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Coral Reefs Are Now In Danger Of Getting Diseases Caused By Plastic Pollution In The Oceans

A new study warned that the already endangered coral reefs are being threatened with diseases caused by plastic pollution in the world’s oceans. The coral reefs across the Asia-Pacific region are being put at risk currently by more than 11…

March 11, 2019 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

New Killer Whale Species Spotted Off The Coasts Of Southern Chile

According to a statement recently released by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a new killer whale species might have been found by an international team of scientists in southern Chile. The whales, which are called Type D,…

March 10, 2019 · by Asheley Rice · 0

The Real Benefits Of Sleep On The Brain Cells Finally Unveiled By Scientists

Sleep plays a pivotal role in the life of most animals, even more so for humans. An animal sleeping seems to to be a defenseless prey, but sleep is so vital that the risks are taken. A natural question arises:…

March 9, 2019 · by Asheley Rice · 0

NASA Discovered Mysterious Mars Surface With Strange Brain-Like Texture

“Gray matter” has been discovered on Mars in the past, and it appears that it wasn’t just a single occurrence. Back in 2013, NASA scientists spotted some weird formations that couldn’t be explained. “This strange-looking Mars surface might be related…

March 9, 2019 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

Israeli Moon Mission, Beresheet, Takes Stunning Selfie In Its Way To The Moon

It won’t be long, and the Moon will welcome an Israeli representative. Beresheet, the Israeli uncrewed spacecraft, is getting closer and closer. Israel’s first mission to the Moon started on February 21st when they launched the equipment mentioned above with…

March 7, 2019 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

First All-Female Spacewalk In History To Take Place Soon

An all-female spacewalk will take place for the first time in history at the International Space Station. CNN received the confirmation from NASA. NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Christina Koch as part of Expedition 59 will carry out the spacewalk…

March 7, 2019 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Dinosaurs Were Flourishing Before The Chicxulub Asteroid Killed Them

Before dinosaurs were suddenly demised by an asteroid strike (the Chicxulub asteroid), the long-term climate change was not affecting them, so they were flourishing. Many scientists believe in the asteroid theory while some others think that there was also some…

March 7, 2019 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

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

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

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

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