Carbon Dioxide Extracts On Trial At Oman Hills

Medicine & Technology Apr 16, 2017

Scientists are digging into the red mountains of the Oman Hills to see how they can extract carbon dioxide from the air as well as oceans, in order to reverse climate change.

Magnesium Intake Can Prevent Fractures

Apr 16, 2017

By increasing the intake of magnesium, it is possible to prevent bone fracture, especially among middle-aged and elderly people, researchers suggest.

Substellar Companion Discovered With Microlens

Apr 13, 2017

Astronomers have used microlens to find a substellar companion that may be either a high-mass giant planet or a low-mass brown dwarf.

New Supermolecule Locates & Eliminates Harmful Drugs From Water

Apr 13, 2017

Pharmaceuticals contaminate water, but researchers are discovering a new kind of supermolecule to eliminate toxins.

Three-Quarters Of Deep Sea Creatures Make Their Own Light

Apr 12, 2017

Research shows that most deep-sea dwellers are bioluminescent, as they create and carry their own light.

Secretary Bird At German Zoo Walks With 3D Printer Leg

Apr 12, 2017

The Secretary Bird that can kill snakes with a powerful kick off its leg gets a new, artificial leg through a 3D printer at a German Zoo.

Bolivian Biologist Works For Peaceful Co-Existence Between Humans And Bears

Apr 12, 2017

Ximena Velez-Liendo, working for the conservation of Andean bears and their peaceful co-existence with humans might win Britain's Whitley Award.

April the Giraffe's Pregnant Belly Is Big And Bulging

Apr 11, 2017

Zookeepers at the Animal Adventure Park at New York are documenting and posting everyday updates of April the giraffe's pregnancy status. She has become a global star.

Gluten Intolerance Maybe Due To Common Virus

Apr 11, 2017

A new study shows that if you cannot tolerate gluten, you might be the victim of a common virus.

Does Exercise Work Best Before Or After A Meal?

Apr 11, 2017

Scientists conducted some exercises to find out whether exercise is more helpful when conducted on an empty stomach or a full one.

Puffin Couples That Stick To Each Other While Migrating Breed More

Apr 10, 2017

Scientists found that those puffins who remained loyal to each other and followed similar migratory routes after winter tend to breed more successfully.

Exoplanet With Earth-like Atmosphere Found For First Time

Apr 10, 2017

The Gliese 1132b exoplanet with an atmosphere like the earth's environment has been detected 39 light-years away from the earth.

CD38 Gene Vital For Postnatal Development Of Cerebral Cortex

Apr 10, 2017

Recent research shows that when glial cells in the brain show some abnormal development, it could lead to an aberrant growth of the cerebral cortex.