Mark Bustos

Ornate Roman Chariot Near Pompeii Found: Ancient Equivalent of Lamborghini Still "Almost Intact"

02.28.2021 00:42 AM

Excavation efforts at the buried ancient city of Pompeii revealed an ornate Roman chariot in an "almost intact" condition on Saturday, February 27.

LOOK: Alligator Popsicles in Oklahoma As Reptiles Stick Snouts Out of the Frozen Water

02.27.2021 22:29 PM

Oklahoma natives woke up to find alligator popsicles - the huge reptiles lying motionless with only their snouts sticking out of the ice - shortly after a cold snap landed on the Southern US earlier this month.

Striped Pattern Over Russian Arctic Baffles NASA, What Is This Weird Topographical Feature?

02.27.2021 21:08 PM

The land ripples in unexpected patterns near the Markha River, in Russia's Siberian Arctic region, and NASA is not yet sure what it actually is.

Unpredictable Work Schedules Negatively Affect Employee Performance, Restaurant Revenues

02.26.2021 09:00 AM

"Just-in-time" work schedules, or shift assignments with no advance notice, harm employee response in the restaurant industry, a new study finds.

Humans Adapt to Fight Pandemics, Bodies and Pathogens Co-Evolve Leaving Skeletal Marks

02.26.2021 04:35 AM

A new skeleton study traces back to ancient pandemics - examining how humans have adapted to adapt against pathogens that have caused diseases such as leprosy, tuberculosis, and treponematoses - as a part of the global effort to understand COVID-19 better.

Random Number Generator Uses Ultrafast Lasers Hundreds of Times Faster Than Today's Tech

02.25.2021 23:57 PM

An international team of researchers has created a system of ultrafast lasers that can generate a random number over a hundred times faster than existing technologies - opening doors for better data encryption technologies.

Thermoelectric Materials Made Using Novel Synthesis Strategy

02.25.2021 00:14 AM

Scientists develop a new method for synthesizing high-performance tin telluride nanosheets, a promising thermoelectric material with wide applications.

Apollo Rock Samples Analysis Reveals Insights On Early Moon History

02.24.2021 22:42 PM

Volcanic moon rocks brought back to earth from the NASA Apollo missions have isotopic signatures that offer insights into our Moon's early history, a new analysis reveals.

Virtual Telepresence Robot With VR Display for Real-Time Monitoring of Remote Locations

02.24.2021 09:00 AM

A pair of students who recently graduated from VR Siddhartha Engineering College (VRSEC) in Kanuru, Andhra Pradesh in India, have created a virtual telepresence robot, transmitting its feed in a virtual reality environment - making users perceive the location as if they were also there.

Researchers Push Game Theory in Understanding Mimicry in Viruses Like COVID

02.24.2021 08:30 AM

A team of researchers proposes that a game theory approach could offer new insights and methods into understanding the spread and effect of viruses, such as SARS-COV-2, which causes COVID-19.

Mars Moons Phobos and Deimos Origin: Are These Remnants of a Lost Moon?

02.24.2021 05:02 AM

A new study suggests that Mars' two moons - Phobos and Deimos - actually came from a common progenitor, challenging existing knowledge about the twin moons.

New Polymer Flexible Film Shields from Electromagnetic Radiation and Interference

02.23.2021 08:00 AM

In the Information Age, electronic devices are almost everywhere - pushing developers and researchers to find lighter and more flexible materials that could prevent interference between devices and minimize radiation exposure to humans.

Oklahoma Puppy With Six Legs and Two Tails Suffer a Combination of Congenital Disorder

02.23.2021 06:20 AM

A miracle puppy named Skipper was born with a mix of congenital conditions, resulting in six legs and two tails, among other unique traits.

Researchers Fabricate Material That Has Both Quantum Hall Effect and Superconductivity

02.22.2021 06:33 AM

In a strange turn of quantum materials research, researchers could fabricate a material that exhibits both superconductivity and quantum Hall effect - two phenomena that are generally seen as opposites as far as electrical resistance is concerned.

Bioengineered Hybrid Fibers Could Assist in Skeletal Muscle Regeneration

02.22.2021 01:55 AM

A new study proposes a new technique for artificial muscle regeneration, using direct cell reprograming methods together with a natural-synthetic hybrid scaffolding.

Mental Health Problems Early in Life Can Lead to Poor Physical Health Later On

02.21.2021 23:11 PM

A pair of recently-published studies, both from Duke University, suggests that mental struggles early in life could lead to poor physical health later in life.

Capuchin Monkey Genome Study Unveils Clues to Long Life, Large Brains Thru Faeces DNA Extraction

02.20.2021 22:52 PM

An international study conducted gene sequencing on Capuchin monkeys, finding genetic clues throughout their evolution to explain their notable life expectancy and large brains.

Brain-Swelling Nipah Virus The Next Pandemic? Scientists Warn Its 75 Times Deadlier Than COVID-19

02.20.2021 22:37 PM

Scientists have warned of a brain-swelling disease caused by the Nipah virus, estimated to be 75 times deadlier than coronavirus, which could be the next pandemic.

Bacteria-Synthesized Magnetic Nanoparticles Could Soon Find Biomedical Applications

02.20.2021 21:15 PM

Researchers have developed a novel process for isolating and purifying magnetic nanoparticles biosynthesized by bacteria.

New Study Takes Us Closer to Holograms on Food

02.18.2021 03:29 AM

Holograms have been used for a variety of applications - passports and licenses, credit cards, product packaging. Now, edible holograms could soon be used to decorate food items.

Researchers Fabricate Novel X-Ray Photodetectors by Embedding Perovskites on Graphene

02.17.2021 22:50 PM

Researchers have created next-gen x-ray photodetectors using an ultrasensitive 3D aerosol-jet-printed method to add perovskites to graphene sheets.

Italy's Mount Etna Spews Ash and Smoke in New Eruption

02.16.2021 23:11 PM

Mount Etna, sitting on the east coast of Sicily in Italy, has spewed ash and smoke in a new eruption on Tuesday, February 16.

NATO Multimedia's Science Series Looks at High-Altitude Balloons

02.13.2021 20:40 PM

NATO Multimedia continues its Science series by focusing on the use of high-altitude balloons equipped with the latest radar equipment that quickly assess large areas during disasters.

Vibrating 2-D Materials Could Revolutionize Electronics

02.12.2021 01:25 AM

Two-dimensional (2D) materials are the subjects of increased scientific interest, potentially improving electronic devices past the limitations of conventional silicon substrates.

Terrains on Mars Might Be Far Older Than Previously Thought

02.11.2021 23:06 PM

A scientist from the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) proposes a new timeline for Mars terrains, suggesting that ancient water bodies' effect on the planet's surface is older than previously thought.

Living Near Artificial Night Lights Increases Risks of Thyroid Cancer

02.08.2021 03:05 AM

A new study suggests that people living in areas exposed to high levels of artificial lights at night may be facing higher risks of developing thyroid cancer later in life.

The SpaceX Crew Dragon Spaceship Sets a New Record for Most Days in Space

02.08.2021 01:50 AM

SpaceX's Crew Dragon has just set a new record, officially becoming the American astronaut spacecraft with the most days in space.

23-Year Data Reveals How High-Latitude Lakes Respond To Climate Change

02.06.2021 22:00 PM

A new study based on 23 years of lake data near Rankin Inlet in Nunavut, Canada, reveals an unusual behavior on how these lakes respond to climate change.

New Optical Coatings Reflect and Transmit Colors of Impressive Purity

02.05.2021 03:35 AM

No optical coating has been recorded to be capable of both reflecting and transmitting the same wavelengths - until now.

Researchers Report a Mysterious Organic Material That Catalyzes and Reduces Chemical Waste

02.05.2021 02:40 AM

A new study inquires to a previously misunderstood phenomenon occurring between chemical reactions used to create plastics and pharmaceuticals - and this could help chemical manufacturing become more environmentally friendly.