Photosynthesis Possible In The Absence Of Light: Algae Evolution Unraveled The Mysteries

Medicine & Technology Apr 25, 2017

Researchers analyzed green algae, red algae, and glaucophytes to find the origin of photosynthesis. Glaucophyte Cyanophora paradoxa and cyanobacteria have the similar respiratory effect on photosynthesis

Mummified Crew Remains Of Ill-Fated Franklin Expedition Undergo DNA Identification

Apr 25, 2017

A two-ship expedition was sent in 1845 to find a Northwest Passage, linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans that got trapped in ice. DNA from the mummified remains of the crew members of Franklin expedition shows some to be women.

Celestial Sleuths Reconsidered Charles Messier As The First Person To Discover Ring Nebula

Apr 25, 2017

Celestial Sleuth or cosmic detectives are using forensic Astronomy to better understand about the skies from historical letters, records. Basically, forensic astronomy uses different astronomical techniques to determine the positions and identifying celestial objects.

Man Who Got An African Wildlife Killed For Trophies, Ends Up in Crocs Belly

Apr 25, 2017

Scott van Zyl used to invite hunting enthusiasts to kill wildlife near nature preserves in Africa. He himself became the victim of a crocodile attack, while out on a safari.

Ice Sheets Collapse From Iceland, Reveal Clues of Climate Change

Apr 25, 2017

Scientists concluded that the impact of climate change is strong and alarming after studying the collapsed ice sheets from Iceland.

Awesome View From SpaceX’s Historic Mission On Video

Apr 25, 2017

SpaceX has reused its first stage booster rocket to successfully launch its second mission into space. This bold attempt by Musk, SpaceX’s head, is set to promote space travel by making it affordable.

Sunflower Seeds Source Of Toxic Mold, Could Lead To Liver Cancer

Apr 25, 2017

A study shows that sunflower seeds contain a toxin produced by molds that could increase health risk, eventually leading to death.

Conservation Not Effective On Reducing Infectious Disease, Study Shows

Apr 25, 2017

The study analyzed the relationship between infectious diseases and their environmental, demographic, and economic drivers in various countries for two decades.

This Silky Ant Named 'Radiohead' Can Farm Fungus For Their Own Diet

Apr 25, 2017

Researchers found Crystal-Haired Radiohead Ant from Venezuelan Amazon. Most interesting fact about this ant is, it can produce their food in their garden. they have a protective layer in their body that keeps them secure from parasites.

Ram Pressure Stripped Gas Formed Jellyfish-Shaped Galaxy In Abell 2670 Cluster

Apr 24, 2017

Astronomers Found Jellyfish-Shaped Galaxy In Abell 2670 Cluster. it was found by the Multi Unit Spectroscopic Explorer (MUSE), mounted on ESO's Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile.

Zika Outbreak Feared To Have Reached The Texas Border

Apr 24, 2017

The Texas Border, which houses 1.3 million people, are vulnerable to Zika virus because most of their houses don't have sufficient air-conditioning and window screens to protect them from mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are known to carry the virus.

Slag Heaps to Save Us From Climate Change? British Scientist Will Try To Prove It

Apr 24, 2017

A scientist will prove that slag heaps cold also challenge the ongoing environmental issues and on how to make everything better.

Why Star-Nosed Mole Is One Of The Most Bizarre Creature In The World

Apr 24, 2017

Researchers found some extremely bizarre characteristics in the star-nosed mole that make them weird among all mammals. They blow bubbles under the water and re-inhale to smell the position of prey.

Massive Iceberg Chunks by Canadian Coast A Problem With Local Fishermen

Apr 24, 2017

Local fishermen see the tourist-attracting icebergs on the coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador a problem to their livelihood.

Tarantula Spiders Don't Need Any Measuring Scales To Calculate Distance, They Have Lateral Eyes

Apr 23, 2017

Ability to measure the direction and the perception of distance makes tarantula spiders the ultimate navigator. Autonomous University of Madrid researchers found tarantula use their four pairs of lateral eyes to calculate the angle of polarized light which gives them the direction.