Glitters on Makeup and Dresses Are Damaging Freshwater Habitats

Medicine & Technology Oct 15, 2020

Researchers explored the impacts of glitters on marine life and found that even biodegradable alternatives are as damaging as the plastic versions.

Cows Prefer Face-To-Face Chat Over Pre-Recorded Voices, Says Study

Oct 15, 2020

Experiments have shown that cows like face-to-face communication than recorded chat as they 'like stroking in combination with gentle talking.'

Astronomers Identified 24 Habitable Planets That Are 'Better for Life' Than Earth

Oct 15, 2020

Researchers from Washington University discovered 24 'superhabitable planets' that are believed to be better for life than Earth.

45-Year-Old Man Suddenly Became Deaf Due to COVID-19

Oct 15, 2020

COVID-19 can leave patients deaf, which only adds to the long list of complications that the deadly disease can give its victims.

Love Milk? Choose What's Good for the Environment

Oct 14, 2020

Countless ads have advertised the benefits of drinking milk without mentioning its effects to the environment. Here's what milk you should buy that's good for the environment.

College-Aged White Males in the US Are Less Likely To Wash Their Hands After Sneezing and Coughing, Study

Oct 14, 2020

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, a study shows that white males aged 18 to 14 are the least likely to wash their hands after sneezing or coughing.

India Has a Problem on Keeping Rabies at Bay Due To Myths

Oct 14, 2020

Experts urged the Indian government to dispel myths on rabies and take responsibility for the millions of stray dogs in the country.

New Research Found There's a 50% Chance We're Living in a Simulation

Oct 14, 2020

Could we really be living in a computer simulation? A new study found that there's a 50-50 chance that the world as we know it is not real.

LOOK: The World's First Real Retractable Lightsaber Inspired From Star Wars

Oct 14, 2020

Engineer and YouTuber James Hobson has created the first-ever retractable lightsaber that burns at over 4,000 degrees Celsius.

Do Multivitamins Reduce Risks of Developing Diseases?

Oct 13, 2020

What are multivitamins? Do they protect the body from developing heart diseases, cancer, cognitive decline, and early death?

People Lose Their Laughter in Stifling Formality in the Workplace

Oct 13, 2020

Researchers found that the daily laughter rate of workers start to decrease at the age of 23, a proof that humor suffers due to the stiff office formalities.

NASA Is Sending An Astronaut to ISS Onboard A Russian Rocket, But Why?

Oct 13, 2020

Despite the success of launching American astronauts to space last May, NASA is paying $90 million to send astronaut Kate Rubin to the ISS on a Russian rocket.

Link Between Coughing and COVID-19 Is Stopping People With Lung Cancer From Getting Care

Oct 13, 2020

Experts believe that COVID-19 coughing may have prevented lung cancer patients from seeking care as seen in the decreasing number of referrals ever since the pandemic started.

Do Faces of People in Long-Term Relationships Grow to Look Alike Over Time

Oct 13, 2020

Researchers investigate whether couples' faces start to look the same or not after being together for a long time.

What To Do When Exposed To COVID-19

Oct 12, 2020

Do you know what to do when you get exposed to COVID-19? No, it is not getting tested. Here is what you should do first when you get exposed to COVID-19.