Kendra Stacy

Rare Pair of 1,800-Year-Old Swords Found by UK Metal Detectorist Could Have Been Used by Roman Cavalry

09.21.2023 22:38 PM

Archaeologists identified that the swords were spathas, typically used by cavalry officers in the Roman Empire as they rode over their horses. Read to learn more.

Mercury To Peak at Its Highest Point During the Weekend; Here's How To Watch the Swift Planet

09.21.2023 21:56 PM

Mercury will be experiencing its greatest elongation west on September 22. Read to know how to watch it in the sky.

Asteroid Bennu Has Small Chance of Crashing Into Earth, Unleashing Explosion Equivalent to Over 20 Nuclear Bombs, NASA Says

09.21.2023 00:36 AM

Asteroid Bennu's collision with the Earth could take place on September 24, 2182. Read to learn more.

Human Body Number of Cells: Massive New Analysis Reveals How Many Cells a Person Has

09.20.2023 23:28 PM

Based on the analysis, an average human male has around 36 trillion cells. Read to learn more. Cells serve as the building blocks of the body's tissues and organs.

Can Sand Flow Uphill? Engineering Researchers Discover How

09.20.2023 22:44 PM

The discovery of the uphill movement of the particles was complete serendipity. Read to learn more. While the idea of sand flowing uphill may sound foreign, engineering researchers have discovered how this could be possible.

Can You Speak Chicken Language? New AI May Translate What These Fowls Are Saying, Scientists Claim

09.20.2023 22:19 PM

Researchers were able to develop an AI system that can interpret the different emotional states of chickens. Read to learn more.

Ancient Egyptian Sunken Underwater Temple Found To Hold Extraordinary Treasures and Secrets

09.20.2023 22:15 PM

The archaeologists found gold jewelry, silver ritual instuments, and alabaster containers inside the ancient Egyptian sunken underwater temple. Read to learn more.

Can I Shower During a Thunderstorm? Is It Safe or Not?

09.20.2023 05:53 AM

Is it safe to shower, bathe, or engage in running-water activities during a thunderstorm? Read to find out.

Ponds Are Net Greenhouse Gas Emitters Due to Methane Release, Study Reveals

09.20.2023 04:48 AM

If the methane issue with ponds can be addressed, these net greenhouse gas emitters could become net sinks. Read to learn more.

Origins of Neurons? Brain Cell Building Blocks Could Be Traced Back to Placozoans From 800 Million Years Ago, Study Reveals

09.20.2023 00:55 AM

The peptidergic cells of placozoans were found to be uncannily similar to neurons. Read to learn more.

Over 110 Ancient Cave Paintings, Engravings Found in Paleolithic Rock Art Sanctuary in Spain Date Back to At Least 24,000 Years Ago

09.19.2023 23:05 PM

Given how most Paleolithic rock art sites are situated in the north of Spain, this cave located in Eastern Iberia that contains distinct Paleolithic paintings and engravings is especially unique. Read to learn more.

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Ultra Rare Pink Diamonds May Have Emerged as a Result of Supercontinent 'Nuna' Breakup, Researchers Reveal

09.19.2023 22:10 PM

When supercontinent Nuna drifted apart, the closed wound may have been reopened and could have triggered the resurfacing of the rosy gems alongside magma. Read to learn more.

Urinary System: Where Does Pee Come From?

09.19.2023 05:27 AM

The kidneys, bladder, urether, and urethra all make up the urinary system and play vital roles in producing and expelling pee. Read to learn more.

Could Working From Home Be Good For the Environment? Remote Work Done Right Can Reduce Carbon Footprint, Study Reveals

09.19.2023 02:14 AM

The study revealed that, when done right, the carbon footprint of remote workers could be 54% lower compared to onsite workers. Read to learn more.

Frankish Medieval Warrior Found in Germany Was Buried With Weapons, May Have Died During Early Merovingian Period

09.18.2023 22:54 PM

The Frankish medieval warrior's grave was found to contain weapons, including a long spatha and a short seax. Read to learn more.

Great White Shark Populations Have Been Declining and Migrating; Predatory Orcas Could Be a Reason Why

09.18.2023 22:35 PM

Researchers were able to document great white shark population declines and distribution changes, with predatory orcas being a contributing factor. This suggests the need to enhance shark monitoring strategies. Read to learn more.

Is Autism a Neurological Disorder? When Do Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptoms First Appear?

09.18.2023 06:12 AM

Autism spectrum disorder affects social interaction as well as verbal and non-verbal communication. Read to learn more.

Night Owls Are More Likely To Develop Type 2 Diabetes, Unhealthy Habits Compared to Early Birds, Study Reveals

09.18.2023 02:06 AM

The study focused on chronotypes, the specific time of a day a person leans towards. Night owls or evening people have an evening chronotype, while morning people or early birds have a morning chronotype. Read to learn more.

Budget Ozempic Trend For Weight Loss: Is It Safe and Effective?

09.18.2023 00:28 AM

People have been using "budget Ozempic" laxative and stool softeners for weight loss, but is it safe and effective? Read to find out.

Stay Tuned: Northern Lights May Be Visible From the US on Tuesday Due to Solar Storm

09.17.2023 23:38 PM

A coronal mass ejection (CME) erupted from the solar surface last Saturday and is expected to cause a geomagnetic storm on Tuesday, which may trigger stunning northern lights. Read to learn more.

NASA Parker Solar Probe Becomes the First To Fly Through Coronal Mass Ejection From Sun, Allowing the Closest CME Observations Ever Seen

09.17.2023 22:14 PM

The Sun's closest spacecraft, the Parker Solar Probe, was able to fly through a CME that was situated at the Sun's far side and that was not facing the Earth. Read to learn more.

Canine Intelligence: Dogs May Have Human-Like Observational Spatial Memory, Study Reveals

09.17.2023 00:40 AM

Researchers observed that both dogs and wolves found the first five hidden food caches faster and with lesser efforts when they were able to see the storing process, which indicates that these animals could have observational spatial memory. Read to learn more.

Clade 9 VZV Strain: New Chickenpox Virus Variant Found in India for the First Time

09.17.2023 00:30 AM

The Clade 9 chickenpox variant was detected in India while officials were examining suspected mpox cases. Read to learn more.

Rivers Are Getting Oxygen-Deprived and Warmer, Putting Aquatic Life at Risk

09.17.2023 00:20 AM

The study found that 87% of 800 studied rivers were getting warmer in the last four decades, while 70% of them were losing oxygen. Read to learn more.

Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria That Could Cause Hospital Acquired Infection Found in Hospital Wastewaters, Study Reveals

09.15.2023 07:12 AM

Upon examining hospital wastewayer systems, the researchers found antibiotic resistant bacteria reservoirs. It is the first study to examine such wastewater scales and correlate the findings with outbreaks of infection. Read to learn more.

Most Venomous Animal in the Water: Box Jellyfish Venom Contains Toxins That Attack Nervous System, Heart, Skin

09.15.2023 06:27 AM

As many as 15 tentacles grow from the corners of a box jellyfish's bell, with each tentacle loaded with around 5,000 stinging cells. Read to learn more.

Mysterious 4,000-Year-Old Canaanite Arch Found To Be Incredibly Well-Preserved, Hints Prehistoric Celtic Traditions

09.15.2023 04:00 AM

Thanks to its backfilling, the arch and stairway structures remained incredibly preserved even after nearly 4,000 years. Read to learn more.

NASA UFO Report: No Evidence of Aliens; UAP Remains a Mystery

09.15.2023 00:01 AM

The specialized UAP study team was formed to advise NASA and other agencies how to better collect and analyze data for better UAP understanding. Read to learn more.