South Asia's Worsening Air Pollution Is Causing Pregnancy Loss, Study

Medicine & Technology Jan 07, 2021

A new study suggests that air pollution has increased the risk of having pregnancy loss, miscarriage, and stillbirth each year across India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.

New Super-Absorbent Film Uses Sweat to Power Wearable Devices

Jan 07, 2021

Researchers created a new film that absorbs water from sweat to power wearable electronic devices, like smartwatches and fitness trackers.

A Day Was Shorter Than 24 Hours in 2020 Because of Earth Spinning Faster

Jan 07, 2021

Scientists think that adding a negative leap second would correct the time because the Earth is spinning faster than it has in the last five decades, making the day shorter than 24 hours.

Glioblastoma Tumors Triggered by the Healing Process of Brain Injury

Jan 06, 2021

Researchers found that the healing process after a brain injury, such as trauma and infection, could spur glioblastoma tumors' growth.

These Transparent Plants and Animals are a Must See

Jan 06, 2021

These six see-through animals and plants let you see what's inside their transparent bodies, a perfect camouflage to avoid their predators.

C-Section Babies Should Have Skin To Skin Contact With Their Fathers To Boost Heart, Study Shows

Jan 06, 2021

A new study shows that Caesarean birth babies should also have skin to skin contact with their fathers to boost their heart rate.

This Six-Planet System Is Orbiting In Almost Perfect Orbital Resonance

Jan 06, 2021

Astronomers found that the six-planet system is orbiting the sun, known as HD 158259, in an almost perfect orbital resonance.

COVID-19 South African Variant May Not Be as Vulnerable To Vaccines, Experts Say

Jan 06, 2021

Experts are worried that the available COVID-19 vaccines may not be as effective on the South African variant as other strains.

Cheaper and More Efficient Water Desalination Process

Jan 05, 2021

A discovery of scientists on the desalination membrane could make the water desalination process cheaper and more accessible in the future.

Alcohol Reduces Immune Response to COVID-19 Vaccine

Jan 05, 2021

Experts warned people to avoid drinking alcohol when taking a jab of the COVID-19 vaccine as it could reduce the body's immune response to it.

Computational Models Could Help Diagnose Children with ADHD

Jan 05, 2021

To diagnose children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), researchers suggest using computational models to help clinicians identify the best treatment for them.

Montana Lake Drained Due to Invasive Clams

Jan 05, 2021

The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks was forced to drain Lake Elmo to kill invasive clams species, which could clog irrigation and water systems.

Feeling Nauseous After An Exercise? Here's Why

Jan 05, 2021

Exercise has many health benefits to the body and helps keep diseases away. However, there are times when a person may feel nauseous after an exercise.

Growing Plants In Space: Astronauts Eats First Radish Grown in Space

Jan 04, 2021

Astronauts aboard the ISS are finally tasting their fruits of labor as they eat for the first time radish grown in space. Growing plants in space would help food production efforts for long-term space missions.

People With Aphantasia Cannot Count Sheep in Their Minds

Jan 04, 2021

Aphantasia is described as the condition that can visualize images in the brain, which comes from the Greek word "Phantasia," which means imagination.