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The James Webb Space Telescope is Up for Major Discoveries, But NASA Delays Its Launch Once Again

Some astronomers might have lost count regarding how many times NASA delayed the launch of its next-generation James Webb Space Telescope. The latest plan was to launch the gear by December 22, but according to Engadget.com, a new delay is…

December 15, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

World Premiere in Astronomy: NASA’s Parker Solar Probe “Touches the Sun”

Have you ever thought that humanity has learned all that matters about our beloved Sun? Neither do astronomers. That’s why they’re relying on NASA’s Parker Solar Probe mission to bring back valuable data about our star. The Sun can be…

December 15, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

If You’re Not Capable of Working Out, a Simple Pill Could Solve It

Perhaps everyone has at least a minimum knowledge about the enormous health benefits of physical activity. Strengthening those muscles and bones is far from being the only benefit. We can also consider anxiety and stress relief, more chances to live…

December 14, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

The Devastating Kentucky Tornado Leaves Behind Dozens of Deaths and Missing People

Nature is always there to remind us all from time to time that we’re vulnerable in the face of its wrath. And unfortunately, it sometimes does it in a totally merciless way. The same thing happened with the recent tornado…

December 14, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Scientist Release Alarming Warning Regarding the Amazon Rainforest: It’s About to Become a Dry Savannah

Covering an area of 6.7 million square kilometers, the Amazon rainforest is incredibly huge. It also consists of extraordinary biodiversity. But even so, you know what they say that nothing lasts forever, and it may apply to the famous tropical…

December 13, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 1

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky Predicts When and How the Pandemic Will End!

It may be hard to imagine at this point, but CDC Director Rochelle Walensky is hopeful that we will, one day, return to a world without masks. It has been going on for almost two years and Dr. Rochelle Walensky…

December 12, 2021 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Pluto Being Downgraded to a “Dwarf Planet” is Unscientific, New Analysis Claims

Pluto was considered a planet by astronomers until 2006. But after the International Astronomical Union (IAU) ruled it out roughly fifteen years ago, a lot of textbooks had to be rewritten. Of course, many disagreed with the decision. Even Jim…

December 11, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Massive Study Hints That Pollution Could Influence the Gender of Babies

You may have heard by now that pollution is one of our society’s biggest issues. Pollutants damage the quality of our environment, whether we’re talking about water, air, or land. The saddest aspect is that humans contribute a lot to…

December 11, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

New Study Proves COVID-19 Affects Fat Cells Directly!

According to a new study, coronavirus might be affecting fat cells directly as well as some specific immune cells that can be found in fat tissue. The study was previously posted in the preprint database bioRxiv and as part of…

December 11, 2021 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Asking a NASA Scientist: Are There Oceans on Other Planets?

You may have noticed by now that there’s a lot of water on Earth. There are four named oceans on our beautiful planet: the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic. Many countries, including the USA, recognize the Southern or Antarctic ocean…

December 10, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Nearby Star Unleashes the Most Powerful Flare That Was Ever Observed – We Should Be Worried

There are more stars in the Universe than there are grains of sand on all the beaches of the world. These shiny and beautiful space objects have their moments when they become extremely dangerous for their surroundings, even when we’re…

December 10, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Saying “Goodbye” to Glasses: FDA Approves Eye Drops For Improving Vision

Wearing glasses is indeed useful if you lack good enough eyesight. But let’s face it: pretty much nobody likes putting on those spectacles. Furthermore, they can sometimes even decrease a guy’s chances of being a big hit with the ladies.…

December 9, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Newfound Giant Planet Shouldn’t Exist: It’s 11 Times More Massive Than Jupiter, and More

You may be one of those numerous folks who are overwhelmed and intimidated by the size of Jupiter. The “gas giant” from our Solar System indeed has an imposing status, as it’s over a hundred times bigger than Earth. It’s…

December 9, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

New Study Claims Gum Can Significantly Reduce the Spread of COVID-19!

According to a brand new study, something as simple as gum could be playing a surprisingly important role in reducing the spread of COVID-19! Researchers learned this by putting sticks of gum together with some plant-based copies of human cells…

December 9, 2021 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Scientists Have New Idea for How to Reach the Closest Solar System a Lot Faster

Alpha Centauri is the closest solar system to our own, as it’s located about 4.3 light-years away. It would take a lot more than a human lifetime to go there using the current technology – almost 20 thousand years. But…

December 8, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0