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Australian White-Spotted Jellies Spotted Off the Coast of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

11.06.2020 12:00 PM

Invasive jellyfish species have been spotted in North and South Carolina in recent weeks. In September, North Carolina residents reported White Spotted Jellyfish along several beaches.

China's Chang'e-5 Mission Will Collect The First Moon Rocks in Nearly Four Decades

11.06.2020 09:00 AM

China's Chang'e missions aims to overcome numerous obstacles to collect samples from the far side of the Moon.

Front-of-Packaging Labels Encourages Healther Diets and Better Nutrition

11.06.2020 08:30 AM

Researchers promote the use of a front-of-packaging labeling system to battle worldwide obesity. Can food packaging affect product nutrition quality? Researchers from several universities across the United States attempt to answer this question by analyzing nutrition labels of packaged food.

Ancient Marine Creature Reveals the Events of the Permian-Triassic Mass Extinction

11.06.2020 07:00 AM

Ancient sea creatures known as brachiopods revealed the role of ocean acidification not only in drastic climate change but mass extinction.

We're Wired to Worry: Dos and Don'ts of Worrying

11.05.2020 19:00 PM

Worry is a universal mindset and emotion because it is a part of our survival instincts. How can we regulate our worry during times of uncertainty?

Diverse Tropical Trees Can Potentially Transform Worldwide Malnutrition and Global Warming

11.05.2020 18:00 PM

But while edible tropical trees could help alleviate poverty, malnutrition, and global warming, researchers stress the importance of biodiversity.

Burial Site Reveals Female Big-Game Hunters

11.05.2020 17:00 PM

For centuries, we've assumed that males were hunters while females gathered and took care of the family during early societies.

Woman Sick With COVID-Like Symptoms, Diagnosed With Hantavirus

11.05.2020 08:30 AM

Colorado hiker tested negative for Covid-19 after severe symptoms and was later diagnosed with hantavirus. UCHealth gives a few guidelines to prevent infection from rodents.

Stress-Related Disorders and Cardiovascular Problems Share the Same Brain Region

11.05.2020 08:00 AM

Cambridge University researchers discovered how mood disorders and negative emotions share the brain region as heart problems.

Earwax Device Can Measure Cortisol Levels

11.04.2020 20:00 PM

Traditional methods of measuring cortisol levels are either expensive, invasive, or inaccurate. International researchers propose a new method: an earwax device that is affordable and accurate.

MIT is Developing an App That Can Distinguish Healthy and Asymptomatic Coughs

11.04.2020 16:00 PM

MIT trained three AI neural networks to distinguish healthy and asymptomatic coughs. Currently, the technology is being developed into a mobile app to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

Geneticists Continue to Search for Height Genes

11.04.2020 11:00 AM

Searching for genes associated with height is quite complex due to thousands of genetic variations, mutations, and other factors.

Voeltzkow's Chameleon Reappears After a Century of Being Labeled as Extinct

11.04.2020 08:30 AM

For more than 100 years, the Voeltzkow's chameleon was thought to be extinct. Two years ago, a team of German researchers rediscovered the species, including the first female.

The Novavax Covid-19 Vaccine Candidate May Outshine Major Companies

11.04.2020 05:00 AM

Around this time last year, the small company of Novavax was on the verge of closing down. Today, they are one of the world's leading developers of the coronavirus vaccine.

How Does the Brain Process Imitating Others?

11.03.2020 20:00 PM

Scientists discover two connected brain regions associated with how we mimic others and neurons affecting autistic people.

Disney's Robot Can Perform Realistic Eye Movements & Social Interaction

11.03.2020 09:30 AM

Disney has been combining animations and robots for the past 30 years. Recent developments in robot architecture include realistic eye movement such as taking a glance and recognizing a person.

People With Social Anxiety and Depression May Benefit From Dating Apps

11.03.2020 08:30 AM

Researchers assessed the link between dating apps and depression and anxiety, mostly affecting women.

What Do Our Pupils Say About Our Attention Span and Memory?

11.03.2020 07:30 AM

Dilated or constricted pupil size have been associated with mood, attraction, and attention. In a recent study, scientists link pupil size and the ability to retrieve memories.

Europe is the Pandemic Epicenter Once Again, Says WHO

11.03.2020 07:00 AM

The WHO says that the continent is the world's epicenter once again as governments try to contain the rapid spread of the virus and protect the healthcare system from collapsing.

Cruise Ships Allowed To Operate Again. Is It Safe?

11.02.2020 18:00 PM

The CDC had two new reports - one on new guidelines for cruise ships re-operating with passengers, while the other is an updated guideline for travelers booking a cruise voyage.

Do Mammals Have Biofluorescent Fur?

11.02.2020 10:00 AM

Questions have been raised if biocfluorescence is an ancient mammalian trait or not. Biofluorescence occurs when fluorescent proteins in organisms reflect absorbed light.

World's Largest Pink Diamond Mine Announces Closure

11.02.2020 09:30 AM

Pink diamonds rank third in rarity after blue and red diamonds. Argyle, who has supplied more than 90% of the world's pink diamonds, announced their closure this month.

International Organizations Push For The Protection of The Antarctic Ocean

11.02.2020 09:00 AM

The annual Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Living Resources meeting was a disappointment to several environmental groups.

Here's a Look At November's Stargazing Events

11.02.2020 07:30 AM

This month, the bright Pleiades star cluster will be seen anywhere from Earth. We will also see Jupiter, Saturn, and Venus in the night sky as the moon will shine brighter than usual due to Earthshine.

Should Physicians Consider Low Dose Radiation Therapy For Covid-19 Patients?

10.31.2020 17:00 PM

Scientists debate the use of low dose radiation therapy for patients with severe coronavirus. Some argue that clinical trials are outdated, while some believe it can alleviate cytokine storms.

America Ranks Third in Highest Global Coastal Plastic Pollution

10.31.2020 13:00 PM

The United States generated 13 million metric tons of plastic waste in 2010, where a significant amount ended up in coastal regions and shipped abroad.

Oxytocin Neurons May Explain Why Autistic People Struggle with Platonic Love

10.31.2020 05:00 AM

Researchers focus on oxytocin neurons with chemical projections associated with platonic love and sociability.

The Body May Have Two Waves of Antibody Responses to Coronavirus

10.30.2020 20:00 PM

Researchers explain the possible two waves of immunity against coronavirus. Researchers from England recently released the results of the largest antibody study stating that immunity wanes over time.

"Mine" - Understanding Psychological Ownership

10.30.2020 17:00 PM

Researchers from several universities explain the importance of preserving psychological ownership. In a recent collaborative study, researchers propose that psychological ownership is a driving cause for the evolution of consumption and should be the focus of marketing strategies.

New Method of Immunotherapy Involves Training the Innate Immune System Against Cancer

10.30.2020 16:00 PM

In a new study, researchers focus on training the innate immune system to attack tumors. One way to treat cancer is through immunotherapy or boosting the body's defenses against cancer cells by targeting the adaptive immune system, which triggers B-cells and T-cells.