Tropical Paper Wasps Found to Babysit for Neighbors

Medicine & Technology Feb 16, 2021

Biologists from the universities of Bristol, Exeter, and UCL recently found that wasps offer crucial support to their extended families by babysitting at neighboring nests.

Lack of Exercise, Potential Reason Some Heart Attacks Lead to Instant Deaths

Feb 15, 2021

Data analysis recently published from 10 European studies has shown lack of exercise as a potential reason why some heart attacks lead to instant deaths.

Is There Any Difference Between Today’s Humans, the Neanderthals and the Denisovans?

Feb 15, 2021

One who analyzes the difference between modern humans, Neanderthals, and Denisovans might not find any sort of noticeable difference, at least for the Neanderthals.

Commercial Carbon Capture and Use, Taking One Step Ahead with Leading Companies in the Industry

Feb 15, 2021

The US Department of Energy has recently awarded a grant to RTI International, CEMEX -- leading cement, concrete, and aggregates supplier on developing a CO2 capture system and commercially available carbon utilization solution.

Crusts from Planets Similar to Earth Discovered in ‘Dying’ Stars

Feb 15, 2021

Fragments of planets with crusts akin to Earth have recently been discovered in the atmospheres of four white dwarf stars nearby by astronomers at the University of Warwick.

7 Cases of the Ebola Virus Confirmed in Guinea

Feb 15, 2021

A leading health official in the West African nation recently said Guinea had entered an "Ebola 'epidemic situation' with seven confirmed cases," including three fatalities.

Pee Bacteria, a Game Changer in the Production of Electricity

Feb 14, 2021

One idea about the production of electricity is the use of bacteria, particularly pee bacteria, in devices known a microbial fuel cells or MFCs.

Researchers Reveal Possible Cure for Baldness

Feb 14, 2021

Baldness can be triggered by certain specific drug treatments, like cancer treatment for one.

Study Suggests Climate Change Makes Allergy Sufferers’ Lives Worse

Feb 13, 2021

New research that came out early this week is the latest study that suggests climate change is already making the lives of people worse, especially for those who are allergic to pollen.

Scientists Show How ‘Killer’ T Cells Could Enhance COVID-19 Immunity Amidst New Variants

Feb 12, 2021

Scientists expressed hope that T cells, that can target and destroy cells that are infected by the virus, could provide some resistance to COVID-19.

Denmark Artificial Island Project: World’s First-Ever Clean Energy Hub

Feb 12, 2021

Denmark is currently planning to build an artificial island to serve as a clean energy hub and, in the long run, produce zero-carbon fuel through wind power.

10 Ways to Prevent Zoom Burnout

Feb 12, 2021

If you are experiencing some of the symptoms, there are ways to prevent Zoom burnout or Zoom fatigue, and here are 10 of them.

Scientists Reveal That Pigs Can Play Video Games Through Their Snouts

Feb 11, 2021

Scientists recently discovered that pigs could be trained to play video games. It demonstrated the potential of said animals' notable mental and behavioral flexibility levels.

California Variant for COVID-19 Rapidly Spreading in Several US States

Feb 11, 2021

A new study found that a variant for COVID-19 known as CAL.20C has now spread to several states in the United States and many other countries.

Eating Grapes Can Make Your Skin Look 10 Years Younger, According to Study

Feb 11, 2021

Researchers recently found that eating grapes may result in a stronger shield from UV light damage to the skin.