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Early Mammals Evolved Unexpectedly Fast After the Dinosaurs Went Extinct

Common sense tells you that after a devastating impact such as the Chicxulub asteroid that collided with Earth 66 million years ago, our planet became a complete wasteland for a very long time. The impact created a giant crater of…

August 19, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Not All Children Spread COVID-19 Equally, Says a New Study

Whether we like it or not, experts are telling us that we can get infected with COVID-19 after having contact with children. It doesn’t matter if they’re our kids or not, but the even harder part is that not all…

August 18, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

These Marine Creatures Can Form Complex Memories Just as Humans Do

Remember when everybody was telling you that humans are able to do a lot of fascinating stuff that animals aren’t capable of? We’re not here to contradict the idea. Instead, we want to remind you that animals are also capable…

August 18, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Chinese Military Satellite Collides With Space Junk

With so much space junk revolving around the Earth above the atmosphere, there’s no wonder how some of it collides with satellites. It also happened the same with Yunhai 1-02, a Chinese military satellite. The US Space Force’s 18th Space…

August 18, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

NASA Prepares to Try Deflecting an Asteroid

Shooting at a huge asteroid with nukes might not do the trick. As it was said in the 1998 “Armageddon” movie, it will smile and keep on coming. Sure, that was only a sci-fi production, and it has pretty much…

August 18, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 1

Technology Could Be Harming Our Health Through Metal Pollution

Did you ever wonder that technology can also have a dark side? Probably not, as many of us. Sure, getting your hands on all sorts of sophisticated gears is generally great, and it has improved the lives of many of…

August 17, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Behold Atlas, the Robot That Engages in Parkour Just Like a Human Being

Surely you remember when you were a child and seeing humanoid robots as they perform actions that look very… human. Sci-fi movies and cartoons were often presenting characters that nobody would have guessed that they are robots. Slowly but surely,…

August 17, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Hubble Captures Outstanding Image of a “Furnace” Galaxy

It’s only a matter of months until the Hubble telescope that’s operated by NASA and the ESA will be replaced by the next-generation James Webb Telescope. Even so, Hubble still seems to have some important things to prove. The over-three-decades-old…

August 17, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Scientists Genetically Modify Daddy Longlegs Spider

Surely you’ve also been fascinated by the elegance that a daddy-long-legs spider stretches its limbs. You almost wouldn’t mind if the creature touches you, which is unexpected when we generally think about humans’ perception regarding arachnids. But scientists generally become…

August 17, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Pfizer’s Tick-Borne Encephalitis Vaccine is Finally Approved in the US

The spread of ticks represents a serious problem in the States. These parasitic insects are capable of transmitting Lyme disease, babesiosis, relapsing fever. Rocky Mountain spotted fever, tularemia, ehrlichiosis, and more. Our pets can usually carry ticks and bring the…

August 17, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

There’s “Very High” COVID-19 Risk in Four Destinations, Says the CDC

If you were planning to travel somewhere this summer, you should first take into account what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has to say. The government agency raises awareness for travelling to destinations that carry the “Level…

August 17, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

State of Emergency in Haiti: Strong Earthquake Kills At Least 304 People

Haiti was hit Saturday morning by a strong earthquake. The local government declared a state of emergency, according to Prime Minister Ariel Herny, as he announced the measure in a press conference. The decision shouldn’t surprise anyone. The aftermath of…

August 15, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Former FDA Chief Brings Great COVID News That Everyone Has Been Waiting For

We’re all sick of bad COVID news. How many times you’ve read during this pandemic about lockdowns, restrictions, outbreaks, new infection waves, new strains, and deaths? Probably as often as all of us. But finally, there’s a light at the…

August 14, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 1

Behavioural Economist Brings Surprising Conclusions Regarding Smartphone Addiction

Let’s admit it, many of us are addicted to smartphones. The little gadgets had become so useful that perhaps the only way not to spend too much time using one is not owning a smartphone at all. And that’s not…

August 14, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Earth Has Just Been Through Its Hottest Month Ever Recorded, the NOAA Claims

Earth is dealing with unusually scorching temperatures, and no, it’s not just you. the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) also believes likewise. Climate change is mostly to blame, and the United Nations issued a report warning us all about the…

August 14, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0