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Just Keep Stinging: Jellyfish Spotted in Venice Canal As Italy is on Lockdown Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

04.23.2020 11:23 AM

A jellyfish has been seen swimming in the Venice canals, which has been virtually empty because of the government's lockdown due to COVID-19. Other marine life emerged ever since, with air pollution reduced significantly.

The Snowman: Discovering Objects Beyond Pluto

04.23.2020 10:02 AM

Researchers shed new light on the formation of Arrokoth, and for the understanding of the early stages of the solar system.

Satellite Shows That a Vast US Oil- And Natural Gas- Producing Region Is Leaking Methane More Than Twice As Previously Thought

04.23.2020 09:51 AM

European Space Agency satellite data show 60 percent higher than the national average of methane leaking from a vast U.S. oil- and natural gas-producing region.

Japan Chops Down 100,000 Tulips to Prevent Crowds During Coronavirus Crisis

04.23.2020 07:07 AM

It's springtime in Japan. Cherry blossoms are in bloom and tulips of different colors are displayed all in rows; unfortunately, not this year. Officials have mowed rows of tulips in Sakura city's Sakura Furusato Hiroba, to comply with measures to avoid crowds during the coronavirus crisis. Click the link above to read the full story.

"Silent" Hypoxia is Bringing COVID-19 Patients Closer to Death

04.23.2020 07:06 AM

Coronavirus Disease (COVID) pneumonia causes silent hypoxia, lowering the oxygen levels in a patient's tissues. Unlike acute hypoxia, silent hypoxia doesn't make anyone feel sick until it hits. When it does, it's too late, unless a pulse oximeter monitors oxygenation levels.

Magic or Science? Smart Rings Can Detect Coronavirus Infected Patients

04.23.2020 05:15 AM

Smart rings are being studied to detect COVID-19 before symtoms start to show COVID-19 is very good in hiding that at times it goes undetected in the human body.

Severely Burned Anwen and Other Surviving Koalas From the Recent Australian Bushfire Recuperated and Released in The Wild

04.23.2020 04:04 AM

Good news! Several koalas that survived the recent Australian bushfires are now re-released to the Lake Innes Nature Reserve in New South Wales. After recuperating in the Koala Hospital in New South Wales, the marsupials are now ready to start anew in the wild. Read the full story. Click the link above.

Millennials, Here's Why Grandpa and Grandma Keep Beating You in Word Games Even if You Think Your Minds are Sharper Than Them

04.23.2020 01:35 AM

The Great British Intelligence Test developed by BBC and Imperial College London neuroscientists reveals that people in their 20s will reach a peak in their problem-solving abilities. On the other hand, those in their 70s will be more superior with words. Curious to see where you stand on the intelligence scale? Click the link above to learn more.

Four Sister Species of the Bat That Caused COVID-19 Found in Africa

04.23.2020 01:25 AM

Four bats that were discovered in Africa are sister species of the horseshoe bat, the source of the SARS-CoV-2 or Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2, which caused the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

'Extremely Dangerous' Tornado Hits Texas and Oklahoma on Wednesday, NWS Urged Residents to Take Cover Immediately!

04.23.2020 01:23 AM

The National Weather Service said the twister is 'extremely dangerous' causing widespread damage to Polka county as it was moving east at 45mph.

Best Maternity and Nursing Bras for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Moms on Amazon

04.22.2020 23:20 PM

Check out the best maternity and nursing bras for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Do you know someone who's nursing or pregnant? Why not give them the best by gifting them these tried and true nursing and maternity bras? Click the link above to reveal the list.

Nearly 1500 Volunteers to Be Infected With COVID-19 for the Controversial 'Human Challenge' Vaccine Study

04.22.2020 23:06 PM

In an effort to speed up vaccine development, people are volunteering to be infected with coronavirus but there are no trials planned yet.

Microplastics Found in the Antarctic Sea Ice; Pollution Harming Creatures at the Base of the Food Chain, Scientists Say

04.22.2020 22:25 PM

Oh no! Scientists have discovered microplastics in a block of Antarctic sea ice drilled in 2009. The discovery is proof that human pollution has now reached even the remote areas on Earth, affecting even the tiniest of creatures. Click the link above to read the full story.

Give Your Skin the Extra Care It Deserves Using The Best Anti-Aging Moisturizing Cream of 2020

04.22.2020 21:18 PM

Say goodbye to aging skin as you tone, plump and whiten with the best anti-aging creams 2020 has to offer

Remdesivir, a Direct-Acting Antiviral is Highly Potent in Inhibiting Coronavirus Replication, Study Says

04.22.2020 21:15 PM

Scientists from Canada have revealed how Remdesivir from Gilead Sciences can stop the replication of coronavirus. Previous studies have also shown how it was effective in stopping the replication of the Ebola and MERS-CoV viruses.

Scientists in Singapore to Use Immunotherapy Cells in Targeting COVID-19 as It Works with SARS

04.22.2020 18:56 PM

Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore will use immunotherapy cells used for cancer treatment as a way to eliminate COVID-19. It is a cost-effective method that is already picking up steam.

The Sea Around North Pole Will Become Ice-free in the Summer Before 2050 Even If Temperatures Are Kept Under 3.6°F

04.22.2020 09:27 AM

A new study has revealed that the Arctic seas will become ice-free in the summer before 2050 even if emissions-cutting goals are met.

[VIDEO]: Mount Etna of Italy Spews Huge Ash Column Up To 5km In The Air

04.22.2020 07:23 AM

Mount Etna explodes on Sunday, April 19, releasing ash and hot gas that ascended five kilometers into the air.

Meet the Person in Extreme Isolation in Antarctica Since November to Avoid Coronavirus as She Shares How Exercise and Meditation Keep Her Sane

04.22.2020 06:15 AM

While the rest of the world is adjusting to life in isolation, Karin Jansdotter is loving and living it. The 34-year old chef on the Troll Norwegian research base on Queen Maud Land is on a year-long contract in Antarctica and has been in isolation from the public since November last year. Click the link above to read her tips on being on isolation.

WANTED: UK is Offering About $800 to Volunteers of its First COVID-19 Vaccine Human Trial

04.22.2020 05:58 AM

The United Kingdom is looking for 500 volunteers to test its first vaccine against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Each participant will receive up to $772 for participating in one of Britain's most decisive moments.

Newly Discovered Green Pit Viper Snakes Named After Harry Potter's Salazar Slytherin

04.22.2020 05:34 AM

Check this out! Scientists from India have discovered a new species of pit vipers and guess which Harry Potter character they name it after. You got that right, none other than the master parseltongue himself, Salazar Slytherin. Click the link above to read the whole story.

Inseparable Even When Fighting the Deadly Virus, Elderly Couple Beat Coronavirus Side-by-Side

04.22.2020 04:11 AM

Elderly couple age 77 and 76 was able to beat the coronavirus side-by-side as they 'don't do apart.'

[PHOTOS] See How Extinct Crocodiles Thalattosuchians Evolved Into Sea Creatures 170 Million Years Ago As Study Reveals Change in Their Inner Ear

04.22.2020 04:06 AM

Scottish researchers have discovered that ancient crocodiles called thalattosuchians evolved from being land-dwellers into deep-sea swimmers about 170 million years ago. Scientists believe that the creatures adapted part of their inner ear to aid them in their transition. Interested to learn more? Click the link above.

First Exoplanet Discovered by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope Suddenly Disappeared, Where Could It Possibly Go?

04.22.2020 01:17 AM

The first exoplanet discovered in 2004 may not be a planet at all but just a giant dust cloud created by a collision of two icy asteroids, according to scientists.

[VIDEO] "Depressed Tiger" in a Chinese Zoo Walking in Circles, Chasing its Tail After Being in Captivity for so Long

04.22.2020 00:50 AM

A white Bengal tiger at the Beijing Zoo looks depressed after being in captivity for so long, according to the zoo. Meanwhile, another zoo in China has people up in arms after a viral video showed people feeding tigers using fishing rods.

Best Developmental Toys for Babies 0-6 Months

04.22.2020 00:19 AM

Do you have a baby aged 0-6 months? Boost their development with only the best developmental toys in the market. Click the link to reveal the list of best developmental toys for babies 0-6 months.

29% Similarity Between Coronavirus and Rubella Virus Can Help MMR Vaccine Fight Off COVID-19: Study

04.22.2020 00:10 AM

The MMR vaccine could possibly lessen the effects of coronavirus, scientists from Cambridge University claim. Their study reveals that the coronavirus and the rubella virus have similarities in structure, which can attribute to some protection against COVID-19 if a person was previously vaccinated with MMR. Click the link above to find out more.

CDC Director Warns A Second Wave of Coronavirus May Happen This Winter As It Coincides With the Flu Season

04.21.2020 23:03 PM

As states consider reopening, CDC warns that a second wave of the virus may be worse in winter because it is likely to coincide with the start of the flu season.

Antibody Rapid Tests for Coronavirus in Texas Not FDA-approved; Warns Amarillo Health Officials

04.21.2020 21:11 PM

Numerous antibody tests for coronavirus are now made available in the market. However, not all are approved by the FDA. Health officials urge people to be vigilant in checking if the tests they are to take are FDA-approved. Experts claim they may provide a sense of false security in some. Click the link above to read more.

Deodorize Your House With these Top 5 Best Odor Eliminator For Your Home

04.21.2020 20:49 PM

Eliminate stenches of everyday life using deodorizers available at Amazon Stenches of everyday life do not go easily no matter how many times you mop, scrub or clean your house.