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New Study Shows the Extent of Global Illegal Wildlife Trade

11.08.2019 08:26 AM

Poaching has become a greater threat than previously thought. The study surveyed 30,000 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians, and found out that the percentage of the illegally traded animals are 40-60% higher and will continue to rise unless stopped.

The Clitoris is Not Just for Sexual Pleasure

11.08.2019 08:25 AM

Orgasm in men is straightforward and clearly a no-brainer since sperm needs to be ejactulated inside the vagina to reach and fertilize the egg cell. On the other hand, female orgasms are not necessary for reproduction. So why do female orgasms occur?

Hydrothermal Vents May Be The Exact Location of the Origin of Life

11.08.2019 08:25 AM

The recent study produced by scientists from UCL, opposes the convention of the warm little pond theory by saying life could have originated from deep-sea hydrothermal vents.

Unusual Design and Innovative Methods: Dubai’s Museum of the Future Opens on World Expo 2020

11.08.2019 08:23 AM

Killa Design's winning design for the Museum of the Future is currently under construction with a due date set on October 2020, in time for the World Expo.

NASA's TESS Spacecraft Presents Panoramic View of Exoplanets

11.08.2019 08:18 AM

In the panoramic view, there are at least 29 exoplanets captured and more or less 1000 candidate planets.

Artist Revolutionizes Furniture Design by Using Food in Casting His Recent Collection

11.07.2019 08:15 AM

For a very long time, Keightley has been searching for new furniture production materials. Unbeknownst to the artist, the answer has been on his dining table the whole time.

The World’s Top Emitters of Greenhouse Gases May Not Achieve Their Pledge to the Paris Agreement

11.07.2019 08:12 AM

Due to economic growth and stubborn leaders, it’s a race against the clock as some countries scramble to meet targets agreed upon via the Paris Agreement.

New Solar Panel Design Inspiration: How Do Sunflowers Get the Most Out of the Sun’s Bright Light?

11.07.2019 07:51 AM

This material could dramatically improve the efficiency of solar panels and its other applications. (Photo : Todd Trapani from Unsplash) Just like people, sunflowers follow their circadian rhythm.

Darker Pigment in Bird Eggs Plays Important Role in Thermoregulation and Offspring's Survival

11.07.2019 06:17 AM

Birds in colder regions always lay darker eggs and it is because darker pigments tend to reflect sunlight less which is helpful in regulating heat.

Greta Thunberg Asks for Help To Reach the Climate Summit in Madrid

11.06.2019 09:31 AM

Because of this sudden change, Greta Thunberg is asking for help for her travel back to Europe. 16-year-old Greta Thunberg barged into the world's consciousness when she started her movement of skipping school in Sweden and stood in front of the Swedish parliament as a protest against government neglect regarding the issues the environment is facing.

User Beware: The Vulnerability of Smart Assistants to Laser Hacking

11.06.2019 09:26 AM

Alexa, Siri, Google Home, and other similar products are possibly under long-range attack and it could cost you.

Sea-Level Rise will be Inevitable Despite the Paris Agreement

11.06.2019 08:59 AM

A new study shows that regardless of whether or not the countries who signed under this agreement performed their part of the deal, those efforts will never be enough to combat the rise in sea levels.

Soyuz Spacecrafts In Development to Transport Astronauts to the International Space Station

11.06.2019 08:44 AM

Despite the United States not wanting to be dependent on the Russian Soyuz spacecraft, NASA director Jim Bridenstine wrote a letter to Roscosmos chief Dmitry Rogozin requesting assistance due to the delay of American-hosted commercial space flights.

NASA Plans to Re-Visit Pluto Through a New Spacecraft

11.06.2019 08:40 AM

The spacecraft will also be designed with the right instrumentation for sizing up the glaciers and determine their depth.

Boeing Tests Starliner Capsule Launch Abort System

11.06.2019 08:10 AM

The pad abort test was done on Launch Complex 23 at the White Sands Missiles Range, New Mexico. The launch was scheduled at 7:15 in the morning.

A Giant Leap for Mankind: The Construction of the Giant Magellan Telescope is on its Way to Completion

11.06.2019 08:01 AM

This project is set to be accomplished by 2029 and is now in the way for the construction of its steel structure.

Sharing is Caring: Vampire Bats Regurgitates their Blood Meals and Shares them with their Neighbors

11.06.2019 07:47 AM

Scientists recently observed that vampire bats would regurgitate their blood meals to share it with their neighbors, no strings attached.

Nebraska Woman Contracts Parasitic Worms in Her Eyes While Jogging in California

11.05.2019 09:06 AM

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is concerned that a new zoonotic disease could be emerging in the United States.

The Mars Helicopter is Set to Launch with the Mars 2020 Rover

11.05.2019 08:53 AM

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is geared up for their expedition to Mars this coming 2020. As a part of this project, NASA asks the question: "What will happen if we bring an aerial vehicle to Mars?" The answer is in the development of the Mars Helicopter.

Voyager 2 Successfully Reaches the Interstellar Boundary

11.05.2019 08:42 AM

It is considered as some sort of elusive boundary which serves as a marker to where the sun's reach ends and where the interstellar space begins.

Jessica Meir Snaps a Photo of Israel and Dedicates it to Her Late Father

11.05.2019 08:34 AM

She posted pictures she captured of Israel from the International Space Station and dedicates it to her father.

Mars Soil is Suitable in Growing Asparagus for Astronauts

11.04.2019 08:04 AM

For astronomers and scientists, Mars is always beaming with possibilities of new discovery and exploration.

FDA Approves Anxiety Meds for Dogs: Cheaper Medicine for Dogs Promises Help in Dealing with Separation Anxiety

11.04.2019 07:34 AM

Symptoms of anxiety would include panting, drooling, compulsive behavior, destructive behavior, and always pacing around, to name a few.

Space Oven is Ready for a Test Cook-Off

11.04.2019 07:27 AM

This will be tested to bake chocolate chip cookies from scratch in a zero-gravity environment. Eating is entirely a different matter when you're an astronaut.

Hubble Captures a Ghoulish Image Produced by Twin Galaxies Colliding

11.04.2019 06:56 AM

The crash resulted in the galaxies being pulled and stretched on an outward direction and because of this stretch, star formation turned to shape the nose and face of the intergalactic ghoul.

There’s American Whiskey and There’s Scotch Whisky But Fingerprinting Says There’s More To It Than Difference In Spelling

11.01.2019 07:24 AM

In an experiment, researchers found that only American whiskeys diluted to a specific concentration in water leave unique webs after evaporation.

A New Set of High-Speed Soft Robots Are Developed With Inspiration from Trap Mechanism Seen in Nature

11.01.2019 07:20 AM

The chameleon, the woodpecker, and the Venus flytrap trap their prey using stored elastic energy. This gave the researchers inspiration leading to the development of a new class of high-powered, high-speed soft robots.

Research on Electrolysis Leads to a More Environmentally Friendly Way of Producing Cement

10.31.2019 10:34 AM

In a perfect world, using this technique would result to zero carbon dioxide emissions from the cement industry.

A Brief Understanding of Fear and Why It Affects Us the Way It Does

10.31.2019 10:34 AM

To be scared can be one of the most intense experiences that a person could ever have. But why does it seem so intense and how is it capable of controlling our natural responses?

New Study Shows That 1 Billion People Could Be Affected by Rising Sea Levels

10.31.2019 07:01 AM

Climate scientists use a new system to determine global coastal flood risks. Their findings are shocking as hundreds of millions of people are at high risk within this century.