Kendra Stacy

Neanderthal Genome Carries Traces of Long-Forgotten Human Ancestor, Study Reveals

10.23.2023 22:23 PM

Traces of a long-forgotten human ancestor were found in the Neanderthal genome, suggesting an earlier history between modern humans and Neanderthals. Read to learn more.

AI May Detect Type 2 Diabetes With Up to 89% Accuracy by Listening to a Few Seconds' Worth of Talking

10.23.2023 00:04 AM

The AI model was able to identify type 2 diabetes based on voice recordings with an accuracy level of 86% for men and 89% for women. Read to learn more.

How Intelligent Are Orcas? Here Are Some Ways These Killer Whales Display Their Smarts

10.22.2023 22:52 PM

Orca's incredible intelligence is one of the reasons why these killer whales are successful in the sea. Read to learn more.

Amazon Drought in Brazil Exposes Prehistoric Rock Carvings as River Water Levels Drop

10.22.2023 22:40 PM

The rock carvings emerged as the river water levels reached an all-time-low due to drought in Brazil's Amazon. Read to learn more.

Male Infertility: Scientists Discover One Underlying Reason Why Some Men Cannot Make Sperm

10.22.2023 00:50 AM

The scientists discovered that meiosis defects could be a reason behind the inability to make sperm. Read to learn more.

Artificial Coral Reefs Exhibit Signs of Mirroring Real Coral Reef Functions, Study Reveals

10.22.2023 00:30 AM

The study also suggests that it may take five years for artificial coral reefs to function like real ones. Read to learn more.

Gel for Healing Diabetic Wounds Developed by NUS Scientists Could Speed Up Recovery 3x Faster

10.22.2023 00:10 AM

While it is normal for people to have wounds, the capacity to heal this wounds is compromised for those who have diabetes. Read to learn more.

Worst Nuclear Disaster in the World: What Caused Chernobyl Explosion?

10.20.2023 05:42 AM

The Chernobyl Disaster reportedly took place while routine maintenance checks were being conducted. Read to learn more.

Forgotten Female Egyptian Ruler? Archaeologists Excavate Extravagant Burial Site of a Powerful Woman Who May Have Ruled Egypt

10.20.2023 01:35 AM

Questions regarding the ancient Egyptian queen's influence and status are still at the center of several research efforts. Read to learn more.

Pyramid of Sahure Found To Contain Hidden Chambers 200 Years After Egyptologist Predicted Their Existence

10.20.2023 00:51 AM

While an Egyptologist suspected nearly 200 years ago that there may be hidden chambers inside the Pyramid of Sahure, this was only confirmed recently. Read to learn more.

1,000-year-old Swedish Crusade Sword Found by Man in Finland Yard

10.19.2023 22:32 PM

Archaaeologists further examined the area where the 1,000-year-old Swedish Crusade sword was found and also came across other archaeological findings. Read to learn more.

Over 10 Billion Snow Crabs Have Starved to Death, Vanished From Bering Sea; Scientists Discover That Massive Heat Wave Could Be To Blame

10.19.2023 22:27 PM

A massive heat wave could have driven over 10 billion snow crabs to starve to death as their caloric needs increased with their growing population. Read to learn more.

Global Carbon Emissions Could Reach Record-High Levels in 2023, Climate Scientist Warns

10.19.2023 04:40 AM

While a new global carbon emission peak was seen in 2022, another peak is expected in 2023. Read to learn more.

Behind Lolita's Death: Necropsy Results Show Why Seaquarium's Beloved Orca Died

10.19.2023 01:51 AM

Lolita passed away last August 18 at the age of 57. Read to learn more. Lolita, the beloved killer whale of Seaquarium, apparently died due to old age and several chronic conditions.

Europeans Have Smaller Neanderthal DNA Proportions Compared to East Asians; Scientists Have Discovered Why

10.19.2023 01:45 AM

East Asians were seen to have 8% to 24% more Neanderthal DNA compared to those with European ancestry, which comes as a surprise given how Neanderthals are thought to have dwelled in Europe before. Read to learn more.

Bronze Age Jewelry Stash Unearthed by Metal Detectorist in Freshly Plowed Carrot Field in Switzerland

10.19.2023 00:23 AM

The Bronze Age jewelry starsh includes two finger rings that are spiral, a necklace full of spiked bronze disks, and more than 100 minute amber beads. Read to learn more.

Ultra Venomous 'Irukandji Jellyfish' Stings Two Fishers in the Ocean Who Had To Be Airlifted to the Hospital; How Dangerous Is This Species?

10.18.2023 22:44 PM

Irukandji Jellyfish can release venom that may trigger a condition known as Irukandji syndrome. Read to learn more.

World's Largest Single Cell Organism: Get to Know Caulerpa Taxifolia, Acetabularia, Slime Molds, and More

10.18.2023 04:21 AM

The Caulerpa Taxifolia seaweed tops the list as the world's largest single cell organism. Read to learn more.

How Will the Sun Die? Scientists Make Predictions on the Solar System's Final Days

10.18.2023 02:45 AM

The Sun could reach its end as a planetary nebula. Read to learn more. What will be the aftermath of the Sun's death? Scientists have predicted how the Solar System's final days may fare.

Massive Comet 3x as Big as Mount Everest Has Blasted, Now Hurtling Towards Earth

10.18.2023 01:05 AM

This is the second time that the comet experienced a rare volcanic eruption in the span of four months. Read to learn more.

World's Largest Underwater Telescope That Could Search For Ghost Particles Beneath Ocean Surface in the Works in China

10.18.2023 00:12 AM

As it nears the equator, the world's largest underwater telescope in the works will be able to detect neutrinos from every direction within the Earth's rotation. Read to learn more.

Crocodile Thrashes Newborn Hippo With Umbilical Cord Still Linked, Rare Footage Reveals

10.17.2023 22:34 PM

Whether the crocodile killed the baby hippo or snatched it as a still-born remains unclear. Read to learn more.

Skin Organoids Could Help Shed Light on Mpox Mysteries, Study Reveals

10.17.2023 06:02 AM

The skin organoid system could serve as a platform for discovering drugs to combat mpox virus. Read to learn more.

James Webb Space Telescope Discovers Quartz Showers, Silica Snow in Jupiter Exoplanet's Hot Atmosphere

10.17.2023 02:39 AM

The quartz crystals that were found in the atmosphere of the Jupiter exoplanet may have originated from the atmosphere itself. Read to learn more.

Reconstruction Done on Extinct Ape From 12 Million Years Ago That Is Crucial to Understanding Evolution

10.17.2023 02:13 AM

The extinct ape could have a vital role in the evolution of humans and great apes. Read to learn more.

Leondaro da Vinci's Famous 'Mona Lisa' Found To Surprisingly Contain Hidden Toxic Pigment

10.17.2023 01:00 AM

Leonardo da Vinci may have wanted to use thick paint to cover the wooden panel of Mona Lisa. Read to learn more.

‘Shiitake Dermatitis' Acquired by Man Two Days After Eating Undercooked Mushrooms; What Is This Rare Condition?

10.16.2023 23:53 PM

Shiitake dermatitis only occurs when one consumes raw or undercooked shiitake mushrooms. Read to learn more.

Low-Mass Star Life Stages: What Is A Planetary Nebula?

10.16.2023 08:26 AM

The planetary nebula phase of stellar life is unique to low-mass stars. Read to learn more. Despite its name, a planetary nebula is actually completely unrelated to planets.

US FDA May Propose Ban on Hair-Straightening Chemical Products Due to Associated Health Risks

10.16.2023 07:49 AM

The FDA's ban proposal will specifically target hair-straightening chemical products that contain formaldehyde and other chemicals that release this chemical. Read to learn more.