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Tiny Worm Reveals Why Melatonin Makes Us Sleepy

11.15.2020 08:00 AM

The tiny worm C. elelgans has been an excellent brain model to understand other species. A recent study reveals how the hormone melatonin works in the brain to promote sleep.

Infrastructure Technology Can Add the Sense of Touch to AR and VR Experiences

11.14.2020 19:00 PM

The new technology can someday upgrade AR and VR experiences. Silica-based distributed fiber-optic sensor (DFOS) systems have been typically used for infrastructures such as bridges, highways, and buildings designs to withstand pressure, humidity, and natural disasters such as earthquakes.

Will Birds be Able to Survive Climate Change?

11.13.2020 21:00 PM

Birds may be able to survive warmer temperatures in the coming years, a new study determines. However, climate change may affect them indirectly as well.

Mars Global Ocean Could Have Dried Out From Years of Dust Storms

11.13.2020 18:00 PM

A recent analysis of several missions explains how dust storms and solar wind may have been responsible for drying out Mars.

Vapers Who Don't Smoke Tobacco Still Have High Chances of Develping a Respiratory Disease

11.13.2020 16:00 PM

Although some vapers have never smoked tobacco, a new study suggests that they are still at risk of developing a respiratory disease.

Virtual Reality of Wisconsin Forest Takes Strollers to 2050

11.13.2020 06:00 AM

To make global warming "more real," researchers developed a virtual reality forest of the future.

Elon Musk Tested Positive for Coronavirus and Is Waiting for PCR Test Results

11.13.2020 03:45 AM

Elon Musk has had quite opinionated tweets about the ongoing pandemic since earlier this year. In his most recent tweets, two out of four antigen tests had positive results.

Anvisa Gives Green Light to SinoVac For Clinical Trials to Resume

11.12.2020 21:00 PM

SinoVac is the third pharmaceutical company to halt and resume clinical trials after a volunteer suffered a severe adverse event.

Papua's Indigenous Tribes Fight Against the Palm Oil Industry to Secure Their Future Generations

11.12.2020 20:00 PM

For the first time, an investigation reveals evidence that a palm oil giant has deliberately set fires to clear land.

Spent Rockets To Be Repurposed Into Miniature Space Stations

11.12.2020 17:00 PM

Space junk has been a growing problem with not enough solutions, threatening existing satellites, the International Space Station, and astronauts.

Seasonal or Occasional Outbreaks - What Are the Possible Outcomes of the Current Pandemic?

11.12.2020 07:00 AM

To project the possible outcomes of the current pandemic, experts have looked back at historic pandemics.

Every Planet In the Solar System Will Appear This Week, Even Ex-Planet Pluto

11.11.2020 19:00 PM

A visiting star cluster will also appear, and the Moon will shine extra brightly. This November, we may not have a meteor shower show, a blue moon, and only certain countries have the privilege of witnessing the Northern Lights.

Are Social Dominance and Status Genetic?

11.11.2020 17:00 PM

Aggressive behavior and dominance have often been linked to testosterone. In a new study, gene-editing reveals how genetic structures dictate social status.

The Universe is Getting Hotter - Is it Affecting Global Warming?

11.11.2020 16:00 PM

The universe is getting warmer due to natural activity, astrophysicists report in a new study. Does this have anything to do with global warming?

CT Scan Reveal Contents and Medical Conditions of Ancient Mummies

11.11.2020 12:00 PM

CT scans have allowed scientists to view the inside of coffins and mummies compared to X-ray scans. A new study shares the contents - such as jewelry and coins - and the medical conditions of three mummies.

Safety Measures During the Pandemic Could Result in Outbreaks of Respiratory Illnesses

11.11.2020 07:00 AM

Basic safety measures may result in large outbreaks of other respiratory illnesses in the future. Physical distancing, wearing face masks, proper handwashing, and other safety measures have not only prevented further spread of the coronavirus, but they have also avoided other respiratory diseases.

Bamlanivimab Secures FDA Emergency Use Authorization for Coronavirus

11.10.2020 21:00 PM

Bamlanivimab may soon get FDA approval as a treatment for mild and moderate patients with coronavirus.

Stanford Reseachers Identify Coral Gene Associated with Heat Tolerance

11.10.2020 17:00 PM

Scientists identified a single gene that affects how corals respond to warmer ocean temperatures. Numerous studies have confirmed how coral reefs indicate how climate change has worsened in recent years due to bleaching or how they respond to stressors.

Sinovac Clinical Trials Halted in Brazil Due to Severe Adverse Event

11.10.2020 09:30 AM

Clinical trials are temporary on hold in Brazil after a volunteer experienced a severe adverse event.

Maximizing Productivity: Dos and Don'ts of Listening to Music

11.10.2020 09:00 AM

Music is a part of our daily lives that typically affect our mood and concentration. Listening to music is something we love to do at any time of the day like during our daily commute to work or school, during workouts, or playing our favorite lo-fi playlist while studying.

Severe Glacial Melt in Chinese Mountains Have Devastating Consequences

11.10.2020 08:30 AM

Scientists monitoring several glaciers in China reveal the consequences of climate change. For years, several research teams from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and other environmental groups have kept track of glaciers and mountains are affected by climate change.

Four Ways to Promote Neuronal Growth

11.09.2020 22:00 PM

Is it possible to grow new brain cells as an adult? Here are four ways to promote neuronal growth and improve memory with age.

Aging Theory Finally Proven After 15 Years

11.09.2020 20:00 PM

A 15-year-old aging theory suggests that cell coordination deteriorates through time, affecting tissue functions and gene regulation.

Stellar Flares Affect the Habitability of Exoplanets

11.09.2020 19:00 PM

Researchers discovered that active stars might be responsible for exoplanets becoming inhabitable. The evolution of planetary atmospheres is influenced by space weather which generally comprises of events on the Sun and near-Earth space.

Artifical Intelligence Systems Are Learning Our Shopping Habits

11.09.2020 08:30 AM

Retailers are turning to artificial intelligence to learn the shopping habits of consumers. Behaviorists and artificial intelligence (AI) have one thing in common - knowing that people are creatures of habit.

Genetic Evidence Confirms Two New Greater Glider Species

11.09.2020 06:00 AM

For the first time, genetic evidence confirms two new species of greater glider species which are all endangered.

Aspirin Joins the UK's Randomized Evaluation of Covid-19 Therapy Drug Trials

11.07.2020 20:00 PM

The UK's Randomized Evaluation of Covid-19 Therapy announced adding aspirin to their randomized trials to treat patients with blood clots.

Our Body Clocks Affect the Mood, Appetite, Physical Activity, and Productivity

11.07.2020 18:00 PM

Early birds are typically thought to have an advantage in terms of success, but what about the night owls?

Researchers Assess Pre-Existing or Developed Tinnitus During the Pandemic

11.07.2020 06:00 AM

Tinnitus is typically a harmless symptom of ringing in the ears or hearing other phantom noises. Within months of the spread of coronavirus around the globe, international researchers have identified specific symptoms and their link to various conditions and diseases.

Wally the Llama's Nanobodies May Become Novel Treatment for Coronavirus

11.06.2020 18:00 PM

Special llama antibodies, known as nanobodies, may become a powerful treatment against coronavirus. In August, the University of California developed AeroNabs, an inhalable substance with promising results as protection against coronavirus.