ASSAf Launches COVID-19 Booklet; Explaining About the Disease, Responses and an Uncertain Future

POLICY 08.04.2021 16:50 PM

The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), has commissioned a new booklet titled "Essential facts about Covid 19 - The disease, the responses, and an uncertain future," August 2.

Dark Sky Preserves: Protecting Pieces of Natural Night Sky Against Artificial Light

08.01.2021 02:12 AM

Among the countless effects of anthropogenic activities, perhaps one of the lesser known problems is the diminishing number of our dark sky preserves - facing threats from land-use practices to air pollution.

Ivindo National Park Becomes Second UNESCO World Heritage Site in Gabon, Securing International Support for Conservation

07.29.2021 06:10 AM

Recognizing Gabon as a global biodiversity and conservation leader, UNESCO has declared the Ivindo National Park as a World Heritage Site.

Chilean Chinchorro Mummies Now Protected by the World Heritage List; Who Were They?

07.28.2021 08:10 AM

On Tuesday, July 27, the UNESCO World Heritage List added a new cultural asset to its ranks: the Chilean Chinchorro mummies.

Fact Check: Mothers' Breast Milk Doesn't Carry Traces of Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines

07.21.2021 07:10 AM

A small study from the University of California San Francisco shows the safety of COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant and lactating women by presenting evidence that mRNA from the mother is not transferred to the babies.

Norovirus Outbreaks Threaten the UK as it Moves to Lift COVID-19 Restrictions; Here's How to Stop the Vomiting Bug from Spreading

07.18.2021 04:00 AM

As the United Kingdom begins to ease its restrictions against COVID-19, a new outbreak is on the rise: Norovirus, also known as the winter vomiting bug.

Indigenous Peoples Defend the Peruvian Amazon With Modern Technology

07.13.2021 07:40 AM

A new experiment shows the effectiveness of equipping the indigenous peoples guarding the Peruvian Amazon with smartphones and satellite data - which led to a significant drop in illegal deforestation incidents in the area.

Are COVID-19 Vaccines Mostly Graphene Oxide? Here's What Experts Have to Say

07.11.2021 03:22 AM

From their development to now that they're being deployed worldwide, COVID-19 vaccines still have to put up against smear campaigns and unsupported claims - the latest being that Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines contain graphene oxide.

Gypsy Moth, Gypsy Ant to be Renamed in Reverence to the Romani People

07.11.2021 01:26 AM

The scientific community has been moving toward a more inclusive and respectful direction by dropping names that reinforce negative stereotypes against certain groups - and the insect kingdom has followed suit.

Mexico Sinkhole: Authorities Rule Out Water Pumping as Cause, Calls It 'A Natural Process'

07.05.2021 08:22 AM

A huge sinkhole suddenly appeared on a farm in Puebla, Central Mexico back in May, and residents are blaming industrial water pumping through the ground - and a new study by experts say otherwise.

Amazon Saw 19% Increase in Carbon Footprint During Pandemic, Explains Why It's Not That Bad

07.01.2021 06:00 AM

At a time when everyone stayed home due to the coronavirus pandemic, retail giant Amazon worked overtime to meet the sudden spike in delivery needs - resulting in a 19 percent increase in its carbon footprint.

Pentagon Addresses Difficulties in Confirming 'Unidentified Aerial Phenomena' Encounters Citing 144 Incidents

06.27.2021 08:39 AM

A highly anticipated UAP report from the Pentagon doesn't talk about much about life beyond here on Earth - it tackles human behavior and the current cultural climate making investigations difficult.

Climate Change Threatens Yellowstone National Park, Less Snow and Warmer Days Expected

06.24.2021 06:21 AM

According to a new study, the Yellowstone National Park could see less snow and higher average temperatures this year as a result of climate change.

Want to Go to the Moon? ESA Is Looking for Astronaut and "Parastronaut" Positions; Here's How to Apply

06.18.2021 02:20 AM

The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced the last call for interested people to join their space crew - including people with physical disabilities and people standing below 130cm (about 4'3").

Monkeypox Virus: Viral Zoonotic Disease Found in UK, What is This, How is it Transmitted?

06.13.2021 08:40 AM

In the past week, the United Kingdom has reported cases of Monkeypox, a viral zoonotic disease whose signs and symptoms are similar to smallpox, albeit being a rarer disease.