Kendra Stacy

Don’t Drink During Flights: Alcohol Consumption on Airplane Is Bad for the Heart, Study Reveals

06.09.2024 00:50 AM

Experts strongly urge against drinking alcohol while onboard an airplane. Read to learn more. According to a new study, consuming alcohol in conditions of low air pressure could negatively impact blood oxygen levels and heart rates.

Alarming Global Warming Rate: 92% of 2023’s Record-Breaking Heat Levels Was Caused by Humans, Calculations Reveal

06.09.2024 00:30 AM

Heat levels in 2023 say an all-time high. Read to learn more. The planet's rate of global warming saw an all-time high in 2023. Calculations also revealed that humans accounted for up to 92% of last year's record-shattering heat levels.

Iced Coffee Addiction: Experts Explain Why Some People Could Be Addicted to This Caffeine Boost

06.07.2024 02:11 AM

There's a reason why some people opt for their iced coffee fix even when temperatures are cool. Read to learn more.

From 'Pizzly Bears' to 'Ligers:' These Hybrid Animals Are Nature's Wonders

06.07.2024 02:01 AM

Some animals have cross-bred with other species, leading to the emergence of new hybrid animals. Read to learn more.

First Human H5N2 Bird Flu Fatality: Man From Mexico Dies Due to Avian Flu Strain Not Previously Detected in Humans

06.07.2024 00:01 AM

A man from Mexico reportedly died due to the H5N2 bird flu variant in the first confirmed human case of the strain. Read to learn more.

34-Million-Year-Old Lost Antarctic River Discovered by Scientists, Offering Rare Picture of Continent's Land

06.06.2024 22:37 PM

Scientists have discovered evidence of a long-lost river in Antarctica from 44 to 34 million years ago. Read to learn more.

Viral Video of 'Ugliest Fish' Long-nosed Stargazer Scares Netizens and Onlookers

06.06.2024 22:30 PM

The ugly fish was buried in the sand with its scary face in the shallow water. Read to learn more. A terrifying and ugly fish was found washed ashore on a Singapore beach, leaving people baffled and scared of its bizarre appearance.

US Kids Discover Juvenile T-Rex Remains From 67 Million Years Ago

06.05.2024 02:12 AM

Three kids aged 7, 9, and 10 at the time of the discovery were able to find the rare remains of a juvenile T-rex. Read to learn more.

Cardiovascular Disease May Affect Roughly 61% of US Adults by 2050, Study Reveals

06.05.2024 01:19 AM

Up to 45 million adults in the US could have cardiovascular disease or stroke by 2050. Read to learn more.

Plastic-Eating Fungus Found by Scientists on Great Pacific Garbage Patch Feasting on Plastic Trash

06.05.2024 00:22 AM

The plastic-eating fungus was observed to feed on carbon-based and UV-exposed polyethylene. Read to learn more.

'Excessive Heat' Weather Warnings Issued Across 6 US States Ahead of Impending Heat Wave

06.04.2024 22:07 PM

The National Weather Service has issued several excessive heat warnings in 6 US states amidst impending extreme temperatures. Read to learn more.

Aurora Borealis Could Be Visible in the US Tonight, Thanks to Slamming of Coronal Mass Ejection Onto Earth

06.04.2024 21:40 PM

According to an earlier watch release, a coronal mass ejection from the Sun could hit today's Earth's atmosphere. Read to learn more.

Food Allergies Explained: Here's Why Some People Are Allergic to Some Foods

06.04.2024 02:25 AM

The most common food allergens among children are milk, eggs, and peanuts. Read to learn more. For people who have food allergies, their immune system could react to some food proteins like they are pathogens that are harmful.

Lasting Record-Breaking Heat Could Ease With Cooling La Niña Weather Pattern, as El Niño Shows Signs of Ending

06.04.2024 00:26 AM

La Niña conditions could return in the coming months and reduce record-breaking heat levels. Read to learn more.

Fresh Cucumbers Recalled in 14 US States Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

06.04.2024 00:00 AM

Testing done by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture found traces of salmonella in the fresh cucumbers. Read to learn more.

‘USS Harder' WWII Submarine Wreck That Sank Crew of 79 On Board Found After 80 Years

06.03.2024 23:27 PM

The USS Harder sank as it was fighting with a Japanese warship near the Philippines. Read to learn more.

Enigmatic 'Giga-Goose' Bird: Multiple Skull Remains Found Along Lake Callabonna Shed Light on Mysterious Species

06.03.2024 22:25 PM

Though the giga-goose species was discovered more than a century ago, it remained a long-standing mystery due to the heavily damaged state of the initially found skull. Read to learn more.

Brain Hypoxia Explained: When the Brain Does Not Receive Sufficient Oxygen Even When Blood Still Flows

06.03.2024 01:34 AM

Brain hypoxia happens when the brain lacks oxygen supply. Read to learn more. Brain hypoxia refers to oxygen deficiency wherein insufficient oxygen reaches the brain despite continuous blood flow.

Castor Oil TikTok Trend For Detox: Nurse Warns of 'Explosive Diarrhea' Risk

06.03.2024 00:23 AM

Though the castor TikTok trend promotes drinking the plant seed oil, a nurse warns that this could lead to "explosive diarrhea." Read to learn more.

Rich People Genetically Have Higher Cancer Risk Compared to Poor People, Study Reveals

06.03.2024 00:00 AM

Individuals with higher socio-economic status were found to have a higher risk for developing prostate, breast, and other types of cancer. Read to learn more.

World's Largest Genome: New Caledonian Fern Found To Have 50 Times More DNA in Its Cells' Nuclei Compared to Humans

06.02.2024 22:53 PM

The Guinness World Records has recognized the New Caledonian fern as having the largest genome in the world. Read to learn more.

Chang'e-6 Lunar Probe of China Lands Successfully on Moon's Far Side, Allowing Sample Collection in This Rarely Explored Region

06.02.2024 21:17 PM

The Chang'e-6 lunar probe will now proceed to collect samples from this rarely explored lunar region. Read to learn more.

Ship Emission Reduction Has Inadvertently Exacerbated Global Warming, Study Reveals

06.02.2024 01:00 AM

Efforts to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions could have led to 80% of the measured increase in the planet's heat uptake since 2020. Read to learn more.

AI Could Help With Early Diagnosis of Those With Elevated Heart Failure Risk, Study Reveals

06.02.2024 00:40 AM

The AI is capable of picking up anomalies of heart failure risk that are traditionally very hard to detect. Read to learn more.

2nd Pig Kidney Transplant Recipient Gets Organ Removed 47 Days Post-Operation, Undergoes Dialysis Again

06.02.2024 00:20 AM

While her pig kidney transplant biopsy did not show any signs of rejection, there was notable injury due to lack of blood flow. Read to learn more.

Flow State Explained: Here's What Happens When You're 'In the Zone,' Immersed in a Task

05.31.2024 00:58 AM

A person in a flow state could be fully immersed in the task at hand without noticing the passing of time. Read to learn more.

Elon Musk's Tesla Works To Release 'Full Self-Driving' Tech Mode in China

05.31.2024 00:07 AM

The push to release Tesla's Full Self-Driving tech mode comes despite evidence suggesting the tech could be dangerous. Read to learn more.

Heat Waves Linked to Preterm and Early-Term Births, New Study Reveals

05.30.2024 23:27 PM

The likelihood of having preterm or early-term births went up after the pregnant mothers experienced at least four consecutive days of extreme heat. Read to learn more.

Vogelherd Horse: This 35,000-Year-Old Ivory Figure Is World's First Carved Horse

05.30.2024 22:13 PM

The Vogelherd horse was carved from mammoth ivory and found in Vogelherd Cave. Read to learn more. The Vogelherd was carved from Ivory and made during the Upper Paleolithic era.

Sarcophagus of Ramses the Great Discovered Over 3,000 Years After the Pharaoh's Death

05.30.2024 21:18 PM

The sarcophagus of Ramses the Great was found after re-examining a granite burial under a religious center. Read to learn more.