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SpaceX Sends 53 More Starlink Satellites to Space

For the third time in five days, SpaceX launches a mission sending Starlink satellites into space. This time, the company’s rocket transported 53 satellites into the orbit from the Kennedy Space Center. The event took place at 6:59 a.m. EDT,…

May 18, 2022 · by Irina Aurelia Tit · 0

What is considered a catastrophic injury?

If you have been involved in a motorcycle, car, or truck accident, or have suffered a fall from a great height, you may be dealing with all sorts of injuries. You may have been lucky enough only to get some…

May 18, 2022 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Tooth Found in Laos Cave May Reveal Unknown Phase of Human Evolution

The molar of a girl thought to have lived between 130,000 and 164,000 years ago was found in a cave in Laos. The owner of the tooth is believed to belong to a member of the Denisova hominis, an extinct…

May 18, 2022 · by Irina Aurelia Tit · 0

Jill Biden and Selena Gomez Partner to Raise Awareness on Mental Health Issues

May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States. On this occasion, the first lady, Jill Biden and Selena Gomez have partnered up to participate in the Youth Mental Health Action Forum. The event will be hosted at the…

May 17, 2022 · by Irina Aurelia Tit · 0

New Facility Prepares to Create Unstable Versions of Atoms to Learn More About the Universe’s History

Whether scientists are willing to admit it or not, there’s still a lot more to learn about the atom itself. Absolutely everything around us is made of atoms. Each one of us is living proof that the Universe contains atoms,…

May 17, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Astronomers Are Amazed By Newfound Star That’s Surprisingly Rich in Chemical Elements

Our Sun has 67 of the well-known chemical elements that we can find in the periodic table. That’s pretty impressive for a star! But now, astronomers led by Ian Roederer from the University of Michigan are astonished because of the…

May 17, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Hormone That Can Play a Role in Increasing Lifespan is Found in Mice

If you’ve never heard about fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21), there’s no use getting upset. It’s the name for a hormone secreted by the liver that is essential for low-protein diets that can benefit the lifespan of rodents and some…

May 17, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Drought May Become an Issue for the Entire Planet Due to Climate Change

The natural resource crisis represents a very real threat in the context of climate change. At this point, With the effects of global warming and overpopulation getting more and more obvious, all the major cities around the world are risking…

May 17, 2022 · by Irina Aurelia Tit · 0

Obesity Expert Says Supermarket Meal Deals Should Be “Illegal!”

As far as this obesity expert is concerned, meal deals in supermarkets should be made “illegal!” That’s right! According to the Health Service Executive’s clinical lead, Dr. Donal O’Shea, it is important that the public is well aware of the…

May 17, 2022 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Hubble Archives Reveal More Than 1,000 New Asteroids

You might also be as scared as us at the news of big asteroids that are coming near our planet. But you might like what we have to say today about such cosmic objects. More than 1,000 new asteroids were…

May 17, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

The Benefits of Drinking Matcha

One of the most popular drinks during the past years has been matcha, a green tea powder, originally consumed in East Asia. Matcha is most frequently associated with Japan, where it has been used for centuries during their traditional tea…

May 17, 2022 · by Irina Aurelia Tit · 0

Coronavirus “Ghosts” Lingering in the Gut Could Be the Cause for Long COVID!

During the first few months of the pandemic, oncologist and geneticist Ami Bhatt started looking into the many reports of diarrhea and vomiting in COVID-19 patients. Bhatt and some of her colleagues from the Stanford Medicine in California laboratory considered…

May 17, 2022 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Are Nonstick Pans Actually Safe to Use?

There is no doubt that nonstick pans are really useful in the kitchen. They are able to make delicious food without making a huge mess, allowing for easy cleaning at the end of the day. However, are they actually safe…

May 17, 2022 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Strength Training Is The Best Fat Loss Option That Most People Don’t Consider, Here’s Why

A new study reveals that weight loss may be achieved via strength training. Research published in Obesity Reviews found that resistance training like lifting weights, when combined with a calorie deficit, encourages fat burn and lower body fat percentage. Resistance…

May 17, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Vaccinated People Who Had Omicron Developed A Strong Immunity, As Per New Studies

Many vaccinated Americans may find solace in this early data, which suggests that Omicron may not be as dangerous as previously thought. People who were vaccinated and boosted or who were just infected with Omicron were more likely to produce…

May 17, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0