Moon Found to Have Far More Craters than Most People Thought

Medicine & Technology Dec 23, 2020

The number of craters recorded on the surface of the moon is now more than a dozen times bigger than it was in the past.

Does Your Dog Howl Each Time You Sing a Christmas Carol? There's an Instinctive Reason for It

Dec 23, 2020

Dogs' howling as we sing our favorite Christmas carols does not mean they're criticizing our singing.

Inflammatory Compounds in Cooked Meat Linked to Childhood Wheeze

Dec 22, 2020

A recently published research found that inflammatory compounds found in cooked meat are associated with a heightened risk of childhood wheeze.

Unique Discovery: 57-Year-Old Wolf Pup Mummy Preserved in Canadian Permafrost

Dec 22, 2020

A gold miner made a unique discovery-a perfectly preserved wolf pup believed to have been locked in permafrost for 57,000 years.

Romantic Mistletoe? Science Disagrees

Dec 22, 2020

Mistletoe is 'is less romantic' and it is a kind of parasite. Its leaves yield sugars by photosynthesis rather than roots, and its structures pierce the host tree's essential tissues to suck out water and nutrients.

Researchers Explain How Colorado Potato Beetles Ward Off Pesticides

Dec 22, 2020

New research specifies Colorado Potato Beetles had beaten"lead arsenate, mercury DDT, and dieldrin," and more than 50 other pesticides.

Facial Hair: Many People Have It, But What Are They For?

Dec 22, 2020

Pogonophile is an individual who loves beards a lot or someone who is bearded.

Body Clock Strongly Associated With High Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

Dec 21, 2020

Researchers discovered that YKL-40 is both controlled by clock genes and engaged in clearing away, possibly toxic accumulation of 'Alzheimer's proteins in the brain.'

Humans Created More Than Half of the Hudson River Tidal Marshes Unintentionally

Dec 21, 2020

A lot of unintentional tidal marshes, the same report said, were effective. They shield the shoreline and offer one of the richest ecosystems when it comes to "direct ecological and human benefits."

Early Humans May Have Survived Freezing Conditions by Hibernating

Dec 21, 2020

Bears, bats, and even hedgehogs hibernate to survive the harsh winters. Now, according to fossil experts, it appears that even early humans may have hibernated as well.

Scientists Share Important Information About the Quickly Spreading Coronavirus Variant in the UK

Dec 21, 2020

NBC News reported that several European nations had banned flights from the UK over concerns regarding a new coronavirus variant that forced millions in Britain to cancel their plans for Christmas.

8 Remarkable Things About Spiders

Dec 21, 2020

Even though all spiders are known to have venom, only a few are said to be dangerous to humans.

Long-Term Impacts of Yelling at a Dog

Dec 19, 2020

A study finds that 'aversive training' like positive punishment, as well as negative reinforcement, could result in long-term impacts on the mental state of the dog.

Study Reveals a Surprising Similarity Between Bonobos and Humans

Dec 19, 2020

Bonobos are found to be special among non-human primates. Previous studies propose these apes are developing human-like social interactions, not to mention deep bonds.

5 Ways to Reduce Your Christmas Tree’s Carbon Footprint

Dec 19, 2020

As you prepare to put on a new tree, you might want to consider one with a low carbon footprint.