Kendra Stacy

Mummified Animals in the 1800s Used To Study Evolution and Transformation, But Claims Weren’t Proven True

02.20.2024 04:50 AM

The debate regarding whether animals could become new species was on fire even before Charles Dawin published his acclaimed book. Read to learn more.

Women May Exercise Less Than Men To Yield Same Cardiovascular Benefits, Study Finds

02.19.2024 22:55 PM

A new study shows that women can attain the same cardiovascular benefits as men with less exercise. Read to learn more.

Palm-Sized Invasive Joro Spiders Are Much More Tolerant to City Life Than Thought, Could Have a Foothold Over US East Coast Cities, Scientists Warn

02.19.2024 22:19 PM

Initially endemic to Asia, invasive joro spiders have been spreading across the US, and new research shows that they could even thrive in urban areas. Read to learn more.

Lab-Grown Testicles Developed by Scientists Could Aid With Male Infertility, Boost Understanding of Testicular Development and Function

02.19.2024 21:51 PM

Scientists were able to develop testicular organoids that could possibly offer solutions to male infertility. Read to learn more.

How Does Alcohol Affect the Brain? Does It Kill Brain Cells?

02.19.2024 00:20 AM

Does alcohol consumption really kill brain cells? Read to find out. The thought of brain cells dying due to alcohol consumption is not new. While drinking alcohol could make one act like some brain cells have died, is this really the case? Alcohol Consumption When it comes to drinking, intake is categorized as moderate, heavy, or binge drinking.

Odysseus Lunar Lander Sends Selfies Taken With Earth

02.19.2024 00:00 AM

The Odysseus lunar lander's first IM-1 mission images were sent to Earth last February 16, shortly after the craft launched on February 15. Read to learn more.

Roman Tombs in Bulgaria From 1,800 Years Ago Found by Farmer While Plowing Field; Grave Appears To Tell 'Sad Family Story' of Wealthy Landowners

02.18.2024 22:14 PM

A farmer in Bulgaria unexpectedly came across two Roman-era graves while he was plowing his field. Read to learn more.

Popcorn Brain: Is Social Media Ruining Your Attention Span, Concentration?

02.18.2024 21:15 PM

Social media could be the reason why several people have been struggling with poor concentration. Read to learn more.

Dark Matter Could Reside in Deformed Mirror Universe Where Atom Formation Failed, Study Suggests

02.18.2024 20:43 PM

A new study that is yet to be peer reviewed exotically claims that dark matter could lie within a deformed mirror universe, which could shed light on the mysterious nature of dark matter. Read to learn more.

Baby Gorilla Born Through Rare Emergency C-Section in Texas Zoo

02.18.2024 00:50 AM

For the first tine in the zoo's 115-year history, a baby gorilla was born thorugh an emergency c-section. Read to learn more.

Killer Arachnids Found: New Pirate Spider Species Discovered on South Atlantic Island

02.18.2024 00:30 AM

The spiders were initially thought to belong to a different species, but scientists then discovered that had an entirely different species. Read to learn more.

US FDA Approves First Severe Frostbite Treatment To Reduce Risk of Amputation

02.18.2024 00:10 AM

The US FDA has approved the use of iloprost injection for treating severe frostbite to reduce one's risk of having fingers or toes amputated. Read to learn more.

What Are Zoonotic Diseases? How Does Animal-to-Human Transmission Work

02.15.2024 21:47 PM

Zoonotic diseases can be spread from animals to humans. Read to find out how transmission works. Zoonoses, or zoonotic diseases, are diseases caused by germs that animals can pass on to humans.

Auto-Brewery Syndrome: When Intoxication Happens Without Alcohol Consumption

02.15.2024 21:39 PM

Auto-brewery syndrome is a rare condition that could lead to high blood alcohol levels with minimal or no alcohol consumption at all. Read to learn more.

Virus vs. Bacteria vs. Fungi: How Do These Germs and Their Infections Differ From One Another?

02.15.2024 21:07 PM

Viral, fungal, and bacterial infections all have different pathogenic causes and courses for treatment. Read to learn more about these pathogens.

Emotional Control Center: How Does the Limbic System Work To Manage Emotions?

02.15.2024 20:55 PM

The limbic system is the specific region in the brain that is responsible for handling emotional and behavioral responses. Read to learn more.

What Causes Tornadoes To Form? Why Are They Hard To Predict?

02.15.2024 20:39 PM

Why are tornadoes so difficult to predict? Read to find out. Tornadoes are difficult to predict and can lead to great destruction. While the reason behind their formation and the role of climate change in their formation are known, they are not always seen coming.

Nature's Nightlights: 5 Bioluminescent Organisms

02.14.2024 22:27 PM

These creatures have the inherent ability to emit light thanks to a phenomenon known as bioluminescence. Read to learn more.

Largest Organ in the Body: How Heavy Is Skin?

02.14.2024 21:44 PM

The skin is actually considered the body's largest organ, accounting for around 16% of one's overall body mass. Read to learn more.

Animals At The Heathrow Animals Reception Centre

World's Most Colorful Animals: These Creatures Have Metallic Hues, Rainbow Radiance, or Neon Vibrance

02.14.2024 20:53 PM

Vibrant and varying colors fill the animal kingdom. Read to find out some of the world's most colorful animals.

Sleep Paralysis Explained: What Causes It? Does It Indicate Serious Medical Condition?

02.14.2024 20:40 PM

Sleep paralysis happens when one regains awareness but is unable to move. Read to learn more. The brain typically aids the leg and arm muscles to relay when waking up or falling asleep.

Invisible Danger: How Does Noise Pollution Threaten Wildlife?

02.14.2024 20:06 PM

Noise pollution does not just affect humans; it also threatens wildlife. Read to find out more. Noise pollution could lead to health complications for both land and sea wildlife, making it an invisible danger.

Broken Heart Syndrome: Can a Heartbreak Really Kill You?

02.14.2024 04:22 AM

While broken heart syndrome may have similar symptoms as those of a heart attack, it does not involve the blocking of coronary arteries. Read to learn more.

Greenland Is Rising Faster Than Rising Oceans Amidst Glacier Fringe Loss, Study Finds

02.14.2024 00:20 AM

Researchers have found that in the past decade, Greenland's bedrock has went up significantly. Read to learn more.

URUGUAY-ASTRONOMY-MOON-JUPITER-CONJUNCTION-FEATURE

Cosmic Couple: Moon, Jupiter To Kiss in Night Sky of Valentine's Day

02.14.2024 00:00 AM

On the evening of Valentine's Day, a cosmic couple consisting of the Moon and Jupiter will be visible in the night sky. Read to learn more.

'Cannibal' Coronal Mass Ejection Could Be Moving Toward Earth Following Series of Explosions Over Sun's Surface; Radio Blackouts, Auroras, Power Cuts May Occur

02.13.2024 22:28 PM

Scientists have warned that a cannibal coronal mass ejection could be moving toward Earth and could trigger radio blackouts, power cuts, and auroras. Read to learn more.

California-Sized 'Wilkes Subglacial Basin' Ice Sheet Capable of Raising Sea Levels by 3 Meters Could Be Close to Thawing at Its Base, Study Reveals

02.13.2024 20:16 PM

The Wilkes Sublacial Basin ice sheet was previously thought to be stable, but a new study shows that this may not be the case. Read to learn more.

Mushroom Growing Out of Frog's Back Baffles Scientists, Making It the First Observation of Its Kind

02.13.2024 00:50 AM

During a friendly nature hike, scientists were able to come across a frog with a mushroom growing on its back. Read to learn more.

Don Catlin, Professor Emeritus of Molecu...

Anti-Doping Pioneer Don Catlin Passes Away at 85

02.12.2024 23:38 PM

Don Catlin established the first sports anti-doping lab back in 1982. Read to learn more. Before Barry Bonds and before sports doping allegations and scandals surfaced in the last four decades, Don Catlin was there in his laboratory in UCLA.