Isabella Beltran

New Technology Utilizes Hybrid Concentration of Solar Heating and Radiative Cooling

02.10.2021 01:00 AM

Researchers from the University of Buffalo developed a hybrid prototype that absorbs emitted heat from buildings and spaces while re-emitting infrared waves to space, effectively cooling the surroundings.

CRISPR: Improving Methods of Gene Function Studies

02.09.2021 23:54 PM

Scientists from Cornell University develop a revolutionary trick that helps researchers perform CRISPR/Cas9 on virtually any organism.

Prehistoric Pigments: How Melanin Shaped Avian and Mammalian Evolution

02.09.2021 23:25 PM

A new study on prehistoric pigments shows how melanin shaped the evolution of birds and mammals while uncovering the core function of melanin in the body of ancient beasts.

Why Coral Reefs Turn White? Science Explains

02.09.2021 20:42 PM

Scientists explain why coral reefs are turning white and why some corals are more resilient to change.

How Can Sea Cucumber Poop Revitalize Coral Reefs?

02.09.2021 04:00 AM

Scientists find out that sea cucumbers generate roughly 5 Eifell towers of poop in weight, which has a significant role in maintaining coral reef ecosystems' health.

Why Do Some Rocks on Earth Turn Red? Scientists Explain

02.09.2021 00:49 AM

Scientists explain that despite old beliefs, hematite dates back to the Late Triassic epoch and has a significant role in why rocks turn red, much like rocks in New Jersey and the American Southwest.

Why It's Important to Keep Running as You Age? It Benefits Your DNA

02.09.2021 00:44 AM

New meta-analysis shows that running and maintaining a high level of activeness in lifestyle has a significant positive effect on DNA-proteins that are linked to aging.

Did COVID-19 Vaccine Recipients Develop a Rare Blood Disorder?

02.08.2021 23:08 PM

The FDA, CDC, and vaccine manufacturers are currently investigating whether a link exists between the vaccines and sudden reports of the blood disorder.

Background Noise in the Brain May Be the Key to Age-Old Mysteries

02.08.2021 21:30 PM

Neuroscientists study the background noises in the human brain that are often dismissed, finding a correlation between age-related cognitive decline, sleep, behavior, and cognition.

SpaceX Starship SN10 Raptor Engines Installed Prior to Testing and Landing Attempt

02.08.2021 01:07 AM

Starship SN10's Raptor engine trio has been installed while the debris of SN9's crash is still being removed.

How the Galveston Bay Foundation Turns Scrap Oyster Shells into Treasures

02.08.2021 00:28 AM

The Galveston Bay Foundation breathes new life to discarded oyster shells by recycling restaurant scraps and turning them into new homes for oysters and shoreline protection for the Galveston Bay area.

Manipulative Animals: How Some Species Use Blackmail

02.07.2021 23:08 PM

Some species would threaten to blackmail their relatives to force cooperation in rearing the young and gathering as much DNA in the gene pool as possible.

Why Do We See Colors Differently?

02.07.2021 22:32 PM

Scientists explain why people sometimes see different colors in an effort to find out what the prime function of color is.

Why Do We Avoid Breakups? Science Explains

02.07.2021 20:15 PM

Experts suggest that the need to save a relationship could stem from human evolutionary history. According to experts, we are hot-wired by nature to avoid break up.

Insecticides: Is It a Threat for Mammals?

02.07.2021 00:01 AM

Researchers report that the commonly used synthetic insecticide, neonics, harms birds, wildlife, and humans.

Does Space Travel Damage the Powerhouse of the Cell?

02.06.2021 23:05 PM

New research shows that space travel may have caused the poor functionality in astronauts' mitochondria, which increases health risks for space travelers.

New Research Shows That Fungi in the Gut Helps Immune System Fight off Infection

02.06.2021 21:00 PM

Scientists discover how fungi in the gut help teach immune cells how to respond to their deadlier relatives, paving the way for novel treatments in immunosuppressed patients.

New Report Says Breast Cancer is the Most Diagnosed Cancer Across the Globe

02.05.2021 01:50 AM

A new report shows that breast cancer has topped lung cancer as the most diagnosed form of cancer globally, with experts estimating an increase in cases in the next decades.

Anthropogenic Noise in the Ocean Is Disrupting Marine Life

02.05.2021 00:56 AM

A new study shows that human mad noise pollution in the ocean has disrupted marine life and has made it unbearable for various species.

Are Plants Conscious?

02.04.2021 23:55 PM

A new study suggests that plants may exhibit some form of sentience, where they purposefully observe their vicinity and react to external stimuli.

Can A Single Altered Gene Turn Fish Fins into Limbs?

02.04.2021 22:28 PM

A new study shows how a single mutation caused fish to develop human-like limbs which is why ancient sea vertebrates were able to move to land.

Elephant Evolution: Why the Biggest Pachyderms are Big and Resistant to Cancer?

02.04.2021 21:18 PM

A new study looks into why elephants evolved to be so big and yet is cancer-resistant. Science says that large, long-lived species should have higher risks of developing cancer.

Echolocation: Nature's Built-in GPS

02.04.2021 02:51 AM

Scientists explain how different species rely on echolocation to navigate their surroundings and hunt.

Chimpanzee-Killing Disease Linked by Researchers to New Species of Bacterium

02.04.2021 00:25 AM

Researchers from the University of Wisconsin have identified a new bacterium species linked with the chimpanzee-killing disease that has killed more than 50 great apes since 2005.

Scientists Study Einsteinium, Debris of Nuke Tests in the 50s

02.03.2021 22:52 PM

Scientists from UC Berkely published the first-ever in-depth study of einsteinium, a nuclear byproduct of hydrogen bombs first observed in 1952.

Scientists Unravel Unexplained Martian Activity

02.03.2021 22:14 PM

Scientists explain why there are Earth-like natural phenomenons occurring on the Red Planet. Centuries after Galileo first made observations of Mars, the planet seemed for most, a dark, dusty, and dead planet.

Gut Microbiomes: How Does it Affect Brain Health?

02.03.2021 22:02 PM

Scientists are looking at the correlation between the gut microbiome and brain health. Scientists are beginning to work on the effects of gut microbiomes on human brain health.

Capybaras: Everyone's Favorite Dog-Sized Rodent

02.03.2021 03:15 AM

Capybaras are herbivorous mammals that are gaining popularity on the internet. But these dog-sized rodents, no matter how docile, remain in the wild.

Could One Age Group Be Responsible for Almost Half of New Cases of COVID-19?

02.03.2021 01:10 AM

A new study suggests that middle-aged people are the cause of over 50% of new cases mostly because of increased mobility and interaction with younger and older population.