Meet the Ten People Who Played Important Roles In Science In 2020

TECH & INNOVATION 12.17.2020 10:00 AM

Here are the top ten people who helped shape science this 2020. From the Arctic voyager to an outstanding politician, and to a vaccine developer.

Science Behind Expression of Gratitude and Its Impact on Wellbeing

11.27.2020 19:00 PM

Psychologists described gratitude "as both appreciating the good things in life" and acknowledging that they are coming from other people and circumstances.

Is This Lab-Made Ouroboros Steak Ethical To Eat? Experts Says Yes

11.20.2020 08:00 AM

Experts from the United States have created a "grow-your-own" steak that people can grow from their own cells.

Top 3 Positive Feelings for an Increased Level of Happiness, According to Science

11.19.2020 08:30 AM

According to research, there are simple things we can do every day to enhance our happiness. According to research, there are simple things we can do every day to enhance our happiness, even during challenging times like today's COVID-19 crisis.

"Immense Emotional and Mental Strain": Minority Scientists and Students Exposed to More Risks During Fieldwork

11.05.2020 13:00 PM

Scientists and graduate students who belong to minorities have reported stalking experiences, sexual assault, harassment, threats, guns pulled, and police called on them while conducting fieldwork.

Here Are Science-Approved Ways of Coping Up With Uncertainty

11.03.2020 16:00 PM

Uncertainty can hijack our plans and decision-making. Here's how to cope up with ambiguity, according to science.

Organic Compounds on Meteorite Fragments: Could it Be the Source of Life?

10.29.2020 08:00 AM

Scientists found some organic compounds from the meteorite that plunged into Michigan's Strawberry Lake in Michigan's Hamburg Township in 2018.

What is the Science of Happiness?

10.27.2020 03:57 AM

What is happiness in terms of science? Aside from good hormones, psychologists from several universities explain steps to achieve happiness scientifically.

Coalition of Female Scientists Call for a Marine Protected Area in Antarctica

10.19.2020 15:00 PM

The largest-ever coalition of female scientists aims to elevate the female voice in science, as well as calling for a Marine Protected Area in the Antarctic Peninsula.

Meet 5 Women Who Made Scientific History

10.08.2020 23:32 PM

Men mainly dominate the scientific community. But some women also made significant contributions to the field of science like the women in this article.

New Air Purifier, AirSoap, Claims to Kill Viruses HEPA Filters Can't

09.11.2020 00:47 AM

PhoneSoap, an electronics company manufacturing ultraviolet (UV) light sanitizers, has unveiled its new AirSoap air purifier and claims to capture and filter particles HEPA filters can't.

Florida Boy Dies After Contracting Brain-Eating Amoeba From Lake

09.10.2020 23:19 PM

A brain-eating amoeba killed the 13-year-old boy days after swimming at a campground in Florida. A brain-eating amoeba, scientifically known as Naegleria fowleri, killed a 13-year-old boy named Tanner Lake Wall in Florida.

Passing Out Drunk Could Double Risks of Dementia

09.10.2020 08:40 AM

A new study warns that losing consciousness from alcoholic excess, or passing out drunk, may double risks of developing dementia later in life.

Parabon Nanolabs Faces Controversy for Using Supposedly Private DNA Database to Identify Criminals

09.10.2020 07:40 AM

Parabon Nanolabs was the most famous forensic-genetics company worldwide using DNA to track down offenders, but controversy has turned its world upside down.

Children Whose Parents Are Divorced Have Lower Levels of Love Hormones

09.10.2020 00:16 AM

A new study suggests that people who saw their parents divorce when they were children were found to have lower levels of oxytocin, also known as the "love hormone."

Sitting and Other Sedentary Behaviors Increase Risks of Diseases

09.08.2020 22:39 PM

Too much sitting is bad for the health, and so does lying down to work as they increase the risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and mortality.

China's Mysterious Reusable Spacecraft Lands After Two-Day Flight

09.06.2020 21:39 PM

China's largely secretive experimental vessel sticks its landing after completing its two-day flight in Earth's orbit, Sunday, September 6.

Online vs. In-Person Classes: A Look Into Anxiety in Teens

08.23.2020 22:54 PM

A unique study looks at the improved mental health of students during lockdown compared to in-person classes. It raises questions over the quality of school life, which gives schools the chance to improve school environments as students will return to classrooms.

World's Largest Ovarian Tumor Weighing 112 Pounds Successfully Removed From A Woman in India

08.23.2020 22:23 PM

The 52-year-old woman had no idea that a tumor was already growing inside her as she initially complained of her ballooning weight that reached 238lbs. The operation took three hours to successfully remove the tumor.

New Species of “Walking” Sharks Found in Australia

07.10.2020 07:51 AM

Scientists have discovered four new species of "walking" sharks. Watch how the adorable creatures "walk" on the seabed instead of swim.

Science and the Media Have Opposite Views on the ‘Insect Apocalypse.’ Who’s Right?

06.22.2020 05:28 AM

The media has put the spotlight on insect population declines caused by industrial farming, yet scientists argue what the real causes are.