Margaret Davis

Mysterious Metal-Eating Habit: Lithuanian Man Ingested Over One Kilogram of Nails, Screws After Quitting Alcohol Drinking

10.05.2021 07:20 AM

The Lithuanian man who reverted to eating nails, screws, and knives after quitting alcohol drinking has now been transferred to psychological care to assess his metal-eating behavior.

Descendants of Henrietta Lacks Sued Biotechnology Company for Using HeLa Cells Without Consent

10.05.2021 07:06 AM

In 1951, doctors at Johns Hopkins Hospital took tissues from the tumor of Henrietta Lacks before she died. Since then, it was infinitely reproduced and became the cornerstone of modern medicine.

Thomas Pesquet Becomes New International Space Station Commander; What Will Be His Tasks in His Last Month in Space?

10.05.2021 03:10 AM

ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet became the new commander of the International Space Station as of today, taking over from JAXA astronaut Akihiko Hoshide. He will assume the role for a month before he returns to Earth in November.

Mastodon Tooth Found in Michigan by a 6-Year-Old Boy Who Thought It Was From a Dragon

10.05.2021 02:21 AM

The 12,000-year-old mastodon tooth that six-year-old Julian Gagnon found while hiking with his family is now in the care of the University of Michigan Museum of Paleontology.

2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Awarded to Scientists Who Discovered Mechanisms Behind Sensing Touch, Temperature

10.04.2021 23:05 PM

Two California-based scientists were awarded the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries that unlocked one of nature's mysteries, which is crucial for survival.

Psychological Treatment, Not Drugs, Provides Long-Lasting Relief to Chronic Pain, Study Suggests

10.04.2021 21:11 PM

A new study suggests that a kind of psychological treatment, known as Pain Reprocessing Therapy, provided potent and lasting relief on people suffering from chronic pain as brain regions responsible for pain processing quieted down.

Low-Cost Novel Sensor Can Quickly Diagnose Heart Attack in Just 30 Minutes, Better Than Current Methods

10.04.2021 06:26 AM

Researchers working with Notre Dame's IDEA Center are filing a patent application for their new sensor that can detect a heart attack in less than 30 minutes, which is better than what an echocardiogram does.

Earth's Evolution: Photosynthesis Might Have Started 400 Million Years Before the Great Oxidation

10.04.2021 05:09 AM

When did photosynthesis start? The new gene-analyzing technique provided evidence that it might have begun even before the Great Oxidation Event, suggesting a new timeline of Earth's evolutionary history.

Low-Cost Mars Exploration Being Developed, Novel Ways to Gather More Data on the Red Planet May Be Possible Soon

10.04.2021 03:27 AM

Despite studying Mars for many decades now, there is still more to explore on the Red Planet to gather data on a variety of places. That means cheaper Martian missions are needed.

How Will Painting in Gray the Streets of Phoenix Reduce Road Surface Temperatures? Researchers Reveal Mechanism Behind It

10.04.2021 01:12 AM

Researchers in Arizona have found that by painting the streets in Phoenix with gray paint, they could reduce average road surface temperatures by reflecting sunlight that hits it.

How to Process Psychological Trauma From the Pandemic Experience? COVID-19 Leaves Long-Term Mental Health Effects

10.03.2021 21:52 PM

As the world slowly emerges from the pandemic, let's take a look at how deeply it has affected people to the point of causing psychological trauma and long-term mental health effects.

World Heart Day 2021: Here Are Some Cardiovascular Health Practices and Tips for a Healthier, Longer Life

09.29.2021 07:05 AM

World Heart Day is celebrated on September 29 every year as an effort to raise awareness on heart health, particularly preventing cardiovascular diseases.

China's Shiyan-10 Satellite Failed in Orbit, Declared Lost as Status Remained Unknown After Over 12 Hours Since its Successful Launch

09.29.2021 06:00 AM

On September 27, China launched the Shiyan-10 satellite aboard the Long March 3B/E rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center. However, the satellite is said to have failed to orbit and was declared lost.

Microscopic Metavehicles Use Light in Complex, Precise Ways to Transport Other Objects

09.29.2021 04:24 AM

Researchers from the Chalmers University of Technology created microscopic metavehicles that can be maneuvered using nothing but light. They succeeded in moving the metavehicles and transported other objects as well.

First Human Case of Rabies in Illinois Since 1954: CDC Confirms Man Died After Being Bitten by Bat

09.29.2021 03:11 AM

A man from Lake County, Illinois has reportedly died due to rabies after being bitten by a bat. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) said that this is the first human case of rabies in the state since 1954.

Argonne Has Become the Only US Facility to Study Samples of Asteroid 162173 Ryugu From Japanese Space Mission

09.28.2021 23:49 PM

In 2020, Japanese spacecraft Hayabusa2 took samples from the asteroid 162173 Ryugu and brought it back to Earth. Now, Argonne National Laboratory gets a rare chance to study these fragments at atomic scales.

Depression in Early Adulthood May Lead to Cognitive Decline in Old Age; Women Tend to Report Depressive Symptoms Than Men

09.28.2021 22:06 PM

A new UC San Francisco study showed the association between depression during early adulthood may lead to cognitive decline in old age, suggesting that happiness could prevent dementia.

Mars-Sized Planet Might Be Lurking in Trans-Neptunian Space of the Solar System as Hinted by Computer Simulations

09.28.2021 06:25 AM

A recent paper published suggests that computer simulations hinted at a planet in the trans-Neptunian space as big as Mars. If proven, this could mean that the rumored Planet 9 is not alone.

Scientists Reconstructed the Faces of 3 Egyptian Mummies Using Ancient DNA Extracted From Their Bodies

09.28.2021 05:42 AM

For the first time, scientists were able to create 3D reconstructions of the faces of three Egyptian mummies using forensic DNA phenotyping, revealing what they would have looked like when they were still alive.

Salmonella Outbreak in 29 States Originates from Take Out Cup: What Causes It? Can It Result in Death or Permanent Damage?

09.28.2021 04:10 AM

This year, several Salmonella outbreaks were reported, infecting hundreds of people and sending some to the hospitals. But what caused these outbreaks and can it kill people or leave permanent damage?

Geomagnetic Storms and Intense Aurora: Do Solar Storms Cause Northern Lights?

09.28.2021 02:00 AM

Geomagnetic storms or also known as solar storms are space weather events that come in the form of solar coronal mass ejections, causing disruptions to Earth's magnetic field. So, how does it cause Northern lights to appear?

Solid-State Battery Technology Uses All-Silicon Anode That May Make Future Electric Vehicles Cheaper

09.27.2021 23:35 PM

Engineers from UC San Diego and LG Energy Solution developed a new solid-state battery technology that overcomes many limitations in ordinary batteries to offer cheaper alternatives for electric vehicles.

Hubble Space Telescope Detects Winds in Jupiter's Great Red Spot Speeding Up to 400 Miles Per Hour, Does This Makes Sense?

09.27.2021 21:37 PM

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope shows that the winds in Jupiter's Great Red Spot are accelerating at a speed of 400mph (644kph), like the speed of an advancing race car.

Astronomers Detected Clouds on Distant Exoplanet WASP-127b, Revealing the Upper Structure of Its Atmosphere

09.27.2021 06:11 AM

An international team of astronomers detected clouds on the exoplanet WASP-127b as they spot puffs of unknown composition floating above its upper atmosphere.

Elon Musk's Inspiration for His Love of Space: Increasing the Scope, Scale of Human Civilization Beyond Earth

09.27.2021 05:15 AM

SpaceX founder Elon Musk answered what inspires his love for space in an interview during the Italian Techweek. His interviews since then went viral.

Melting Polar Ice Caps Distributed Enough Water to Cause a Shift in Earth's Crust Horizontally, Study Reveals

09.27.2021 03:10 AM

Melting polar ice caps does not only shift ocean levels but is also changing the Earth itself by shifting its position horizontally. Researchers believe this could be a potential new way of monitoring ice mass.

Mental Health Outcomes Affected by Social, Economic Changes: Brain and Mind Center's Systems Modeling Guide Better Policies

09.27.2021 01:50 AM

The mental health modeling of the University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Centre (BMC) has been globally recognized as one of the Top 10 Innovations in Mental Health.

Baby Birds Returned to the Wild After Being Saved From Bulldozer; Habitat Loss Remains Primary Threat to Wildlife

09.27.2021 00:04 AM

A contract worker from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District’ save two gray baby birds from being crushed by a bulldozer. They have now returned to the wild after being rescued.

Salmonella Outbreak From Unknown Source More Than Doubled in One Week, Infecting 279 People, 26 Hospitalized in 29 States

09.26.2021 21:35 PM

A salmonella outbreak reported over a week ago has more than doubled its infections and now reached 29 states. The latest update on the disease outbreak points to coriander as the possible culprit.

Biblical Story of Sodom Revisited: Massive Meteor Wiped Out Ancient Middle Eastern City With a Blast 1,000 Time Stronger Than Hiroshima Bomb

09.25.2021 04:15 AM

New scientific evidence suggests that a blast from a meteor impact destroyed an ancient Middle Eastern city around 3,600 years ago. Researchers believe that this might have inspired the biblical story of Sodom.