM

People often forget that natural fires have existed for millions of years and are essential in specific ecosystems.

High Protein Diet Is a Promising Strategy to Fight Obesity Emergency

11.19.2020 23:30 PM

Obesity is considered a chronic illness affecting more than one billion adults and several million children worldwide.

Why Are There Less Covid-19 Deaths Now Compared to Spring Cases?

11.19.2020 21:00 PM

Experts cannot pinpoint exactly how and why Covid-19 mortality rates have a downward trend. Due to the overwhelming number of coronavirus infections, hospitals and medical centers could only receive patients with severe cases.

Children With COVID Infected Parents Found to Self-Immunize

11.19.2020 18:00 PM

A recent case study suggests that children can develop a robust immune response despite exposure to symptomatic parents.

Scientists Discover Method to Detect Tinnitus For the First Time

11.19.2020 14:00 PM

Tinnitus is a common hearing symptom in the form of ringing, buzzing, or other phantom noises. Non-profit organization The Bionics Institute of Australia and Deakin University collaborated to develop an objective way of measuring tinnitus.

SpaceX ISS Docking was Automated, But Have a Go Yourself With Accurate Simulator

11.19.2020 11:00 AM

The same day that Crew Dragon successfully docked to the ISS, SpaceX released an online simulator for users to manually maneuver the spacecraft.

Solar Geoengineering May Cause More Damage to the Climate Than Good

11.18.2020 19:00 PM

Solar geoengineering, or reflecting the Sun's radiation back to space, is one of many proposed solutions to global warming. However, cloud simulations revealed that in the long-term, there may be devastating consequences.

The Ishaqbini Hirola Community Conservancy Successfully Collars the Last Remaining White Giraffe

11.18.2020 10:30 AM

One white giraffe remains in Kenya's Ishaqbini Hirola Community Conservancy after the female and its calf's death earlier this year.

Memory Cells and Antibodies May Provide Lasting Immunity From Covid-19 For Up to Decades

11.18.2020 09:30 AM

Long-term immunity is necessary to prevent another coronavirus pandemic in the future. Sterilizing immunity, or memory cell defenses, can provide lasting immunity even without detectable antibodies.

Cambridge University Immunologist Answers Key Questions About the Pfizer Vaccine

11.18.2020 08:30 AM

Cambridge immunologist Claire Bryant joins BBC's The Naked Scientist podcast to discuss the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine candidate. Bryant answers key questions about the vaccine technology, side effects, and probable availability.

High-Intensity Interval Training Is the Best Way to Get Fit During the Pandemic

11.18.2020 04:30 AM

High-Intensity Interval Training or HIIT is not just another fad, according to Dr. Andrew Keech from UNSW. It is a "genuine intervention" that reaps cardiovascular benefits during the pandemic.

New Polio Vaccine Becomes The First Vaccine Under the WHO's Emergency Use Listing

11.17.2020 22:00 PM

A new vaccine has been developed to battle the ongoing polio outbreaks in the midst of the pandemic.

Fossil Evidence Describe a New Species of the Polynesian Sandpiper

11.17.2020 20:00 PM

Fossil evidence from a former expedition reveals a new species of the Polynesian sandpiper. While preserving endangered species, researchers may once in a while discover a new species.

PAHO/WHO Hosts the Global Strategy for the Elimination of Cervical Cancer

11.17.2020 14:00 PM

Without global effort, annual deaths from cervical cancer could increase by 50% in the year 2035. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and World Health Organization (WHO) have organized a regional event on November 17, 2020, for the World Health Assembly to present the Global Strategy for the Elimination of Cervical Cancer.

Heavy Metal Toxins Genetically Alter Dairy Cows To Become More Antimicrobial-Resistant

11.17.2020 10:00 AM

Years after a mining disaster released heavy metals in the Findao Tailings Dam, Brazil, nearby dairy cows remained affected by toxic waste. Evidence revealed that they developed antimicrobial-resistant genes.

Researchers Identify How Activity in the Amydala Drives Alcohol Use Disorder

11.17.2020 09:00 AM

A new study reveals what brain activity drives such behavior and opens possible therapies for people with drinking problems.

How Can An Ancient Resilient Species Become Extinct?

11.17.2020 06:00 AM

Researchers explain how a resilient species survived two mass extinctions but became extinct after the third.

Case Study Suggests That Covid-19 Reinfection May Be Something Else

11.16.2020 21:00 PM

A case study of a man "reinfected" twice reveals how rapidly the virus can mutate. Every new death from the coronavirus not only reminds us of the gravity of the local pandemic but also informs experts of different ways the virus infects people.

Endangered Seals Recieve Government Protection and Funding Until 2025

11.16.2020 18:00 PM

The Saimaa ringed seal is highly endangered, with only about 400 individuals left in Finland. The Saimaa ringed seal are one of the rarest fresh-water seals in the world.

Cardiovascular Evidence Suggests That Dispositional Mindfulness May Be Ineffective

11.16.2020 16:00 PM

New research suggests that being fully aware of the present may not be useful during times of stress.

Ireland to Plant Over 400 Million Trees By 2040

11.16.2020 08:30 AM

The Irish government proposed to have 22 million trees planted annually. Ireland, also known as the Emerald Isle, will be fighting climate change through a reforestation project of planting 22 million trees every year.

Commercial Face Masks May Be Triggering Your Skin Allergies

11.15.2020 21:00 PM

Medical challenge doctors are faced with is how to protect people who are allergic to face masks. The use of masks made of cotton or other natural fibers could help prevent the breakout of rashes or other allergic reactions, experts say.

100 More Coffins Found in Egypt's Necropolis Saqqara

11.15.2020 19:00 PM

Saqqara is one of Egypt's most valuable necropolis where archaeologists continue to discover new artifacts underground. The most recent discovery is over 100 decorated coffins.