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Reusing Contact Lenses Will Make You Significantly More Susceptible for a Specific Infection

Many people who have problems with their vision are afraid of contact lenses. They prefer wearing glasses instead, but lenses might still remain the best option if you rule out the fear, which is usually not objective. But still, you…

September 24, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

House Flies Interacting With Our Food Can Be More Dangerous Than Previously Believed

If you think that people are weird enough when it comes to food, you should learn a bit about the eating habits of the house fly (more scientifically known as Musca domestica). This insect regurgitates digestive material on the food…

September 24, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Jupiter Will Be At Its Closest Distance From Earth Since 1963 – How to Spot It in the Night Sky

Jupiter will soon be predominant in the night sky, which means that you should definitely prepare your binoculars or a telescope if you’re a stargazer! Regardless of the position you choose, if you turn turtle or not, or even if…

September 24, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

NASA Discovers a Newborn Island

Even nowadays, new islands are being born in the vastness of oceans. One good example is the island spotted recently by NASA’s Earth Observatory in the Pacific Ocean. An aquatic volcano from the Home Reef is what led to the…

September 24, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Scientists From Google DeepMind Win Huge Prize for Their AI Capable of Predicting the Structure of Proteins

If you want to find out a sure method for winning $3 million in one blow, you could consider building an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that’s capable of predicting how proteins fold in their 3D shapes. Simple, right? That’s the…

September 23, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Cyclones on Jupiter Resembling Polygons Have Astronomers Looking for Answers

Before and if humanity will ever get to understand how the Universe works at a deeper level, studying our own Solar System as much as possible is a ‘must.’ Jupiter continues to remain in the astronomers’ interest, and for good…

September 23, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Laughter May Actually Be a Survival Strategy, Scientifically Speaking

The great cosmologist and physicist Stephen Hawking once said that life would be tragic if it weren’t amusing. Surely you’ve at least heard the phrase that laughing is healthy. Ring any bell? Having a good sense of humor can surely…

September 23, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Bizarre Organism Found Deep Into the Ocean Leaves Scientists Clueless – Watch VIDEO

Why in the world are astronomers still struggling to find alien life on other planets when there are still creatures living on Earth that we don’t know much about? That seems to become a reasonable question when we take a…

September 23, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

UN Health Agency Report: Noncommunicable Diseases Top Killers On Global Scale

NCDs or noncommunicable diseases ranging from heart disease to diabetes and cancer are outnumbering infectious diseases as the top killers on a global scale. This is what the UN health agency said in its latest report. WHO and Bloomberg…

September 22, 2022 · by Rada Mateescu · 0

The James Webb Telescope Captures Clear Image of Neptune, Its Rings, and a Few of Its Moons

The ice giant Neptune from the outskirts of our Solar System is significantly bigger than Earth. Over 50 planets the size of ours would fit inside Neptune, the farthest planet from the Sun. Therefore, it shouldn’t come as a surprise…

September 22, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Scientists Reveal the Mind-Boggling Number of Ants That Exist on Earth

If you think the human race is overpopulating the planet while it consists of only about 8 billion individuals, you should know that the number of ants is much higher. More than you probably even dared to think. Ants are…

September 22, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

We Must Be Aware of the Exercise That Can Make Us Burn the Most Calories – It’s Under Our Noses

Burning calories is not as easy as it seems – it could take even months to do those physical exercises without obtaining the desired results. But the process of burning calories can be a lot more efficient, satisfying, and even…

September 22, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

NASA Will Broadcast Live the Redirecting of the Dimorphos Asteroid

Astronomers need to know for sure if they have the right technology to redirect asteroids from their initial trajectory or not. That’s why NASA is preparing for the DART mission (Double Asteroid Redirection Test), which will imply the attempt to…

September 22, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

What You Need To Know About A Well-Fitting Bra

Bra shopping can be one of the biggest hits and misses you have. Every company seems to have slightly different sizing, so a size in an expensive and cheaper brand could be completely different. Not only that, but weight fluctuations…

September 22, 2022 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

6 Injuries You may Sustain in a Truck Crash and What to Do

We live in an imperfect world where accidents happen, and life is uncertain. This means that no matter how vigilant you are while driving on the road, there’s a good chance you might get involved in a vehicle crash and…

September 21, 2022 · by Asheley Rice · 0