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

Medicine & Technology Feb 21, 2021

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.

New Study Unveils Hereditary Clues to the Capuchin’s Long Life and Large Brains

Feb 20, 2021

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

Feb 20, 2021

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

Feb 20, 2021

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

New Study Takes Us Closer to Holograms on Food

Feb 18, 2021

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

Feb 17, 2021

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

Feb 16, 2021

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

Feb 13, 2021

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

Feb 12, 2021

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

Feb 11, 2021

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

Feb 08, 2021

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

Feb 08, 2021

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

Feb 06, 2021

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

Feb 05, 2021

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

Feb 05, 2021

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.