Mantis Shrimps Inspire Engineering Design of Self-Growing Roads

Medicine & Technology Feb 23, 2021

A team of engineers from the University of California has developed a polymer-based lattice structure inspired by the mantis shrimp's claws that could pave the way to self-growing roads in the future.

Biologists Stunned at Unusual Yellowish-Gold King Penguin

Feb 23, 2021

An unusual and rare yellowish-gold king penguin was photographed on the shores of South Georgia island that stunned biologists. Its color aberration leads biologists to debate whether it has lost all or only some of its melanin pigment.

Pollution Allegedly Cause Reduced Sunlight Brightness: What is Global Dimming?

Feb 22, 2021

A study reports that aerosols and anthropogenic pollution are the prime cause of the global dimming and brightening phenomenon.

Sheepshead Fish: Weirdest Creature Ever Caught With Powerful Human-Like Teeth

Feb 22, 2021

An angler has caught a bizarre-looking fish with human-like teeth on the coasts of Florida. Despite their unique appearance, sheepshead fish play a vital role in maintaining the natural biodiversity and balance of ecology in the ocean.

Cold Desert Nights: Why It Gets Much Colder Than People Think?

Feb 22, 2021

Humidity and heat are two key players in explaining the drastic temperature changes in arid deserts across the globe.

Exercise Snacking is One of the Best Type of Exercise According to WHO

Feb 21, 2021

Research shows that small bursts of moderate activities could increase cardiorespiratory endurance by up to 9%, which is crucial to battle COVID-19.

Phthalates: Plastic Chemicals Damaging Babies' Brains

Feb 21, 2021

A group of scientists and child development advocates from Project TENDR urge the state and the federal government to ban phthalates in consumer products because it damages children's brains and stalls child neuro-development.

Are Dogs Self-Aware? 32 Out of 54 Canines Detect Own Body As Obstacle [STUDY]

Feb 20, 2021

A study shows that dogs may have basic self-awareness and recognition of the consequences of their actions.

H5N8 Avian Flu Strain Detected First Bird to Human Transmission in Russia, Is It Lethal for Humans?

Feb 20, 2021

The first case of bird-to-human transmission of H5n8 avian flu strain has been detected in Russia and has already been reported to the World Health Organization.

Eating Disorder in the Time of COVID: How to Get Help

Feb 20, 2021

Due to the onslaught of the pandemic, food insecurity is at an all-time high because of record-breaking unemployment rates. Both the COVID-19 pandemic and stay-at-home orders have increased the risks of eating disorder triggers.

Why Kids have Milder Symptoms of COVID-19, Study Suggests Clues

Feb 18, 2021

Research shows that children's innate immune response is responsible for kids showing mild or no symptoms after being exposed to COVID-19.

Society Overhaul: UN Reports the Need to Change Society to Keep Nature Flourishing

Feb 18, 2021

UN report shows how society and governments need to change lifestyles in order to preserve nature and have equal footing with the destruction of the climate crisis.

Scientists Have Found a Way to Communicate While You Dream

Feb 18, 2021

Researchers established that two-way communication between observers and lucid dreamers is possible, although at a small rate.

Mutation: Why Some People Don't Feel Cold?

Feb 18, 2021

Research shows that specific muscle fiber protein is the reason why some people have a higher tolerance for colder temperatures than others, and it's all thanks to evolution.

Rare Metals Found in Toys and Food Packaging, Is it Due to Plastic Recycling?

Feb 18, 2021

Research shows that everyday consumer products such as children's toys, cosmetics containers, and food packaging are increasingly becoming contaminated with rare Earth metals.