Margaret Davis

Neuroplasticity-Inspired Novel Computing Device Can Reconfigure, Store Memories Like Human Brain

09.02.2021 22:51 PM

An international team of researchers developed a novel computing device reminiscent of the neuroplasticity of the human brain. Like neurons, they also can store information for future retrieval and processing.

Wild Cockatoos Seen Using Utensils From Trees Like Primates, Opens Possibilities in Evolution of Intelligence

09.02.2021 06:46 AM

Wild cockatoos in Indonesia were seen using knives and spoons made from tree branches to access the seeds of sea mango fruit, showing behavior that was once thought to be unique in primates.

Bias Tells Who Looks Alike: Perception of Face Identity Influenced by Prior Knowledge of Personalities

09.02.2021 05:17 AM

A new study from Psychologists at New York University shows that those who believe that any two individuals have the same personality also perceive them to have similar faces.

Real-Life Astro Boy: Bionic Arm Helps Four-Year-Old Boy From Pakistan; First Bionic Arm for Such Age

09.02.2021 03:47 AM

A four-year-old Pakistani boy made history as the youngest person to have a multi-grip bionic arm. This is the first time a bionic arm is designed for a child his age.

X-Ray Magnifying Glass of Chandra Gives Enhanced Resolution of Distant Black Holes, Sheds Light on Possible Black Hole System in Early Universe

09.02.2021 00:50 AM

Astronomers used an 'X-ray magnifying glass,' the new technology of NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, to study the black hole system in the early universe.

First Anthrax Death This Year Recorded in China; Cause of Infection Linked to the Slaughter of Sick Cattle

09.01.2021 22:14 PM

As of August 15, two confirmed cases of anthrax were reported in Shandong Province, China wherein one of them has recently died, while the other is kept in quarantine.

How Black Holes Form: New Simulation Video Shows How Galaxies Feed Supermassive Mouths

09.01.2021 07:53 AM

There is no definite way of how a black hole forms in the universe, but the new high-powered simulation from the researchers of Northwestern University could shed light on how galaxies feed the supermassive black hole.

SpaceX All-Civilian Spaceflight: Inspiration4 To Take Giant Leap to Futuristic Goal of Sending Humans to Space

09.01.2021 05:56 AM

SpaceX's next crewed mission, Inspiration4, to be launched on September 15, will be the first all-civilian mission to orbit. It will be a mission like no other, testing the ambitious futuristic goal of sending civilians to space in the next few years.

Racing Heart Can Hijack Neurons, Affecting Decision-Making Process of Human Brain

09.01.2021 03:30 AM

Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai found that neurons that exclusively monitor the body's internal dynamics could affect the brain’s decision-making centers.

Genes Can Identify, Respond, Filter Coded Information in Signals, Leads to Significant Biotechnology Applications

09.01.2021 01:20 AM

New research from North Carolina State University scientists showed that genes can identify, respond to, and filter coded information in signals. This shows how a single mechanism can create reactions from a single gene.

Caldor Fire: Satellite Captures Stunning Time-Lapse of the California Fire Near Lake Tahoe

08.31.2021 22:10 PM

California and Nevada have declared states of emergency following the Caldor Fire that consumed 191,607 acres since it started over two weeks ago. Satellite time-lapse video showed the scale of the massive fire.

Marine Mussels Improves Hydrogels' Adhesion, Stretchiness, Strength; Improves Use for Wounds Healing

08.31.2021 09:43 AM

Researchers used marine mussels to improve the mechanical properties of gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) hydrogels. The mussels made hydrogels better than the original design, improving properties useful for wound healing.

Stars Gobble Up Planets; Instability of Solar Systems Could Help Identify Sun-Like Stars Hosting Earth-like Planets

08.31.2021 07:19 AM

The Greek god Cronos had a horrifying reputation for eating his own children. In the same way, researchers found that some Sun-like stars gobble up their planets.

Grisly Remains of First Farmers in Atacama Reveal Brutal Challenges To Live in Driest Nonpolar Desert

08.31.2021 04:25 AM

Farming in the Atacama Desert, the driest nonpolar desert in the world, is not easy, evident in the grisly remains of the first farmers dated roughly 3,000 years ago.

Genetic Analysis Uncovers Unexpected Evolution Flexibility of Bowfin Fish; Presents Better Model for Human Evolution

08.31.2021 01:03 AM

Bowfin fish (Amia calva) is an evolutionary enigma representing a unique combination of ancient and modern fish. Charles Darwin even described it as a "living fossil," that has evolved slower than most fishes.

Star Factories Are Major Polluters of the Universe, Study Showed

08.30.2021 22:57 PM

An analysis of star factories or galaxies that produce stars showed that they emit dirtier gas than the gas coming in during production. Accretion and outflow rates dictate the mass and growth of galaxies.

Titan's Hazy Atmosphere Recreated in a Glass Jar To Reveal Mineral Composition of Saturn's Largest Moon

08.30.2021 08:02 AM

Scientists recreated the conditions of the atmosphere in Titan using tiny glass cylinders on Earth, revealing the fundamental properties of two organic molecules that exist as a mineral in Saturn's largest moon.

FDA Approves First Stroke Rehabilitation Option That Uses Vagus Nerve Stimulation System

08.30.2021 06:22 AM

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved for the first time a stroke rehabilitation option that uses a vagus nerve stimulation system to treat moderate to severe motor deficits linked to ischemic stroke.

Lack of Natural Predators Turns Overly Poisonous Cane Toads Into Cannibals, Become Invasive Species

08.30.2021 05:00 AM

Cane toads are warty, poisonous amphibians that usually eat insects. However, they will also eat almost anything, such as reptiles, amphibians, and small mammals. With no natural predators, their number starts to explode.

One Step Closer to Understanding Cosmic Rays: Scientists Explain Origin of Highest-Energy Particles in the Universe

08.30.2021 01:45 AM

Scientists from Nagoya University measured the protons and electrons from cosmic rays in a supernova remnant in a bid to find where the highest-energy particles in the universe come from.

Gemini 5 Sets New Crewed Spaceflight Record 56 Years Ago Today

08.29.2021 22:25 PM

On August 29, 1965, NASA's Gemini 5 mission made a record-breaking history in the field of crewed spaceflight. Aboard the spacecraft were two astronauts that spent eight days in Earth's orbit.

From Maritime Folklore to Science: Satellites Monitor Milky Seas Effect, Bacteria Not Mermaids Create Luminous Water

08.28.2021 03:19 AM

The milky seas effect is maritime folklore that was previously misunderstood. Sailors in the 19th-century have always regarded its origin as something sinister like sea monsters and mermaids. Using satellites, modern scientists have a deeper understanding of the bacteria, not mermaids nor sea monsters, that create this glowing water.

Human Mars Mission Safest Only When Less Than 4 Years at Solar Maximum

08.28.2021 00:21 AM

A new study suggests that a human mission to Mars would only be viable if less than four years and when the Sun is at its hottest.

Greenland Sharks Live Hundreds of Years; Can These Sharks Teach Humans How to Live Long?

08.27.2021 21:54 PM

A fishing expedition 15 years ago off the west coast of Greenland led scientists to discover the world's oldest vertebrate, Greenland sharks. This species can live at least 250 years up to 500 years old.

Part of Brain That Controls Habits Found Responsible for Encoding New Learnings, Neuroscience Research Reveals

08.27.2021 08:37 AM

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai's new study reveals that a part of the brain that controls habits may also play a critical role in learning new things. Researchers hope to learn new insights about neurons and circuits that underlie neurological disorders involving behavior control.

New Form of Carbon Only One Atom Thick, Ideal for Future Electronics, High-Tech Engineering

08.27.2021 06:39 AM

Scientists developed a new form of carbon that is only one atom thick, opening doors to improve rechargeable batteries and better electrical energy storage than graphene.

NASA Scientists Testing Asteroid Deflection Methods To Prevent Space Rocks From Hitting Earth

08.27.2021 05:22 AM

Experts said that deflecting an asteroid, such as 101955 Bennu, could require multiple bumps from a massive human-made deflection device to prevent it from hitting Earth.

Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats; CDC Continues To Investigate

08.27.2021 01:33 AM

Two salmonella strains have infected 24 people and hospitalized 13 more across 14 states. CDC is now investigating to identify the specific Italian deli meats that caused the multi-state salmonella outbreak.

REM Sleep Refreshes the Brain: Researchers Found Evidence of Increased Cerebral Blood Flow During the Dream Phase

08.26.2021 22:46 PM

Researchers found evidence as to why dreaming or REM sleep is important for health. The increased cerebral blood flow at this phase refreshes the brain by removing wastes.

Endangered Scrotum Frog Live At the Bottom of Lake Titicaca; Public Display and Study Conducted to Saving Them From Extinction

08.26.2021 10:34 AM

Scrotum frogs, who earned their unfortunate name from their soggy skin, are now on display at Chester Zoo in the UK as wildlife officials hope to save them from extinction.