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Supercomputer Unveils Outstanding Image of a Supernova Remnant

There are many amazing facts about supernovae, but perhaps the most interesting one is that many of the chemical elements that exist in our bodies were created by such cosmic objects. On the other hand, the Big Bang event gave…

August 11, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Is 30 Minutes of Exercise Daily Enough to Counteract Hours of Sitting?

If you want to make sure you will benefit from long term health, make sure you move your body as much as possible! As you may be aware, CDC guidelines recommend you exercise for at least 30 minutes per day…

August 11, 2022 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Causes of Belly Fat in Women and How to Get Rid of it!

Many people struggle a lot with their belly fat, being one of the worst problem areas for those who are trying to get in shape. Shedding weight from around our midsection is a huge challenge, even with hours in the…

August 11, 2022 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Specialist Proposes Simple ‘Trick’ to Have a Better Sleep at Night

In the USA, way more than half of the adults (70%, to be more precise) report that they don’t get enough sleep at least one night per month. In other words, way too many people out there have trouble sleeping,…

August 11, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

‘Potentially Hazardous’ Asteroid Will Approach Earth Very Soon

Many asteroids present in the asteroid belt, which is located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, have relatively small sizes. But there are also plenty of ‘wiseguys’ out there that can surely cause us a lot of trouble if…

August 11, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Google Faces Outage After Mysterious Explosion

Not having access anymore to the all-powerful and all-knowing Google Search engine in 2022, even for a few minutes, is surely frightening and apocalyptic. Believe it or not, that’s what tens of thousands of people had to go through on…

August 10, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

The World Might Soon Get a Vaccine for Lyme Disease

Surely everyone would like to go to a picnic without the fear of taking a tick on board. These parasitic insects are able to carry the Lyme disease and pass it to humans. The infection can even spread to the…

August 10, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Solar Flares Will Become a Lot More Powerful, NASA Warns

If you’re also concerned about solar flares, welcome to the club! Our Sun hasn’t been acting too friendly in the recent past. To make matters worse, NASA doesn’t have good news, either. According to BGR, the space agency warns that…

August 10, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

James Webb Prepares to Observe 88 Distant Galaxies

NASA’s next-generation James Webb Space Telescope, which is considered the successor of the much older Hubble, maintains itself under the spotlight. After the batch of the first full-color images of the Universe was released around mid-July, James Webb is now…

August 10, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

New Study on Fatigue Shows Clear Resilience Differences Depending on Age and Gender

According to a study published on Frontiers in Human Neuroscience earlier this year, fatigue and brain activation are both influenced by age and gender. Kessler Foundation researchers conducted this novel research in order to study the relationship between age and…

August 10, 2022 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Study Shows HIV Impacts the Aging Process Significantly

According to a brand new study by University of California researchers, published in iScience, HIV has a significant impact on people’s aging process! The research discovered that this early impact takes hold during the first couple of years after infection…

August 10, 2022 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Infrared Saunas and Depression

It’s no secret that exercise is beneficial for your mental health. However, did you know that there’s another way to reap the benefits of exercise without even breaking a sweat? Infrared saunas have been shown to improve moods and decrease…

August 10, 2022 · by Asheley Rice · 0

The ‘Big Bounce’ Theory Explaining the Universe’s Timeline Has Major Shortcomings

The generally accepted idea among cosmologists is that even the Universe itself will face its demise one day. They also know that it had a starting point, which is known as the Big Bang. Surprisingly or not, the Bible teaches…

August 9, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

The International Space Station Will Have a Surgical Robot On Board

While most boys dreamed of becoming astronauts when they were little, even those cool and smart guys who put on spacesuits can get sick. This is especially available when space missions last long periods of time, such as a few…

August 9, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

A New Chernobyl Case? UN Aims to Investigate Nuclear Plant in Ukraine After Potentially Catastrophic Damage Done by Rockets

Unfortunately, wars can easily lead to completely irrational and devastating actions. The same seems to be available for the military conflict between Ukraine and Russia that started in February, where a nuclear disaster might be looming. The Zaporizhzhia nuclear complex…

August 9, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0