Margaret Davis

Partial Lunar Eclipse Will Be High in North American Skies: Here's When and Where It Will Be Visible

11.10.2021 20:58 PM

A partial lunar eclipse is set to happen in the early morning on November 19, 2021, which will be the last lunar eclipse this year. But not everyone will be able to see it. Here are the places and best time to watch it.

Should You Consider Egg Freezing? Experts Claim Women Losing Eggs is Not the Only Factor to Female Fertility

11.10.2021 07:05 AM

Anyone born with a uterus has approximately 1-2 million egg cells at birth, which gradually declines as they age. But experts say that it is not the only factor for fertility.

Earth's First Continents Emerged From Ocean 700 Million Years Earlier Than Previously Thought

11.10.2021 04:30 AM

Monash University researchers studied rocks from 'Singhbhum Craton' and found sediments dating back 3 billion years ago, which suggest that Earth's first continents must have formed 700 years earlier.

Microscopic Robot Inspired From Starfish Larva Moves Around Using Tiny Hairs to Deliver Medicine to Cells

11.10.2021 02:43 AM

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a microscopic robot that uses tiny hairs to propel itself and move through the stomach to deliver medication to diseased cells.

Europe Experiencing New Phase of COVID-19 Infections: WHO Warns the Continent Is Now Back at the Epicenter

11.09.2021 23:51 PM

The World Health Organization (WHO) warns about the rising COVID-19 cases and deaths in Europe, wherein over half of the cases worldwide are recorded in the continent.

Great Red Spot: Is The Biggest Storm in the Solar System Shrinking? NASA's Juno Mission Measures the Vortex's Gravity

11.09.2021 21:43 PM

One of Juno mission's recent accomplishments is measuring the Great Red Spot's gravity, which complements an earlier study that measured its depth. But observations on this storm suggest that it might be shrinking.

10 Signs of Iron Deficiency in Women: What Foods Should You Eat to Prevent Anemia?

11.09.2021 05:00 AM

The Association of Anaesthetists said that the documented prevalence of iron deficiency affects 15% to 18% of women. Here are the signs and symptoms of iron deficiency and how to prevent it.

World's Thinnest X-Ray Detector With High Sensitivity, Rapid Response Time Could Lead to Real-Time Imaging Someday

11.09.2021 03:10 AM

Researchers have developed the thinnest X-ray detector in the world that is only 10 nanometers thick and uses tin mono-sulfide (SnS) nanosheets. Scientists said that this could lead to real-time imaging of cells someday.

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Bombarded by Plasma Explosions as It Gets Closer to the Sun; How’s the Spacecraft Doing?

11.09.2021 00:39 AM

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is designed to "touch the Sun" and reveal its secrets. But its mission comes with the risk of being constantly bombarded by space dust.

Seasonal Affective Disorder: Why Does It Become Common During Rainy or Winter Seasons?

11.08.2021 22:25 PM

Rainy and winter seasons make many people gloomy and some even experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which is considered to be a major mental health concern. But what does the season have to do with it?

Fish Without Tail Surprises Scuba Diver: What Are These Unusual Sea Creatures That Only Have Giant Heads and Fins?

11.08.2021 05:50 AM

A scuba diver could not contain his joy upon seeing large bizarre fish with giant heads and fins but without a tail. So, what are these fish?

New Lab-Grown Meat Production Facility in California Brings Cell-Based Food Closer to Reality

11.08.2021 04:29 AM

The new production facility of food technology startup Upside Foods can produce up to 50,000 lbs of lab-grown meat every year, bringing cell-based meat to reality.

Wildfires Causes: Human-Induced Climate Change Blamed for Increasing Uncontrolled Fires Worldwide

11.08.2021 02:05 AM

Researchers used artificial intelligence to analyze the climate and wildfire data to estimate the role of climate change and other factors that play a key role in the increasing numbers of wildfires in the country.

Watch Out For These 7 Unusual Symptoms of Diabetes: Early Detection Could Help Avoid Serious Complications

11.07.2021 23:54 PM

People are often cautioned when it comes to the common symptoms of diabetes. But this article talks about the uncommon signs of diabetes, which are still crucial for early diagnosis to prevent serious complications.

NASA Probe Rocket to Monitor Nearby Star to Find Life Outside the Solar System

11.07.2021 21:13 PM

NASA's SISTINE-2 probe rocket will monitor Procyon A, the brightest star in the constellation Canis Manor, to learn how starlight affects the atmospheres of exoplanets.

SpaceX's Crew-2 Mission Return to Earth Further Delayed: When are They Going Back Home?

11.06.2021 01:54 AM

NASA is still weighing in when they will bring astronauts of the Crew-2 mission back to Earth because even their replacement on Earth is waiting for a launch of their own after some issues of the toilet leak in a SpaceX spacecraft.

Lizards Regenerate Perfect New Tails With Bone and Nerves After Being Injected With Gene-Edited Stem Cells

11.06.2021 00:08 AM

Lizards that have been injected with neural stem cells were able to grow perfectly regenerated tails with bones and nerves that regrown tails typically lack.

Nuclear Fusion: New Superconducting Magnet Achieves Milestone to Practical, Commercial, Carbon-Free Power

11.05.2021 21:40 PM

MIT-designed superconducting magnet has broken magnetic field strength records, which constitutes a key milestone in nuclear fusion development and a step closer to commercialized carbon-free power.

Oxford Scientists Found Gene in South Asian Ancestry That Doubles the Risk of Dying From COVID-19 Complications

11.05.2021 06:04 AM

University of Oxford scientists have pinpointed that the gene LZTFL1 keeps the lungs from fighting off coronavirus, doubling the risk for respiratory failure and death during a COVID-19 infection.

Ice-Mining Experiment on the Moon’s South Pole May Help in Building a Lunar Base

11.05.2021 03:40 AM

NASA is sending an ice-mining experiment to the Moon's south pole in late 2022 in an area that could have ice beneath the surface. This experiment will help NASA establish a presence in space.

HPV Vaccine Proven Effective as Rates of Cervical Cancer Decreased to 87%

11.05.2021 00:52 AM

The HPV vaccine program for cervical cancer was introduced in England in 2008, which showed a substantial reduction in cases by around 87% to those who received it at ages 12-13.

Will Crashing Into an Asteroid Change its Course? NASA Plans to Test This Theory In Case of a Real-Life Armageddon

11.04.2021 22:26 PM

NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) spacecraft is off to an exciting mission: to crash into an asteroid to change its course. The team has a launch window in February 2022 after a delay in November.

Health Myths Debunked: Drinking Alcohol Even in Moderation Does Not Promote Long Life

11.04.2021 06:49 AM

What health myths do people still believe today? Here are the top seven myths debunked by new scientific research to correct health misconceptions.

NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope Captures Mysterious "Superbubble" and Cleopatra's Eye in the Sky

11.04.2021 06:14 AM

A mysterious "superbubble" dominates the view of the latest image from the Hubble Space Telescope. Scientists linked this dark and starry gap to a supernova activity.

15-Million-Year-Old Whale Fin Bone Found with Giant Shark Bites: Did a Megalodon Do It?

11.04.2021 02:30 AM

A giant shark, perhaps a megalodon, have feasted on the carcass of a whale 15 million years ago based on the bite marks scientists saw on a whale fin bone.

Hearing Loss and COVID-19: Scientists Found that SARS-CoV-2 Could Infect Two Types of Cells in the Inner Ear

11.04.2021 00:04 AM

Scientists found that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, could infect the Schwann and har cells in the inner ear that may lead to hearing loss.

Martian Meteorites Origin Found! Space Rocks That Landed on Earth Studied Using Machine Learning

11.03.2021 21:57 PM

Researchers from Curtin University used a machine learning algorithm that analyzes high-resolution images to pinpoint the likely origin of the Martian meteorites that landed on Earth.

High Blood Pressure: What Are the Best Exercise For People With Hypertension? Do Some Physical Activity Dangerous For Them?

11.03.2021 06:40 AM

Many people in the UK suffer high blood pressure and doctors often recommend exercise to bring blood pressure down. Here are the best exercises for people with hypertension.

Beware: Toxic Parsnip-Like Plant Washed Up in Cumbria Beaches Can Kill Humans and Pets

11.03.2021 05:20 AM

Walkers along the Cumbria beaches are urged to avoid the toxic leaves and stems of the hemlock water dropwort, a parsnip-like plant with white flowers, because it can cause convulsions followed by sudden death.

Futuristic Jet Suit Shows Off In Front of Army Bosses to Demonstrate Potential for Application by British Soldiers

11.03.2021 02:36 AM

Gravity Industries CEO Richard Browning has demonstrated the capabilities of his futuristic jet suit, which can fly at more than 80mph, in front of army bosses in Farnborough.