Margaret Davis

Over 50 Pairs of Tweezers Discovered in Roman Excavation, Revealing Hairless Expectations for Gladiators

06.01.2023 02:34 AM

Hairlessness was a societal expectation imposed on gladiators in Roman Britain based on the tweezers found at Wroxeter City, Shropshire. Read the article to learn more details.

Is Mars Hot or Cold? Red Planet's Surface Temperature in Real Life Explained

05.31.2023 17:34 PM

Mars may appear hot because of its red color, but its true temperature does not reflect its hue. Check out this article to learn the real temperature of the Martian surface.

Gold Nanoparticles Can Remove Undesirable Smell From Wine in an Eco-Friendly Way, Study Suggests

05.31.2023 09:51 AM

Winemakers now have new opportunities as a recently developed 'smart surface' effectively eliminates undesirable sulfur aromas from wine. Check it out in this article.

Is Pig Fat Used as Jet Fuel Good for the Environment? New Research Warns It Might Cause More Harm Than Good

05.31.2023 09:13 AM

Pig fat is being used to make greener jet fuel, but some experts claim that it could end up worse for the planet. Read the article to learn more.

Deadly Epidemic Sweeping Across the Red Sea, Killing Sea Urchins by Stripping Their Flesh and Turning Them Into Skeletons

05.31.2023 04:06 AM

Researchers have announced a concerning trend of significant mortality among sea urchins in the Gulf of Eilat, Israel, which threatens the valuable coral reef ecosystems in the Red Sea. Read the article to learn more details.

Evil Eye Galaxy's Outer Disk Came From a Smaller Star Cluster It Cannibalized In the Past, Study Reveals

05.30.2023 23:43 PM

A recent study reveals that the hydrogen gas in M64's outer disk came from a smaller gas-rich satellite dwarf galaxy, further adding to the enigma of this galaxy's nature. Read the article to learn more.

Urinary System: How Does the Body Convert Food Into Urine?

05.30.2023 15:19 PM

The urinary system consists of organs that filter blood and eliminate waste and excess water, which forms urine. Check out this article to learn how the body produces urine.

Man Miraculously Escaped Saltwater Crocodile Attack Who Tried Biting His Head Off; Habitat and Diet of Deadly Predator Explained

05.30.2023 15:14 PM

A man from Australia managed to survive a saltwater crocodile attack while snorkeling at a luxurious resort in Queensland. Read the article to learn more about this story.

Tidal Extremes From Dwarf Stars Could Sterilize Two-Thirds of Planets But Hundreds of Millions May Still Harbor Life While in the Habitable Zone

05.30.2023 15:09 PM

University of Florida astronomers found that one-third of common planets in the galaxy could be in a habitable zone, offering hope for extraterrestrial life. Read the article to learn more.

Black Hole Jet Observations Shed Light on Particle Acceleration That Generates X-Rays

05.30.2023 08:42 AM

Observations made through the Chandra X-ray Observatory have the potential to challenge a commonly accepted notion regarding black hole jets. Read the article for more details.

Beluga Whale Believed To Be a 'Russian Spy' Spotted in Sweden: Can Animals Be Used for Spying?

05.30.2023 05:58 AM

In 2019, a beluga with a harness on was spotted in Norway, and now experts following it said that the whale had reached Sweden's coast. Check out this story to learn more details.

Afternoon Moon, Blue Sky at Night Visible This Week: Here's How and When To See It

05.29.2023 16:44 PM

Later this week, there's an afternoon moon visible to some parts of the world. Check out in this article how to see it as well as the blue sky that will happen at night time.

Which Planet in the Solar System Is Closest to Earth? Surprise, It’s neither Venus nor Mars

05.29.2023 08:50 AM

Scientists verified through calculations and simulations that neither Venus nor Mars holds the title of the closest planet to Earth. Find out which among the planets in the Solar System has this title.

Breakthrough Air-Gen Device That Harvests Electricity Out of Thin Air Uses Nanofilms Made From Bacteria To Pull Energy From Water Vapor

05.29.2023 06:26 AM

Engineers demonstrated that virtually any material can be transformed into a device capable of extracting electricity from atmospheric humidity. Check it out in this article.

Closest Supernova Ever Observed Could Shine Bright For Months Even When Viewed From Amateur Telescopes

05.29.2023 04:28 AM

The supernova located in the Pinwheel Galaxy was first spotted last week, and astronomers suggest it could remain visible for months, offering an amazing target for stargazing this summer. Read the article to learn more details.

Rare 1 in 10 Million Albino White Bison in Wyoming Was Not Born Due to a Genetic Fluke, Park Officials Said

05.28.2023 23:21 PM

Some Native Americans consider white bison sacred, but park officials said the newly born albino white bison is neither a result of albinism nor leucism. Read the article to learn more details.

Giant Cyclone Spotted for the First Time in Uranus' North Pole, Confirming All Planets in the Solar System Can Have Polar Vortices

05.27.2023 02:25 AM

NASA scientists identified the first polar cyclone on Uranus using microwave observations. Check it out in this article.

Celine Dion Health Scare: Singer Suffers One-in-a-Million Brain Condition; What Is Stiff Person Syndrome?

05.27.2023 00:28 AM

Celine Dion's global tour has been called off due to her ongoing struggle with the rare neurological disorder: stiff person syndrome. Read the article to learn more details.

Tortoise Accused of Being Racist After Attacking Only Black Shoes! How Do Animals See Color?

05.26.2023 22:55 PM

A video of a tortoise went viral after showing how the animal would only attack black shoes, making viewers think it must be racist. Find out in this article how tortoises see colors.

9,000 Marine Animals Died From the Bird Flu Outbreak in Chile; Human Infections Also Detected

05.26.2023 15:04 PM

Thousands of sea lions, penguins, otters, and small cetaceans washed up ashore in Chile due to the bird flu outbreak. Read the article to learn more about what happened to these marine animals.

Global Sea-Level Rise to 1 Meter Alarms the Society; What Is Ocean Warming and Its Negative Implications?

05.26.2023 14:56 PM

The global average sea level has risen about 1 meter (3.2 feet), and an expert warns that it will affect societies depending on where they are located. Read the article to learn more.

NASA Shares Stunning Cosmic Wonders Captured by James Webb Space Telescope and Chandra X-Ray Observatory

05.26.2023 05:33 AM

NASA has unveiled the breathtaking beauty of galaxies, a nebula, and a star cluster by combining James Webb and Chandra X-ray Observatory images. Check them out in this article.

Upgraded LIGO With Higher Sensitivity to Gravitational Waves Is Now Fully Operational to Observe Gigantic Black Hole Collisions

05.26.2023 03:20 AM

Upgraded LIGO detectors allow gravitational wave measurement from galaxies over 5 billion light-years away. Read the article to learn more details.

Walking Strengthens Neural Connections in Older Adults, Linking Exercise to Slow the Onset of Alzheimer's Disease

05.26.2023 02:16 AM

The research analyzed brain function and memory recall in older adults with typical cognitive abilities and those with mild cognitive impairment, a precursor to Alzheimer's. Read the article to learn more about the benefits of walking for mental health.

Is It True That 1.3 Million Earths Can Fit Inside the Sun? Science Enthusiast Debunks Previous Calculations

05.25.2023 06:23 AM

NASA calculates that about 1.3 million earths can fit inside the Sun, but it is not simple. Check out how many earths can fit into this enormous ball of fire.

How Safe Is It To Use the Head in Hitting a Ball? Researchers Assess Long-Term Brain Health in Young Soccer Players

05.25.2023 06:17 AM

Check out this new study that debunks previous studies suggesting that frequently hitting a soccer ball using the head will lead to irreversible severe brain injury.

Fungus With Over Half a Million Clonal Cells Grew 20,000 Times Larger Than Their Ancestor in an Unmatched Cellular Evolution

05.25.2023 05:28 AM

The researchers embarked on a pioneering long-term evolution experiment within the laboratory to cultivate novel multicellular organisms from single-celled ancestors. Read the article to learn how a fungus evolved to be 20,000 times bigger than its ancestor.

New Electronic Brain Implants Have Enabled Paralyzed Man To Walk for the First Time in 12 Years

05.25.2023 01:10 AM

The 40-year-old man, who experienced a spinal cord injury after a bicycle accident, regained leg control through new electronic brain implants. Check out this remarkable technology in this article.

Spiny Mice, Like Dinosaurs, Have Bony Scales Hidden Underneath the Skin of Their Tails, Scans Reveal

05.24.2023 22:48 PM

A recent study reveals that African spiny mice, such as armadillos, possess protective bony scales beneath their tail skin, previously unnoticed. Read the article to learn more.

Is There a Snake With Legs? 95 Million-Year-Old Fossils Challenge Understanding of How Serpents Evolved

05.24.2023 07:32 AM

The 95 million-year-old fossils of a snake with legs prove the incredible changes happening to the reptile at the time. Check it out in this article.