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Roman Germanic Skull

Genetic Research Reframes Archaeological Understanding of How the Germanic People Arose 1500-Years-Ago in the Roman Collapse

cyclops median eye

Scientists Propose Our Eyes Evolved From This Ancient “Cyclops” Organ

Volcano Younger Dryas

Volcanic Apocalypse? New Research Pushes Back on the Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis

Looking at chemical fertilizer alternatives, a new study suggests black eyed peas could be a solution

Growing This Plant in Your Garden Can Act as an Alternative Fertilizer

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·January 28, 2022
Looking at chemical fertilizer alternatives, a new study suggests black-eyed peas could be planted as an alternative.
frogs

Frogs Regrow Lost Legs After Innovative New 24-Hour Treatment

Christopher Plain·January 28, 2022
Scientists say they have helped African clawed frogs regrow lost legs, using a one-day treatment that kicks off a many-month...
Skyrora

The Skyrora Sees Success with Test of Its Third Stage “Space Tug” Maneuvering Platform

Laurence Russell·January 28, 2022
Scottish space company Skyrora has successfully test-fired its third stage “space tug” maneuvering vehicle at its engine development complex in Fife, Scotland.
negative messaging

Negative Messaging is More Powerful, Even When it Comes to Food

Christopher Plain·January 28, 2022
Researchers studying the role labeling plays in the perception of food taste and quality have that found negative messaging is...
earthlike

Are Earthlike Planets Plentiful Throughout the Milky Way?

Christopher Plain·January 28, 2022
Earthlike planets, which might have features like continents and liquid water on their surface, may be plentiful across the Milky Way galaxy.
A new study shows that social media and mental health may be bigger discussion topics when it comes to young people

Social Media is Impacting Young People’s Mental Health, New Research Shows

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·January 27, 2022
A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz shows just how problematic social media can be, especially in terms of the impact it can have on children's mental health.
drugs

The Secret Life of Drugs: A Much Awaited Tell-All from the Species in Your Feces

Simon Spichak·January 27, 2022
A group of scientists studying drugs thinks important health information can be found in what we flush down the toilet every day.
squids

Are Squids and Octopuses Actually Space Aliens?

Christopher Plain·January 27, 2022
Squids, octopuses and other cephalopods may be organisms from outer space, according to a 2018 scientific paper.
When it comes to end-of-life-care, each country has a different set of rules. A new study ranks these countries, with the U.S. falling behind

Which Country is the Best Place to Die? These Researchers Wanted to Find Out.

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·January 27, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many of us look at the world, and for some, that even includes how we look at death and dying. Therefore, as the influx of coronavirus cases increase, maybe it isn’t surprising that...
psychopath

The Confessions of a High-Functioning Psychopath

Dylan Stoll·January 26, 2022
You've probably met many psychopaths in your lifetime, and didn't know it. Welcome to the world of the high-functioning psychopath.
mimas

“Death Star” Moon Mimas May Have a Subsurface Ocean

Christopher Plain·January 26, 2022
Saturn’s moon Mimas, sometimes called the Death Star moon, may have a subsurface ocean capable of supporting extraterrestrial life.
worry

Don’t Worry… Be Healthy? New Studies Link Worrying to Cardiovascular Health

Christopher Plain·January 26, 2022
Middle-aged men who worry more than their peers are at greater risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiometabolic-related health issues, according to new research.
James Webb Space Telescope

The James Webb Space Telescope Has Just Reached its New Home in Space

Micah Hanks·January 26, 2022
The James Webb Space Telescope will soon begin its long-anticipated mission of peering more deeply into the history of space than any telescope has ever done.
mystery drones

ANALYSIS: Were Sweden’s “Mystery Drones” Russian PSYOPS?

Tim McMillan·January 24, 2022
Authorities in Sweden have said that swarms of mystery drones repeatedly violated restricted airspace over several sensitive areas and government...
With the pandemic causing a sperm shortage, the lack of sperm donation laws could lead to more lawsuits and issues.

The Seedy Underbelly of Sperm Donations

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·January 24, 2022
Due to COVID 19 and other factors, many couples and individuals are finding they have fewer options when it comes to finding the right donor.
Vertical Farming experts share their methods that help boost energy efficiency and produce more crop output

Experts in Vertical Farming Share Their Secrets

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·January 24, 2022
With sustainability becoming a more prevalent topic for society, more and more farmers and growers are turning to vertical farming...
space junk

Russian Space Junk Nearly Downs Chinese Satellite

Christopher Plain·January 21, 2022
A Chinese science satellite narrowly avoided a potentially catastrophic collision with debris from an exploded Russian satellite earlier this week....
mars

Mars May Have Had an Ocean Three Billion Years Ago

Christopher Plain·January 21, 2022
New research indicates Mars may have had a liquid ocean on its surface 3 billion years ago even if the surface temperature was freezing. Furthermore, the researchers behind the study say that such an ocean may have been able to...
space studio

World’s First Space Studio to Launch by 2024

Christopher Plain·January 21, 2022
Space Entertainment Enterprise (S.E.E.) has announced plans for the world’s first entertainment production studio in space. With the first launch...
When it comes to the gut and artificial sweeteners, a new study suggests your gut can tell the difference

You Can’t Outsmart Your Gut

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·January 21, 2022
It’s no surprise that Americans have a problem with sugar. The average American consumes more than the recommended limit of...
A new study shows that action video games and learning may be strongly correlated, improving reading comprehension.

Action Video Games can Boost Your Child’s Learning

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·January 21, 2022
As technology becomes more accessible to younger children, the value of educational video games increases. These video games vary in genre and age range, allowing parents to customize their child’s playtime. Many of these games claim to be educational, but...
Exercise and circadian rhythm are linked as a new study finds

Does the Time of Day for Working Out Matter?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·January 20, 2022
From helping to reduce anxiety, boosting sleep to helping with weight management, the pros of physical activity outweigh the chore...
NATO

How NATO is Preparing for War in Outer Space

Christopher Plain·January 20, 2022
The North Atlantic Treaties Organization (NATO) has issued a formal policy statement, which says that any attack on a member’s...
TV

How Binge Watching Too Much TV Can Kill You

Christopher Plain·January 20, 2022
Watching television for more than four hours a day increases the likelihood of fatal blood clots by more than 35%, compared to watching for less than 2.5 hours a day, a new study says. Also, being more physically active overall...
A new study finds that face masks can affect how people see attractiveness.

New Research Says Face Masks Can Make You Appear More Attractive

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·January 20, 2022
The unwritten rules for beauty and style have changed since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. With a nice shirt...
space force

Air Force Designing Robotic Fleet to Service Satellites

Christopher Plain·January 19, 2022
Leading a consortium of researchers selected by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the Air Force Office of Scientific...
Curiosity rover

Mars Curiosity Rover Finds “Tantalizing” Signs of Life

Christopher Plain·January 19, 2022
NASA’s Mars Curiosity Rover has found signs of a type of carbon that is associated with biological processes when found on Earth. A recent announcement that organics found in a Martian meteorite are likely not from a biological process had...
sleep

Brains “Tune” to Unfamiliar Voices During Sleep

Christopher Plain·January 19, 2022
New research reveals how the brain balances the need to sleep with the need to wake up based on external sensory information.
St. Clair Triangle

The St. Clair Triangle UFO Incident of 2000: A Fresh Look

Jazz Shaw·January 19, 2022
In the early morning hours of January 5, 2000, something odd was observed in the skies by police officers in southern Illinois. What was the St. Clair Triangle UFO?
asteroids

Why Are Asteroids Sneaking Up on Earth?

Christopher Plain·January 18, 2022
NASA funded scientists have identified a celestial “danger zone” where asteroids approaching Earth can go undetected by the system designed to spot such objects until it is too late. In the past, such space rocks have caused significant damage, even...
gravity moon

China Creates Gravity Chamber for Moon Simulations

Christopher Plain·January 18, 2022
Chinese scientists have created a gravity manipulation chamber that simulates low gravity environments like those found on the moon. Inspired...
setii

SETI to Begin Searching for Alien Lasers

Christopher Plain·January 18, 2022
The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) is adding a new set of laser detectors to its arsenal, upping its array...
mysterious drone

Authorities Confirm Sightings of Mysterious Drones Over Swedish Nuclear Facilities

Tim McMillan·January 17, 2022
Authorities in Sweden have confirmed a rash of mysterious drone sightings that occurred over several nuclear facilities late last week.
A new study shows that mice spleens can be tricked into performing like livers

Could You Grow Your Own Liver from Your Spleen? Mice Did.

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·January 17, 2022
With at least two million people dying each year from liver diseases, finding solutions is critical. Many scientists are turning to...
Speed Learning can help save time and energy for students, but research suggests there's a limit to how fast you can learn

Research Finds That Speed Learning is Possible, But Only Up to a Point

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·January 17, 2022
As society progresses at an ever-increasing pace, most individuals hope to learn at a similar rate. Learning, or comprehension, varies...
flying saucer

Personal Flying Saucer Makes 1st Successful Flights

Christopher Plain·January 17, 2022
Electric VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) manufacturer Zeva has announced that its Zeva Zero flying wing airframe recently made its first successful test flights. The manufacturer of the unique, one-person craft, which looks hauntingly like a flying saucer, had previously...
super-earths

Are Super-Earths Actually the Best Places to Search for ET?

Christopher Plain·January 17, 2022
Super-Earths may be the best place to search for extraterrestrial life due to their long-lived magnetic shields, according to a...
Cybersickness, or virtual reality sickness, is when someone feels disoriented when wearing a headset. With the rise of the metaverse, cybersickness could become much more prevalent

Is Cybersickness Real and Do I Already Have It?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·January 14, 2022
While virtual reality may be fun for some people, for others it has painful consequences. One of these consequences is...
smart guns

Controversial ‘Smart Guns’ Finally Coming to Market

Christopher Plain·January 14, 2022
Smart guns, meaning guns that use technology to prevent unauthorized users from firing them, are finally coming to market later this year. For proponents, such weapons have promised a viable solution to accidental gun deaths and unauthorized use of law...
water on the moon

Chinese Rover Finds Water on the Moon

Christopher Plain·January 14, 2022
China’s Chang’E-5 rover has found evidence of water molecules on the surface of the moon. Also, measurements taken by the...
Climate Change on Coral Reefs may be less damaging than previously thought as new research suggests.

There’s Good News When it Comes to Climate Change on Coral Reefs

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·January 14, 2022
Climate change has caused significant damage to coral reefs. These reefs are extremely important as they provide food and shelter...
exomoon exomoons

Astronomers Spot Second Ever Exomoon Candidate

Christopher Plain·January 13, 2022
Astronomers studying a huge, Jupiter-like exoplanet say they have successfully detected a moon in its orbit. Although this is only the second such “exomoon” spotted thus far, the location and overall circumstances of the find supports the idea that exomoons...
Hotel and Travel Industries are looking at metaverse technology to encourage more guest experiences

Does your Virtual Suite come with Virtual Room Service?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·January 13, 2022
Like many business sectors, the travel and hospitality industries have been hit especially hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this...
Apple's VR Headsets are designed for shorter use periods. Is this to help a user have a healthier experience, or to avoid the metaverse?

Is Apple Averse to the Metaverse?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·January 13, 2022
Unlike some companies, Apple is not jumping onto the metaverse bandwagon. Instead, its new augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality...
rover

Organic Material in Martian Meteorite is NOT Biological

Christopher Plain·January 13, 2022
Organic material found in a Martian meteorite does not have a biological origin, new research has determined. Instead, the organics found in this particular chunk of Mars that fell to earth were formed by a natural process involving rocks and...
Middle Aged

Middle Aged Men Most Likely to Die from Sex

Christopher Plain·January 13, 2022
According to a recent study, middle aged men are more likely to die from a sudden cardiac event shortly after...
metamaterial

Breakthrough Metamaterial Makes its Own Decisions

Christopher Plain·January 12, 2022
A new metamaterial that senses its environment is able to use that information to make changes to its shape or...
Gates of Hell

“Gates of Hell” to Finally be Extinguished

Christopher Plain·January 12, 2022
A massive crater known as the “Gates of Hell” that has been burning in the former Soviet republic of Turkmenistan’s desert for over 50 years is finally going to be extinguished. This effort is the latest attempt to squelch the...
Cancer

Why Does Being Fat Increase Your Risk of Cancer?

Christopher Plain·January 12, 2022
Previous research has shown a link between cancer and obesity, and now a Norwegian research team says they think they...
Alexa

NASA to Include Custom Alexa on its ARTEMIS Missions

Christopher Plain·January 11, 2022
The National Aeronautics and Space Administrations (NASA) is planning to include an Amazon Alexa on its upcoming Artemis missions. With...

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