Prehistoric Killing Machine: The Truth About the Anteosaurus

Medicine & Technology Mar 03, 2021

Despite previous assumptions that the dinocephalian Anteosaurus was a slow and heavy predator, recent 3D reconstruction of its skull revealed its specialized nervous systems that allowed the prehistoric killing machine to be an effective hunter long before the first dinosaurs.

Scientists Reveal That Neanderthals Had Similar Auditory and Speech Capacities as Modern-Day Man

Mar 02, 2021

Researchers used 3D models and algorithms to definitively say that Neanderthals -- man's closest ancient relative -- had the ability to perceive and recognize modern human speech because their ears were "in tune" with the necessary frequencies used in modern linguistics.

2,000-year-Old Egyptian Pet Cemetery, Discovered

Mar 01, 2021

Since discovering the oldest known pet cemetery in 2011, archaeologists have unearthed almost 600 carefully laid individual graves, mostly for cats, some dogs, baboons, hippos, and falcons.

Great Oxygenation Event: What Was It And How Did It Affect Life?

Mar 01, 2021

There is a debate on whether organisms were able to access low levels of atmospheric oxygen before the Great Oxygenation Event or not.

Dinosaurs Migrate from South America to Greenland Due to Dip in Atmospheric CO2

Mar 01, 2021

A study suggests that in the late Triassic period, roughly 252 million years ago, a dip in the atmospheric CO2 made Earth conditions milder, allowing Sauropodomorphs to migrate from South America to Greenland.

Top 5 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Myths Debunked

Mar 01, 2021

Despite numerous studies regarding women's health issues, numerous myths surrounding PCOS could elevate tensions and stress over the common hormonal endocrine illness.

Genetics Reveal the Casual Link Between Depression and Peptic Ulcer Diseases

Mar 01, 2021

A study reveals the possible casual genetic relationship between major depressive disorder and peptic stomach ulcers that could be caused by a common bacteria found in 50% of the population's gastrointestinal tract.

5 Ways to Achieve Healthy Poop According to Experts

Mar 01, 2021

According to health experts, there are five simple steps you could do to help you achieve healthy pooping habits and understand your body more.

140,000 Virus in the Human Gut Catalogued for Future Analysis

Feb 28, 2021

A collaborative database of over 140,000 viruses and 28,000 metagenomes highlights the existence of virus species within the human gut microbiome that is set to help scientists further study the entanglement between the gut microbiome and human bodily processes.

Horse Deworming Drug to Treat COVID-19 Worry Health Experts

Feb 28, 2021

Ivermectin has been used by some as a DIY COVID preventive measure worrying health experts. Poison Control centers have been flooded with calls of poisoning due to the veterinary dewormer whose popularity was triggered by a study health agencies claim lack evidence and safety data.

Koala Bears Battle With Cancer and STD Caused By Retrovirus

Feb 28, 2021

Analysis of 10 koala DNA samples shows that koalas have been infected by a retrovirus roughly 50,000 years ago that inserts themselves near genes that are closely linked with STDs and specific cancers.

The Vital Role of Vitamin B6 in Your Body According to Science

Feb 28, 2021

Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin that needs daily replenishing. It helps promote cardiovascular health, Sharp cognition, metabolism, and helps your body synthesize neurotransmitters.

Scientists Continue Research for Roopkund Skeleton Lake

Feb 27, 2021

Roopkund Skeleton Lake has been a mystery to scientists ever since its first discovery in 1942. Despite advancements in DNA analysis, researchers can only theorize the cause behind the sudden deaths of thousands of people.

Yale University Resarchers Propose Blood Tests for Biomarkers to Predict the Severity and Mortality of COVID-19 Patients

Feb 27, 2021

Researchers from Yale University analyzed blood samples of COVID-19 patients upon first-day admissions and found that 5 proteins heavily linked with obesity are biomarkers in predicting which patients will require intensive care and which will be able to recover.

Deep-Sea Fiber Optic Cables Could be the Future of Earthquake and Tsunami Detection [Study]

Feb 26, 2021

A collaborative study between geophysicists and network engineers shows the dual functions of the transatlantic fiber optic cables that can be used to detect disturbances in seismic events that could one day be used as an early warning for earthquakes and tsunamis, saving billions of lives.