Kendra Stacy

Whale Hunting Effects Are Still Faced by Descendants of Survivors, Study Reveals

10.15.2023 22:17 PM

Whale hunting in the 20th century led to drastic genetic effects that descendants of survivors experience today. Read to learn more.

Orionid Meteor Shower Peak and More: Here's What To Look Expect in the Night Sky This Week

10.15.2023 21:54 PM

The annual Orionid meteor shower will be peaking from October 21 to 22. Read to learn more. The highlight of last week was the annular "ring of fire" solar eclipse.

Good For Your Eyes: Grapes Could Hold the Key to Better Vision, Study Suggests

10.15.2023 01:30 AM

According to the researchers, consuming two to three handfuls of grapes every day could help with vision in the long-term. Read to learn more.

Previously Unknown Ancient Shark Species Found in World’s Largest Cave System Through Fossil Research

10.15.2023 01:20 AM

Over 100 different ancient cartilaginous fish species, including sharks, rays, and skates, have been discovered in the area. Read to learn more.

Evidence For 'Long Cold' Syndrome Discovered in New Study, Suggesting That the Chronic Condition Really Exists

10.15.2023 01:05 AM

Some of long cold's most common symptoms include stomach pain, diarrhea, and coughing. Read to learn more.

Endangered Again? Florida Manatees Were Downlisted to 'Threatened Species' But Scientists Set To Review Potential Reclassification

10.13.2023 06:58 AM

Manatees used to be considered endangered species but were downlisted to "threatened species" in 2017. Read to learn more.

Insect Pollinator Loss Could Place Cocoa, Coffee, Mango, Other Tropical Crops at Risk, Study Finds

10.13.2023 06:52 AM

The study looked into how climate change and land use interplay with each other to affect pollinator diversity. Read to learn more.

World War II Catapult Designed To Deploy Bomber Planes Found in England

10.12.2023 22:54 PM

While the World War II catapult prototype was initially built to launch bomber planes, it was never used before. Read to learn more.

Newly Identified Titanosaur 'Forgotten Lord of the Oasis' From 75 Million Years Ago Could Fill Gaps In Dinosaur History

10.12.2023 22:42 PM

The dinosaur fossils were found in the Egyptian desert almost 50 years ago, but these remained forgotten until a research team revisited them. Read to learn more.

Is RSV Fatal in Infants? Respiratory Syncytial Virus Causes Infections in Lungs, Respiratory Tract

10.12.2023 08:19 AM

RSV is an extremely common virus that most children have already experienced infection with by the age of 2. Read to learn more. 

Blood Supply Crisis in America: Red Cross Urges Return of School Blood Donation Drives

10.12.2023 04:36 AM

Before the pandemic, roughly 25% of the donations received by the Red Cross were from school blood donation drives. This number went down to 10% at one point and is now at 20%. Read to learn more.

Bionic Woman Gets Prosthetic Limb Fused With Her Nervous and Skeletal Systems, Making Her the First-Ever Recipient of This New Type of Implant

10.12.2023 03:57 AM

The bionic woman is now capable of doing 80% of what she could do when she had both hands. Read to learn more.

1918 Flu Pandemic: Study Reveals That Frail, Sickly People Were More Likely To Die of the Virus, Countering Belief That The Young, Healthy Were Equally Vulnerable

10.12.2023 03:07 AM

While it was a long-standing belief that the young and healthy were equally vulnerable to the 1918 spanish flu, a new study shows that this was not the case. Read to learn more.

White Parthenon Sculptures From Ancient Greece Used To Have Intricate Patterns and Vibrant Colors, Study Reveals

10.11.2023 23:48 PM

While the Parthenon Sculptures were always thought to be white, a new study shows that vibrant colors could have covered it. Read to learn more.

Female Hormones: Where Is Estrogen Produced?

10.11.2023 06:30 AM

Estrogen plays a crucial role in the processes involved in female reproductive health. Read to learn more.

Gene Editing on Chickens Done To Identify, Alter DNA Parts To Hamper Bird Flu Spread

10.11.2023 02:36 AM

In the study, researchers were able to restrict the spread of bird flu among chickens by performing gene editing on a small section of their DNA. Read to learn more.

AI Food Preferences, Emotional Intelligence? Researchers Develop 'Electronic Tongue' That Mimics How Taste Affects What One Eats Based on Wants, Needs

10.11.2023 01:27 AM

Researchers are trying to incorporate emotional intelligence into AI, exemplified in a novel work on an "electronic tongue" that addresses eating habits' physiological and psychological aspects. Read to learn more.

'Tomb of Cerberus' From 2,000 Years Ago Discovered in Italy Features Preserved Fresco of Greek Mythology Three-Headed Dog

10.10.2023 22:44 PM

Among the many frescos found in the tomb, the depiction of the three-headed Cerberus is the most notable. This eventually gave the burial chamber its name, "Tomb of Cerberus." Read to learn more.

Toyota's Baby Lunar Cruiser Could Allow Humans To Take a Drive on the Moon, Set To Land in 2029

10.10.2023 22:31 PM

The Baby Lunar Cruiser will be capable of holding two people for a full two weeks, enabling these individuals to work and live inside the vehicle as they explore the surface of the Moon. Read to learn more.

Blood of Those Who Live Exceptionally Long Holds Key Biomarkers of Long Life, Study Reveals

10.10.2023 03:44 AM

The researchers discovered that 10 out of the 12 biomarkers they examined were connected to reaching 100 years old. Read to learn more.

Heart Attack Survival Rate Depends on Type, Blockage Location, and More; Here's How You Can Reduce Risk, Boost Survival

10.10.2023 03:22 AM

The affected arteries and the location of the blockage could all affect heart attack survival rate. Read to learn more.

Chinese Space Telescope 'Xuntian' Designed To Outdo NASA Hubble Telescope, Astronomers Claim

10.10.2023 02:58 AM

Xuntian's field of view is 300 times larger than NASA's Hubble. Read to learn more. The Chinese Space Telescope "Xuntian" was designed to perform better than NASA's Hubble Telescope.

Long-Lost 'Pontus' Tectonic Plate From 160 Million Years Ago Identified; Mega-Plate Could Have Been as Big as One-Fourth of the Pacific Ocean

10.09.2023 23:32 PM

The Pontus tectonic plate traces back 160 million years ago, while it may have disappeared around 20 million years ago. Read to learn more.

Newly Identified 'Margarita' Snail Has Odd Bright Yellow Hue That Could Help Shoo Predators Away, Was Named After Popular Cocktail

10.09.2023 23:13 PM

The Margarita snail was discovered in an area heavily visited, yet scientists could still find something new. Read to learn more.

Playing Hard To Get? Here's Why This Mating Strategy Could Actually Work

10.09.2023 05:34 AM

Playing hard to get could boost the sexual desirability of a potential partner. Read to learn more. According to a study, the mating strategy of playing hard to get actually works.

Insomnia, Sleeping Troubles Linked to Increased Risk of Developing Hypertension, Study Reveals

10.09.2023 04:31 AM

Women who slept for five or fewer hours every 24 hours were found to have a 10% higher likelihood of developing hypertension. Read to learn more.

Loving Parent-Child Bond During Early Years Could Boost Children's Tendency To Be Prosocial, Kind, Empathetic Later On [STUDY]

10.09.2023 02:58 AM

Children who had warm and loving connections with their parents when they were three tended to have fewer mental health concerns and higher prosociality. Read to learn more.

Sexual Selection: Female Animals Could Be Learning From Each Other How To Choose Male Mates, Study Suggests

10.09.2023 02:14 AM

When the more distinctive male was chosen as a mate, the rare trait became more common and, resultantly, less attractive. Read to learn more.

Odd 18th-Century Cold Bath Discovered by Archaeologists in 'Bath Assembly Rooms' Could Be One of a Kind

10.09.2023 00:37 AM

While cold baths and plunge pools saw a surge during this time, the odd cold bath's location in the Bath Assembly Rooms shows that it could have catered to those who preferred a more exclusive and private bathing experience. Read to learn more.

AI Tiger Detector? Tiny AI-Powered Camera Developed by Scientists Could Help With Conservation of These Predators, Enable Coexistence With People

10.08.2023 00:50 AM

The AI tiger detector camera system was able to pick up a tiger 300 meters from a village at one time and detect a poacher team in another occasion. Read to learn more.