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The Secret Behind Zebra's Stripes

Stripes of zebras explained There is a reason behind everything even the black and white stripes of African equids or commonly known as zebras. Before, scientists believed that the purpose of zebras stripes is to keep them cool from the heat of the sun.

Pig Organ: A Solution for Organ Shortage in Surgery

Harvard University scientist give potential solution to shortage of organs In order to save a person's life, it is sometimes necessary for an organ transplant such as kidney, heart or even brain.

Biomass Conversion to Green Fuel Takes Only Two Steps

Scientists develop a new method in producing green fuel Collaborators from the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT) developed a two-step method that efficiently breaks down carbohydrates into monomers, single sugar components that are related with producing green fuel.

Scientists Develop a Mobile App to Counteract Migraine

Study reveals migraine can be reduced through a novel mobile app Persons affected by migraine consist of over 36 million in the United States. A new mobile application called RELAXaHEAD was developed by NYU School of Medicine researchers to alleviate the number of headaches experienced by migraine sufferers.

Nanogenerators: Possibility of Energy Production through Movement

Study reveals energy can be generated through movement Rice University researchers designed a wearable device that harvest energy from movement. The researchers led by James Tour designed laser-induced graphene (LIG) into devices free from metals to produce electricity.

Scientists Discover the Thinning of Ice Sheets in Antarctic

Almost one-fourth of the ice in the West Antarctic are said to be unstable. According to the lead author of the study, Andy Shepherd, a polar scientist at the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom, some ice sheets in parts of Antarctic has thinned by extraordinary amounts.

Facial Recognition and Machine Learning Improve ICU Patient Safety

Japanese scientists detail their research regarding a new detection tool in patient safety Japanese scientists developed an automated system that used facial recognition technology in predicting unsafe behavior of patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) with moderate (75% accuracy).

Amateur Astronomer Discovers Jupiter's Great Red Spot Dying

Filipino astronomer discovers parts of Jupiter's Great Red Spot Aside from being the largest planet in the solar system, Jupiter is also known because of its "Great Red Spot" which is the largest and longest lasting storm on the planet.

New Fluorescent Protein Designed For Cancer Researches

Wide applications eyed with the design of a glowing protein Biophysics collaborators from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology and colleagues from France and Germany have designed a new fluorescent protein.

Ways on How Particles Travel Nearly the Speed of Light

NASA explains the phenomenon behind traveling on the speed of light In the field of science, it is a common knowledge that nothing can ever surpass the speed of light, as what Albert Einstein theory of special relativity suggests.

Mosquitoes Develop Resistance Against Insecticides

Study reveals that mosquitoes develop resistance against insecticides Mosquitoes might be small insects but pose danger to one's health. Dengue is one of the detrimental diseases caused by Aedes aegypti, a species of mosquitoes.
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