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NASA’s VIPER Rover Will Go Ice-hunting on the Moon

NASA is now getting ready for a new mission on the Moon! The space agency has recently announced its plans to land a rover on a Moon’s south pole region, known as the Nobile Crater. The rover, dubbed VIPER (Volatiles…

September 21, 2021 · by Georgia Nica · 0

How Both Being Active and Leisure Activities Can Reduce Stress

Stress is very common and it can result from a number of things: work, school, home, and even certain thoughts which can produce physical and emotional tension. Stress can be a good thing, as it’s our body’s response to change,…

September 21, 2021 · by Anna Daniels · 0

9 Reasons to Consider Outpatient SUD Treatment

When we think of drug and alcohol rehabs, residential programs are probably what come to mind. But while residential programs continue to be the gold standard in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, outpatient programs are fast becoming the primary method…

September 21, 2021 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

Vaccinated Europeans Allowed to Enter U.S in November

The Biden Administration decided to lift the travel ban imposed 18 months ago, and vaccinated Europeans will be able to enter the U.S starting November. Travelers from Brazil, China, Iran, Ireland, the U.K, and South Africa, and 26 Schengen Zone…

September 21, 2021 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

New Research Might Have Identified The Cause For Alzheimer’s Disease

In the course of a lifetime, one in five people will develop Alzheimer’s Disease. That puts this terrible disease on the fast track to afflicting 10 million Americans by 2050. If that number sounds big, it is. That means that…

September 21, 2021 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Planet Nine Finally Found? What New Observations Reveal

Astronomers had been on the hunt for the ninth planet of the Solar System for quite a while. Pluto lost that status a long time ago, in 2006 when it was downgraded only to the state of a dwarf planet.…

September 20, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Mass Evacuation Ordered After Volcano Eruption in Canary Island – Watch Video

Volcanic eruptions are nothing to neglect, and the one that occurred recently on the Spanish island of Las Palma is a good example. Local authorities evacuated thousands of people from their homes, as The Hill writes. Ash and lava caused…

September 20, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

There’s no Reliable Religious Argument Against COVID Vaccination, Says Megachurch Preacher

It’s no secret to anyone that a lot of people are skeptical regarding the safety of COVID-19 vaccines. Most often, they behave likewise due to a lack of trust in the media, the governments, or the doctors. But there are…

September 20, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

COVID-19 Infects Chris Rock – “Trust Me You Don’t Want This,” Says the Comedian

Chris Rock lands on the long list of celebrities who had to deal with the COVID-19 infection. After names like Antonio Banderas, Tom Hanks, Idris Elba, Charlotte Lawrence, Rachel Matthews, and many others, the American comedian Chris Rock is also…

September 20, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Droplets Loaded With Coronaviruses Disappear Slower Than Previously Thought

The SARS-CoV-2 virus can get into our bodies in plenty of ways. The “preferred method” is through respiratory droplets, including aerosols. When an infected individual coughs, sneezes, speaks, or even breathes, he or she releases those droplets. SciTechDaily.com writes that…

September 20, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Covid 19 Pfizer Vaccine New Data Is Out

The novel coronavirus is still all over the news, especially since we are in the middle of the 4th wave of the pandemic. The vaccines against the disease are also remaining in the headlines and now, we are addressing the…

September 20, 2021 · by Rada Mateescu · 0

Scientists Call For Debate On SARS-CoV Origins

The Lancet has published a call for a debate about the proper origins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, more than a year after it sparked controversy by criticizing those who suggest the virus came from a lab. When the media publishes…

September 20, 2021 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Major Breakthrough in Treating Prostate Cancer: New Drugs Might Double Survival Rate

Thousands of men could live longer with prostate cancer after taking a new drug combination. New research shows that the drug abiraterone significantly improves survival for patients with prostate cancer. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence previously stated…

September 20, 2021 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Healthy Sleeping Habits: Essential for Emotional Wellness

The lack of sleep or having chaotic sleeping habits can make us feel anxious, depressed, and lack emotional focus. A therapist explains how important it is to stick to a sleeping routine and make sure one sleeps enough hours each…

September 20, 2021 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

This is the longest Volcanic Eruption in Half a Century: Mount Fagradalsfjall in Iceland

On March 19, volcanologists reported the first lava spewing out of a fissure close to Mount Fagradalsfjall on the Reykjanes peninsula just southwest of Reykjavik. Now, there are six months since that event, becoming the longest volcanic eruption Iceland has…

September 20, 2021 · by Georgia Nica · 0