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Brave Man Who Saved a Whale Calf Caught in Nets Could Be Fined $27,000 for Interfering with Shark Control

05.19.2020 07:39 AM

A man saves a whale calf entangled in nets off the Gold Coast but now could face fines amounting to $27,000. Queensland has been implementing the shark netting program for years, but many start to question whether the nets do more damage than good. Click the link above to watch a video of the rescue.

Coronavirus: Is It Safe To Ride an Elevator? Experts Explained Safety Mechanics

05.19.2020 05:32 AM

Taking an elevator might be riskier for people who works on tall building as people can leave germs behind.

COVID-19 Patients To Receive Nicotine Patches Amid Studies Showing Smokers Are Less Likely to Catch Coronavirus

05.19.2020 05:24 AM

Nicotine patches for coronavirus; NHS doctors in Wales are saying, "Why not?". Studies show that smokers are less likely to catch coronavirus, and nicotine might have something to do with it. Click the link above to learn more.

Scientists Discover the Area of the Brain Where Pain Could be 'Turned Off'

05.19.2020 03:36 AM

In a study involving mice, researchers have determined that the amygdala, a part of the temporal lobe, could turn off pain signals in the brain. To learn more, click the link above and watch a video further explaining the functions of the amygdala.

Long-Term Psychiatric Problems May Come After Battling COVID-19

05.19.2020 03:08 AM

Delirium, confusion, and agitation may be common among severe cases of COVID-19 infection while being hospitalized

Chinese Woman 'Scared to Death' As 30 Bats Crawl on her Kitchen Window While Preparing Breakfast

05.19.2020 00:56 AM

WATCH! Imagine discovering 30 bats crawling behind your window during a peaceful morning while preparing breakfast. A poor woman from China has actually experienced it. Click the link above to watch the video and read the full story.

Confirmed! Hurricanes Get Stronger and More Destructive by 8% Every 10 Years Amid Global Warming!

05.18.2020 23:16 PM

Scientists are warning us to brace ourselves as stronger and more destructive storms and hurricanes could be heading our way. The culprit: climate change and global warming. Click the link above to learn more and to watch a video explanation.

Harvard Study Says Massages Can Improve Circulation and Reduce Tension: Unwind with These Best Foot Massagers

05.18.2020 22:32 PM

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Getting Your Health in Order in the Wake of the Coronavirus

05.18.2020 22:10 PM

As research is being conducted to find a solution to prevent, slow, or eliminate the coronavirus, thousands of Americans continue to contract the disease with a percentage of them losing their lives in the process. Though there is still a lot to learn about coronavirus, as with any medical condition or illness, those in the best health are often the safest. Healthy individuals have stronger immune systems which can prevent them from contracting the coronavirus, or, at the very least, give them a fighting chance if they should contract it.

'Very Low' Dose Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Elicits Immune Response with No Side Effect, First Human Trial Show

05.18.2020 14:30 PM

American biotechnology company Moderna announces that the first phase of its clinical trial is "generally safe and well-tolerated."

Coronavirus has "Limited" Risk of Spreading in Classrooms, New Research Suggests

05.18.2020 12:04 PM

Risk of spreading COVID-19 is "extremely low," according to a new research being considered by the government for reopening classes.

[VIDEO] World's Strongest Baby? 4-month-old Can Stand Unassisted

05.18.2020 09:28 AM

WATCH! A proud father said that her 15-week-old daughter can now stand unassisted supporting her weight possibly inspired by him watching strongman on Youtube.

Men are More Likely NOT to Wear Face Masks Because they See them as Being "Shameful" and "Not Cool"

05.18.2020 07:34 AM

A survey of 2,500 American adults found that men are more likely to put off wearing face masks because of perceived stigma.

Child Abuse Victims Twice More Likely to Develop Type 2 Diabetes, High Blood and Other Health Problems: Study

05.18.2020 06:39 AM

A recent study shows that survivors of child abuse suffer from metabolical diseases in adulthood such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and other cardiovascular diseases. Officials urge the public to do their part in reporting cases of child abuse to prevent further cases and its long-term effects on the victims.

Poor Creature! Watch as Thai Vet Pulls Out a 12-Inch-long Piece of Plastic From a Turtle's Behind

05.18.2020 04:16 AM

Watch the video of a Thai vet pulling out a 12-inch-long plastic waste out of a turtle's back end. Learn about how plastic waste affects the lives of marine creatures by clicking the link above.

Mouse-Human Hybrids Chimeras in Development to Serve as Accurate Models for Research

05.18.2020 02:58 AM

Scientists have created a hybrid life form from mouse and human cells in hopes to use them in studying diseases such as malaria, and with more advances, could be a source of human organs.

"Best Before" Food Expiration Dates May Soon Be Replaced by More Accurate Spoilage Sensors, Experts Say

05.18.2020 02:34 AM

Too many people rely on 'best by' labels on perishable food items to determine the quality of food. Experts say that these labels aren't completely accurate and are merely markers used by manufacturing companies. Scientists have now developed more accurate spoilage sensors to prevent further problems concerning food waste.

Can You Get COVID-19 in Swimming Pools: The Scientific Factors to Consider Amid the Pandemic

05.17.2020 23:42 PM

Is it safe to visit swimming facilities this summer amid the pandemic crisis? Can coronavirus live in the water? Find out!

Drunkorexia: 83% of Female University Students are Involved in Dangerous 'Drunkorexic' Behaviors: Study

05.17.2020 22:06 PM

Researchers have found that a shocking 83% of female university students in Australia go through drunkorexic behaviors. Additionally, more than 28 percent of the students were routinely skipping meals on purpose for binge drinking episodes.

Japan's First Big Artificial Meteor Shower Show Delayed Due to Technical Challenge: Here's What Went Wrong

05.16.2020 18:59 PM

Japanese satellite filled with "shooting star" pellets will be unable to deploy the spheres this year.

Fishes in Australian Aquariums Show Signs of Depression with No Human Visitors to Interact with Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

05.16.2020 18:50 PM

Numerous fishes in an aquarium in Australia has stopped eating, while others are hiding in the dark corners of their tank due to the lack of human interaction after the aquarium was closed in March due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Norway is Excavating First Ever Viking Ship in 115 Years But Needs to Save it First From Fungus

05.16.2020 18:44 PM

Archaeologists must hurry to save the remains of the first viking ship in Norway in 115 years from its ruthless foe: fungus.

Femininity and Attractiveness: Why Women Feel the Need to Go Hairless

05.16.2020 09:33 AM

How many women shave regularly and are there any alternatives to it? University of Bradford's cell biology professor, Des Tobin, explains that hair anywhere on a human's body is important for maintaining skin health.

Biologist Discovers New Parasitic Species on Twitter, Decides to Name it After the Social Networking Service

05.16.2020 03:36 AM

A biologist has discovered a new species of fungi by browsing through her Twitter feed. The new species was named after the social networking service. Click the link above to find out more about how social media helps scientists with their scientific discoveries and studies.

Gilead's Trials on Remdesivir to End in May; Worries on Access to the Drug Now Arises

05.15.2020 23:44 PM

The trials for Gilead's remdesivir is said to end in May. With the drug only being used for COVID-19 patients under the emergency use authorization, many worry about their access to the drug that has proved to be helpful against the coronavirus. Click the link above to learn more.

Antiviral Drug Interferon Can Speed up Coronavirus Clearance and Lessen Inflammation in COVID-19 Patients: Study

05.15.2020 21:55 PM

Scientists have discovered that an antiviral drug commonly used for treating AIDS-related Kaposi sarcoma, hairy cell leukemia, and melanoma could help accelerate the recovery of COVID-19 patients. Click the link to read more.

Study Says 40% of Women are Constantly Conscious About Facial Hair and Spend About 104 Minutes Managing It: What's the Better Way?

05.15.2020 21:49 PM

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Recent Study Claims Gargling Mouthwash Protect You from COVID-19 Contrary to What WHO Says

05.15.2020 05:52 AM

A recent study claims that mouthwash contains chemicals that can kill the coronavirus by destroying the virus' outer layer. However, the WHO says that there is no evidence that the mouth hygiene product can indeed kill the virus that causes COVID-19.

Confirmed! Kawasaki-like Disease in Children is Caused by Coronavirus and Can Only be Diagnosed Using Antibody Tests

05.15.2020 05:35 AM

Children displayng Kawasaki-like disease cannot be diagnosed using coronavirus test kits except for antibody tests.

Scientists Now Found a Way to Detect Alzheimer’s 10 years Before Start of Symptoms

05.15.2020 04:28 AM

Medical researchers from Hong Kong have come up with a new approach to detect the early onset of Alzheimer's disease a decade before symptoms become apparent. The new and non-invasive method involves using MRI scans and tracking glucose distributions in the brain.