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African Americans More Likely to Develop Hypertension Due to Stress—American Heart Association

10.17.2019 08:28 AM

A new study finds a big reason why African Americans have especially high hypertension prevalence: stress.

Archaeologist Proposes 3D Laser Scanning of the Entire Planet While We Still Can

10.17.2019 08:18 AM

Before the eventual destruction of our cultural heritage and ecological landscapes, Dr. Chris Fisher of The Earth Archive plans to use LiDAR to scan areas at risk from the climate crisis.

Trump's Texas Border Wall Could Endanger American Citizens

10.17.2019 08:09 AM

The building of a wall along the border of the Rio Grande River in Mexico threatens communities along its coast with flooding.

They Lied to Us: Big Companies Still Burning Natural Gas

10.17.2019 07:53 AM

Big oil companies such as ExxonMobil and BP have pledged to reduce flaring of natural gas, yet data from big oil field with drilling activities by these companies indicated otherwise.

The New Online Platform, Modsy, Gets Rid of Furniture Purchase Blues

10.17.2019 07:44 AM

Modsy, an online program, is the solution to the furniture and interior design blues that consumers face.

Are Monkeys Smarter Than Humans? New Study May Have Some Answers

10.17.2019 07:33 AM

A new study shows that some species of monkeys demonstrate better mental adaptability than humans. In the Origin of Species, Charles Darwin writes: "It is not the strongest of the species that survives, not the most intelligent that survives.

Cheesy But True: Hope Directly Linked to Recovery from Anxiety Disorders

10.17.2019 07:24 AM

Researchers from the University of Houston discovered the effect of hope on the recovery of patients suffering from anxiety disorders.

On Inventions and Inspiration: The Life and Times of Woodie Flowers

10.17.2019 07:16 AM

With Dr. Woodie Flowers' passing, we take the opportunity to look back at his work and the legacy he left behind.

The Ultimate Camouflage: Invisibility Screen Completely Hides Soldiers and Vehicles

10.17.2019 07:09 AM

Invisible screening technology called Quantum Stealth renders objects invisible to the naked eye, infrared detection, and thermal imaging.

Company Aims to Make Safer Environment with Fire-Resistant Paint

10.16.2019 11:02 AM

A company based in India has recently developed a new type of fire-resistant paint that can withstand high temperatures for up to two hours.

Snakehead Fish Invasion: Reasons Why Authorities Want Them Dead

10.16.2019 10:18 AM

NDR urges the public to kill snakehead fish. But what's the reason? In previous reports, snakehead fish species has been spotted in Georgia, and it has been also spotted in 14 states in America.

Gary Gulman's 'The Great Depresh,' Social Media Influence: You can Make Joke on Depression without Insulting

10.16.2019 08:45 AM

Gary Gulman's "The Great Depresh" has proven that you can make a comedy material from depression.

New Study Finds that PTSD Doubles Infection Risk

10.16.2019 06:33 AM

New research finds a link between post-traumatic stress disorder with physical health, particularly infection rates to common diseases.

Evidence of Martian Life Found in 70s, Says Former NASA Scientist

10.16.2019 06:18 AM

Dr. Gilbert Levin, who previously headed NASA's Labeled Release experiments, suggests that we found Martian life in 1976.

Space Agriculture: Crops Can Be Grown on Moon and Mars Soil

10.16.2019 06:01 AM

Researchers are able to harvest fruits and seeds grown on simulated Moon and Mars soil. With NASA, the European Space Agency, and Roscosmos all looking at future missions to Mars in the near future, the race is on in the age of space colonization.

Large Fire Blankets Can Protect Buildings from Wildfires

10.16.2019 05:52 AM

Large fire blankets can be used as a deterrent for the spread of wildfires according to a study by Fumiaki Takahashi from Case Western Reserve University.

US Green Economy Growth Might Be Pedaling Backwards With Trump Policy

10.16.2019 05:37 AM

Years of green economic policy in the US turns out to be good for the economy overall. However, the country seems to be overturning these gains with Trump's 'America First Energy Policy'. Meanwhile, other countries are catching up, and the US is likely to lose its lead.

Scientists Freeze Ship in the Arctic to Study Climate Change

10.16.2019 05:21 AM

In an attempt to bridge the knowledge gap in the Arctic's climate system, scientists prepare to be marooned in the frozen Arctic Ocean for a full year.

The Grossest Hero of the Body: How Mucus Fights Bacteria

10.16.2019 04:55 AM

New research looks into how mucus plays a key role in fighting drug- and antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

No More Exploding Phones: Innovative Flexible Battery, Now Self-Extinguishing

10.15.2019 06:41 AM

Researchers from the John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory further developed their innovative battery technology to show unprecedented fire resistance.

A New Interstellar Comet Has Just Been Observed . . . And It's Boring

10.15.2019 05:39 AM

A new interstellar comet has been discovered and it looks similar to the comets already present in the solar system.

Queen’s Speech 2019: The UK’s Future in Environmental Policy, Education, and Brexit

10.15.2019 05:29 AM

The Queen's Speech 2019 highlighted the plans and priorities of the UK government for the next year including healthcare, environmental, and educational policies.

New Material Captures, Converts Carbon Dioxide into Useful Products

10.15.2019 05:21 AM

A new metal–organic framework material shows good promise for carbon sequestration and conversion to new organic products.

NASA Engineer Proposes Engine That Runs Without Any Fuel

10.15.2019 04:55 AM

David Burns, a NASA engineer, has proposed an engine which runs on forward momentum. Strictly speaking, this violates the law which states that every action has an equal and opposite reaction, but his design focuses on Einstein's Theory of Special Relativity which can make the mechanism possible.

Larger Heatwaves Expected by 2050, New Study Finds

10.15.2019 04:46 AM

Scientists have come up with several frightening projections about heatwaves. We're in a global warming crisis. With excessive amounts of greenhouse gases (GHG) trapping large amounts of heat in the atmosphere, rising global temperatures are now becoming the new normal, with several disastrous effects.

Remembering Dr. Woodie Flowers, the Father of Educational Robotics

10.14.2019 06:00 AM

Dr. Woodie Flowers, multi-awarded MIT professor and co-founder of the international youth organization FIRST, passed away on October 12, 2019.

Worms are Losing Weight: Food Security Risk

10.14.2019 05:51 AM

Worms have been found to lose weight when placed in soil contaminated with microplastics, potentially affecting their role in agriculture.

Seven Whales Found Dead in Indonesia

10.14.2019 05:20 AM

Seven whales have been found dead on an Indonesian beach with causes yet to be determined. Seven pilot whales were found dead on the coast of Kolo Udju beach located in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, after being stranded in the remote area with ten other whales.

Asteroid Changed Life on Earth, New Evidence Shows

10.14.2019 05:12 AM

New research suggests cosmic dust from asteroid collision led to explosion of marine ecosystems, confirmed by geological evidence.

Unwinding is Now a Scientific Way to Chill

10.14.2019 03:43 AM

Unwinding fibers could potentially be the base of a new cooling technique. (Photo : University of Texas) The commercial and industrial demand for cooling techniques and technologies are currently based on the thermodynamic principles of refrigeration cycles by compression and expansion.