Mark Bustos

Nanoplastics Everywhere: Scientists Find Small Plastic Particles in Various Ecosystems

05.05.2021 06:20 AM

One of the defining features of the Anthropocene, or the age of the modern human, is the presence of microplastics - and scientists continue to report even smaller pieces found virtually everywhere.

3D Printed Nose Cartilage: Is It a Safer, Easier Alternative for Skin Cancer Patients?

05.05.2021 06:10 AM

Researchers from the University of Alberta in Canada have devised a 3D bioprinting technique that allows the fabrication of custom-shaped cartilage, like nose cartilage, for use in surgical procedures.

Nanoparticle Drug Delivery Could Boost Bowel Cancer Odds

05.04.2021 06:30 AM

Nanoparticle drug delivery methods are found to be more effective in administering chemotherapy over oral treatment and could improve bowel cancer survival rates, a new study suggests.

AR/VR Glasses of the Future Need Not Be Bulky, Bug-Eyed with New Technology

05.04.2021 06:10 AM

In the rapidly-growing market for augmented reality/ virtual reality (AR/VR) entertainment, glasses are being driven towards being more compact and easy to wear. New technology could mean a step away from the bulky, bug-eyed goggles we currently have.

10,000-Year-Old Mammoth Bone in Florida River Found by Divers in Florida

05.04.2021 00:58 AM

A pair of divers swimming along Florida's Peace River made an unexpected find: a four-foot, 50-pound leg bone from a giant Columbian mammoth that lived 10,000 years ago.

Four Types of Alzheimer's Disease and How Machine Learning Helped Identify Them

05.03.2021 07:00 AM

A new study reports that there's not only one, but four different types of the progressive brain disorder.

South Africa to Ban the Breeding of Lions for Sport, Petting

05.03.2021 07:00 AM

South Africa has revealed its plans to ban the practice of breeding lions in captivity for trophy hunting or tourist petting in a move to make the experience more "authentic" for visitors.

NASA's Hubble Releases New Image of the Stunning "Necklace Nebula"

05.03.2021 00:04 AM

The Hubble Space Telescope released a new image of the "Necklace Nebula," described by the European Space Agency (ESA) as "a diamond necklace of cosmic proportions."

12,000 Genetically Modified Mosquito Eggs Scattered in Florida as “Living Insecticides”

05.02.2021 01:17 AM

The United States has received its first batch of genetically modified mosquitoes - testing whether the altered insects could prove efficient in controlling their numbers in the region.

Big Catch! Giant 100-Year-Old, 7-Feet Long Sturgeon Caught in Detroit

05.02.2021 00:28 AM

In a rare and remarkable catch, a 240-pound sturgeon believed to be more than 100 years old was caught in the Detroit River by the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

Ice Age Discovery: Las Vegas Workers Find Ancient Horse Remains While Digging Swimming Pool

05.01.2021 22:44 PM

Workers digging up a site for a swimming pool made an unexpected find with a set of bones believed to be from a horse dated back to the Ice Age

Donkeys Unexpectedly Help Save Lives in the Desert, New Study Reveals

04.30.2021 06:30 AM

For countless generations, horses and donkeys have been among the most important domesticated animals for mankind - and a new study reveals how they have been helping their fellow animals with an unusual behavior.

Exoplanet Discovery: NASA's Hubble Space Telescope Witnesses Growing, Feeding Giant Planet

04.30.2021 05:42 AM

The Hubble Space Telescope at NASA has captured something extraordinary: a still-forming giant planet feeding off debris and material around a young star.

Havana Syndrome? US Federal Gov't on the Tail of Mysterious "Energy Attack" Near White House

04.30.2021 04:21 AM

Federal agencies are now looking into at least two instances in the United States of what appears to be described as mysterious "sonic attacks," leading to debilitating symptoms in a number of US diplomats assigned to Cuba.

Track Marine Litter Anywhere in the World With This New Interactive Website

04.29.2021 05:53 AM

One of the persisting problems that threaten marine life is the virtually endless marine litter floating in the ocean - and a new tracking tool could help monitor where this debris comes from and where they are headed.

Quantum Tech One Step Closer With New Single Photon Switch

04.29.2021 03:42 AM

Single photon switches, which can turn physical processes on or off by using only a single packet of light, have far-reaching implications for quantum photonic technologies - and a new breakthrough makes it one step closer to realization.

Przewalski's Horses: Last Wild Species Found Thriving in Chernobyl

04.29.2021 02:13 AM

Przewalski's horses, rare, endangered, and the last known species of wild horse have been found to be alive and thriving in Chernobyl - more than thirty years after a nuclear disaster turned it into a radioactive wasteland.

Secrets of Kraken Giant Squid That Allegedly Drags Sailors and Ships Revealed, Are They Really Dangerous?

04.28.2021 04:38 AM

The legend of the "Kraken" - the monstrously giant squid - has scared and intrigued humans for a long time, finding its way to countless books, films, and artworks. Now, a new study might have finally observed the closest thing we have to an actual Kraken - the giant squid.

NEC Corporation Supports Kenya's Fight Against COVID-19

04.27.2021 08:23 AM

Japanese multinational technology company NEC Corporation announces collaboration between its African arm NEC XON, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), and nonprofit organization Peace Winds Japan (PWJ), to provide a thermography camera in Kenya and help the nation in its fight against COVID-19.

ESWET Calls for Additional Support from EU Taxonomy for a Carbon-Neutral Europe

04.27.2021 08:22 AM

Following the first Delegated Act, the European Suppliers of Waste to Energy Technology (ESWET) reaffirmed its support for the EU Taxonomy, recognizing it as an important part of achieving a carbon-neutral Europe.

Corn Waste Finds New Purpose in Water Treatment Studies

04.27.2021 01:50 AM

Almost half of the corn harvest ends up in waste, especially after the kernels have been harvested. A new study might offer another purpose for these discarded parts.

Seafloor Mapping Reveals 25,000 Barrels of Waste, Toxic Debris Off Los Angeles Coast

04.27.2021 00:43 AM

The University of California San Diego's Scripps Institute of Oceanography used robotics to map the seafloor around Los Angeles, finding waste materials.

Bacteria Could Help Synthesize Safe, Stable Copper, Study Shows

04.26.2021 03:01 AM

A new method of harvesting copper might be more efficient and safer than existing methods. Copper remains one of the most used metals, with applications for electrical and electronic wiring and a catalyst used in chemical processes for power plants - and a new method of harvesting copper might be more efficient and safer than existing methods.

China's Chang'e 6 Lunar Probe on 2024 to Showcase Equipment from European Countries

04.26.2021 00:38 AM

In its continuing efforts to advance space exploration efforts, China has announced its plans for the next lunar probe by 2024 and will be carrying equipment developed by other countries.

Zoom Dysmorphia: Dermatologists Report Rise in Cosmetic Consultations; Here's What to Do

04.25.2021 02:00 AM

As the global coronavirus pandemic necessitated video conferencing, especially for work from home setups, more people are suffering from "Zoom dysmorphia," according to a new Harvard study.

Sky Ladder, Manned Lunar Rover May Be Chinese Scientists Next Plan for Moon Transport

04.24.2021 23:27 PM

Chinese scientists are looking for new and innovative ways to bring people to and from the moon - including a "sky ladder" and a manned lunar rover - in a new video released Saturday, April 24.

MIT Study Counts Pedestrians to Guide Urban Planning

04.23.2021 01:12 AM

A new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) estimates foot traffic in cities in an effort to help city planners and developers study not only vehicle movement, but the flow of people more accurately.

Mankind Has Sustainably Shaped Earth for at Least 12,000 Years

04.20.2021 06:48 AM

A new study shows that land use of human societies for at least 12,000 years has been environmentally sound and sustainable - arguing that the current biodiversity crisis is not simply due to human activities but the mishandling of lands previously shaped sustainably.

Meteor Shower 2021 Schedule: When is the Next Sky Show After Lyrid's Peak?

04.20.2021 03:04 AM

For enthusiasts looking for the next meteor shower, long-running meteorological reference Old Farmer's Almanac has released its 2021 Meteor Shower Calendar - complete with viewing tips!

Tarantulas Almost Everywhere Because of the Continental Drift

04.20.2021 02:02 AM

Perhaps the most popular species of spiders are the brightly-colored, hairy tarantulas - and a new study might finally explain how these eight-legged creatures exist virtually everywhere on the planet.