Margaret Davis

Iceland's Volcano Spews Lava Geysers High Into the Air, Thrill Seekers Left in Awe

05.10.2021 05:40 AM

Iceland's Fagradalshraun volcano activity was still calm last week. But now it alternates between quiet spells and furious outbursts, leaving thrill-seekers in awe with its incredible power.

Compulsive Buying-Shopping Disorder is Real, Psychologists and Clinicians Confirms

05.10.2021 00:12 AM

An international team of psychologists and clinicians confirmed a new debilitating condition called the Compulsive Buying-Shopping Disorder (CBSD). The framework of the diagnosis determines at what point excessive buying can be considered a disorder.

Next Flu Season Could Be Worse After a Year Without It, Scientists Warn

05.09.2021 22:08 PM

Scientists warn that a year of virtually no flu could mean that more people are susceptible in the next season. Vaccines will still be key in preventing infection.

Sinopharm COVID Vaccine Gets WHO Emergency Approval: Why Does This Matter?

05.08.2021 06:30 AM

The World Health Organization validated the "safety, efficacy, and quality of the COVID-19 vaccine of the Chinese state-owned Sinopharm, giving them emergency approval.

Cats Love to Sit On Squares, Even on Imaginary Ones [Study]

05.08.2021 00:02 AM

A study suggests that cats too can be fooled by optical illusions. They love sitting on squares too much that they tend to sit even on 2D squares.

It's National Space Day! How Far Have Humans Found Out About the Cosmos?

05.07.2021 21:56 PM

National Space Day or International Space Day is celebrated every first Friday of May to promote STEM to the youth. Take a look back to its history and see how far humans have found out about the universe.

US Birth Rate Fell by 4% in 2020, Experts Predict the Largest Decrease in 50 Years

05.07.2021 05:40 AM

In 2020, the US birth rate plummeted by around 4% as predicted by experts. It is the largest annual decrease in the last five decades and holds true to various ages, races, and ethnicities.

Mount Sinabung Eruption: People Warned of Volcanic Ashfall; What are Its Effect on Human Health?

05.07.2021 05:37 AM

Indonesia's Mount Sinabung erupted on Friday, May 7, spewing a column of volcanic ash 1.7 miles (2.8 kilometers) into the sky.

Hair Combing Robot Equipped With Camera Can Untangle Any Type of Curls

05.07.2021 05:20 AM

MIT scientists have developed a robot that could untangle any type of hair. They used RoboWig to test it by brushing wigs that range from straight to curly.

Six to Seven Hours of Sleep: More or Less Than That Increases Risk of Heart Diseases

05.06.2021 23:41 PM

Too much or too little time of sleeping at night could increase the chances of dying from a heart attack or stroke, a trend that remained true even after accounting for known conditions or risk factors for developing heart diseases.

New Infrared Imager Sees Through Opaque Objects, Safe for Biomedical Applications

05.06.2021 21:47 PM

Engineers from the University of California San Diego developed a new infrared imager that is thin with a large-area display that converts infrared light to images.

Flat Pasta Transforms Into 3D Shapes When Cooked, Perfect for Food Delivery to Space Stations and Disaster Sites

05.06.2021 06:40 AM

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania developed a flat pasta that morphs into 3D shapes when cooked that uses less packaging and releases less carbon footprint.

US Army Enhanced Night Vision Goggles: Insanely Futuristic, Higher Resolution Gives "The Predator" Like View

05.06.2021 06:30 AM

Gone are the traditional green color of night vision technology because the US Army's latest night vision goggles highlight people and weapons to help soldiers accurately discern what they’re seeing.

$3,840 Smart Shoe Helps Blind, Visually Impaired People With Its Ultrasonic Sensors That Avoid Obstacles

05.06.2021 05:40 AM

Austrian computer scientists have developed a smart shoe that pings vibrations to the blind or visually impaired wearer to help them avoid obstacles. The team is planning to add an AI-powered camera for future versions of the shoe.

Most Complete Bonobo Genome Assembly Provides Clues on Great Ape Evolution

05.06.2021 00:14 AM

A new and most complete bonobo genome assembly accurately compares bonobo genes to other great apes as well as to modern humans.

Longevity Study Shows People Over 105 Years Old Have More Efficient DNA Repair

05.05.2021 21:46 PM

Researchers may have found the key to longevity after study people aged 105 and older. These people tend to have one thing in common in their genes.

Algae-Based Material Could Create Sustainable Clothing for Fashion Industry and Space Exploration

05.05.2021 06:30 AM

Algae-based material could be the answer to the growing pollution that the fashion industry has been contributing, which takes 200 years for a fabric to decompose.

Microplastics Discovered in Europe's Largest Ice Cap Can Be Distributed Through the Atmosphere

05.05.2021 06:00 AM

Scientists found evidence of microplastics in the remote, and pristine area of the Vatnajokull glacier in Iceland, Europe's largest ice cap. This confirms that microplastics can be distributed through the atmosphere.

Mysterious Brain Disease Baffles Canadian Doctors; Symptoms Include Memory and Vision Loss

05.05.2021 06:00 AM

Canadian doctors are investigating a mystery brain disease that has infected people in New Brunswick. The province is tracking 48 cases and six people are believed to have died from the disease.

Bacteriophages: There's a Whole Army of Viruses That Have Genomes Unique to Their Own

05.04.2021 23:29 PM

Some bacteriophages have completely changed their way of encoding their DNA throughout their evolution in a race to destroy their prey.

Brain's Gateway to Conscious Awareness Finally Revealed [STUDY]

05.04.2021 22:00 PM

Researchers from the University of Michigan conducted experiments to confirm a part of the brain's role in regulating conscious awareness.

Why the Worst Year to be Alive in Human History is Not the Current Pandemic

05.04.2021 07:00 AM

Do you know when is the worst year to be alive in human history? It's neither the current pandemic nor the years of holocaust nor the Black Death are the answer.

Bungalow Houses or Stairless Homes May Hasten Decline Associated with Aging

05.04.2021 06:40 AM

Climbing stairs is a crucial exercise that slows signs of aging and prevents people in their later years from having bungalow legs.

Solar Power: What's Keeping Airports from Turning Into Giant Solar Farms?

05.04.2021 00:39 AM

Solar power is being used as an energy source in over 100 airports around the world. With the empty spaces airports have, why not turn them into massive solar farms?

Bats Echolocation Facts: They Mastered the Speed of Sound Since Birth Unlike Other Animals

05.03.2021 23:11 PM

An experiment by researchers from Tel Aviv University in Israel revealed that bats have a rigid, innate ability of the speed of sound. In short, bats know how to echolocate since birth.

Symbiotic Relationship: Legume Roots Have Protein That Help Them Find Their Partner Bacteria

05.03.2021 22:15 PM

Researchers at the University of Freiburg found a special protein exclusive to legumes that helps its roots find the plant's symbiotic partner to grow healthily even without nitrogenous fertilizer.

Photographed 'Spanish Dancer' Not a Jellyfish but a Sea Slug, Experts Said

05.03.2021 06:50 AM

A photograph of 'Spanish Dancer' in Papua New Guinea by a French diver has made headlines recently which they claim is a jellyfish. But experts said that it is actually a nudibranch, a type of sea slug.

Succulents in South Africa's Home for the Most Biodiverse Desert Smuggled? Here’s Why

05.03.2021 06:50 AM

The Richtersveld in South Africa is home to unusual succulents. However, they are at risk from the warming planet and lucrative smuggling of cacti.

Why Did Neuralink Co-Founder and President Leave the Brain Implant Company?

05.03.2021 06:00 AM

Neuralink co-founder and president Max Hodak announced that he has left the brain-computer interface company a few weeks ago. Will this affect any future plans of Neuralink?

Cows, Pastured Livestock Might Help Fight Climate Change According to Studies

05.02.2021 23:08 PM

A relatively small but growing body of research suggests that pastured livestock, such as cows, could have a carbon-negative effect on the environment by sequestering greenhouse gases under well-managed grasslands.