Isabella Beltran

St. Vincent Volcano Eruption Looms, Caribbean's Deadly Historic Blasts Serves as Warning for Immediate Evacuation

04.10.2021 23:25 PM

As a more massive explosion is expected from the St. Vincent volcano, the government has ordered a mandatory evacuation as the help pours in from neighbouring nations.

Cat's Primordial Belly Pouches-- What is it For?

04.10.2021 23:16 PM

Cats of all shapes and sizes have primordial pouches. Often mistaken as a sign of obesity, a cat's belly pouch is theorized to help cats protect their organs or store food after large meals.

Uran-9, Russian Robotic Tanks Slated to be Deployed "Soon" Despite Flaws During Syrian Tests

04.10.2021 22:11 PM

Despite Ukraine's war fears and disappointing test results in Syria, Russia announces that Uran-9 will be deployed 'soon' and has addressed all previously identified issues.

Drone Incinerated By Volcano As It Takes a Shot

04.04.2021 00:18 AM

Reykjavik's recent eruption has drawn countless tourists to see the extraordinary natural display, but one photographer's drone suffered consequences when it flew too close to the fire.

Outdated Social Distancing Measures Aren't as Effective as We Think

04.03.2021 22:23 PM

Experts suggest that social distancing measures such as one-meter apart rule and temperature checks aren't effective means of preventing COVID-19 transmission, with some providing a false sense of security for the public.

Michio Kaku: Will He Complete the ‘Theory of Everything’? Discourages Search for Extraterrestrial Beings

04.03.2021 21:41 PM

Michio Kaku, a professor of theoretical physics explains his work on string theory and how it's a candidate for the Theory of Everything.

Ancient Long-Necked Reptiles, How Did They Live? Scientists Study Crushed Skulls, Remains

04.02.2021 00:06 AM

Researchers discover that the Tanystropehues--famed for its absurdly long neck bones, was actually an aquatic reptile during the Late Triassic Era.

Saturn’s Moon Enceladus May Have Antarctica-Like Ocean Currents

04.01.2021 22:55 PM

Researches theorize that Enceladus' global subsurface oceans have similar current patterns as Antarctica which would explain the constant cooling and melting of the icy moon's ice caps.

Face Masks Laced with Chemical Cocktail Threatens Health and Environment

04.01.2021 22:14 PM

Researchers found that some face masks used by the general public are laced with hazardous chemicals like formaldehyde and fluorocarbons, known to have adverse health risks after prolonged exposure.

Forest Destruction Skyrocketing in 2020, Environmental Experts Warn of Devastating Future

04.01.2021 00:00 AM

Despite global economic and commodities production halting in 2020 due to the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, global deforestation rates skyrocketed by 12% compared to previous years.

Elusive Spin Dynamics in Quantum Mechanics Proves Early Theoretical Predictions

03.31.2021 23:07 PM

A recent study shows that an elusive type of spin dynamics exists, proving early theoretical predictions and will help further understand quantum mechanical relationships.

Female Putty-Nosed Monkeys Recruit Males to Defend Against Predators

03.31.2021 21:57 PM

Researchers observed how female putty-nosed monkeys resonate with alarm calls to recruit males as 'hired guns' to defend against various predators.

Octopus Twitches and Changes Color; Is It Dreaming?

03.29.2021 00:12 AM

Research suggests that octopuses are able to experience different sleep states similar to humans, where they twitch in technicolor, signaling the possibility of dream experiences.

Summer Weather for Half a Year Sounds Great, But is Bad for the Planet

03.28.2021 23:11 PM

A published study suggests that summer can last up to half a year by the end of the century, while autumn and winter getting shorter, which experts say will have significant effects on human life.

Methane Emissions from Oil and Natural Gas Production Underestimated by the EPA

03.28.2021 21:40 PM

Research shows that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has underestimated methane emissions for oil and natural gas production by 90% and 50% respectively.

Renaissance Woman Gave Birth to Rabbits, Cats, and Animal Limbs: How Science Revealed Mary Toft's Fakery

03.28.2021 08:35 AM

Mary Toft was a renaissance woman made famous for mysteriously birthing rabbits, cats, and random animal limbs for a few months that stunned medical experts in the day. She was later renowned for her infamous medical sham.

Will Hurricanes and Typhoons Get Stronger in the Near Future? [Explainer]

03.27.2021 21:26 PM

A study shows evidence that climate change and global temperature rise due to the anthropogenic activity will be increasing the rate of intensity of tropical cyclones like hurricanes and typhoons in the coming century.

Ebola Outbreak 2021: 4 People Returning to the US from West Africa Being Monitored for Ebola in Oregon

03.27.2021 20:58 PM

4 people returning to the US from the West African countries of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Guinea are being monitored by public health officials in Oregon for suspected Ebola virus infection.

Brain Cancer Vaccines Sweeps First Phase of Human Clinical Trials

03.24.2021 23:45 PM

An intravenous brain cancer vaccine that first began human clinical trials in 2015 now reports significant promise of assisting patients' immune response in targeting brain tumors.

Zombie-Like Human Brain Cells Found Growing Tentacles After Death

03.24.2021 22:11 PM

Researchers observed that some cells in the human brain are zombie-like postmortem despite surrounding tissues degrading.

Drug Carrying Micro-Robots Treat Mice Brain Tumors, Study Says

03.24.2021 21:20 PM

Researchers developed a microscopic robot that can reach the brain and deliver cancer-fighting drugs to targeted tumors in mice.

20th Century Sea-Level Rise on East Coast Fastest in 2,000 Years

03.23.2021 22:23 PM

Researchers discovered using a sea-level rise budget that 6 sites along the US Atlantic coast had the fastest rate of sea-level rise over the past 2,000 years.

Rhinovirus Responsible for Common Cold Might Be Able to Boot COVID-19

03.23.2021 21:52 PM

Researchers from Scotland found that when infection of rhinoviruses is given a 24-hour headstart, it can reduce COVID-19 infections.

Water Leaking from Mars' Atmosphere: Experts Say it is Due to Changing Seasons and Dust Storms

03.23.2021 20:25 PM

Researchers found that when Mars is closest to the sun, water vapor from its atmosphere is expelled, leaking into space. When it's farthest, the cold water freezes water vapor in the Red Planet's atmosphere.

How Eroded Seabed Rocks Provide Essential Nutrient Sources for Marine Organisms, Study

03.22.2021 23:15 PM

Researchers discovered that eroded seabed rocks release iron -- an essential nutrient for marine microorganisms -- into the ocean, helping sustain life and affecting the overall food chain.

Carbon-ring Chemicals Essential to Life Found in Space for the First Time

03.22.2021 21:21 PM

Astronomers have just been able to find PAHs, aromatic carbon rings, in space for the first time signaling that the precursors of life could be reacting with other molecules in the vacuums of space.

Early Stage Oral COVID-19 Vaccine May Start Clinical Trials This Year

03.22.2021 20:20 PM

Oravax, a pharmaceutical company, is developing an oral COVID-19 vaccine that would be easier to store, ship, and administer as compared to commonly used intravenous vaccines.

After 900 Years: Icelandic Volcano Erupts, Posing No Threats to Locals

03.21.2021 22:58 PM

Krysuvik System has erupted, spewing crimson red lava to flow. However, experts say that the eruption poses no health threats or dangers to locals.

Eastern Australia Plagued by Mice; Infestation Spiralling Out of Control

03.21.2021 21:27 PM

Due to unusual large grain harvests, thousands of mice have plagued eastern Australian states with no sign of stopping anytime soon. Locals have reportedly spent up to 6 hours cleaning mice poop from their property, and businesses are forced to shut down.

24-Hour Digital Detox Challenge: Win $2,400 by Staying Away From Gadget Screens

03.21.2021 20:06 PM

Reviews.org is on the search for applicants to take part in the 24-hour digital detox challenge. Selected applicants could win $2,400 by locking their electronic devices in a safe for a day and choosing more traditional means of entertainment and communication.