Wild Brown Bear Breaks Into the Alaska Zoo, Killing Caesar the Alpaca

Medicine & Technology Sep 25, 2020

The Alaska Zoo mourns the tragic loss of Caesar, the alpaca, and the wild bear, his attacker, which was euthanized. Local communities in Anchorage are advised to remain vigilant as wild bears are gathering resources before the winter.

FDA Sets New Guidelines on Use of Dental Amalgams

Sep 25, 2020

The FDA sets new guidelines of the use of dental amalgams, warning a certain high-risk group of potential adverse effects of exposure to mercury. Several European countries have already banned the use of mercury-based dental fillings.

Astrophysicists Discover That a Black Hole Has Been Wobbling

Sep 25, 2020

The origins of supermassive black holes remain unknown although scientists have several theories, such as multiple stars colliding. Observations of Messier 87 reveal more about the properties of black holes, including how the black hole as been wobbling.

Small Wind Turbine Can Someday Power Electronic Devices

Sep 25, 2020

Chinese scientists develop a tiny wind turbine that can harvest energy from a light breeze. The developers hope that someday it can be used to power electronic devices, provide electricity for communities where energy is scarce, and even compete with traditional wind turbines.

Brain Scans Reveal Objective Measurements of Childhood Trauma

Sep 25, 2020

Childhood trauma can result in several health issues during adulthood such as dissociative symptoms and PTSD. Research from McLean Hospital reveals how MRI scans provide evidence of dissociative symptoms.

Novavax To Begin Phase 3 of Trials, Hopes To Soon Combine COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines

Sep 25, 2020

Novavax's vaccine candidate has produced the highest number of antibodies according to vaccine experts. As they enter the final stage of human trials, they will also be testing some participants with the flu vaccine at the same time.

X-Ray Data Reveals First Planet Candidate From Another Galaxy

Sep 25, 2020

Planets outside the Solar System, or exoplanets, have been continuously discovered since 1995. Now, scientists report that the first planet from another galaxy was just discovered using X-ray images from 2012.

Microsoft's HoloLens 2 Has Helped with Space Developments in Recent Years

Sep 24, 2020

The HoloLens has enabled developers, doctors, and many others to work with augmented reality by using 3D holograms. Lockheed Martin Corporation engineers have also enjoyed using the headsets for aerospace developments such as building the Orion Spacecraft.

UK Lockdowns Caused Lower Nitrogen Oxide But Higher Sulfur Dioxide Levels in Air, What Does This Mean?

Sep 24, 2020

It is assumed that air quality improved globally after lockdown significantly reduced human activity, namely emissions from motor vehicles. However, U.K. researchers explain how less nitrogen levels in the atmosphere does not necessarily equate to cleaner air.

Unique Cell Structure of Microbes May Explain How Organisms Have Evolved Over Billions of Years

Sep 24, 2020

The tree of life is often traced back to the Last Universal Common Ancestor, where all complex life forms share a single origin. Microbes found in the Black Sea may explain a period where bacteria, eukaryotes, and archaea had a similar cell structure, particularly the lipid membrane.

Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Candidate To Begin Phase 3 of Human Trials

Sep 24, 2020

Johnson & Johnson will be entering phase three of human trials, including 60,000 participants from three continents. They also continue to look for other possible treatments for coronavirus as their vaccine candidate completes safety and efficacy trials.

Researchers Link Fructose Metabolism With Alzheimer's Disease

Sep 24, 2020

Up to date, there has not been effective treatment for dementia and Alzheimer's disease. With researchers discovering how fructose metabilsm affects neuronal function, it may help develop preventive measures of risk factors such as type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Mountain Lion Sightings Have Become More Common in California Neighborhoods

Sep 23, 2020

Mountain lion sightings have become frequent in California neighborhoods especially after the recent wildfires. The species have had a dramatic population decline in recent years due to freeway developments and low biodiversity.

Progress in Light Therapy Research May Pave Way for Treating Brain Injuries

Sep 23, 2020

Traumatic brain injury is one of the major head injuries seen around the world with limited available therapy. Researchers look into light therapy, which may someday be effective in treating other forms of brain injuries.

$1 Billion Dollars of Pandemic Funding Have Be Allocated for Military Needs

Sep 23, 2020

Healthcare continues to deal with a shortage of medical supplies despite government funding. Furthermore, there was a recent report of the Pentagon allocating $1 billion for military defense equipment instead of producing more medical supplies.