Margaret Davis

Groundbreaking Multi-Cancer Screening Blood Test Can Diagnose 50 Types of the Deadly Disease Even Before Symptoms Appear

11.03.2021 00:24 AM

A new blood test called Galleri has the ability to detect 50 types of cancer in which experts call a game-changer in cancer screening that could potentially lead to reductions in the human and economic toll of the disease.

What Caused the End-Ordovician Mass Extinction? Cooling Climate Might Be Responsible Not the Lack of Oxygen

11.02.2021 21:40 PM

A new study reveals what caused the Earth's first mass extinction, which killed 85% of marine species that mostly lived in shallow oceans near continents.

[WATCH] This is How An Okapi Suck in Its Eyeballs to Avoid Eye Injury in the Wild

11.02.2021 06:40 AM

An okapi is an animal that looks like a deer but with zebra-like stripes. They have evolved to avoid eye injury in the wild by sucking in their eyeballs. Here is a video on how they do it.

Geomagnetic Storm Triggered Auroras on Lower Latitudes; What Are the Effects of the Recent Solar Flare on Earth?

11.02.2021 05:11 AM

A G3 geomagnetic storm watch was put into effect from October 30 to 31 after NOAA recorded a significant solar flare and Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) from the Sun. The event caused a nominal effect and triggered auroras in the lower latitudes.

Syphilis Cases Rising in the US: How Did This Infection Sneak Up on Americans?

11.02.2021 02:40 AM

In 2019, the CDC reported that the US has recorded the sixth consecutive year of high cases of sexually transmitted infections, like syphilis, threatening public health.

Evolution of Mammalian Face: How Did Mammals Develop Flexible Noses That Gave Them Strong Sense of Smell?

11.02.2021 00:50 AM

Experts at the University of Tokyo examined the evolution of the facial structure of mammals using cellular studies that compare multiple embryos of different species.

Isolated Tiger Snake Populations More Prone to Inbreeding Due to Urbanization; May Lose Ability to Adapt

11.01.2021 22:01 PM

Curtin University researchers found that Perth tiger snake populations were more geographically isolated and lacks genetic diversity that could result in them losing the ability to adapt to ever-changing environments.

Australia Culling 10,000 Feral Horses to Control Their Rapidly Growing Population Threatening Endangered Species, Habitats

11.01.2021 05:30 AM

An aerial survey earlier this year showed that the number of feral horses in Australia's largest alpine national park has fallen but it remained too large to be environmentally sustainable and now they need to be culled.

Spanish Island La Palma Turned Into Tourist Attraction This Holiday Even With the Continuous Volcanic Eruption

11.01.2021 03:50 AM

Volcanic ash blankets Spanish island La Palma as volcanic eruptions in Canary Island continue, spewing greater quantities of ash on Sunday, a day before the Catholic festivity All Saints' day.

First Global Inventory of Large Solar Power Plants: Scientists Use Machine Learning to Detect These Facilities in Satellite Imagery

11.01.2021 01:25 AM

Climate change scientists searched almost half of Earth's land surface to detect over 68,000 large solar power plants and create the first global inventory of these facilities.

NASA, National Geographic to Document Artemis II First Lunar Crewed Mission, Here Are Details of 'Return to the Moon' Show

10.31.2021 23:52 PM

NASA is sending National Geographic cameras with the Artemis II mission to record this historical event, almost 50 years since humankind last step foot on the Moon.

Halloween Trick or Treat: Why Do Dentists Recommend Allowing Kids To Eat Candy This Season?

10.31.2021 23:06 PM

Halloween is when Americans binge on eating candies, especially kids, which worries parents that it could cause tooth decay. But dentists recommend letting kids enjoy the holiday instead of restricting them.

People Claim They Can Hear Voices of the Dead; Science Explains How Auditory Hallucinations Happen

10.31.2021 01:56 AM

Earlier this year, psychologists have identified the traits that may make someone more prone to experience auditory hallucinations or hear voices of the dead.

Pumpkin Spiders Are Your Jack O’ Lanterns With Eight Legs; Is Their Increase This Halloween All Just A Coincidence?

10.30.2021 23:48 PM

Pumpkin spiders are out in full force this Halloween season with their vibrant orange abdomen that makes it look like a jack o' lantern but with eight legs. But spooky as they are, these spiders are harmless.

Crew-2 Astronauts Will Have to Use Undergarments For Waste Management As Toilet in SpaceX's Dragon is Off-Limits

10.30.2021 22:02 PM

NASA announced that SpaceX's toilet on its Crew Dragon Endeavour will be off-limits for the four Crew-2 mission astronauts when they return to Earth due to possible urine leak like the one in the Inspiration4 flight in September.

Scientists Experimenting Turning Greenhouse Gases Into Rocket Fuel on Mars to Ease Climate Change

10.30.2021 02:29 AM

Several research projects are attempting to use existing conditions on Mars to fuel future missions. Now, a team of researchers is experimenting on turning greenhouse gases to create rocket fuel on the Red Planet.

High Effectiveness of Immunotherapy Against Squamous Cell Carcinoma Leads to Better Outcomes

10.30.2021 00:22 AM

Two new studies have shown that anti-PD-1 immunotherapy is safe and effective for patients with squamous cell carcinoma and that high immunoscores lead to better outcomes.

Past Psychological Trauma Exacerbates PTSD in Healthcare Workers During Pandemic, Oxford Researchers Say

10.29.2021 22:18 PM

The high rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among healthcare workers during the pandemic are mostly COVID-19-related, but researchers found a significant number of cases were linked to past trauma.

First 3D View of Jupiter's Atmosphere Shows the Great Red Spot is Deeper Than Expected, NASA's Juno Reveals

10.29.2021 05:50 AM

NASA's Juno probe has finally got close enough to Jupiter's Giant Red Spot to measure its depth, which measures between 186 to 310 miles (300 to 500 kilometers) deep.

World Stroke Day 2021 Celebrates New Treatments, Healthy Lifestyle to Avoid the Second Leading Cause of Death

10.29.2021 04:11 AM

This year's World Stroke Day is on the 29th day of October to celebrate new treatments for stroke show promise, while old precautions still help avoid this deadly condition that has been identified as the second leading cause of death globally by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Rare 'Penis Plant' Blooms for the First Time in the Netherlands, The First in Europe After 20 Years

10.29.2021 03:16 AM

A penis plant in the Leiden Hortus Botanicus in the Netherlands has flowered for the first time since 1997. It now stands taller than a human and reeks of decomposing flesh that looks like a phallus.

Mood Disorders Increase Risk of Severe COVID-19 Which Leads to Hospitalizations, CDC Announces

10.29.2021 01:21 AM

The American Psychiatric Association applauds CDC for including mental health conditions, such as mood disorders, in the list of factors that could cause severe COVID-19, saying that this will save more lives.

How to Spot A Narcissist Partner? Check Out These Key Signs Of Narcissism and Tips To Get Out of the Toxic Relationship

10.28.2021 23:30 PM

Narcissism is a self-centered personality type that ignores the needs of those around them as they do not understand the effect of their behavior on others. Here are some key signs that you are dating a narcissistic and what to do about it.

New Program 'Delphi' Teaches AI Human Values By Answering Ethical Questions, Check Out Its Responses

10.28.2021 21:45 PM

Researchers developed a program that will teach ethics to artificial intelligence (AI), which is an important task as AI has been used in various applications.

ADHD Awareness Month: Dogs, Like Humans, Can Have It Too; Here Are Some Signs and Symptoms to Look Out For

10.27.2021 05:41 AM

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is commonly diagnosed in children, but a recent study reveals that dogs may also develop a behavioral problem similar to ADHD in humans.

Can Humans Finally Talk to Whales? Scientists Use AI to Try Decoding Whale Songs

10.27.2021 04:20 AM

Researchers are trying to train artificial intelligence to talk to whales in their own language by decoding their meaning. But should humans do that?

Solar Cycle: Scientists Spotted a New Sunspot on Sun's Surface that is Facing Away From Earth

10.27.2021 02:30 AM

The new 11-year solar cycle of the Sun began in December 2019, which features a number of sunspots and eruptions like the one recently recorded on the Sun's surface facing away from Earth.

Increased Number of People in Waiting List for Liver Transplant Linked to Increased Alcohol Consumption During COVID-19 Pandemic

10.27.2021 00:26 AM

University of Michigan researchers found that the number of people who received a liver transplant or were put on waiting lists increased by 50% during the pandemic compared to pre-pandemic times.

SpaceX Battle in Boca Chica: Which is More Important Environment or FAA License to Launch Starship for the Space Industry

10.26.2021 22:30 PM

SpaceX's Starbase in Boca Chica allows the company to launch its spacecraft to meet its goal of someday making humans a multi-planetary species. However, some consider it a high-risk venture that harms the environment and the people living in the tiny Texas town.

Teenagers Who Catch the "Kissing Disease" Increases Risk of Developing Multiple Sclerosis Later in Life

10.26.2021 05:47 AM

Researchers from University College London (UCL) found that those who caught the infectious mononucleosis, also known as the kissing disease, at a young age have a higher risk of developing multiple sclerosis later in life.