Margaret Davis

Beauty After Star Explosions: NASA Shares Photo of 300-Year-Old Cassiopeia A, Supernova Remnant

08.04.2021 04:49 AM

Three of NASA's Great Observatories captured an image of Cassiopeia A at three different wavebands, which gave a colorful photo of the supernova remnant in 2005. NASA shared its photo again on its Instagram account.

US Tracking and Data Relay Satellite: SpaceLink To Improve International Space Station Comms

08.04.2021 02:48 AM

SpaceLink just received funding to demonstrate its relay satellite that could give the International Space Station (ISS) faster communications. It will pick up where the NASA Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS) left off.

Thawing Permafrost in Siberia Could Release 'Methane Bomb' that Accelerates Global Warming

08.03.2021 23:15 PM

The summer 2020 heat wave in Siberia melted the permafrost that increased methane gas emissions from limestone, which may lead to the formation of methane bombs in the atmosphere.

Black Death Vaccine: First Phase of Human Trials Begins, Will This End the Bubonic Plague?

08.03.2021 09:25 AM

Researchers from the University of Oxford have launched their first human trial for a new vaccine for Black Death, taking inspiration from the success of their COVID-19 vaccine.

Rare Chameleon Believed To Be Extinct Found; Urgent Conservation Efforts Needed

08.03.2021 08:27 AM

Chapman's pygmy chameleon, a rare chameleon species, was found "clinging to survival" in Malawi Hills after being thought to be extinct due to massive deforestation.

NASA Reveals International Space Station Tilted 540 Degrees, Far Worse than Just 45 Degrees

08.03.2021 04:20 AM

NASA flight director reveals that the International Space Station (ISS) situation with Russia's Nauka module is worse than previously reported, saying that the incident was "a little incorrectly reported."

Borderline Personality Disorder Could Be Caused by Childhood Trauma Instead of Genetic Vulnerability, Study Claims

08.02.2021 08:24 AM

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is the most common personality disorder that affects more women than men. A new study claims that it might be rooted in childhood trauma instead of genetic factors.

NASA Releases New Images of Mars Showing Different Landscapes of the Red Planet

08.02.2021 07:33 AM

NASA JPL Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter recently sent back new images of the Red Planet, which are unlike past images taken by rovers. This gave astronomers and enthusiasts a new dose of beauty and curiosity.

Notable Discoveries in Science 50, 100, and 150 Years Ago That Are Not Widely Known

08.02.2021 06:44 AM

Humans have used science in understanding how things behave the way they are. In this article, learn notable discoveries from 50, 100, and 150 years ago that contributed to scientific knowledge.

Fractals: The Strange State of Matter that Guide Physicists to Solve Problems, Origins of the Universe

08.02.2021 03:40 AM

Fractals are created by never-ending complex patterns that are similar in all scales. Nature holds the best example of fractals, such as trees, rivers, clouds, seashells, etc. Scientists have been using them to solve fundamental questions in physics.

Sumatran Tigers in Indonesia Recovering From COVID-19, Cause of Coronavirus in Animals Still Unknown

08.02.2021 02:41 AM

In Indonesia, two rare Sumatran tigers tested positive for COVID-19 last month and are being treated by zookeepers. Jakarta officials are now investigating the cause of the infection as none of their caretakers and zoo staff have the infection.

Do Ultrasonic Scalers Damage Teeth? When Not to Use Them?

07.31.2021 11:16 AM

Ultrasonic scalers allow hygienists or dentists to remove plaque, stains, and tartar on teeth. However, there are exceptions to when it should only be used.

Deleted SARS-CoV-2 Data From Wuhan Finally Recovered After a Year to Shed Light on the Origins of COVID-19

07.31.2021 04:40 AM

An American scientist recovered deleted virus sequence a year after it was removed from the public database Sequence Read Archive. Finding the missing genetic sequence data is valuable in determining the origin of SARS-CoV-2.

NASA's Perseverance Rover Reveals First Martian Rock Sampling Location

07.31.2021 02:13 AM

NASA's Perseverance rover prepares to collect its first Martian rock sample a year after its launch. The rock sample will be brought back to Earth in a joint NASA and ESA mission as early as 2031.

Google's Quantum Computer Builds First-Ever Time Crystal: Are They Now Closer to Building a Time Machine?

07.31.2021 00:21 AM

Google's quantum computing laboratory might have created the first-ever time crystal inside a quantum computer. This could be the greatest achievement of this generation in quantum mechanics.

Dental Calculus Plaque Remover Tool Kit: Is It Safe for Home Use?

07.30.2021 08:55 AM

Brushing and flossing may remove plaque easily, but not dental calculus or tartar. To solve that, a dental calculus plaque remover tool kit can be used at home.

Bottled Water Vs. Tap Water: Study Estimates Health and Environmental Impacts of Water Consumption in Barcelona

07.30.2021 06:55 AM

A new study by Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) found that bottled water is 3,500 times more harmful to the environment than tap water. This led to people asking which of the two is better.

1.8 Million-Year-Old Jawbone of Eurasian Hunting Dog Found Alongside Human Remains

07.30.2021 04:30 AM

Scientists may have found Europe's first hunting dog after unearthing a 1.8 million-year-old jawbone of a huge prehistoric canine in an iconic human fossil site.

Two Mysterious Red Rocks Discovered in Asteroid Belt Between Mars and Jupiter That May Hold Clues on Solar System's History

07.30.2021 02:40 AM

JAXA astronomers discovered two red rocks in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter where they should not be. Both rocks are found to have a complex organic matter that might hint at the chaotic origins of the Solar System.

Russia's Nauka Module Unexpectedly Tilted ISS: NASA Assures No One Was Endangered, Space Station Regained Its Control

07.30.2021 00:01 AM

A space station emergency occurred when Russia's Nauka module thrusters suddenly fired up, causing the ISS to lose altitude control by around 45 degrees. Fortunately, no one was hurt, and ISS is now back in control.

14,000 Scientists Declare Climate Emergency, Continued Negligence to Climate Change May Bring "Untold Suffering"

07.29.2021 22:52 PM

Nearly 14,000 scientist signatories from over 150 countries urge the implementation of a few big climate policies to combat climate change and to avoid untold suffering brought by ignoring global warming.

How to Make Teeth Whiter Instantly

07.29.2021 16:16 PM

There are many teeth whitening products sold in the US, but most of them use chemicals to bleach the teeth. But here are some tips that can be done at home without using those harsh chemicals.

SpaceX Will No Longer Use its Net-Equipped Boats that Catches Falling Rocket Nose Cones, What Are Now Their Plans?

07.29.2021 07:49 AM

SpaceX announced that it is retiring its net-equipped boats that caught falling rocket payload fairings. The company now plans to look for another for its rocket recovery efforts.

How Do Brain Cells Form? Scientists Introduce Molecular Atlas that Mapped Fetal Development of Brain

07.29.2021 06:40 AM

Researchers created a molecular atlas that details the fetal development of brain cells to better understand the brain and develop better therapeutic approaches for neurodegenerative diseases.

Magnetosphere Would Probably Not Provide Protection When the Sun Dies, What Would Happen Then?

07.29.2021 05:20 AM

Earth's magnetosphere will not be able to protect the planet during the death of the Sun, killing everyone in the process. But new life may spring from the ashes and start a new age.

Scientists Tests Laws of Friction To Understand Caldera Collapse During Kilauea Volcano Eruption in 2018

07.29.2021 03:52 AM

Stanford scientists tested laws of friction to understand Kilauea's collapse when the volcano erupted in 2018. The new analysis could help in forecasting and mitigation during volcanic eruptions.

Cassie the Bipedal Robot Made History After Completing a 5K Course in 53 Minutes, Almost at Par With Humans

07.29.2021 00:06 AM

Researchers from Oregon State University made Cassie the bipedal robot, run for 5km (3miles), making her the first robot to use machine learning to run on outdoor terrain.

Plaque vs Tartar: Can Teeth Whitening Toothpaste Remove Them

07.28.2021 11:34 AM

The teeth might be tough, but they can still be affected by plaque and tartar that weakens them. But how do you differentiate plaque and tartar? Also, what products can help remove them?

Nanoarchitected Material Better than Kevlar and Steel; Could Potentially Replace Existing Armors

07.28.2021 08:30 AM

Army-funded researchers created a nanoarchitected material that can withstand supersonic microparticle impacts. This could potentially create ultralight body armor for soldiers.

Boeing's Starliner Set to Launch this Week: Here's How to Catch its Orbital Test Flight

07.28.2021 07:45 AM

Boeing is set to launch its CST-100 Starliner later this week for its Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2). Here's how you can watch "Launch America" on July 30.