Kendra Stacy

Iceland Volcano Erupts After Weeks of Heightened Seismic Activity, Forcing Thousands To Flee

12.18.2023 22:30 PM

A volcano situated in Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula has just erupted. Read to learn more. An Iceland volcano has just erupted weeks after frequent quakes rocked the region.

Earliest Known Ship Burial Found in Norway May Have Been a Pre-Viking Mound, New Analysis Finds

12.18.2023 22:08 PM

Wooden remains recovered from the ship burial mound in Central Norway was found to date before the Viking Age. Read to learn more.

Children's Eyes May Contain Hints of Autism Spectrum Disorder; Study Reveals Retinal Photographs Could Be Viable For Screening Procedures

12.18.2023 21:26 PM

The trained deep learning AI model used in the study was able to identify whether the person had or did not have autism based on retinal photographs alone. Read to learn more.

Native Oysters Make Comeback at Belfast a Hundred Years After Disappearing Thanks To Efforts Aimed At Boosting Marine Life, Water Quality

12.18.2023 02:21 AM

While oysters used to be abundant in the region in the past, their population saw a great decline during the early 1900s. Read to learn more.

Long COVID in Africa Accounts For Nearly 50% of Those Who Contracted the Virus, Comprehensive Review Reveals

12.18.2023 02:16 AM

The incidence rates of long COVID in Africa greatly exceed the global estimates of the condition. Read to learn more.

First Prehistoric Pictorial Cave Art Found in Madagascar Offers Clues Regarding Ancient Connections Between Borneo, Egypt

12.17.2023 23:09 PM

The novel cave art discoveries shed light on the African and Asian influences on the Malagasy culture. Read to learn more.

Earth's Most Alien-Looking Place? Socotra Houses Exotic Alien Species, Nearly Extinct Trees

12.17.2023 21:51 PM

Socotra, the most alien-looking place on Earth, was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. Read to learn more.

Beyond Determining Sex: Chromosomes Found To Play Crucial Role in Gene Regulation, Study Reveals

12.17.2023 21:45 PM

Scientists looked into how adding inactive X chromosomes could affect gene regulation and expression. Read to learn more.

Long-Dormant Volcanoes Can Actually Be Quick, Powerful to Erupt, New Study Emphasizes

12.17.2023 01:55 AM

The study looked into the volcanic activity cycle of the dormant Ciomadul volcano in Europe. Read to learn more.

African Elephant Death Mystery: Scientists May Have Discovered the Reason Behind Their Growing Mortality

12.17.2023 01:07 AM

A study has discovered that mass African elephant deaths in Zimbabwe last 2020 may have been due to a bacterial infection. Read to learn more.

Morning Sickness Key Cause May Have Been Discovered by Scientists, Fuelling Potential Treatment Developments

12.17.2023 00:16 AM

Scientists have discovered the role of a particular hormone in morning sickness typically experienced by pregnant individuals. Read to learn more.

Pregnancy Glow Explained: Here's Why a Pregnant Person's Skin May Radiate

12.15.2023 02:39 AM

Pregnancy glow is a real phenomenon that pregnant women experience. Read to learn more about it. Some pregnant women may receive compliments stating that they look like they're glowing.

Hypochondriac Paradox: Excessive Fear of Getting Seriously Ill Linked to Early Death, Study Reveals

12.15.2023 02:36 AM

A study has discovered that having illness anxiety disorder is linked to early death. Read to learn more.

Ancient Death Management Process Revealed: Huge Stone Tombs in Spain Show Evidence of Defleshing, Dismembering Corpses Perimortem

12.14.2023 21:35 PM

The skeletal remains were observed to exhibit signs of defleshing and dismembering. Read to learn more.

Rare Solar Wind Gap May Have Led to Expansion of Mars' Atmosphere in Incredibly Baffling Event Observed by NASA MAVEN Orbiter

12.14.2023 21:02 PM

The odd expansion of the atmosphere of Mars may have been due to a gap in solar wind. Read to learn more.

Lunar Anthropocene: Moon Enters New Geological Epoch Brought About By Human Influence, Scientists Suggest

12.14.2023 00:04 AM

The proposed Lunar Anthropocene was brought forth in order to drive discussions regarding how humans affect the Moon and how space feritage can be protected and preserved. Read to learn more.

Bowel Baby? Woman's Stomach Cramps Surprisingly Turns Out To Be Growing Fetus in Rare Ectopic Pregnancy Case

12.13.2023 22:19 PM

The woman's pregnant condition was a rare case of an abdominal ectopic pregnancy. Read to learn more.

Genetic Analysis on Shaman-Infant Double Burial From 9,000 Years Ago Shows That Woman May Have Been the Baby's 4th Great Grandmother

12.13.2023 22:05 PM

The two individuals in the double burial apparently did not have a mother-son relationship. Read to learn more.

Oldest Known Disease-Causing Fungus From 400 Million Years Ago Found in Frozen Fossilized Plant in Museum Collection

12.13.2023 21:00 PM

The newfound fungus serves as the earliest recorded evidence of a fungal parasite that makes plants sick. Read to learn more.

Rare Sleep Disorder 'Idiopathic Hypersomnia' Turns Out To Be More Common Than Previously Thought, Study Reveals

12.13.2023 20:42 PM

Idiopathic hypersomnia, a condition involving excessive sleepiness during the day, could actually be more prevalent than thought. Read to learn more.

Animals With Mutualism: These Creatures Have a Symbiotic Relationship That Benefits Each Other

12.13.2023 03:12 AM

Some animal species share a mutually beneficial relationship with each other. Read to learn more. There are certain animals that work together in a symbiotic relationship that mutually benefits them.

Stress Eating on Comfort Food Could Amplify Risks For Mental Health and Heart Disease, Study Reveals

12.13.2023 00:45 AM

The study found that stress eating on fat-rich comfort is detrimental for endothelial function. Read to learn more.

Extremely Toxic Blue-Ringed Octopus Hiding in Shell Bites Teenager in a Close Call

12.13.2023 00:29 AM

The blue-ringed octopus was hiding in a shell that a teenager picked up and was going to show to his niece. Read to learn more.

AI in Court Hearings? Judges in England, Wales Can Now Use ChatGPT For Legal Rulings

12.12.2023 23:15 PM

Judges in England and Wales have received the go signal to use ChatGPT to help them write legal rulings. Read to learn more.

Incredible Mosaic Found in Luxurious Roman Home Near Colosseum

12.12.2023 20:57 PM

The intricate mosaic in the luxurious Roman home contained pieces of precious glass, white marble flakes, different shells, various stones, and Egyptian blue tesserae. Read to learn more.

More Plant Intake, Less Meat Consumption Linked to Reduced Alzheimer's Risk, Study Finds

12.11.2023 23:33 PM

A comprehensive review has discovered that diets like the Mediterranean diet could be good for reducing Alzheimer's risk. Read to learn more.

Up to 90-Feet High Tsunamis Hit New Zealand Once Every 580 Years, Study Reveals

12.11.2023 23:21 PM

The researchers made use of a novel synthetic earthquake assessment method for assessing tsunami risk in New Zealand. Read to learn more.

Lost and Found Tomato in Space: NASA Astronauts Find Space-Grown Fruit That Mysteriously Disappeared 8 Months Ago

12.11.2023 21:25 PM

The first space-grown and space-harvested tomato has finally been found after eight months of disappearance. Read to learn more.

World's Rarest Alligator Born in Florida; What Are Leucistic Gators?

12.11.2023 20:48 PM

While the rare alligator has a white albino-like appearance, it is actually an ever rarer breed: a leucistic alligator. Read to learn more.

Protein Shakes: Do They Actually Work for Muscle Gain and Weight Loss?

12.11.2023 03:42 AM

Protein shakes have become an increasingly popular source of high-quality protein, but do they really help with weight loss and muscle gain? Read to find out.