Glacial Retreat Increases Risks of Alpine Plant Extinction

Medicine & Technology Jan 29, 2021

A new study shows that glacial retreat threatens plants unevenly and may lead to Alpine plants' extinction.

Scientists Calculate Dark Matter Mass Range for the First Time

Jan 29, 2021

Researchers from the University of Sussex discover how to calculate the mass range for dark matter for the first time.

Top 3 Habits That Weaken Your Immune System According To Harvard

Jan 29, 2021

Harvard experts warn against the top 3 immune system weakening habits that should be stopped.

Ultrasound Jump Starts Two Coma Patients' Brains

Jan 29, 2021

Scientists from UCLA have been able to successfully jump-start the brains of two additional patients in comas, replicating their success in 2016.

Study Suggests Thumbs Helped Evolution Two Million Years Ago

Jan 28, 2021

New research suggests that opposable thumbs were not exclusive to homo sapiens. In fact, it might have helped early humans evolve as early as 2 million years ago.

Prebiotic Ingredient: How Scientists Discovered a Precursor of Life Around a Young Star

Jan 28, 2021

Astronomers find precursor molecules of life in a young star that hints at how life began on Earth.

Study Reveals Schizophrenia 2nd Leading Risk for Dying of COVID-19

Jan 27, 2021

Researchers determine that schizophrenia is the 2nd highest risk for COVID-19 deaths, second only to age.

Abandoned Oil Rigs Repurposed to Help the Planet Heal

Jan 27, 2021

Research shows that oil rigs repurposed as reefs are one of the most successful marine habitats.

In 50 Years, Shark and Ray Populations Declined By 70%

Jan 27, 2021

Recent research shows that oceanic shark and ray populations of 18 species have declined by 70% in the last half a century.