Margaret Davis

Researchers Synthesized Paracrystalline Diamond That is Less Fragile Than the Hardest Known Material on Earth

11.29.2021 04:34 AM

An international team of researchers has developed a way to create a paracrystalline diamond that retains its hardness but is less fragile than ordinary diamonds that are easily cut or smashed.

Breakthrough Study on a Living Slice of Brain Will Help Develop New Drugs, Treatments for Fatal Diseases

11.29.2021 03:25 AM

A small slice of the human brain was removed and kept alive for 12 hours for the first time by placing it in a mixture similar to the spinal fluid. Scientists are now working on keeping it alive for 10 days,

Japan's Space Agency Join Forces With 30 Companies to Develop Reusable Rockets to Slash Costs By Over 70%

11.29.2021 02:10 AM

Japan is planning to develop reusable rockets that will ferry satellites to low-Earth orbit and passengers for intercontinental high-speed a decade or two from now.

Lung Transplant on the Rise: Experts Weigh in Whether to Allocate Scarce Resource to Those Who Chose to Not Get Vaccinated

11.29.2021 00:09 AM

People with severe COVID-19 infection sometimes only have lung transplantation as their option to survive. The rising demand now raises questions on the ethics of allocating the scarce resource to those who chose to not get vaccinated.

Himalayas Tibetan Plateau Unique Tectonic Construction Uncovered; What's Behind It's Decades-Long Mystery?

11.28.2021 21:40 PM

Chinese researchers claim that they have finally unraveled what makes the Himalayas Tibetan plateau unique by using deep seismic reflection profiling to understand the finer details of the intercontinental collision.

COVID-19 Omicron Variant Sparks Fears Over Christmas Travel Ban, Lockdown; Health Expert Says It's Unlikely to Bring UK Back to Square One

11.26.2021 23:57 PM

The UK has previously announced travel bans in six South African countries after the confirmation of the new mutant COVID-19 variant Omicron. But PM Boris Johnson is now considering extending it to more countries to prevent local transmission, especially during the holiday season.

Large Asteroid Heading to Earth in December Could Cause Massive Destruction Greater Than an Atomic Bomb

11.26.2021 22:29 PM

A large asteroid as big as Washington Monument, which means it would be far more powerful than a nuclear bomb, will likely pass by Earth on December 27.

Solar Flare Warning: Geomagnetic Storm Could Reach Earth and Peak Sunday, Second Coronal Hole a Possibility

11.26.2021 20:45 PM

The US Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) warns that a solar flare from the Sun threatens to affect power grids and satellites and create northern lights.

Testing of AIM-260 Missile Underway: New Weapon Could Be Placed in Air Force or Navy Aircraft in 2022

11.26.2021 04:40 AM

The highly secretive AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) developed by the company Lockheed Martin marks an improvement from AIM-120 and overall range that will arm US Air Force and Navy as early as next year.

Social Media Use Linked to Depression in Middle-Aged Adults as It Makes Them Feel Older, Harvard Study Claims

11.26.2021 01:08 AM

A Harvard study claims that adults aged 35 and above who use youngster's social media, like Snapchat, Facebook, and TikTok, have an increased risk of developing depression

Nutrition Plays Key Role in Sleep: Here are the Best Foods That Improve Sleeping Patterns

11.25.2021 22:07 PM

A number of factors could affect the quality of sleep, and a lot of advice centers on proper nutrition. Here are the best foods to eat to improve sleeping patterns.

Thanksgiving in Space: This Is How Astronauts Celebrate the Holiday Aboard the International Space Station

11.25.2021 05:37 AM

Thanksgiving Day is still on in space as astronauts aboard the International Space Station celebrate the holiday. Although, it might be a little different than on Earth, especially how they prepare their food.

Airplane Fuel From Sunlight and Air: New Plant Can Produce Carbon Neutral Fuel for Sustainable Aviation and Maritime Transportation

11.25.2021 04:25 AM

Engineers are planning to take their new technology of solar kerosene, an airplane fuel made from sunlight and air, to the industrial scale and achieve competitiveness.

Neanderthal Teeth May Have Grown Faster, Four Months Earlier Than In Modern Humans as Evident in a 120,000-Year Old Milk Tooth

11.25.2021 02:19 AM

Analysis of the Neanderthal milk tooth that belonged to a seven-month-old baby who lived 120,000 years ago reveals that their baby teeth emerged sooner to allow them to eat solid foods earlier than human infants.

Are You Binge Drinking? Take This Online Quiz to Know Your Drink Risk Level and Prepare For the Holiday Season

11.25.2021 00:34 AM

The holiday season usually makes people drink a little more. But risky drinking behaviors might lead to serious health problems, and identifying them will help control these habits.

Heart Arrhythmia: Alcoholic Drink Not Caffeine Or Sleep Deprivation Could Trigger Irregular Heartbeat, Study Says

11.24.2021 21:29 PM

A new study shows that alcohol alone and not caffeine or sleep deprivation might trigger irregular heartbeat or a condition called heart arrhythmia.

1,800-Year-Old Iron Face Mask of A Roman Empire Soldier Unearthed in Turkey

11.24.2021 08:05 AM

Archaeologists recently unearthed an iron face mask of a Roman Empire's soldier in the ancient city of Hadrianopolis, near the modern-day Karabük Province in Turkey, indicating their presence in the region.

London's River Thames Now Home to Various Marine Species After 64 Years of Being Declared as 'Biologically Dead'

11.24.2021 04:40 AM

New life is now living in River Thames 64 years later when it was declared biologically dead. But a health check paints a worrying picture as climate change worsens, causing temperature rise and increased water levels.

Bees in Costa Rica Evolved to Have Extra Tooth and a Gut Similar to Vultures to Eat Meat Instead of Nectar

11.24.2021 03:02 AM

Researchers led by experts from the University of California, Riverside found meat-eating bees in Costa Rica that evolved to eat carrion and avoid competition for nectar.

Social Distancing Alone Not Effective: Vaccination, Face Masks, and Ventilation More Important This Winter Season

11.24.2021 01:16 AM

Engineers from the University of Cambridge used computer modeling to quantify droplets from when people cough and found that social distancing alone is not enough.

Mystery on Perovskite Solar Cell's Tolerance to Defects Uncovered For the First Time

11.23.2021 21:37 PM

University of Cambridge researchers have unlocked the mystery behind the ability of perovskite solar cells to tolerate defects, with implications for higher efficiency of future solar PV modules.

Russia's Anti-Satellite Weapon Test Created 1,500 Space Junk, Prompting Astronauts in the ISS to Take Shelter in Escape Pods

11.23.2021 05:22 AM

One space firm has criticized Russia's anti-satellite weapon test as an "irresponsible act" after putting the lives of astronauts onboard the International Space Station in danger from the space debris it created last week.

Peeking Into a Chrysalis: Stunning Video Reveals How Butterfly Wing Scales Grow During Metamorphosis

11.23.2021 03:45 AM

MIT engineers raised painted lady caterpillars and waited for them to pupate to see how butterfly wings form inside the chrysalis and shared its stunning transformation in a video.

ExoMiner Deep Neural Network Finds 301 New Exoplanets Added to the Total Count of NASA's Kepler Mission

11.23.2021 02:05 AM

Scientists have used a new deep neural network that can distinguish real exoplanets from different types of imposters or false positives, adding to the 4,569 already validated planets orbiting distant stars.

Smoking Reduce Signaling Ability of Cytokines That May Lead to Severe COVID-19, Stanford Researchers Found

11.22.2021 23:53 PM

Researchers from Stanford Medicine trace the path of infection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus to understand why smoking increases the risk of having a severe case of COVID-19.

Opioid Overdose Treatment: Wearable Device Works Like Insulin Shots to Inject Naloxone in a Timely Manner

11.22.2021 22:15 PM

Researchers from the University of Washington have developed a wearable device and detects opioid overdose that will immediately inject naloxone to reverse the event.

Norovirus Suspected to be the Cause of Alarming Increase of Illnesses in Wyoming, Health Officials Say

11.20.2021 01:20 AM

Wyoming state health officials are alarmed by the increasing reports of illnesses in the state, which is particularly concerning on children below 5. They said it might be due to norovirus that can be spread through contaminated food and drinks.

Recurring Urinary Tract Infection Solution: Scientists Use Whole-Cell Vaccines To Solve Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

11.20.2021 00:24 AM

University of Texas researchers are developing whole-cell vaccines that will fight recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI) to tackle the serious issues of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

NASA To Launch SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket For DART Spacecraft Mission, Protect Earth From Asteroid Collision

11.19.2021 22:03 PM

NASA is preparing to launch the first anti-asteroid defense spacecraft this November 24 in preparation for a future asteroid collision that is a threat to Earth.

Over 10% of COVID-19 Patients Can Develop Eye or Ear Problem, Latest Data Suggests

11.18.2021 06:13 AM

Nearly two decades since the COVID-19 pandemic began and scientists have learned so much of its unusual symptoms, such as its adverse effects on the sense of sight and smell.