Kendra Stacy

Effects of Sunlight: How Much Exposure Do You Need Daily?

08.09.2023 16:50 PM

A study found that only 6% of bacteria survive in the sunlight while 12% survive in darkroom environments. Read to learn more.

Ancient Skull From 300,000 Years Ago Belonged to a Child With No Chin, Suggesting Possible Denisovian-Like Ancestors

08.09.2023 16:44 PM

The Denisovans were an extinct ancient human species in Asia that split from Neanderthals and existed over 400,000 years ago. Read to learn more.

500-Million-Year-Old Ancient Sea Worm Given the Name 'Shaihuludia Shurikeni' Inspired by Popular Sci-Fi Dune Books

08.09.2023 12:22 PM

There has only been a single annelid species discovered in the Spence Shale Lagerstätte site until the finding of a recent ancient sea worm. Read to learn more.

Filmed Rare Humpback Whale Calf Puzzles Experts on Whether It Was Albino; Could This Be Moby Dick's Offspring?

08.09.2023 10:41 AM

Humpback whales often migrate from June to August to the coasts of eastern Australia to mate and give birth. Read to learn more.

Omicron Subvariant EG.5 Makes 17.3% of New Nationwide Cases While New Boosters to Focus on XBB Broader Lineage

08.09.2023 06:05 AM

EG.5 subvariant offshoot EG.5.1 carried the S:Q52H spike protein which could be the viruses' slightly beneficial mutation. Read to learn more.

How Many Pregnancies End in Miscarriage?

08.08.2023 10:15 AM

There are studies that suggest that more than 30% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, with several cases taking place even before awareness of the pregnancy. Read to learn more.

Flamingo Egg Fossil Found in Mammoth Central, Marking Second Finding of Its Kind in the Whole World

08.08.2023 09:17 AM

The flamingo egg fossil discovery is also the first kind of bird finding throughout the Americas that points to the Phoenicopteridae flamingo family. Read to learn more.

UFO Whistleblower Claims Scope of Whole UAP Issue Remains a Mystery

08.08.2023 07:42 AM

The UFO whistleblower explains that there could be more UAP sightings compared to what has been let on by the government. Read to learn more.

Not Neanderthal, Denisovan, or Homo Sapiens: Prehistoric Skull Spotted in China Does Not Resemble Any Found Hominin

08.08.2023 07:13 AM

Researchers think that the remains match a hybrid hominin of some sort. Read to learn more. A prehistoric human fossil discovered in China has been found not resembling any culled hominin in the past.

Remembering Paul Dirac: How Brilliant Physicist's 'Dirac Equation' Revolutionized Quantum Physics by Revealing Oddities of Antimatter

08.08.2023 03:55 AM

Before Paul Dirac's great contribution, no one knew that antimatter existed. Read to learn more.

What Is an Asteroid; How Many 'City Killers' Pass by Earth Yearly?

08.07.2023 08:13 AM

NASA says they've located 100% of asteroids that were 10,000 meters in size. Read to learn more.

NASA Explores 'Ghosts' in Space Through Hubble; Ethereal NGC 6684 Floats Somewhere Between Elliptical, Spiral Galaxies

08.07.2023 07:19 AM

A lenticular galaxy is a galaxy shaped by a lens and has used up or lost the majority of its interstellar matter. Read to learn more.

Fusion Ignition Achieved From Energy Squeezed From Diamond Capsule Full of Hydrogen

08.07.2023 06:57 AM

Fusion power doesn't come with the same risks as fusion reactors seen in sites like Fukushima and Chernobyl. Read to learn more.

Trendy 'Bed Rotting' Could Lead to Gastrointestinal Problems Like Constipation, Reflux

08.07.2023 06:46 AM

Excessive periods of immobility can lead to blood clots due to the muscles not getting enough blood circulation. Read to learn more.

Viper With Record-Breaking 2-Inch-Long Fangs Has the Ability To Take Down an Antelope

08.06.2023 01:47 AM

While most monkeys aren't scared of snakes, the gaboon viper specifically scares them due to its ability to jump six meters.

Exercise Recommendation Needed To Increase Chances of Fighting Serious Cardiovascular Conditions Revealed; Cardiologists Say It Won’t Take Too Long

08.06.2023 01:15 AM

Cardiovascular disease is the cause of death for at least one of five deaths in the US with a person dying from heart-related issues every 33 minutes. Read to learn more.

Kids Lacking Sleep Have Poorer Cognitive Skills and Vocabularies; Study Suggests These Children Need More Sleep To Improve Abilities

08.06.2023 00:01 AM

Napping for adults and children has been found to help attentiveness, and memory, and promote better emotional regulation.

Is Blood Thicker Than Water? Modern Interpretations Say Otherwise

08.04.2023 06:58 AM

Close to half of the blood's volume comes from red blood cells while the remaining volume comes from blood plasma, which is still 92% water. Read to learn more.

Mom Dies from Drinking Too Much Water; 64 Ounces Ingested in Just 20 Minutes With Doctors Saying She Died From Hyponatremia

08.04.2023 06:52 AM

Hyponatraemia happens when the body's sodium is overpowered by sudden ingestion of high volumes of water. Read to learn more.

Violent Volcano Spews Out Tornadoes and Exploding Lava After 800 Years of Inactivity

08.04.2023 06:19 AM

The Litli-Hrútur volcano started spilling lava and toxic gas from a 2,600-foot fissure; but as its eruption eased, its fissure became just 250 feet long. Read to learn more.

What Is the Longest Time Without Sleep Humans Can Last? Sleep Deprivation Effects Explained

08.04.2023 05:33 AM

The recommended sleep for an adult is at least 7 hours a night, but a study believes that one in three adults don't get enough sleep. Read to learn more.

Empty Tombs Unearthed in England Revealing Possible Medieval Crypt From 12th Century

08.04.2023 04:42 AM

Previous discoveries around the Exeter Cathedral include the earlier unearthing of an early Roman street, timber buildings, and the remaining wall of what was once a Roman house. Read to learn more.

Pipe Leak Leads to Contaminated Water for 150,000 Michigan Residents; Locals Told to Boil Drinking Water Before Usage

08.03.2023 15:31 PM

Mild E.coli could lead to stomach cramps or even bloody diarrhea, but severe cases can result in respiratory illness, pneumonia, and UTI. Read to learn more.

1,800-Year-Old Medusa Mosaic With Wings from the Roman Era Discovered in Spain; Four Peacocks Surrounded Her

08.03.2023 07:23 AM

During the Greek period, Medusa was sometimes given pointy teeth, tusks, and even a beard; but during the Roman period, they gave her similar features to Alexander the Great. Read to learn more.

Underwater Crusader Sword Reveals Battle Damage; Scientists Believe It was Dropped During Fight Thousand of Years Ago

08.03.2023 07:02 AM

The Crusades happened around A.D. 1095 to 1291, but only the First Crusade was considered the one with the most lasting success. Read to learn more.

Henrietta Lacks' Immortal Cells Explained: Shedding Light on How They Survived Space, Toxins, Viruses, and Radiation

08.02.2023 22:27 PM

HeLa cells were once sent to space for scientists to better understand the effects of space radiation. Read to learn more.

Why Is Yawning Contagious? Is It Just a Behavior or Is There Science Behind It?

08.02.2023 18:53 PM

A study that involved 100 participants over a span of five years found that women were more responsive to yawning than men. Read to learn more.

Toddler Brain Activity Could Predict Their 18-Year-Old Intelligence; Study Shows Institutionalized Children Had Relatively Lower IQs

08.02.2023 18:38 PM

Children need emotional support and cognitive simulation for them not to be impacted by neural pruning or experience affected neurocognitive development. Read to learn more.

Alien Corpses Possessed by Government? SETI Institute Astronomer Debunks Extraordinary Claims

08.02.2023 05:22 AM

A recent military UFO whistleblower alleged that the US government had a multi-decade program trying to extract and reverse engineer UAP findings. Read to learn more.