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Strategies to Reduce Indoor Spread of COVID-19 Revealed in Airflow Studies

11.22.2020 22:00 PM

New findings propose strategies for reducing risk according to a rigorous understanding of the manner infectious particles "mix with air in confined spaces."

How Good Are You at Recognizing Faces? Here’s a New Face Test Scientists Want You To Try

11.22.2020 21:00 PM

The UNSW Face Test has an estimated 15-minute duration and is extremely difficult. Recognizing faces apart has been an essential social skill in our species' evolution.

First Time in the World: Demonstration of Ultra Pressure Sensor Attached to the Fingertips

11.21.2020 17:00 PM

Researchers have recently devised an ultrathin pressure sensor that can be attached directly to the skin.

A New Study Shows Efficacy of High Blood Pressure in Alcoholics with Withdrawal Symptoms

11.21.2020 12:00 PM

A new study found that a drug once used for high blood pressure treatment could help alcoholics lessen withdrawal symptoms or eliminate their drinking problems.

NASA ‘Hard-Pressed’ to Bring Astronauts Back to the Moon in 2024

11.21.2020 07:30 AM

The NASA Office of Inspector General noted that the 2024 timeline for the Artemis moon mission is exaggeratedly "ambitious," referring to concerns about the funds, scope, and timetable.

Scientists Discover New Effective and Safe ‘Antifungal Turbinmicin’ from Sea Squirt Microbiome

11.20.2020 21:00 PM

By searching through the ocean for antimicrobials, scientists have found a new antifungal compound that effectively targets multi-drug resistant strains of deadly fungi minus the toxic side effects.

Study Shows Link Between Healthy Sleep Habits and Lower Risk of Heart Failure

11.20.2020 19:00 PM

New research recently published showed that adults who have the healthiest sleep patterns had a 42-percent lower risk of heart failure.

Arecibo Radio Telescope Soon to End 57 Years of Service

11.20.2020 18:00 PM

The famous Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico, which has provided priceless service to scientists for more than five decades, is set for dismantling after incurring irreparable damage.

Glass Bottles Much Worse for the Environment Than Plastic, Researchers Warn

11.20.2020 09:00 AM

A study recently warned manufacturing of glass bottles is very energy- and resource-intensive. Such a process is making the products four times worse for the environment than plastic bottles.

The Universe is Basically Left-Handed: Here are Some Reasons Why

11.20.2020 04:00 AM

You can visualize both the left- and right-handed versions of yourself through the use of your hands. Begin by taking your thumbs and having them pointed in the same direction.

The ISS to Get Bigger Soon, Russian Cosmonauts Prepare for It

11.19.2020 19:00 PM

The Russian Multipurpose Laboratory Module called "Nauka," or science in Russian language, will be attached to a huge orbiting laboratory and serve as a new venue for scientists to perform their work.

MIT Scientists Devise ‘Uncrashable Car’ Using Morphing Building Blocks

11.19.2020 13:00 PM

MIT Scientists have devised tiny building blocks that show a variety of distinctive mechanical properties like the ability to generate a twisting motion when squeezed.

Top 3 Positive Feelings for an Increased Level of Happiness, According to Science

11.19.2020 08:30 AM

According to research, there are simple things we can do every day to enhance our happiness. According to research, there are simple things we can do every day to enhance our happiness, even during challenging times like today's COVID-19 crisis.

Some Answers to the Mysteries Behind Smell Loss During COVID-19 Revealed

11.19.2020 07:00 AM

Smell loss is very typical in people with the infection that some researchers have recommended using said symptom as a diagnostic test for COVID-19.

Pfizer, BioNTech Announce Completion of Phase 3 Study of COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate

11.19.2020 06:00 AM

Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE announced today that their COVID-19 vaccine candidate met all of the primary efficacy endpoints in their study.

Scientists Find Similarities Between the Universe and the Human Brain

11.18.2020 20:00 PM

A new study recently examined the differences and similarities between two of the most multifaceted systems in existence.

5 Natural Ways to Detox Your Body

11.18.2020 18:00 PM

Here are five of the most natural and guaranteed effective ways to do cleansing and detox to eliminate bad toxins and welcome the elements our body needs.

Climate Change Posturing a Greater Danger than the Pandemic, According to the Red Cross

11.18.2020 13:00 PM

The Red Cross warned that climate change and global warming posture a greater danger than the pandemic.

It May Feel Uncomfortable, But Wearing Mask During Exercise Should Not Damage Oxygen Intake

11.18.2020 05:30 AM

The impacts of wearing a mask on breathing are frequently too small to be identified. In places around the globe, people are being encouraged to wear masks every time they go out.

Mouthwash Can Eliminate COVID-19 in 30 Seconds in the Lab, Scientists Continue Testing Its Efficacy in Patients

11.18.2020 04:00 AM

Laboratory tests recently found that mouthwash can eliminate coronavirus within 30 seconds of exposure to it.

Scientists Show How Cellular Poawerplant Recycle Waste Gases

11.17.2020 23:00 PM

Researchers found that cellular powerplants can recycle waste gases. Waste gases of several branches of industry contain carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide primarily.

Unlike Honeybees, Solitary Bees are Born with Functional Internal Clock, Study Finds

11.17.2020 19:00 PM

Social insects such as hornets and honeybees develop from wasps and solitary bees, respectively. Social insects such as hornets and honeybees develop from wasps and solitary bees, respectively.

Video Gaming Can Be Good for a Person’s Mental Health, an Oxford Study Finds

11.17.2020 08:00 AM

An Oxford University study recently suggested that playing video games can be good for an individual's mental health.

Data Shows The Effect of Melting Ice on Rising Sea Levels

11.17.2020 05:30 AM

The recent episode of "Climate Now" showed a closer look at melting ice and rising sea levels to understand further the real occurrence as the poles of the earth warms.

Your Pee Can Save the Environment, Here’s How

11.17.2020 04:00 AM

Farmers need to spread 15,000 kilograms of urine to have a hectare of land fertilized. There is a big chance that most of the food you're eating today was not sustainably farmed.

Data Show COVID-19 Mutations Spreading in Farmed Mink Not ‘Yet’ Dangerous But Culling Still Needed

11.16.2020 15:00 PM

Mutations are not particularly alarming since there is little evidence that they enable the virus to transmit more easily among humans.

Chinese CDC Reports the Danger COVID-19 Postures for Patients with Lung Cancer

11.16.2020 12:00 PM

A report specified that evidence that the risk for infection "was higher in patients with lung cancer" started to mount as early as February this year.

Bringing ‘Positive Psychology’ Into the Workplace

11.16.2020 10:00 AM

The driving force behind positive psychology in the workplace is the idea that satisfied workers tend to be more productive, creative and develop a better working environment.

Chinese Scientists Discover Material in Rock That May Exhibit ‘Origin of Life’

11.16.2020 07:00 AM

Chinese scientists have recently discovered what's described as "some puzzling stuff in deep-sea rock" that may provide a new and better understanding of the origins of life.

Discovering Sleep Behavior of Animals: Which are the Best Sleepers, and Which Ones Sleep the Least?

11.15.2020 22:00 PM

Sleep style varies considerably across the animal kingdom. Do you ever wonder why humans animals sleep? Science reports have it that the reason for this hasn't been pinpointed yet.