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Hubble Space Telescope Suffered Another Glitch And Lost Its Most Powerful Camera

One of Hubble Space Telescope’s most powerful cameras is no longer functional, and the cause has remained a mystery. The Advanced Camera for Surveys Instrument was affected by a glitch on February 28th. An error message appeared during a routine…

March 6, 2019 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Bacteria From Frog Skin Might Help Humans Fight Fungal Infections

In the last decades, an affliction wiped off entire populations of frogs from all over the world. Researchers were surprised to discover that in some areas particular amphibian species were unaffected even if others were eradicated. Previous research revealed that…

March 6, 2019 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

Textured Breast Implants Might Boost Risks Of Cancer

According to the Quebec Health Department, those women in Quebec who have opted for textured breast implants since 1995 are at higher risks of developing a specific type of cancer. The health officials in the province recommended the hospitals to contact…

March 5, 2019 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

NASA’s InSight Already Encountered Some Issues While Digging On Mars

Researchers have been focusing on Mars for quite some time. A few years ago we discovered that there was liquid water on Mars, while ice water still exists there. That made the Red Planet a priority for scientists. Now a…

March 5, 2019 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

Time Saving DIY Hairstyle Hacks for Women

The year is in the twentieth century, a season when life is no longer a bed of roses. In this century, women are expected to wake up very early in the morning, attend to their family needs, and make her…

March 5, 2019 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Human Cells Communicate At A Molecular Level Using Sugars

There are about 30 to 40 million human cells in the human body, and they work along with neurons, forming a large and complex network of blood cells. There are also specialized cells which make up the tissues and organs.…

March 4, 2019 · by Anna Daniels · 0

NASA’s Curiosity Rover “Crashed” On Mars, But It Recovered

NASA’s Curiosity rover landed in 2012 in the Gale Crater on the Red Planet, and since then it has been in a continuous exploration for clues about the past and subsequent evolution of the planet. The Mars rover has been…

March 4, 2019 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

FUE, FUT, and the bewildered hair transplant patient

They look similar, sound similar, and both heavily marketed leaving you our dear reader in a state of confusion. What is the difference, more importantly, which method is the most ideal for hair transplantation? Before you pull out what’s remaining…

March 4, 2019 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Netflix of Fitness – Train At Home With These Amazing Fitness Streaming Platforms

Working out has a fantastic effect on both your health and your aspect. Unfortunately, we all live busy lifestyles, and this might stop us from going to the gym sometimes. Training from your own home might not be as motivating,…

March 2, 2019 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

High-Intensity Exercises Halt Colon Cancer Evolution

According to a new study carried out by the University of Queensland and University of Waterloo, in Ontario, short sessions of high-intensity exercises, also known as HIIT (high-intensity interval training), halt colon cancer evolution by reducing the cancer cells growth. Also,…

March 1, 2019 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Crabs Adapt To Climate Change By Feeding On Methane

On the coast of British Columbia, some crabs survive oddly. Usually, their diet should consist of plankton, but these crabs have also been seen munching on bacteria filled by methane. According to scientists, this might be their way of adapting…

March 1, 2019 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

Ancient Frog Relative Found In North America

A team of paleontologist made a breakthrough discovery as they managed to find the remnants of what appears to be the most ancient frog relative found in North America. A large number of the fossils is comprised of fragments of…

February 28, 2019 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

NASA Disappoints, Again, As We Won’t Have Any Samples From Mars In The 2020s

Some people are very invested in the promise that NASA offered to science enthusiasts that it would return samples from Mars by 2020. Unfortunately, NASA disappoints, again, as an official from the agency admitted that returning Martian soil and rock…

February 28, 2019 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Great Blue Hole Of Belize Hides Many Secrets, But Scientists Just Revealed Some Of Them

A team of brave researchers has recently decided to explore the Great Blue Hole of Belize, a giant sinkhole which is located near the coast of Belize, as its name suggests, too. The discoveries they made were quite surprising, and…

February 28, 2019 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

How to Lose Weight by Supplementing with Diet Pills

Losing weight is something that most people want to do at some time in their lives. There are a lot of ‘tasty’, tempting foods around and overindulging is very easy. Some people turn to food as a comfort and once…

February 28, 2019 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Prenatal Nicotine Exposure Might Lead To ADHD, A News Study Revealed

We already know that pregnant women should stay away from nicotine for the sake of their babies. A recent study focused on the adverse effects of prenatal nicotine exposure, especially when it comes to deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). As it turns…

February 27, 2019 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

New Quantum Memory Reading Method Developed, Paving The Way To A Functional Quantum Computer

Back in 2012, a well-known physicist had an exciting idea, which was later pitched to Google. Seth Lloyd envisioned a quantum internet application which harnessed the power of quantum memory to answer a query instantly. The new type of memory…

February 26, 2019 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Insomnia Negatively Impacts Heart and Mental Health, According To New Human Genome Studies

Insomnia is generally dismissed as a minor issue caused by either stress or bad habits like all-night-long Netflix binges. A pair of recently published studies argue that insomniacs are more susceptible to heart and mental health issues. The studies analyzed…

February 26, 2019 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

The Place Where Kids Eat Breakfast Influences Weight Gain, Recent Research Revealed

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and most persons will perform better after eating a healthy breakfast. A recent study conducted in Philadelphia revealed what would happen if children enrolled in the School Breakfast Program have the…

February 26, 2019 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

What Are The Side Effects Of Prenatal Vitamins?

If you are pregnant, or still trying to conceive, your Obstetrician and Gynecologist or OB-GYN may prescribe you with prenatal vitamins. You can consider your prenatal vitamins as an added boost needed to keep up with the increasing demands of…

February 26, 2019 · by Diana Vizireanu · 0

New Study Gives Hopes To Patients With Friedreich’s Ataxia, A Rare Genetic Disease

A recently published study has discovered that skin cells harvested from patients which were diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia, a rare genetic disease, are up to ten times more sensitive to ultraviolet A (UVA) radiation in comparison to those taken from healthy…

February 25, 2019 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

The Flu Season Is Not Over – A More Severe Strain Becomes Widely Spread

This flu season appears to be an ugly one. The virus is a nasty one and things are expected to get even worse. Health officials explained that the whole country will be swiped by the flu. It appears that t…

February 24, 2019 · by Asheley Rice · 0

The Terrifying T. Rex Was The Size of A Deer At First

The Tyrannosaurus rex is one of the scariest dinosaurs and it is known as a giant. Nonetheless, it appears that this beast wasn’t that big at first. An early relative of the dinosaur was recently discovered, and it reveals the…

February 23, 2019 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Life On Mars Could’ve Existed – ESA Snapped Never-Before-Seen Martian River Canals

New evidence discovered by ESA thanks to its orbiter might help scientists boost the search for life on Mars. Even more, the never-before-seen Martian river canals snapped by ESA might suggest that life thrived on the Red Planet in its…

February 22, 2019 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Kratom Poisoning Cases Increased Dramatically In The Past Years

A new study focused on the poison cases related to the herbal supplement kratom, and the results don’t look too good. It appears that kratom poisoning cases have increased more than 50 fold. The study looked at calls to US…

February 22, 2019 · by Diana Vizireanu · 0

Sea Level Rise Is Already Sinking The Land Along The East Coast

According to a new study, the lowering of the mid-Atlantic is accelerating the sea level rise due to global warming, which is already sinking the land along the East Coast. But, as the sea level rise would not be enough, the…

February 21, 2019 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Quantum Particles’ Movements Captured In High Resolution, Thanks To A New Imaging Device

Excitons are electrically neutral quasiparticles with some unique particularities. Now, in a new study, scientists from Tel Aviv University captured these quantum particles’ movements in high resolution using a new imaging device. These quasiparticles exist only in semiconductor and insulating…

February 20, 2019 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

“Zombie Deer Disease” Spread Across Canada, And It Might Also Affect Humans

In 2018, a new illness emerged, affecting deer, elk, and moose – chronic wasting disease (CWD). Since last year, the condition, popularly known as the “zombie deer disease, has spread across both the United States and Canada. More concerning is…

February 20, 2019 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Health Canada Warned Children And Teens Not To Consume Cough Products With Opioids

According to new guidelines released by Health Canada, children and teens should not consume cough products with opioids since that might boost the chances of addiction to those substances later in life. “Following a safety review of cough and cold…

February 20, 2019 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Can Scientists Find A Cure For Cancer With The Help Of The Great White Shark Genome?

Sharks are fascinating for many reasons. One of them is their incredible ability to heal. Recently researchers took a closer look at their genome in order to get more answers. The results appear in a study named Proceedings of the…

February 20, 2019 · by Asheley Rice · 0

The Best Keto Snacks in 2019

In some cases you may get a little hungry while you are on-the-go. A snack would come in handy in those situations since they can sate the hunger fast without the need to eat earlier. This can make a huge…

February 20, 2019 · by Diana Vizireanu · 0

Asteroid Mining For Science: JAXA’s Hayabusa-2 Will Start Mining Asteroid Ryugu This Week

Hayabusa-2, operated by JAXA (the Japanese space agency) reached Asteroid Ryugu in June 2018. Since then, the asteroid-mining mission has been circling Ryugu. But that phase will soon be coming to an end as Hayabusa-2 will attempt to land on…

February 19, 2019 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Brain Scans In Newborns Might Help Specialists Detect Autism

By employing non-invasive 20-minute-long MRI brain scans in newborn, the scientists try mapping brain circuits in babies to help specialists early detect autism. That’s the conclusion of a new study headed by Hao Huang and his co-workers from the Children’s…

February 19, 2019 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0