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Robotic Wearable Can Now Restore Movement in ALS Patients

Robotic Wearable Can Now Restore Movement in ALS Patients

A soft robotic wearable that can significantly facilitate upper arm and shoulder movement in ALS patients has now been developed by a team of researchers. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, most commonly referred to as ALS, is a neurodegenerative disease that affects…

February 7, 2023 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

NASA Locates Metal Meteorite on Mars

NASA Locates Metal Meteorite on Mars

Mars has been extensively studied by astronomers and space agencies over the past few decades. There have been numerous flybys, orbiters, and rovers sent to Mars, providing a wealth of information about the planet’s geology, climate, atmosphere, and potential habitability.…

February 6, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Remote Star System is About to Explode in Unprecedented Event

Remote Star System is About to Explode in Unprecedented Event

A kilonova is a type of astronomical event that is caused by the collision of two neutron stars, or a neutron star and a black hole. When these incredibly dense and massive objects collide, they release a tremendous amount of…

February 6, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Alligator DNA Merges With That of Catfish for Human Consumption

Alligator DNA Merges With That of Catfish for Human Consumption

Alligators are considered edible, and their meat is consumed by people in some parts of the world, particularly in the southern United States. However, it is important to note that alligator meat should only be consumed if it has been…

February 6, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

The Full Snow Moon Will Delight Us Tonight

The Full Snow Moon Will Delight Us Tonight

A Full Snow Moon is the name given to a full moon that occurs in the month of February. The name is derived from the fact that February is typically a month with heavy snowfall in many parts of the…

February 6, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Neuroscientist Says Grammy Nominees Are Particularly Intelligent as Music Has Amazing Benefits on Our Brains

Neuroscientist Says Grammy Nominees Are Particularly Intelligent as Music Has Amazing Benefits on Our Brains

Anybody who can carry a tune will benefit from music, according to a neuroscientist at Oregon Health and Science University. He even claims that the benefits of music are hard-wired into our brains! That said, Grammy Award nominees might be…

February 6, 2023 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Stress Turns Your Hair Grey Faster – Myth or Science?

Stress Turns Your Hair Grey Faster – Myth or Science?

There is this old belief that stress can cause gray hair to appear earlier than expected. And sure enough, stress is definitely not good for our bodies. But, scientifically speaking, can stress really accelerate the aging process of our hair…

February 6, 2023 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Arm Function Restores after Attaching Robotic Wearable

Arm Function Restores after Attaching Robotic Wearable

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. ALS causes these cells to deteriorate and die, which leads to a loss…

February 5, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

The Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Created a Devastating Tsunami That is Now Simulated on a Computer

The Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Created a Devastating Tsunami That is Now Simulated on a Computer

The extinction of dinosaurs is one of the most intriguing and widely debated topics in the field of paleontology. The exact cause of dinosaur extinction is still a mystery, but there are several theories that have been proposed over the…

February 5, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Hubble Snaps Beautiful Image of the Tarantula Nebula

Hubble Snaps Beautiful Image of the Tarantula Nebula

The universe is a vast and mysterious place, filled with wonders that continue to astound us. One such wonder is the Tarantula Nebula, a massive cloud of gas and dust located in the Large Magellanic Cloud. At first glance, the…

February 5, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Solar System Moon Could Hide an Entire Ocean

Solar System Moon Could Hide an Entire Ocean

Mimas is a small moon of Saturn that was discovered in 1789 by William Herschel. It is one of the many natural satellites of Saturn and is located in the outer reaches of the Saturnian system. With a diameter of…

February 4, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Jupiter Dethrones Saturn and Becomes the Planet That Has the Most Moons in the Solar System

Jupiter Dethrones Saturn and Becomes the Planet That Has the Most Moons in the Solar System

The moons of the solar system are like a dysfunctional family of celestial bodies, each with its own quirks and personalities. Let’s take a tour, shall we? First up, we have our favorite overachiever, our very own Moon. It’s always…

February 4, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Neil deGrasse Tyson Reveals That the James Webb Telescope is More Efficient Than We Thought

Neil deGrasse Tyson Reveals That the James Webb Telescope is More Efficient Than We Thought

Neil deGrasse Tyson is a man who will make you laugh, even when talking about the most mundane of space topics. He’s like the cool uncle you never had who knows everything about the universe and is always up for…

February 4, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Common Hypertension Drug Has Anti-Aging Properties, Study Finds

Common Hypertension Drug Has Anti-Aging Properties, Study Finds

According to new studies, a drug used to combat hypertension might just help us in a different way as well, namely in extending our lifespan and keeping us healthy later on in life. The drug is called rilmenidine and has…

February 4, 2023 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Scientists Discover a New Form of Ice

Scientists Discover a New Form of Ice

How ice forms is a story that’s as cool as the cubes in your drink. You see, when the temperature drops, water molecules start to slow down. And when they slow down enough, they begin to stick together, forming clusters…

February 3, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0