Margaret Davis

NASA Discovered "Hot Jupiter" Exoplanet, Bigger But Less Massive Than Solar System's Largest Planet

10.12.2021 03:10 AM

Using the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), astronomers were able to find an inflated, low density "hot Jupiter" exoplanet that has similar characteristics to the Solar System's biggest planet, Jupiter.

Toxic Chemical Substances Known to Cause Respiratory Issues, Lung Damage Found in Australian E-cigarette Liquids

10.12.2021 00:17 AM

New research showed that electronic cigarette liquids sold in Australia contain toxic chemical substances known to damage airways and lungs when inhaled.

Global Methane Pact of Two Dozen Countries Pledge to Reduce Emissions by 30% by 2030 to Combat Climate Change

10.11.2021 22:25 PM

Canada and more than 20 more countries are pledging tough actions to reduce methane actions by an average of 30% by 2030 from its 2020 levels ahead of the COP26 in Glasgow.

Vaccinated People Suffering from Worst Cold Ever Across the UK Might Have Coronavirus, Scientists Warn

10.11.2021 08:06 AM

Common cold season is coming as colder months are leaving many with symptoms similar to COVID-19. However, scientists warn people not to confuse cold symptoms with COVID-19.

Titanic Mantle Plume "Tree" Moves Magma to Earth's Surface as Imaged by Seismic Tomography

10.11.2021 06:53 AM

Researchers used seismic waves in the deepest part of Earth's mantle to show that a massive tree-like structure is moving magma towards the surface via its canopy of plumes created for billions of years.

Blind Dog Declared a Medical Mystery for His Skill at Obstacle Courses Despite Underdeveloped Retinas

10.11.2021 03:47 AM

Border collie Dave has fooled everyone that he can see despite having underdeveloped retinas. A veterinarian has declared the blind dog a medical mystery because of his unique skill at obstacle courses that other blind dogs cannot do.

Satellite Captured Glowing Lava Inside Erupting Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii; USGS HVO Records Magnitude-6.2 Earthquake, Aftershocks

10.11.2021 02:10 AM

Maxar Technologies' Worldview-2 satellite was able to capture night time imagery of the lava from the Kilauea volcano on October 1, showing an eerie glow from the volcano.

New Breast Cancer Risk Prediction Tool Can Aid in Earlier Diagnosis, Reduced Mortality Among Black Women

10.11.2021 01:08 AM

Researchers from Boston University's Slone Epidemiology Center developed a new breast cancer risk prediction tool for Black women to guide screening recommendations for earlier diagnosis and reduce mortality.

Is Intermittent Fasting Good for Weight Loss? Study Shows Timing Is Key to Make It Realistic, Sustainable, Effective

10.10.2021 22:41 PM

Intermittent fasting is currently one of the world's most popular fitness trends that people use to lose weight and improve their health. Here's how to make IF a more realistic, sustainable, and effective approach for weight loss.

Wrinkles Due to Aging Can Be Determined From the Type of Pillow Someone Sleeps On, Which Type Can Help Reduce Them?

10.09.2021 01:42 AM

Research has found that the depth of wrinkles caused by aging could be determined by the type of pillow one is sleeping on. Using a copper pillow can help improve the skin's appearance.

Bovine Tuberculosis Detected in Montana Beef Cattle Herd Prompting Mass Testing, Quarantine

10.08.2021 23:47 PM

The Montana Department of Livestock announced that an epidemiological investigation is underway to control the spread of bovine tuberculosis, a disease contagious to wildlife and humans.

What is Ambergris? Fisherman Found Whale Vomit That Could Be Worth $1.2 Million Floating Off a Beach in Southern Thailand

10.08.2021 23:10 PM

A fisherman found 66 pounds of ambergris or whale vomit at Niyom Beach, Thailand after returning to shore from fishing. Experts have confirmed its authenticity and valued it at more than $1 million.

NASA's Perseverance Rover Images Reveal That Jezero Crater in Mars Was an Ancient Lake 3.7 Billion Years Ago

10.08.2021 07:21 AM

MIT experts examined images taken by NASA's Perseverance rover of the Jezero crater and revealed that it was an ancient lake about 3.7 billion years ago before a flash flood crashed large boulders into the delta.

Staring Too Long at a Screen Leads To Dry Eye Syndrome: Experts Discuss Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

10.08.2021 07:10 AM

New research showed that long hours of staring at a screen could lead to dry eye syndrome due to lack of blinking, but experts say that it can be treated.

Projected Increase in Transportation Demands Call for Faster Adoption of Electric Vehicles to Stop Global Warming

10.08.2021 05:53 AM

A recent report from the US Energy Information Administration said that electric vehicles adoption is not fast enough to meet climate goals as the transportation sector becomes the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.

Lost World: Mysterious Ancient Mangrove Ecosystem Flourishes 124 Miles Away From the Nearest Ocean

10.08.2021 03:30 AM

Scientists said that it was like putting together a lost world when they discovered the hidden mangrove ecosystem in the heart of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, which is 124 miles away from the nearest ocean.

Syphilis in Delaware County Has Reached Highest Reported Cases in 20 Years; Health Department Urges People to Get Tested

10.08.2021 00:13 AM

Health officials in Delaware County have recommended pregnant, and people who recently tested positive for another sexually transmitted infection receive testing for syphilis as cases continue to increase in the county.

Why Is Cancer Care So Expensive? Treatment for the Deadly Disease Costs the US More Than $156 Billion Annually

10.07.2021 22:01 PM

A new research details the cost of cancer care in 2018 among privately insured patients under 65 years old in the US, showing that medication in different cancer types incurs the biggest expense.

Aging Worms Engage in Self-Destructive Behavior When Their Reproductive Days Are Over

10.07.2021 12:41 PM

UCL researchers discovered that the selfless and sacrificial act of aging worms to support the next generation could reveal secrets toward slowing human aging.

How Much Salt Should a Person Take Each Day? Cutting Sodium Intake Decreases Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

10.07.2021 04:53 AM

A laureate professor in nutrition and dietetics compiled studies to show that too much salt increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack, and stroke, contrary to a recent claim by an online article.

NASA Astronauts No Longer Flying in Boeing's Starliner as They Were Reassigned to a SpaceX Flight

10.07.2021 03:30 AM

NASA recently announced it is reassigning two astronauts from the Boeing Starliner mission to an upcoming SpaceX flight in 2022 as delays continue to push the former's next flight in space.

Meet Caltech's LEONARDO: The Bipedal Walking Robot That Can Fly, Slackline, Skateboard

10.07.2021 01:45 AM

Researchers at the California Institute of Technology present a new type of robot that can walk, slackline, and skateboard. This robot is called the LEgs ONboARD drOne or LEONARDO for short.

Tomb of Nestor's Cup Contained Cremains of at Least Three Humans: Who's Buried With the Oldest Greek Writing?

10.07.2021 00:04 AM

Scientists reveal that the 8th century Tomb of Nestor's Cup contains cremains of not only one person but three as shown by a series of analyses. This is the first evidence to show that multiple humans were buried in the tomb.

Why Do Squirrels Collect Nuts? Man Discovered His Pickup Truck Became a Storehouse After Finding 150Kg Walnuts

10.06.2021 21:26 PM

Squirrels collect and store nuts for the winter season. However, scientists still do not fully understand this unique behavior, which raises more questions for squirrel enthusiasts.

Neuralink Co-Founder Said Robot Uprising Is Inevitable; AI Might Take Over Jobs, Not Adhere to Human Values

10.06.2021 07:35 AM

Max Hodak, Neuralink's departed founder, said that humanity is wrecked when a robot uprising happens due to an incompatible value system between humans and robots.

Alzheimer's Disease Can Be Prevented? Preclinical Study Claims Natural Compound in Basil May be the Answer

10.06.2021 06:29 AM

Researchers discovered a mechanism associated with the gut microbiome that explains how a chemical compound found in basil can help protect the brain from developing Alzheimer's disease.

Changing Physical Shape of Chalcogenide Glasses Could Unlock Visible, Ultraviolet Applications

10.06.2021 05:22 AM

Chalcogenide glasses are widely used in electronics as well as near- and mid-infrared photonics. Electrical engineers found that their use can be extended to visible and ultraviolet applications by changing their physical shape.

UAE Eyeing Venus in Its Next Interplanetary Mission Before Studying the Asteroid Belt Between Mars and Jupiter

10.06.2021 02:01 AM

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) just announced its next interplanetary mission that will send a spacecraft to orbit Venus. This announcement comes eight months after its achievement of sending the Hope probe to Mars.

Acheulean Tool-Making Tradition May Have Persisted Until About 177,000 Years Ago Before Homo Sapiens Arrived

10.05.2021 23:55 PM

New research has re-examined one site of the longest-lasting tool-making tradition called Acheulean at the margins of the monsoon zone in India to reveal that they might have endured until the arrival of Homo sapiens.

Can You Turn Seawater Into Fresh Water? New Ion-Removal Process Improves Conversion of Contaminated Water

10.05.2021 21:31 PM

Researchers were able to predict the behavior of troublesome ions during water processing, so they were able to develop a new ion-removal process to improve the conversion of seawater into fresh water.