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What If All Ice On Earth Melted? Here’s A Chilling Image Of That Future
This map of North America shows what the continent would look like if the entire world’s ice were to disappear because of global warming. Glaciers worldwide are melting at a fast pace, shaping a completely different landscape for future generations. → Read More
Cannabis May Reverse Aging Process In Brain: Here Are 5 Other Health Benefits Of Marijuana
Medicinal marijuana has been legalized in 29 U.S. states because of its numerous health benefits. Researchers have studied the active ingredients in the cannabis plant and found it can ease a variety of ailments, including Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. → Read More
Meet Steve: Scientists, Aurora Enthusiasts Find New Mysterious Light In The Night Sky
Citizen scientists discovered an unusual new feature of the northern lights and called the mysterious atmospheric phenomenon ‘Steve.' ESA’s Swarm satellite also studied the purple gas stream, initially dubbed a proton aurora borealis, and finally uncovered its secret. → Read More
Here Are Some Of The Coolest Protest Signs At The March For Science
Protesters gathered at the March for Science on Earth Day this year and stood up for the importance of science in everyday life. Many of them carried funny protest signs showing witty puns and slogans, turning the event into an absolute delight. → Read More
How Huge Asteroid Didn’t Spell Doom For Earth But Instead Offers Plenty Of New Data
NASA captured radar images of 2014 JO25’s April 19 flyby revealing the asteroid’s physical features. This data is extremely valuable in determining future chances of an asteroid collision with Earth. → Read More
Indonesian ‘Hobbit’ Not Related To Modern Humans' Ancestor But Instead Has African Origins: Scientists
Homo floresiensis fossils revealed the tiny hominid didn’t evolve from Homo erectus, as previously believed. The Indonesian ‘hobbit’ is not a malformed version of Homo sapiens either but is in fact related to a much-ancient species. → Read More
In Worst Case Scenario, What Are The Most Fatal Effects Of An Asteroid Strike?
How would humanity die in a catastrophic collision with a large-sized asteroid? Researchers list the seven most deadly effects of a big asteroid impact and analyze which are more likely to wipe us out. → Read More
European Salamander Falls Prey To Deadly Fungus, And Scientists Worry About Its Future
Fire salamanders In Europe are facing possible extinction due to a skin-eating fungal disease. Infected amphibians rapidly succumb to the deadly Asian fungus, which could even reach the United States through the pet trade. → Read More
Trump’s ‘Buy American, Hire American’ Executive Order Limits Visa Program For Tech Workforce
Under the ‘Buy American, Hire American’ initiative, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order targeting the H-1B work visa program. This could bring significant changes for the tech companies contracting highly skilled immigrant workforce, altering the visa allocation system. → Read More
Berkeley Finds Sweet Gains in Imposing Soda Tax: Other Anti-Soda, Anti-Sugar Measures In Action
Apart from Berkeley, California, six other U.S. cities have imposed taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages in an attempt to curb soda consumption and reduce obesity and diabetes rates. In Europe, several countries have also rallied to the soda tax. → Read More
Search For Alien Life: Scientists Discover Massive Earth-Like Planet That Could Be Habitable
An artistic rendition of the newly found super-Earth orbiting a red dwarf star hints at the close distance between the possibly habitable exoplanet and its parent star. The Earth-like planet is the prime candidate for finding signs of alien life. → Read More
March For Science Set To Bring Thousands To Washington: What To Expect
The March for Science, happening April 22 on Earth Day, will be gathering massive numbers of science advocates to Washington, DC. The event embodies the scientific community’s protest to the science and environmental policies of the Trump administration. → Read More
Starbucks Releases Its New Unicorn Frappuccino And It’s As Magical As You’d Expect
Check out the latest mythically inspired drink by Starbucks: the Unicorn Frappuccino. This tasty creation changes color and flavor as you stir it, and is only available until April 23. → Read More
8.3 Million Adult Americans Suffer From Serious Psychological Distress: What Is It And What Can You Do About It?
Depression and anxiety are taking their toll on Americans, as more and more people struggle with psychological distress. Find out what the most common symptoms of PD are, what triggers this mental health disorder, and how to combat it. → Read More
Hounded By Budget And Technical Woes, NASA’s First Mars Mission Faces Delay
The Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle will have to wait a while longer before it is finally sent to space. Technical and financial difficulties are prompting NASA to consider delaying the two scheduled exploration missions to Mars, EM-1 and EM-2. → Read More
Scientists Find Giant Shipworm That's As Long As Your Arm: Here's How This Creature Grows So Big
The giant shipworm (Kuphus polythalamia), pictured here without its shell, is the world’s biggest and rarest bivalve mollusk. Dubbed the "unicorn" of marine biology, the mysterious creature owes its massive size to a symbiotic relationship with sulfur-eating bacteria. → Read More
Why Diabetes Is A Real Threat Among African-Americans
Black people are 1.7 more likely to contract diabetes than white people, statistics show. Since this chronic condition seems to be more prevalent among ethnic minorities, the American Diabetes Association has designed culturally specific programs to raise disease awareness. → Read More
Meet Another Zika Carrier, A Common Backyard Mosquito
Apart from Zika’s main carrier, Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopictus is the second mosquito species that could potentially transmit the disease. Although this species is not yet a confirmed Zika mosquito vector, Ae. albopictus has been found to carry Zika virus RNA. → Read More
New Solar-Powered Device Harvests Water From Desert Air
The new technology could help you survive in the desert by using sunlight to evaporate condensed water. The solar-powered water harvester is based on a series of porous crystals that collect the water into a reservoir. → Read More
Trans Fat Ban Linked To Fewer Heart Attacks, Better Health
The trans fat ban in public food venues has made New Yorkers healthier, reducing heart attack and stroke rates by more than 6 percent. Next year, the FDA plans to eliminate partially hydrogenated oils from baked and fried goods sold nationwide. → Read More