Mark Bustos

Trove of Prehistoric Remains Including a Spiked Teeth Monster Salmon Accidentally Found in California

05.24.2021 07:20 AM

A ranger naturalist going across a California petrified forest discovered a trove of prehistoric remains, including a well-preserved mastodon skull and an immensely huge salmon.

Yuan Longping, the "Father of Hybrid Rice," Dies at 90; Here's How He Changed the World

05.24.2021 06:52 AM

The Chinese scientist known as the "Father of Hybrid Rice," whose lifelong work helped improve food security and quality around the world, dies at 90.

Five New Listeria Species Discovered, Could Help Improve Food Safety

05.19.2021 06:20 AM

A team of food scientists from the Cornell University adds five new listeria species to the list while studying the prevalence of these bacteria in American agricultural soils.

Superfast DNA Sequencing Tech Lands Finnish "Nobel" Victory to Two British Chemists

05.19.2021 05:50 AM

A pair of Cambridge University professors took home 1 million euro ($1.22 million) from the Millennium Technology Prize, known as the Finnish Nobel science prize, for their pioneering work in a superfast DNA sequencing technology.

Even the Slightest Alcohol Consumption Harms the Brain, New Study Shows

05.19.2021 05:35 AM

While studies regarding the right levels of alcohol consumption remain cloudy, a new Oxford-led study could put all to rest, saying that there are no safe levels when it comes to drinking.

Newly-Found Connection Between Culture and Biodiversity Could Help Wildlife, Indigenous Populations Survive

05.18.2021 07:03 AM

Diversity in culture, often characterized by linguistic variety, and biodiversity are found to be connected to one another in new study - and this could offer insights in preserving the natural environment and Indigenous populations.

LOOK: French Astronaut Shares Stunning Space Images Taken from ISS

05.18.2021 05:05 AM

Thomas Pesquet, the French astronaut under the European Space Agency, is sharing marvelous views from the International Space Station on his social media accounts.

Planktons Study Offer Insights to Prevent Future Pandemics, Boost Hoost Immunity

05.17.2021 08:18 AM

An organism's immune response to an external pathogen plays an important role in understanding infection and transmission behaviors, according to a new study from the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder).

Atomically Thin Materials Could Extend Moore's Law As New Transistors

05.17.2021 05:30 AM

Now that conventional technologies are reaching their physical limits, researchers are looking for alternative methods to create more powerful devices.

Virus-Resistant Tomatoes: TomaTech Cracks Code Against ToBRFV

05.16.2021 20:08 PM

In a major breakthrough, tomato seed company TomaTech has cracked the code that could lead to tomatoes becoming resistant against the ToBRFV.

WELTEC BIOPOWER RNG to Cut Down Carbon Emissions of Spanish Dairy Cattle Farm

05.16.2021 10:45 AM

German energy specialist WELTEC BIOPOWER will be cutting down the carbon emissions of a dairy cattle farm in Spain with its new biomethane plant.

Cultivated Meat is the Future: New Study Shows Younger Generations More Open to Eating Lab-Grown Food

05.16.2021 10:44 AM

A new study shows that cultivated meat - lab-grown food material that requires no slaughtered animal - will be a larger part of future diets.

Rocket Lab Electron Launch Fails, Losing Spaceflight Inc. and BlackSky Payloads

05.16.2021 04:09 AM

A Rocket Lab Electron launch suffered a malfunction shortly after its liftoff, causing a launch failure and resulting in the loss of its two payloads, Saturday, May 15.

Neanderthals vs Homo Sapiens: How Creativity Determined Extinction and Survival

05.16.2021 03:13 AM

One of the greatest mysteries of evolution is the extinction of Neanderthals: once among the apex predators of their time, ruling the Earth for some 300,000 years then suddenly dying out - and a new study suggests it might have something to do with creativity.

SpaceX Launches New Batch of Starlink Satellites Plus Two Payloads; Here's How to Watch

05.15.2021 21:20 PM

Continuing its vision of providing broadband Internet connection across the globe, SpaceX will be sending another batch of Starlink satellites plus two more payloads Saturday evening, May 15.

Fast Deterioration of Concrete and Asphalt Finally Uncovered in New Study

05.14.2021 06:00 AM

A new study has revealed what causes the deterioration of modern structures built of concrete and asphalt over time - the presence of small amounts of organic matter.

3D Printing Can Now Create Precise and Complex Microlenses

05.14.2021 05:40 AM

New research demonstrates how 3D printing technology could create highly precise and complex microlenses - miniature reflective surfaces whose diameters are just a few microns.

Crystal Defects at the Nanoscale Could Lead to Better Energy Storage Devices

05.14.2021 05:30 AM

While purity is often associated with better material performance, some naturally occurring crystal defects at the nanoscale could be leveraged for better energy storage materials.

Shrunken Head Rediscovered, Returned to Ecuador; Believed to be Slain Enemies with Skulls Removed

05.11.2021 05:40 AM

A shrunken head, formally known as a ceremonial tsantsa, was authenticated and returned to Ecuador back in 2019 - and its history and verification is the subject of a newly published study.

NASA OSIRIS-REx Returning to Earth With Asteroid Samples

05.11.2021 05:00 AM

After accomplishing its mission on Asteroid Bennu, NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has departed from the giant rock and is set to return to Earth carrying the samples it collected.

Ashmore Reef Marine Park in Australia Navigated, Mapped in Landmark Study

05.11.2021 03:29 AM

A team of researchers has completed the first comprehensive study of North West Australia, circumnavigating and mapping the entire deepwater zone in Ashmore Reef Marine Park.

Near Infrared Light Directed Into the Ear Aids Against Hearing Loss

05.11.2021 01:06 AM

A new treatment for preventing hearing loss, or restoring damages, involves shooting a beam of infrared light down the patient's ear. Ongoing US trials show promise.

Remains of 9 Neanderthals Found Near Rome, Offering Insights on Prehistoric Population

05.09.2021 01:07 AM

Archaeologists found the remains belonging to nine Neanderthals in a cave near Rome, with the discovery offering new insights on prehistoric life in what is now the Italian peninsula.

Chernobyl Apple Spirit Drinks Confiscated in Ukraine, Why Are They Not Safe for Consumption

05.08.2021 22:40 PM

The first batch of ATOMIK apple spirit, distilled from apples growing inside the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone was seized in a recent Ukrainian Secret Services investigation.

Ivermectin COVID Studies Suggests Anti-Parasitic Drug Is the Cure to Coronavirus, Possibly Ending Pandemic

05.08.2021 21:42 PM

A new peer-reviewed study suggests that global medical use of the drug ivermectin can end the COVID-19 pandemic with regular use.

Coldplay Releases New Song to the Galaxy Thru a Video Call With an Astronaut

05.07.2021 07:10 AM

While most songs today are released on the cloud (i.e. the Internet), British rock band Coldplay streamed their new single "Higher Power" from space - in a video call with French astronaut Thomas Pesquet.

Modern Human Lifestyle a "Perfect Storm" for Pandemics Like COVID

05.07.2021 06:20 AM

Several factors characteristic of modern human lifestyle are reportedly responsible for the "perfect storm" that fosters the growth and transmission of diseases like COVID-19, a new study suggests.

Pint-Sized Dinosaur from Mongolia Has Eye Vision Like an Owl at Night

05.07.2021 05:30 AM

A species of a pint-sized dinosaur had night vision and acute hearing to survive larger dinosaurs and thrive as a nocturnal hunter.

New Magnetic Material Breaks Previous Records on Switching Speeds

05.06.2021 07:00 AM

A new, specially-fabricated magnetic material developed at Trinity College Dublin in Ireland has shown to be the fastest magnetic switch to date, breaking records in the process.

Ecosystem Engineers: Oldest Evidence to Date of Humans Changing Entire Ecosystems with Fire

05.06.2021 06:50 AM

It's no question that for better or for worse, humans have actively take a role in shaping the ecosystems they've been a part of - and a new study might've found the oldest evidence to date.