Margaret Davis

Children Sleeping With Their Dogs Maintain Good Sleep Quality as Those Who Sleep Alone, Debunking Long-Held Belief

06.03.2021 13:39 PM

A new study debunks a long-held belief, which suggests that children sleeping with their dogs have lower sleep quality compared to children sleeping alone. Researchers said that both groups have indistinguishable sleep quality.

Alcohol Consumption Linked to Increased Risk of Liver Disease Among Obese People, Study Reveals

06.03.2021 07:45 AM

New research suggests that overweight or obese people who drink more alcohol are at greater risk of developing liver diseases compared to those with a healthy weight who consumed alcohol at the same level.

Limb Regeneration in Salamanders May Be Possible Soon, Mystery Behind It's Unique Ability Nearly Unveiled

06.03.2021 05:52 AM

Limb regeneration is a scientific mystery that fascinated observers of the natural world for thousands of years. Now, scientists are one step closer to understanding the signaling that promotes regeneration in salamanders.

COVID-19 Vaccine: WHO Issued Emergency Approval for China's Coronavac, After Meeting International Standards

06.03.2021 01:38 AM

The World Health Organization (WHO) gives emergency approval for China's COVID-19 vaccine, called CoronaVac, that is manufactured by SinoVac. This assures countries that it has met international standards for safety, efficacy, and manufacturing.

Why Do People With Autism Find It Harder to Recognize Angry Facial Expression

06.02.2021 23:37 PM

People with autism tend to be less accurate in identifying anger in facial expressions produced at real-world speeds. Scientists at the University of Birmingham recently find out the reason behind this.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Extract: Famous Licorice Sweet Treat Could Cure Dark Spots, Dermatologists Said

06.02.2021 06:00 AM

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Extract, or famously known as the licorice extract, has powerful properties that could lighten dark spots in a natural way. Here's what some dermatologists said.

Transparent Solar Cells Could Be Possible Soon With Novel Electrode as the Building Block

06.02.2021 05:10 AM

Scientists proved that a new type of transparent electrode could be used as a building block for see-through solar cells to make on-site energy generation possible.

More West Coast Space Launches Expected to Happen, California and Vanderberg Plan and Build New Infrastructures

06.02.2021 00:31 AM

Vandenberg has never been as busy as the US spaceports in Florida. But the growing commercial space flights pushed the west coast to plan and build infrastructures for more space launches in the future.

Robotic Birds Inspire New Ways of Building Better Drones That Could Assist in Medical Emergencies

06.01.2021 23:37 PM

European researchers are building robotic birds that can flap their wings and glides smoothly using air currents. They hope to use it in the next decade in medical emergencies and in searching for other drones.

First Human Case of H10N3 Bird Flu Virus Reported in China: Should People Be Worried of This New Infection?

06.01.2021 21:33 PM

China has reported the first known human case of the H10N3 bird flu virus. Relevant details of the case are so far scant but the 41-year-old man is said to be recovering and will be released from the hospital soon.

What Does Arbutin Do to the Skin? Dermatologists Claim It is the Secret to Ultra Bright Skin

05.29.2021 08:20 AM

Arbutin is the skin-lightening ingredient that is seldom heard of and of which some dermatologists claim is the secret ingredient to ultra-white skin. Here are its benefits to the skin and how to use it.

3,800-Year-Old Gold Found in Germany Proves Trading of Luxury Items Started In Early Ages

05.29.2021 02:30 AM

Archaeologists have unearthed the burial of a woman from the Ealy Bronze Age and found the oldest gold in southwestern Germany.

SpaceX Satellite Monopoly a Challenge to Humanity's Access to Space, Arianespace Warns

05.29.2021 00:43 AM

SpaceX has asked the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for permission to launch up to 42,000 satellites for the development of its Starlink system, putting pressure on its competitors. As of now, SpaceX has about 1,600 Starlink satellites orbiting the Earth.

VIPER Rocket Launched to Look at How Satellites Affected by Lightning Storms on Earth

05.28.2021 22:47 PM

Scientific evidence so far suggests that VLF radio waves interact with the charged particles in that region and could drain the belts after lightning storms have filled them up, creating an impenetrable barrier against radiation that protect spacecraft.

Glycerin Cosmetics Smoothen, Moisturize Skin: Uses, Benefits, and Side-Effects

05.28.2021 09:30 AM

Found in moisturizers and lotions, glycerin is the third most common ingredient in skincare products next to water and fragrance.

NASA Assigns Astronaut as Specialist for Crew-3 Dragon Mission, Who is Kayla Barron?

05.27.2021 23:53 PM

NASA has assigned Kayla Barron as the fourth crew member and as a mission specialist for the agency's SpaceX Crew-3 mission to the ISS after failing to work out an agreement for the fourth seat with Roscosmos.

Japan's Baseball-Sized Transforming Robot Ball to Land on Moon in 2022, What Can It Do?

05.27.2021 22:50 PM

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) will send a baseball-sized transforming robot to the Moon to assist the development of the crewed pressurized rover.

South Korea Becomes Tenth Country to Join Artemis Accords That Supports NASA-Led Moon Exploration

05.27.2021 21:52 PM

South Korea is the latest country to sign the Artemis Accords on May 24, a pact that governs norms of behavior for those who will join the NASA-led Artemis lunar exploration program. Brazil and New Zealand will likely sign next.

5-Year-Old Birthday Boy Finds Four-Inch Megalodon Shark Tooth from Millions of Years Ago

05.27.2021 20:58 PM

A boy who is celebrating his 5th birthday gets an unexpected birthday present after finding a black fossil of a megalodon shark tooth on the South Carolina coast.

What is Butylene Glycol? Some Experts Caution Against It, Although It's Generally Safe to Use

05.27.2021 07:33 AM

Butylene glycol is a colorless chemical ingredient used in self-care products as a conditioner or moisturizer. But some experts caution that it might cause allergies although it's generally safe to use.

Space Tourism on the Rise: Are Other Passengers of SpaceX Considered "Astronauts"?

05.27.2021 07:09 AM

Now that SpaceX and Blue Origin are offering seats to their rockets, the term astronaut has seemingly become vague. Is it reserved to the experts or does it apply as well to those who have a short trip to space?

78 Sunscreens Contaminated With Cancer-Causing Chemical, Testing Lab Urges FDA for Recall

05.27.2021 05:00 AM

Independent testing laboratory Valisure advised the US FDA to recall 78 sunscreens after finding carcinogen compounds that are three times the allowed concentration limit.

Thick Sea Snot Covers the Sea of Marmara in Turkey, Could It Be Due to Climate Change?

05.27.2021 00:47 AM

A thick, viscous, mucus-like substance colloquially known as sea snot is floating on the water surface of Turkey's Sea of Marmara. Unlike most cases, scientists claim that this could pose harm to organisms below the sea.

What is the Maximum Age Humans Can Live? Scientists Found Key to Extending People's Lifespan

05.26.2021 22:38 PM

What is the possible maximum age humans can live? Scientists have devised a new strategy to find the absolute age that the human body could reach and found the key to extended lifespan.

Will the Super Blood Moon End Relationships Tonight? Expert Says It Might Cause Break Ups

05.26.2021 07:16 AM

An expert claims that the Super Blood Moon might bring out the "crazy" in people and cause relationship breakups. So thinking before speaking is advised to avoid any negative consequences to their actions.

Largest Known Night Parrot Population Recently Recorded Since It Was First Photographed in 2015

05.26.2021 06:30 AM

Recordings of night parrot calls from the desert sites in Australia have indicated the country's largest known population of nocturnal parrots. Despite that, the almost mythical bird species remains endangered.

Mild COVID-19 Leaves Infected Patients With Lasting Antibody, Making Reinfection Uncommon

05.26.2021 05:10 AM

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine found that mild cases of COVID-19 still have immune cells in their bodies pumping out antibodies against the virus months after recovering.

Space Solar Power Could Revolutionize Energy As US Air Force Plans to Harvest This Unlimited Source

05.26.2021 02:03 AM

The US Air Force is planning to harvest space solar power from its unlimited source, the Sun. This is in response to the ever-increasing energy demands of humans.

X-Ray Vision a Reality? Radar, 5G Networks May Provide Tool for Military and Emergency Services

05.26.2021 00:07 AM

X-ray vision has been one of the most common abilities in superhero and science fiction movies and comics. Scientists believe that 5G networks and radar could make this a reality soon.

Noni Juice (Morinda Citrifolia Extract) Potential Benefits in Preventing Tumors, Enhancing Immune System

05.25.2021 12:30 PM

Noni juice or also known as Morinda Citrifolia extract is consumed for over 2,00 years that offers various health benefits. Here are some of it and the possible side-effects when drinking the noni juice.