Margaret Davis

First Neanderthal Family: Largest Genetic Research in Ancient Humans Offers a Glimpse of Real-Life Flintstones

10.20.2022 05:31 AM

The first Neanderthal family who lived in a Siberian cave around 54,000 years ago has been identified in the largest genetic study of their species. Learn more about them through this article.

Well-Preserved Carcass of a 10-Foot-Long Giant Squid Found Floating Off the Coast of Canary Islands

10.20.2022 01:28 AM

A 440-pound giant squid was recently found floating in the sea and perhaps is the most well-preserved specimen of the species. Read the article to learn more about this find.

Apixaban on Patients With AFib, VHD Had Better Results Than Rivaroxaban, Study Reveals

10.19.2022 23:22 PM

Researchers compared the efficacy and safety of apixaban and rivaroxaban in treating atrial fibrillation and valvular heart disease (VHD). Read the article to know the more on the results of their study.

Oldest Map of the Night Sky Feared to Have Been Lost; May Have Been Discovered Recently in Medieval Parchment

10.19.2022 14:41 PM

Scholars have been looking for the long-lost star catalog of Greek astronomer Hipparchus and now they may have finally found it. Read the article to know if it is indeed the oldest map of the night sky.

Suspected 1.5-Meter-Long Whale's Phallus Discovered on Australian Beach, Baffling Scientists

10.19.2022 07:36 AM

A TikTok user filmed finding the "giant random animal part" on the Australian beach. Find out what scientists said about whether it is a whale's phallus or not.

Severe Drought Hits Mississippi River, Revealing Sunken Remains of a 19th Century Ship: Will It Completely Dry Up?

10.19.2022 05:50 AM

Will the Mississippi River dry up now that it is nearing historic lows due to severe drought? Find out the answer through this article as this year's high temperatures are threatening US commerce and supply chain.

Astronaut Aboard the ISS Photographed Bizarre Two Blue Orbs Shining Over Earth's Atmosphere

10.19.2022 01:32 AM

The International Space Station (ISS) was passing over Southeast Asia when an astronaut aboard snapped a photo showing two mysterious blue orbs in the atmosphere. Find out what they could be through this article.

Live Plant Cells Used in 3D Bioprinting to Study Cellular Communication That May Lead to Better Crop Varieties

10.18.2022 23:20 PM

Researchers are 3D bioprinting plant cells to learn how they communicate with each other and their environment and to understand how they function. Read the article to learn more details.

NASA Spacecraft Carrying Asteroid Bennu's Sample on Track for Its Return on Earth in Fall 2023

10.18.2022 00:30 AM

NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft carrying a sample from asteroid Bennu successfully performs its first course correction maneuver just on track for its return next year. Read the article to learn more details.

Not All Birds Can Fly: Take a Look at How These Feathered Critters Use Their Wings on Land

10.17.2022 14:17 PM

Wings on flightless birds do not seem to make sense, so what's the deal with them hanging around if they have lost their original function? Learn the answer through this article to know how these birds use their wings on land.

World's First Electric Car-powered Bed-and-Breakfast Has Opened to the Public: How Is This Possible?

10.17.2022 10:53 AM

Electric vehicles are improving their batteries so they can use them to power buildings, such as the world's first car-powered bed-and-breakfast. Tap the article to know what technology is used to make this possible.

Man Allergic to Own Semen Gets Flu-Like Symptoms; Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome Explained

10.17.2022 06:30 AM

The man who is allergic to his own semen has been suffering for the past 10 years and has avoided sexual relationships to prevent allergic reactions. Check out this rare medical condition through this article.

Woman Who Complained About Pain, Blurriness Had 23 Contact Lenses Lodged in Her Eyes: Here's Why You Should Not Wear Them Overnight

10.17.2022 04:33 AM

A California-based ophthalmologist shared a video online of a woman who had 23 contact lenses under her eyelids after forgetting to remove them at night. Check out this story to learn proper ways to care of the eyes when wearing contact lenses.

Astronomers Identified What Stars Look Like Before They Die, Developing Early Warning System for Supernova

10.16.2022 23:45 PM

Astronomers simulated the development of a group of pre-supernova stars to develop an early warning system when these cosmic objects will explode. Read the article to learn more.

Jellyfish Jamboree: Hundreds of Squishy, Gelatinous Creatures Washed Up on North Carolina Island

10.15.2022 02:47 AM

The National Park Service cautions tourists to stay away from the hundreds of jellyfish that were washed ashore on Ocracoke Island, North Carolina. Check out the full details of the jellyfish jamboree in this article.

Insoluble Plaques in the Brain Might Not Be the Cause of Alzheimer's Disease, New Theory Suggests

10.15.2022 01:10 AM

The buildup of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain was generally thought to be responsible for dementia symptoms in Alzheimer's disease, but a new theory suggested otherwise. Check out the new theory that proposes another possible cause of the disease.

Norfolk Broads Swans With Symptoms of Avian Flu To Be Euthanized After Finding 'Unbelievable' Number of Dead Birds

10.14.2022 22:35 PM

Wildlife experts are looking for swans with symptoms of avian influenza in Norfolks Broads, wherein 35 carcasses of birds are found. Read the article to know more details.

Elephant Mysteriously Died Five Months After Being Rescued: Why Do These Large Mammals Not Suitable for Captivity?

10.14.2022 11:10 AM

An elephant who was held in a zoo's concrete pit for almost its entire life for over 50 years died after five months of being rescued and transferred to a sanctuary. Read the article to learn more details.

ESA's Mars Express Probe Captures Breathtaking Video of Martian Moon Eclipses Jupiter

10.14.2022 09:35 AM

The European Space Agency's long-serving Mars Express spacecraft captures in a video the Martian moon Deimos passing in front of Jupiter, creating an eclipse. Read the article to learn more details.

Novel Medical Adhesives To Stop Blood Loss Modeled After Mussels, Flatworms

10.14.2022 03:28 AM

Researchers draw inspiration from nature to develop their medical adhesives that are modeled after marine animals to prevent blood loss. Read the article to learn more.

Robotic Boot-like Exoskeleton Personalizes Assistance To Help People Walk Faster, Easier

10.13.2022 09:17 AM

Stanford engineers have created a robotic boot-like exoskeleton that increases walking speed and reduces effort after years of development. Check it out in this article.

Eating Dark Chocolates Moderately Can Have Significant Health Benefits Too, Japanese Researchers Reveal

10.13.2022 07:30 AM

An apple a day is not the food that can keep doctors away as chocolates too can produce multiple health benefits. Check out the full details of the study in this article.

Rare Two-headed Snake Born With Two Different Personalities Wherein One Is More Aggressive Than the Other

10.13.2022 04:42 AM

A rare two-headed snake was recently born in North Carolina; its heads have two different personalities. Read this article to know more.

World Polio Day 2022: Re-emergence of the Debilitating Disease Highlights the Need for Eradication

10.13.2022 01:57 AM

World Polio Day is celebrated on October 24 every year to honor the efforts towards a polio-free world that has been a huge success. Read the article to learn more about this important day.

Collective Swimming of Sperm Help Them Outpace Others in Their Race to Fertilize an Egg Cell

10.12.2022 10:30 AM

Scientists found three benefits of cooperating swimming of a group of sperm when navigating the female reproductive tract that may help the study of fertility. Read the article to learn more.

Tom Cruise Could Become the 'First Civilian To Do a Spacewalk' Outside the International Space Station for His $200M Movie

10.12.2022 09:00 AM

Universal Pictures boss said Tom Cruise and his film crew will be going to the International Space Station on a rocket to film a movie. Read the article to learn more.

"Horrifying" Hairy Spider Mom Pictured Carrying Her Babies on Her Bulbous Back

10.12.2022 05:31 AM

Wolf spiders are the only spider species in the world that carry their babies on their backs. Read the article to learn more about this insect.

Will Cockroaches Survive a Nuclear War? Previously Assumed Extinct Species Found Again, Proving Their Longevity and Survivability

10.12.2022 04:00 AM

Experts weigh in on whether cockroaches could survive a nuclear war that can kill the rest of Earth's species. Read the article to find out the answer.

NASA's DART Spacecraft Worked! Asteroid Killer Changed the Harmless Space Rock's Orbit More Than Expected

10.11.2022 23:21 PM

NASA's asteroid-smashing spacecraft successfully changed the orbit of Dimorphos and produced a few surprises. Read the article to learn more.

Color of Snot Matters: Here’s What Kind of Mucus Tells About a Person’s Health

10.11.2022 10:00 AM

Mucus is usually linked to the runny, goopy, gummy, that comes out from the nose, but this sticky fluid is one of the biggest defenders in the body. Check out this article on what mucus color tells about a person's health.