Marie Morales

Plate Tectonics Weaken as They Sink; Research Reveals Pieces of Crust of Earth Bend Upon Entry in the Mantle

11.15.2021 20:19 PM

Findings of a recently published research led by ETH Zürich reconciled two hypotheses by showing plate tectonics are only substantially weakened as they sink.

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome: Is It Possible for COVID-19 Infection to Spread From Livestock to Humans?

11.15.2021 04:18 AM

The severe acute respiratory syndrome, SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19 infection, is believed to transfer from animals to humans in a process called zoonosis.

Quantum Confinement in Nano-Photocatalyst: Hydrogen from Solar Water Splitting Contributes Its Production From Green Resources

11.15.2021 02:10 AM

A team of researchers co-led by the City University of Hong Kong and German scholars identified the quantum confinement effect in a photocatalyst of a 3D-ordered macroporous construction.

Blue Origin’s Jeff Bezos Predicts Earth Will Be a 'Natural Resort' and Only Few Will Be Allowed To Stay

11.15.2021 00:18 AM

Amazon Founder and space explorer Blue Origin owner Jeff Bezos, recently forecasted that Earth will soon become a "natural resort."

Mineralogist Discovers Mineral 'Davemaoite' Trapped In a Diamond From Earth's Mantle

11.14.2021 22:31 PM

A group of scientists recently discovered for the first time a mineral inside a diamond taken from the depths of the earth. This find is a "rare glimpse" into the deep mantle.

DNA Reveals Brain Differences Between Humans and Chimpanzees; Researchers Grow 2 Cell Types to Compare

11.14.2021 20:21 PM

Sweden-based Lund University stem cell researchers recently found that DNA is following brain differences between humans and nonhuman primates.

Two Suspected Cases of Mad Cow Disease Reported in Brazil, But Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Not Linked to Beef Consumption

11.13.2021 23:21 PM

Two suspected cases of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy also known as "cow disease" have recently been reported in Brazil.

Top 3 Snoring Causes And Effective Treatments You Can Try

11.13.2021 21:56 PM

Sleep specialist and an instructor in the division of sleep medicine for Harvard Medical School Rebecca Robbins said snoring can be normal, a condition not to worry about.

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Reinfection More Likely to Occur in Homeless People

11.13.2021 19:58 PM

A recently published study showed that unstable housing was the only demographical factor linked to severe acute respiratory syndrome reinfection despite the antibody's presence from the first infection.

How Do 7 to 9 Hours of Sleep Help Improve Mental Health?

11.12.2021 05:11 AM

Based on a clinical study conducted, the National Sleep Foundation has recommended that adults need to get at least seven to nine hours of sleep every night.

Long COVID Symptoms Recovery: How to Regain Sense of Smell and Taste After Loss

11.12.2021 04:07 AM

People experiencing Long COVID syndrome, specifically the loss of taste and smell have just found new hope in treating the post-coronavirus symptoms after the National Health Service issued guidelines on how to regain the said senses.

Fossilized Cranium Discovered in Kenya Belongs to African Elephant Species From 4.5 Million Years Ago

11.12.2021 01:26 AM

The University of Michigan experts recently looked at the gigantic cranium of an extinct Loxodonta adaurora that existed 4.5 million years back in now-called Kenya.

Tofacitinib Linked to Higher Risk of Major Adverse Cardiac Events in People with Rheumatoid Arthritis

11.11.2021 23:22 PM

Data recently showed that Tofacitinib is linked to statistically higher cases of major adverse cardiac events compared to TNF inhibitors, in people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis at an increased risk of cardiac occurrences.

Partial Lunar Eclipse: When, Where, How You Can See the Different Phases Of Moon Occurrence on November 19

11.11.2021 20:32 PM

The partial lunar eclipse happening on November 19 has been reported to be the longest occurrence of its kind in almost 600 years.

Quantum Simulation: How Does It Help Single Molecules Survive Different Temperatures, Stabilize Unique Nanostructure?

11.11.2021 05:18 AM

In a study, researchers revealed the universal stabilization mechanism of a single-standing molecule, which can be employed in the rational design and building of three-dimensional molecular devices at surfaces.

Oxygen on Moon Surface: Australian Space Agency, NASA Partner to Collect Lunar Rocks That Will Keep Billions Alive for 100,00 Years

11.11.2021 02:20 AM

The Australian Space Agency signed a deal with NASA that will send an Australian-developed rover to the Moon under the Artemis program, aiming to collect lunar rocks that could eventually offer breathable oxygen on the Moon.

COVID-19 Vaccination Strategies to Face a Major Challenge as WHO Warns About Shortage of 2 Billion Syringes Next year

11.11.2021 00:24 AM

In a new report, the World Health Organization recently warned there could be a global shortage of syringes in 2020, a threat to the COVID-19 Vaccination strategies.

NASA Detects Massive Asteroid Similar to the Size of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa Passing by Earth in Mid-December; Should We Worry?

11.10.2021 22:30 PM

A massive asteroid similar to the size of Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the tallest man-made building on this planet is heading for this planet as shown in the asteroid tracker of NASA.

Particulate Respirator Type N95 Mask Protects Beyond COVID-19 Infection, Can Shield Against Wildfire Smoke Too!

11.10.2021 20:31 PM

While particulate respirator type N95 masks are tried, tested, and proven effective in terms of protection against COVID-19, they are a potential shield against other factors too, that may be harmful to human health like wildfire smoke.

Cooler Than Cotton: Research Team Develops Modified Silk Cloth That Keeps Temperature Cool Even Under Direct Sunlight

11.10.2021 03:26 AM

Researchers recently developed a modified silk cloth that can keep skin cooler, material cooler compared to those made of cotton.

Fossil Discovery: 214-Million-Year-Old Skulls Discovered Believed to Have Belonged to Unique Dinosaur Species

11.10.2021 02:21 AM

The two skulls recently discovered in Greenland are believed to be owned by a dinosaur species identified as "Issi saaneq."

Fat is Good: New Study Reveals a Certain Type May Help Lower Risk of Stroke

11.10.2021 00:11 AM

Fat can increase cholesterol, block arteries, and become a potential contributor to the risk of stroke. However, it's not the amount that appears to be causing the risk, but it's the type of fat.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 39-Year-Old Woman With Terminal Illness Misdiagnosed Due to IBS and Colon Cancer's Similar Symptoms

11.09.2021 22:39 PM

Clair Gunn, 39, sought medical care after receiving a misdiagnosis for three years. She was initially told she had irritable bowel syndrome or IBS, but according to her most recent diagnosis, she has a terminal illness — colon cancer.

Up in the Sky: Venus, Jupiter, Saturn Captured in Stunning Photos as They All Line Up with the Moon

11.09.2021 20:07 PM

Stunning images of the moon in the sky have been recently being shared as it lines up flawlessly with the planets specifically Saturn, Jupiter, and Venus.

Should We Throw Food Flies Have Landed On? Possible Effects on Human Health Revealed

11.09.2021 04:31 AM

Imagine this scenario: You're at a gathering and are just about to eat your sandwich. You Suddenly spot a fly headed your way, landing on your food with support from its complex eyes and antennae.

Fluorescent Nanomaterials Given an Eco-Friendly ‘Glow Up’ in a New Study

11.09.2021 02:26 AM

Fluorescent dots, small particles that can produce light, might have a swarm of promising biomedical employments, from helping clinical practitioners to better determine tumor margins to the delivery of drugs deep in the body.

Russian Drug Phenibut is More Than Just Stress, Anxiety Treatment in Space for Cosmonauts; 1950s Medicine Helps Ease Other Symptoms Too

11.09.2021 01:09 AM

The Nootropic found in Phenibut was quickly recognized as an extremely promising chemical compound due to both its psycho-stimulating and anxiety-reducing effects.

COVID-19 Vaccination Program for Children: 5-11-Year-Old Kids Can Now Get Their Shot; What Do Parents Need to Know?

11.08.2021 23:53 PM

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recommended the COVID-19 vaccine of Pfizer for kids aged five to 11 years old, the moment most parents have been looking forward to.

Crew-2 Mission Journeys Back to Earth; Space X Ending Its 6-Month Astronaut Undertaking

11.08.2021 22:36 PM

The Crew Dragon Endeavor of SpaceX that carries the four astronauts of the space firm's Crew-2 mission is making a journey, returning to Earth for a planned splashdown this evening off the coast of Florida.

ESA, UK Space Agency Prepare New Space Mission to Measure Amount of Heat Traps by Earth to Address the Worst Climate Change Impacts

11.08.2021 20:46 PM

The TRUTHS mission is currently being prepared by the European Space Agency and its partners to measure the amount of heat that Earth has trapped due to climate change.