Isabella Beltran

Regenerative Agriculture: What is it?

Medicine & Technology Feb 17, 2021

Regenerative agriculture is a modern name on the age-old farming practices and grazing before the boom of industrial farming.

Could the South African Variant Reduce Vaccine Protection? Pfizer Says it Might

Feb 17, 2021

Study shows that there is a two-thirds reduction in antibodies of patients due to the South African variant.

The Failing Health of the Great Barrier Reef

Feb 17, 2021

The government report gives a grade of "D" for the marine environmental conditions of the Great Barrier Reef in 2019.

Horses on a grass field under a cloudy sky

Horse Skeleton From the Ice Age Found in Utah Backyard Isn't What it Seems

Feb 17, 2021

The Lehi Horse skeletons unearthed in 2018 were initially dated to the Ice Age epoch. However, researchers now know that the mare lived more recently, roughly 340 years ago, after the Spanish introduced European horses to the Americas.

Giant Planet Nine at The Edge of The Solar System May Not Be Existing

Feb 17, 2021

Research contradicts early theories of a gigantic Planet Nine, stating that the theory is based on circumstantial evidence.

What is Pain? And How Does Your Brain Create It?

Feb 17, 2021

Pain is the primary alarm system of the brain; it commonly denotes damage. But there are times that pain is felt when there is no damage to the body; likewise, damage can be incurred without feeling pain. Science says that this is due to pain perception, which is based on both sensory stimuli and the context of lived experiences.

Investigation Reveals Supermarkets Significantly Contribute to Climate Change

Feb 16, 2021

A report shows that the freezer aisles in your local supermarket may be doing more damage to the climate than previously thought.

How Much Can Caffeine Affect Your Brain Structure?

Feb 16, 2021

A recent study shows that regular caffeine consumption significantly affects the brain's gray matter volume, which is vital in day-to-day functions and information processing.

Could Scientists Have Finally Discovered What Happened to Amelia Earhart?

Feb 16, 2021

Scientists from Penn State University are using nuclear reactors to examine and possibly unearth the secrets left behind by debris that might have belonged to Amelia Earhart's plane.

Can Urine Test Be The New Non-Invasive Prostate Cancer Test?

Feb 15, 2021

The MyProstateScore test is an accurate and reliable non-invasive method of detecting small amounts of cancer cells in men, eliminating the need for expensive and invasive procedures.

How Birds Developed Thicker Down Jackets to Survive the Cold

Feb 15, 2021

The environment, temperatures, and altitude have significant effects on a bird's down feathers. Data gathered also helps researchers identify how birds tackle the challenges of the climate crisis.

Mysterious Decline of Australia's Urban Platypuses

Feb 15, 2021

Research shows the troubling future platypuses face and the mysterious population decline that has gone unnoticed due to the mammal's elusiveness.

Could Green Tea Compounds Help Suppress Tumors? New Study Says it Might

Feb 15, 2021

A new study shows that the direct interaction between green tea compounds and DNA-repairing proteins called p53 could help suppress tumor growth and has many anti-cancer functions.

5 Easy Things to Protect Yourself From COVID-19 Variants

Feb 15, 2021

Experts warn that the current trend of mutations in the coronavirus may lead to more infectious and deadly strains. This is why it's important to practice 5 easy things to protect yourself from COVID-19 variants.