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Spectacled Flowerpecker: New Bird Species Finally Discovered After First Sighting 10 Years Ago

10.23.2019 02:30 AM

A new bird species in Borneo has been formally described ten years after it was first observed. A new bird species, Dicaeum dayakorum, or Spectacled Flowerpecker, is finally part of the scientific canon.

Ocean Acidification: Today’s Impact on Aquatic Species from Over 60 Million Years

10.22.2019 07:39 AM

The climate crisis the world is experiencing today is an impact of the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions that made the waters more acidic. These emissions wiped out three-fourths of the aquatic species 66 million years ago. The said discharge of carbon dioxide on waters is also known as ocean acidification.

Ex-Football Players 3.5x More Likely To Die From Dementia

10.22.2019 07:29 AM

A new study reveals that former professional football players are three and a half times more likely to die from dementia. This study comes after Jeff Astle died from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) attributed to repeated head trauma back in 2002.

Four Big Pharma Companies Settle Lawsuit Hours Before Trial

10.22.2019 07:20 AM

Four pharmaceutical companies involved in the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of opioid substances have settled a lawsuit filed by Cuyahonga and Summit counties in Ohio, citing their involvement in the opioid crisis in their jurisdictions.

New CRISPR Technology Could Potentially Cure More Diseases Efficiently

10.22.2019 07:11 AM

A new CRISPR-based technology for genome editing called prime editing is more efficient and reliable compared to old techniques, potentially curing 89% of all known genetic conditions.

Less Mealtimes Mean More Energy for Exercise, Lower Risk of Obesity

10.22.2019 06:51 AM

To date, more than one in every two adults and nearly one in every six children are said to be obese or overweight. Undeniably, the prevalence of obesity has spread extensively during the last 5 years, although the spreading is at a slower phase than ever.

Too Much Exposure to Blue Light May Fast-Track Aging, Even Without Eye Contact

10.22.2019 06:42 AM

Extended exposure to blue light like the one emanating from a mobile phone, computer, and any other household fixture is likely to affect a person's lifespan even if he does not have direct eye contact with the light.

Vaping Outbreak Continues to Rise: Latest Death Toll Report has Reached 33

10.22.2019 06:28 AM

Is it time to stop vaping? The Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) declared that the death toll which the outbreak has brought had reached 33, surpassing 26 the deaths reported in the previous week.

From Abnormal Pregnancy to Cancer: News Anchor Michelle Velez’s Unfortunate Luck

10.22.2019 06:24 AM

TV News Anchor Michelle Velez 's abnormal pregnancy resulted in cancer. The good news about her rare condition is that it is curable.

Congolese Giant Toad: Displaying the Look and Behavior of a Venomous Viper

10.22.2019 06:17 AM

The Congolese Giant Toad copies the look and behavior of a venomous viper to avoid its predators from catching and eating it. It can even produce a hissing sound similar to that of the poisonous snake.

Hubble Telescope Takes Sharpest Image Yet of First-Ever Confirmed Interstellar Comet

10.21.2019 08:52 AM

NASA's Hubble Telescope captures an amazing shot of the first confirmed interstellar comet to enter our solar system.

New Recycling Method Turns All Plastic Waste into High-Quality Plastic

10.21.2019 08:27 AM

Researchers were able to use existing petrochemical infrastructure to recover 100% of carbon from waste plastics.

Trump Calls NASA's First All-Female Spacewalk Crew

10.21.2019 08:06 AM

NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir from the first ever all-female spacewalk get a direct call from President Trump, a tradition since 1969.

Newer Wind Turbine Design May Decrease Bird Fatalities, Study Finds

10.21.2019 08:00 AM

A taller and shorter-bladed wind turbine may decrease bird mortality rates from getting caught within the blades.

Tickle Your Device: Artificial Skin Interface on Electronics

10.21.2019 07:46 AM

Artificial skin provides a new interface for humans to express varying levels of touch and emotions through electronic devices.

New Portable Device Can Provide Real-Time Air Analysis

10.21.2019 07:40 AM

The handy technology could produce instant analyses of air taken from a distance. (Photo : NTU Singapore) The reality—our increasingly polluted environments call for increasingly efficient technology that will help both scientists and consumers in their daily activities.

Choosing the Environment, One Product at a Time

10.21.2019 07:16 AM

A line of products made of cork is paving the way for environment-friendly and sustainable marketable items.

Christina Koch and Jessica Meir Execute First All-Woman Spacewalk

10.19.2019 10:41 AM

Friday's spacewalk was the 221st performed to support the International Space Station, but it was the first to be conducted entirely by women.

Being Overweight Worsens Asthma Symptoms, New Study Finds

10.19.2019 10:32 AM

Obesity has long been linked to worsening respiratory illnesses. However, it's the first time it has been seen as the direct cause of asthma-related illnesses.

AI Pythia Restores Damaged Ancient Greek Tablet in Seconds

10.19.2019 10:25 AM

Pythia, an AI algorithm, beats human epigraphists in deciphering Ancient Greek inscriptions in a matter of seconds.

Stretch Marks: How You Get Them and How to Get Rid of Them

10.19.2019 08:59 AM

While stretch marks don't fade away completely on their own, there are a few ways that you can make them disappear.

Newly Discovered Virus Infects Large Numbers of America’s National Bird

10.19.2019 08:26 AM

Bald eagle hepacivirus could be the link to a highly dangerous syndrome that's killing off bald eagles.

The Megastructure From the Tripolye Culture

10.19.2019 08:14 AM

A stone-age community center was excavated in Ukraine. This megastructure was believed to be built by the Tripolye culture from over 5,000 years ago.

The 'Kids These Days' Effect is Actually Just an Illusion, Study Says

10.19.2019 08:02 AM

The perceived decline of the youth across generations is merely an illusion based on several cognitive mechanisms.

Victory for the Birds: Judge Blocks Trump Plan to Lighten Bird Protection on Oil Fields

10.18.2019 09:24 AM

The greater sage grouse is threatened by the Trump administration's plans to lighten restrictions of oil and gas exploration on their lands, but a judge has blocked their plans, giving the bird some reprieve in the face of extinction.

Stormquakes: A New Seismic Phenomenon Discovered by Accident

10.18.2019 09:13 AM

A new seismic phenomenon called stormquakes has accidentally been discovered by researchers while looking for low-frequency earthquakes in seismographic data.

Suicide Rate Among Teens and Young Adults Dramatically Increase Over Past Decade

10.18.2019 09:03 AM

Suicide rates among the youth saw a sharp increase over the past decade, making it the second most common cause of death among people aged 10–24, second only to deaths due to accidents.

Navajo Sandstone: Once a Jurassic Park

10.18.2019 08:56 AM

Research reveals that Jurassic Park may have truly existed million years ago. Dinosaurs and other life forms that are now extinct may have used Navajo Sandstone as their playground and shelter long before it has become a desert.

The 'Loose Tooth' of the Amery Ice Shelf

10.18.2019 08:42 AM

The calving of the third largest ice shelf in Antarctica, according to researchers, has no link to climate change.

These Other-Worldly Sculptures Are Irresistible but Untouchable

10.18.2019 08:41 AM

The sibling artists Simon and Nikolai Haas have just graced the world with their series of other-worldly porcelain sculptures featuring a new technique in the art of firing clay.