Margaret Davis

World's Smallest Pig: Conservationists Released Hog Into the Wild in Fear of Extinction

06.28.2021 04:20 AM

In an effort to boost the population of the world's smallest pigs, conservationists released eight of the dozen captive-bred pygmy hogs in the wild under the Pygmy Hog Conservation Program.

How Do Arabian Camels Travel 100 Miles of Desert and Endure Weeks Without Water?

06.28.2021 00:55 AM

An analysis of the well-developed kidneys of one-humped Arabian camels showed its role in coping with extremes, including surviving for weeks without drinking water.

COVID-19 Survivors Might Take a Year to Recover Loss of Smell and Taste

06.27.2021 22:37 PM

Many COVID-19 survivors reported not having back their sense of smell and taste even after recovering from the infection. A new study suggests that it could take up to a year to get back.

Nuclear Batteries Could Be the Solution for Safe, Efficient, Carbon-Free Electricity Systems

06.26.2021 00:44 AM

Scientists believe that humans are near the new paradigm for nuclear power. They think nuclear batteries could help in decarbonizing the world’s electricity systems to avoid catastrophic effects brought by climate change.

'Dragon Man': Could Be the Closest Human Species to Homo Sapiens than Neanderthals?

06.25.2021 23:16 PM

A near-perfectly fossil found in China, called Homo longi or "Dragon Man," represents a new human species that is said to be closely linked to Homo sapiens, replacing Neanderthals.

Earth's Atmosphere Seems to be 'Unique', No Other Exoplanets Could Compare

06.25.2021 22:03 PM

Earth's atmosphere could truly be rare. A study suggests that not many exoplanets could have similar or almost the same biosphere that Earth has due to a unique process that supports life.

COVID-19 Patients Seven Times More Likely to Get Bell's Palsy Than Those Who Get the Vaccine

06.25.2021 06:17 AM

Two vaccine trials reveal that Bell's palsy is more common in COVID-19 patients than vaccinated people. But suggest that it is still a rare side-effect of the infection.

Space Perspective Invites People to Space with $125,000 Seat Sale Aboard Its Spaceship Neptune

06.25.2021 03:40 AM

For only $125,000 anyone can experience the thrill of ascending 20 miles into the upper atmosphere of Earth aboard the luxurious and high-tech space balloon of Space Perspective.

Giant Sea Anemone Also Eats Ants, Spiders: How Did These Insects Reach the Sea?

06.25.2021 01:53 AM

An in-depth look into what a giant sea anemone eats reveals a surprising part of its diet. Analysis showed that giant plumose anemone eats ants, and occasionally spiders, which are insects that are not found in the sea.

Engineers Made Microscopic Seeds for Growing 2D Perovskite Crystals Used in Solar Panels

06.25.2021 00:12 AM

Chemical engineers from Rice University made microscopic seeds to grow homogenous thin films that are stable and highly efficient at harvesting solar energy.

Mosquito Mating Song Shapes Offspring Immune Response Against Viruses and Bacteria

06.24.2021 22:48 PM

Researchers from Cornell University investigates how mosquito mating cue harmonic convergence affects the immune response of their offspring and its possible implications to disease transmission and control.

Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak in North Portland Apartment Remains a Mystery

06.24.2021 06:45 AM

Residents in a North Portland apartment were forced to evacuate the building due to the legionnaires' disease outbreak that has been going on for six months.

Where Stars Are Born: NASA's SOFIA Telescope Captures High-Resolution View of a Star Nursery in the Milky Way

06.24.2021 04:00 AM

Researchers from the University of Maryland used NASA's SOFIA telescope to capture the first clear view of an expanding bubble of hot plasma where stars are born.

Hundreds of Birds Are Dying in the US, Reason Remains Uncertain

06.24.2021 03:03 AM

Scientists are baffled by the suspicious deaths of birds across the United States. Wildlife experts in at least states are now investigating the cause of bird deaths.

Water Harvester: A New Atmospheric Technology Which Works Around the Clock With No Energy Needed

06.24.2021 01:14 AM

Researchers at ETH Zurich developed a new technology that harvests atmospheric water without needing energy and even under the Sun. The device could also work for 24 hours around the clock.

Rabies in Raccoon Reported in Raritan Township; Residents are Advised to Get Vaccinated, Stay Away from Stray Animals

06.23.2021 23:06 PM

A raccoon in Raritan Township was tested positive for rabies. Residents in contact are advised to immediately seek medical care, while pet owners are also advised to have their animals vaccinated at the nearest veterinarian clinic.

River Flow, Temperature Prediction Now Possible Using Algorithm Based on Physical World

06.23.2021 08:56 AM

A team of researchers published a study on teaching the algorithm of a machine learning method about the physical world to accurately predict river temperature and streamflow.

Space App Camp: Here's How to Join ESA's Event to Win $2,900 in Creating an App to Make Earth Data Public

06.23.2021 08:51 AM

Take part in the European Space Agency's (ESA) Space App Camp that aims to develop an app that makes Earth observation data more accessible to a wide range of people using their smartphones and personal devices.

Happiness in Urban Green Spaces: Better Than In Economically Developed Ones?

06.23.2021 03:33 AM

Analysis of satellite imagery dataset and a city's economic status revealed that citizens' happiness is directly related to the area of urban green spaces.

Fact: Premature Gray Hair Due to Psychological Stress, Repigmentation Could Be Possible for Some

06.23.2021 02:14 AM

Qualitative evidence links psychological stress to the premature graying of hair. But surprisingly, it also showed that it is reversible when stress is eliminated.

Microbes of Deep-Sea Community Can Survive Extreme Heat, Influence Carbon Cycling

06.22.2021 23:44 PM

Microbes in the seafloor of the Guaymas Basin have adapted to the high temperatures that bake and burn large areas of seafloor sediments and turn organic matter into methane and energy-rich compounds.

Childhood and Adolescent Depression Linked to Higher Adult Anxiety, Substance Use Disorders

06.22.2021 06:30 AM

A twenty-year-old study confirms the link between childhood depression to adult anxiety and functional outcomes, like substance use disorder, and worse health and social functioning.

How to Save Relationships During Lockdown? Experts Say to Blame it to Pandemic

06.22.2021 03:16 AM

Life stressors and everyday frustration can undermine relationships. But during lockdowns, a new study reveals that blaming the pandemic may actually leave couples happier.

Total Solar Eclipses Shed Light on the Temperature of Solar Winds and Sun's Corona

06.22.2021 02:14 AM

NASA's Advanced Composition Explorer spacecraft (ACE) helped solar scientists to study total solar eclipses to better understand how temperatures of solar wind and the Sun's corona could affect space weather that can impact astronaut activities and electronics in space.

Hubble Space Telescope Has Been Offline for a Week as NASA Fails to Fix It for the Third Time

06.22.2021 01:55 AM

It has been a week now since the Hubble Space Telescope went offline on June 13 as NASA struggles to fix the computer that controls its science instruments.

Snakes Use Their Forked Tongues to Smell, Scientist Reveals

06.21.2021 22:28 PM

A new study sheds light on the real reason why snakes have forked tongues. Unlike most animals, snakes use it to smell rather than taste.

WHO Announced the End of the Second Ebola Outbreak in Guinea that Claimed 12 Lives

06.21.2021 07:08 AM

The World Health Organization (WHO) officially declares the end of the second Ebola outbreak in Guinea, which emerged in mid-February and claimed 12 lives.

$2,000 Bed Heals Body and Soul Using Sound and Low-Frequency Vibrations

06.21.2021 06:54 AM

A new bed could heal the body and promises emotional fitness by only using spatial audio and vibroacoustic technology that sends low-frequency vibrations throughout the body.

Apollo 14 Mission Marks the Successful Return of Man on the Moon After Apollo 13 Mishap

06.21.2021 03:54 AM

Family members of astronauts in Apollo 14 mission marked the 50th anniversary of Apollo missions, remembering its importance, especially with the upcoming Artemis mission happening in the next few years.

Pandemic Stress-Induced Brain Fog is Making People Forgetful and Confused, Here's What Experts Say

06.21.2021 01:13 AM

Many people today find themselves becoming forgetful and confused. Experts say that this could be the brain fog that resulted from the prolonged fear and uncertainty brought by the pandemic.