Margaret Davis

Red Dwarfs: Can Humans Live on Exoplanets Orbiting the Most Common and Long-Lasting Stars in the Galaxy?

05.18.2021 01:32 AM

How hospitable are red dwarfs to planets orbiting around them? NASA's Chandra and Hubble data gives new insight into this important question.

University Of Miami Health Distributes Vaccinations To Underserved Communities

COVID-19 Transmission 'Very Unlikely' for Vaccinated People, Over 122 Million in the US Are Safe

05.17.2021 22:47 PM

It was unknown at the beginning of the vaccination drive in the US whether the COVID-19 vaccine will prevent transmission or not, but a series of studies and real-world data have given light on this matter.

Biosolids From Sewage Water Could Solve Global Carbon Emissions and Power Shortages

05.17.2021 08:39 AM

Scientists have thought of safer and more sustainable alternatives to excess biosolids that could potentially solve the planet's greatest challenges, particularly in energy and potable water.

Bizarre Animals That Defied the Laws of Nature Baffling Scientists: Three-Eyed Cows, Claw Footed Snake, and More

05.17.2021 08:22 AM

Congenital deformities in animals have made them look bizarre, with some even making it to the Guinness Book of World Records. Here are the few of those animals that baffled scientists with their rare congenital disorders.

Hydroxyl Molecule Common on Earth Detected for the First Time in Ultra-Hot Exoplanet's Atmosphere

05.17.2021 05:10 AM

An international collaboration of astronomers has detected the hydroxyl molecule common on Earth in the atmosphere of the exoplanet WASP-33b, or also called "ultra-hot Jupiter."

Having Weird Dreams? AI-Inspired Hypothesis Explains Why

05.17.2021 01:26 AM

An AI-inspired hypothesis explains how brains work to help people distinguish reality from dreams. It helps people better understand the real waking reality.

Eight-Month-Old Baby Becomes World's Youngest COVID-19 Vaccine Recipient

05.16.2021 21:47 PM

An eight-month-old New York baby becomes the world's youngest recipient of the two jabs of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. The pharmaceutical company temporarily halted the trial to determine if infants are getting the correct dose.

First Movie in Space: Russia Racing to Beat Tom Cruise and NASA Movie As It Starts to Cast Stars

05.15.2021 03:23 AM

Russia casts Yulia Peresild to star in the movie "Challenge" that aims to beat the movie of Tom Cruise and NASA as the first movie to be shot in space.

Rare Radioactive Plutonium Isotope Dating Back Millions of Years Discovered 5,000ft Below Pacific Ocean

05.15.2021 01:42 AM

Plutonium is extremely rare to find on Earth, but researchers recently discovered the plutonium-244 deep in the Pacific Ocean that could be the result of "violent cosmic events" that occurred millions of years ago.

Mammals Can Breathe Through Their Intestines: Can Humans Use It As Treatment For COVID-19 Patients?

Mammals Breathe Through Intestines to Recover From Respiratory Distress; Can Humans Do The Same?

05.14.2021 22:02 PM

Rats, mice, pigs, and other mammals can breathe using their intestines by pumping air up their butts. Can humans do this as well? Some scientists believe it could be an alternative treatment for COVID-19 patients.

Songbird Neurons Reveals Building Block for Advance Cognition in Birds and Mammals

05.14.2021 21:44 PM

Neuroscientists examined neurons in a songbird's forebrain and discovered a remarkable landscape of physiology, auditory coding, and network roles that explains how birds and mammals behave.

Perishable Food Can Now Sit on a Shelf Instead of the Fridge Thanks to This New Pasteurization Technique

Perishable Food Can Now for Last Months, Thanks to This New Pasteurization Technique

05.14.2021 07:54 AM

A food-tech startup in upstate New York developed a new pasteurization technology that preserves perishable food without refrigeration and using artificial preservatives to cut down millions of tons of food waste worldwide.

Driving With Headphones Messes With Spatial Recognition, Ford Study Finds

Driving With Headphones Messes Spatial Recognition, Ford Study Shows Its Dangerous

05.14.2021 06:20 AM

Car company Ford showed in their study that driving with headphones is not good as it destroys a person's sense of spatial awareness that could lead to accidents.

Brown Bears Are More Successful In Mating When They Rub Their Backs On More Trees, Study Finds

Brown Bears More Successful In Mating When They Rub Their Backs on More Trees

05.14.2021 00:59 AM

A study reveals that brown bears who rub up against more trees have more cubs and partners. The behavior is linked to being more attractive to the opposite sex.

Female Elephant Seal Spends 80% of Their Day Foraging Small Fish in Deep Seas

05.13.2021 21:57 PM

Researchers attached a camera and sensors to the body of an adult female elephant seal and found that they spend approximately 80% of their day foraging for small fish in deep seas and only sleeping for one hour a day.

New Harmless Bacteria Strain Could Fight Dog's Bad Breath, Could Last for Up to Two Hours!

05.13.2021 01:17 AM

Scientists from the University of Arizona have developed a harmless bacteria strain that cures bad breath in dogs. It is modified to mimic the smell of pear and mint.

Lithium-Metal Battery: The Holy Grail That Could Transform Electric Car Industry

Lithium-Metal Battery Holds More Energy, Could Transform Electric Car Industry

05.12.2021 23:35 PM

A lithium-metal battery may be the Holy Grail of battery chemistry that could change the electric car industry as it could hold far more energy than batteries used in smartphones and electric cars.

Brain-To-Text Technology Enables Paralyzed Man To Turn Imagined Handwriting Into Words on a Screen

05.12.2021 21:46 PM

Brain-computer interface (BCI) technology helped a quadriplegic man to turn his imagined handwriting into text on a screen. He can produce 90 characters (15 words) per minute.

Why Does Pink-Colored Energy Drinks Enhance Athletic Performance Better Than Clear Fluids?

05.12.2021 06:30 AM

Researchers from the University of Westminster found that pink-colored energy drinks enhance athletic performance by 4.4% than clear fluids despite having similar ingredients. But why?

Poor Sense of Smell Linked to 50% Chances of Having Pneumonia [STUDY]

05.12.2021 06:00 AM

Michigan State University researchers found that a poor sense of smell may be a sign of a higher risk of developing pneumonia in older adults than those with a good sense of smell.

Extremely Rare Pacific Footballfish With Light Bulb on Head Washed Up in California Beach

05.12.2021 05:50 AM

A Pacific footballfish that lives in the deep parts of the ocean was found washed up on the beach of Crystal Cove State Park in California. What could have caused it to surface on the sand?

Nearly 59M Hectares of Forests Around The World Have Regrown Since 2000, Soaking Up 5.9 Gigatons of Carbon Dioxide

59M Hectares of Forests Have Regrown Since 2000, Soaking Up 5.9 Gigatons of Carbon Dioxide

05.12.2021 01:03 AM

A new analysis showed that an area of forests the size of France had regrown naturally since 2000. That means it could store up to 5.9 gigatons of carbon emissions.

Cancer Cells Manipulate 3D Structure of Their DNA , Enhancing Oncogene Activity

05.11.2021 22:20 PM

Scientists used algorithms to examine how cancer cells re-organize the 3D structure of their DNA to increase the activity of oncogenes, which promotes the proliferation of cancer cells.

Laser Cap Helps Fight Baldness, Thickens Hair Even While Watching TV or Eating Popcorn

05.11.2021 06:33 AM

New laser cap that user low light laser therapy can help in fighting baldness without leaving the house. It can easily fit inside the regular ball cap so users can use it even while watching TV or eating popcorn on the couch.

Pigeon With Mysterious Massive Feet Went Viral On Social Media: Was It Just an Illusion?

05.11.2021 05:50 AM

TikTok user ge0_2001 has observed a pigeon from the window that has mysterious gigantic feet. The short video immediately went viral, leaving many to solve its mystery.

Branching Worm With One Head and Divides Internal Organs Found Living in Sea Sponges

05.11.2021 05:10 AM

Researchers discovered a branching worm that has one head and multiple posterior ends that spreads extensively in the canals of sea sponges.

Deadly Black Fungus Infects COVID-19 Patients In India, Damaging Internal Organs

05.10.2021 23:59 PM

Mucormycosis, also known as the black fungus, is emerging as a new severe complication among COVID-19 patients in India. It could damage internal organs once it enters the body.

Vaccine Passport Technology Demonstrated In Las Vegas

Vaccination Bracelets May Replace Vaccine Cards, Passport Apps; Data Privacy Guaranteed

05.10.2021 22:12 PM

A Philadelphia restaurant had its staff wear vaccination bracelets to let their customers know they have been vaccinated. Will this be the new norm when going to places?

Uncooked Rice May Contain Harmful Microplastics, Scientists Found

Uncooked Rice May Contain Harmful Microplastics, Sparking Health Fears to Millions of Consumers

05.10.2021 07:48 AM

Researchers at the University of Queensland found that uncooked rice may contain 3-4 milligrams of microplastics in every 100 grams. A scientist said that washing rice could reduce plastics by 20% to 40%.