Current Challenges to the World's Worsening Period Poverty

Medicine & Technology Oct 12, 2020

Period poverty has been a problem for many women, causing shame and stress, especially with what's going on in the world today.

SARS-Cov-2 Can Survive on Surfaces for up to 28 Days, Says New Study

Oct 12, 2020

A new study suggests that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, can remain infectious for 28 days on surfaces like phone screens and banknotes.

How Do Precariously Balanced Rocks Save Lives?

Oct 12, 2020

Precariously balanced rocks could save lives as it informs experts about the shaking or earthquakes happening in a region.

Opposition: The Time When Mars is Up All Night

Oct 12, 2020

On the night of October 13, the Earth and Mars will line up with the New Moon in an event called 'opposition' in which the Mars and the Sun are in opposite sides of the Earth.

Yoda the Lone Dolphin Spotted Far From Scottish Home

Oct 11, 2020

Yoda the lone dolphin is the latest member of Moray Firth's population of bottlenose dolphins to have been spotted off Denmark.

Technological Breakthrough Could Make Holograms Touchable

Oct 10, 2020

Researchers from the University of Bringham is looking into Rayleigh waves in hopes of making holograms in virtual reality touchable.

Hibernation Explained: Vital for Some Species, but Not Humans

Oct 09, 2020

During winter, hibernation saves some animals from the cold weather, but why is it unnecessary for humans?

Real-Life Young Sheldon? 12-Year-Old Boy Builds Nuclear Fusion Reactor

Oct 09, 2020

According to Guinness World Records, Jackson Oswalt, now 15 years old, is officially recognized as the youngest person ever to build a nuclear fusion reactor. Jackson completed the incredible feat when he was only 12.

73-Billion-Kilogram Asteroid Likely to Explode as It Continues to Spin at Increasing Speeds

Oct 09, 2020

A new study has revealed that the 73-billion-kilogram asteroid Bennu might explode in a million years or less as it continues to spin at a faster rate.

Examining the Emotional Experiences of Adolescents as They Age

Oct 09, 2020

Examining how emotional experiences change in adolescents as they approach adulthood is key in understanding their emotions and how they compare to adults.

People Are Less Likely to Give CPR To Stranger Now Due To COVID-19, Study

Oct 09, 2020

A new study revealed that people are now less willing to give CPR to strangers in cardiac arrest because of fears of contracting coronavirus.

Meet 5 Women Who Made Scientific History

Oct 08, 2020

Men mainly dominate the scientific community. But some women also made significant contributions to the field of science like the women in this article.

Hairy Toxic Caterpillar Invades Virginia

Oct 08, 2020

Virginia officials have warned residents of an outbreak of puss caterpillar that can cause pain, fever, swelling, and vomiting.

How Do Adverse Childhood Experiences Affect Children's Development?

Oct 08, 2020

Here are five ways poverty, neglect, and trauma that leads to stress can affect the development of children.

Einride Unveils New Driverless Vehicles and Plans to Go Global

Oct 08, 2020

Einride famous for its autonomous electric driverless vehicles unveils its two new models AET-1 and AET-2, set to hit the road in 2021 and plans to go global in the coming years.