Margaret Davis

Life on Venus: Volcanic Activities Might Explain the Presence of Phosphine in the Atmosphere

07.20.2021 23:16 PM

Life on Venus might not be real according to a new study that explores the origin of the phosphine found in the Venusian atmosphere. They think the strange chemical might be a product of volcanism on the planet.

Parenting: New Science-Based Book Teaches How to Raise Generous, Honest, Kind Kids

07.20.2021 03:00 AM

Science writer Melinda Wenner Moyer wrote the book "How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Assholes" to encourage better parenting that develops generous, honest, kind, and antiracist kids.

Jupiter's Polar Storms Do Not Go Away Unlike Its Earthly Variety, Study Found

07.20.2021 00:13 AM

A study showed that Jupiter's polar storms are here to stay. They remain constant as they do not disperse and hardly change over time, which makes them an easier system to study.

Comet ATLAS: What Happened to Its Tail Now That It's No Longer Tailing Anything?

07.19.2021 22:14 PM

NASA and the European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter flew over near the remnants of comet ATLAS to find what happened to its tail after its disintegration in April 2020.

How Dirty Are Our Beds? A Microbiologist Explains How Germs Live on Mattresses

07.19.2021 07:00 AM

Beds offer a level of comfort that people need at the end of the day. However, they are also home to many germs, viruses, and bugs that bring diseases. Here's what a microbiologist has to say about a dirty mattress.

101-Year-Old Maine Woman Dubbed "The Lobster Lady" Still Actively Boating, Lobstering Daily

07.19.2021 04:42 AM

Virginia Oliver, 101, has been catching lobsters since she was eight. Her nine-decade lobstering activity has earned her the title of "The Lobster Lady."

Neutron Stars Have Tiny Mountains That Are No More Than Millimeters Tall, Study Suggests

07.19.2021 02:51 AM

A team of astrophysicists used new models of neutron stars and showed that their tallest mountains could only be millimeters tall due to the huge gravity on the ultra-dense objects.

Belgium to Return 2,000 'Stolen' Artifacts From Congo During the Colonial Era

07.19.2021 00:59 AM

Belgium's government announced that it will be returning 2,000 artifacts that were looted from Congo during King Leopold II's reign in the colonial era.

Gamma-Ray Bursts: What Do These Ultrabright Flashes Tell About the Universe?

07.18.2021 22:37 PM

What are Gamma-ray bursts? Scientists believe that these ultrabright flashes could hold the secrets of the origin of the universe and they are eager to find where these beams come from.

Monkeypox Reported in Texas Urging CDC to Conduct Immediate Contact Tracing; What is This Viral Disease?

07.17.2021 01:25 AM

Texas officials confirm one case of the rare monkeypox virus in an individual who traveled from Nigeria to Dallas. He is now in a stable condition but the CDC begins contact tracing for passengers who were on the same flights as the individual.

COVID-19 Vaccinated People Who Get Infected Less Likely to Spread the Virus, Fauci Says

07.17.2021 01:01 AM

Dr. Anthony Fauci announced in a recent White House briefing that vaccinated people who contracted COVID-19 are less likely to spread the virus to others than those unvaccinated people.

Hubble Space Telescope is Back on Once Again! Backup Computing Hardware Switched On, What's Next?

07.16.2021 23:07 PM

NASA has announced that it has switched on Hubble Space Telescope's backup computing hardware and now has successfully turned it on once again. But now, what's next for the Hubble?

Fluorescence Used to Monitor Water Quality by Detecting Hydrocarbons and Pesticides in Real-time

07.16.2021 08:55 AM

UBCO scientists are testing fluorescence in detecting impurities in the water to monitor water quality, and determine these impurities from other compounds.

Female Grizzly Bear Seen in Washington State for the First Time After 40 Years, Fitting It With Radio Collar

07.16.2021 08:24 AM

Wildlife biologists captured for the first time after 40 years a female grizzly bear in Washington state together with its three cubs. They fitted a radio collar on the bear before releasing her and her cubs to monitor it.

Snake Venom Transformed Into Super Glue That Stops Life-Threatening Bleeding Within Seconds

07.16.2021 06:46 AM

Scientists have created super glue from the poisonous snake venom that sticks to the body tissue to stop life-threatening bleeding in just 45 seconds.

Teens' Empathic Support for Friends Stem From Secure Attachments in Family

07.16.2021 06:00 AM

A study found that secure family relationships predict teens' ability to provide empathetic support for their friends. Empathetic teens tend to be less aggressive and less likely to bully other people.

Sperm Transport in the Genital Tract Shown in Computer Simulation Identify Key Factors for Successful Reproduction

07.16.2021 00:55 AM

Researchers developed an agent-based computer model that can simulate the journey of sperm inside the female reproductive tract to identify factors of reproductive success.

Sharks on Movies Are Overwhelmingly Portrayed as Villains, Making It Harder to Conserve Them

07.15.2021 08:40 AM

Hollywood movies about sharks overwhelmingly portray the apex predators in a negative light, which makes it harder for shark conservation efforts. Much of this impact stems from the 1975 blockbuster movie "Jaws."

Chile Peppers in Space: Why Is NASA Growing Spices in the ISS? What Does It Mean for Astronauts?

07.15.2021 07:50 AM

NASA is spicing up the outer space by planting and growing chile peppers in the International Space Station (ISS). Astronauts will have to wait for four months before they can eat them.

WHO Says Genetically Modified Babies Still Too Risky, Announces New Guidelines for Human Gene Editing

07.15.2021 03:04 AM

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced its new guidelines for human genome editing that took two years to complete. Despite that, the health agency still believes genetically modified babies are a bad idea.

New Wildlife Detection Surveillance System Could Track Emerging Threats in Near Real-Time

07.15.2021 02:15 AM

A new early detection surveillance system for wildlife could track patterns of illness and death in near real-time using the data in wildlife rehabilitation organizations to respond to emerging threats in a timely way to cause less harm on wild animals.

Hubble Space Telescope: NASA May Finally Know the Cause of Its Major Computer Glitch

07.14.2021 23:44 PM

NASA engineers pore over the manuals of the Hubble Space Telescope ahead of switching on the backup computer of the space telescope. They think they have finally identified the cause of the glitch and will attempt this risky procedure later this week.

Ultrasonic Scaler Advantages and Disadvantages: When to Use It and Can It Damage Teeth?

07.14.2021 08:20 AM

A myriad of new dental products has introduced the public to an ultrasonic scaler to remove disrupt bacterial plaque biofilms that attach to the teeth. Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of using this device.

Why Is Venus So Bright? Here's How Its Proximity to Earth, Highly Reflected Clouds Affects It

07.14.2021 07:12 AM

Both Jupiter and Mars are bright planets, but neither of them could compare to the brightness of Venus. It is easily visible from the Earth and at times shines even brighter than usual. So, how did this neighboring world become so bright?

Rare 'Glass Octopus' Spotted in Deep Waters of the Central Pacific Ocean

07.14.2021 03:30 AM

The elusive glass octopus was spotted by an underwater robot as it glides in the waters in the remote Central Pacific Ocean. Only its eyes, optic nerve, and digestive tract can be seen.

'Harmless' Bacteria in Nose Drops Elicits Immune Response Against Deadly Brain Disease

07.14.2021 01:09 AM

Researchers in a study demonstrated that genetically modified friendly bacteria when mixed into nose drops could induce an immune response against a severe type of meningitis.

Mars, Venus, Moon Conjunction: Look Up and Catch a Celestial Treat in the Night Sky

07.13.2021 22:33 PM

From July 11 to 14, the young Moon will guide stargazers to a celestial treat when Mars and Venus come close together during the planetary conjunction when celestial bodies align.

Venus Crust Broken? Large Blocks Moving Like Sea Ice Seen on Planet Showing Proof of Geological Activity

07.13.2021 08:08 AM

New research suggests that Venus' crust is broken into large dark reddish-purple blocks that are moveable like how sea ice behaves. Researchers think the activity in the planet's mantle could be the cause.

Athletes at Higher Risk of Experiencing Heart Condition That May Lead to Stroke

07.13.2021 05:56 AM

A study found that athletes have more than twice the risk of experiencing irregular heart rhythms or atrial fibrillation that also increases the risk of stroke. Younger athletes are found to have a higher risk compared to older athletes.

Humans' Defenseless Nature: Still, Why Don't Wild Animals Attack Us More?

07.13.2021 02:59 AM

Humans are basically defenseless without their weapons. So why do wild animals do not attack them often? Scientists explain how the healthy fear of animals to humans helps them coexist.