New State of Matter: Unique Neutral Electron Might Have Been Discovered

Medicine & Technology Jan 27, 2021

New research shows an insulator generates quantum oscillation that behaves like a 'neutral electron.'

Does "Double Masking" Give You Extra Protection Against COVID-19? Experts Say It's a Bright Idea

Jan 26, 2021

Leading health experts agree that double masking increases protection against the COVID-29 virus.

Is Milk Really Good For You? Here's What Scientists Say

Jan 26, 2021

Scientists say that milk does have nutritional elements but it isn't enough to make it the superfood we've all been led to believe.

Newly Discovered Whale Species in the Gulf Already Bordering Extinction

Jan 26, 2021

Scientists confirm that the Bryde's whale population on the Gulf of Mexico is actually a separate species now known as Rice's whales that are already on the brink of extinction.

Hacks: How a Chemical Engineer is Promoting Sustainability with Plastic

Jan 26, 2021

A chemical engineer develops chemical building blocks sourced from renewable materials such as plants and wood to manufacture existing plastic products or alternatives.

Saving Koalas, Forest Wars, and Net Zero Targets: The Environmental Problems Australia is Facing

Jan 26, 2021

The Australian government faces pressure from global powers, investors, and environmentalists to preserve Koalas, the forest and achieve net-zero emissions.

Ancient Civilization Flourished in the Desert Thanks to Bird Droppings

Jan 25, 2021

A new study shows ancient farmers used seabird guano to fertilize the arid soil of the Atacama Desert.

Study Shows Worrying Acceleration of Global Ice Loss

Jan 25, 2021

A new study shows how fast the global ice is melting, losing roughly 28 trillion tonnes since 1994.

Initial Investigations Suggest Possible Reason Behind Collapse of Arecibo Observatory Telescope

Jan 25, 2021

Engineers are conducting forensic investigations on the collapse of the Arecibo Observatory telescope that could have been caused by manufacturing issues plus several other factors.

Pluto's Blue Haze Seems Supernatural But is Actually Lethal Poison

Jan 25, 2021

Researchers say Pluto's eerie blue haze isn't supernatural but lethal poison.

Bees: What Do We Really Know?

Jan 25, 2021

There are many misconceptions regarding bees, and as much as some may fear them, bees are key to the flourishment of flowers and fruits.

Slow Demise of the Devonian Era

Jan 24, 2021

Unlike other mass-extinction events, the Devonian extinction was a slow demise for early organisms due to multiple crises.

New U.S. Law Protects Human Artifacts on the Moon

Jan 24, 2021

The One Small Step law aims to protect human heritage and artifacts on the moons such as Neil Armstrong's footprints and Apollo landers.

Early Human Species: How Many Were There?

Jan 24, 2021

A long time ago, there were more human species than just homo sapiens and homo Erectus. But scientists are debating how to classify the different species.

Titan: Saturn's Mysterious Moon May Have the Largest Lake

Jan 23, 2021

Recent data shows that Kraken Mare, the largest lake on Titan, reaches depths of up to 1,000 feet with unusual chemical compositions.