This problem stems from the lack of the right gravity conditions in space. Without Earth's gravity, blood could get stagnated and flow backwards....
This year, the Leonids are going to be a downer as the shower itself is expected to be mild, and there will be a waning gibbous moon lighting up the predawn sky.
2d ago
Since oxygen can be produced both biologically and abiotically, experts are exploring both to explain the phenomenon.
3d ago
Less than 0.2% of the infrastructure analyzed are responsible for 34-46% of total methane emissions in California, shows analysis
The 36-million-year-old crater could hold clues to whether Mars is capable of supporting life; the mission will also look at how Mars dried out.
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Besides being the food source for larger organisms such as fish and whales, these marine organisms generate oxygen and capture carbon from the atmosphere and transfer it to oceans.
During spaceflight, astronauts experience similar physical stress as cancer patients undergoing treatments; Currently, the team is examining whether exercise can offset the side effects of therapy in cancer patients
Over 90% of children are exposed to PM 2.5 concentrations that are above WHO guidelines, damaging their health throughout their life
'Arrokoth', an icy rock, is believed to be a leftover from the solar system's early history and could hold clues to the origin of planets.
5d ago
It can also help doctors monitor whether patients are taking the medicines prescribed to them.
6d ago
They found that planets around inactive, or quiet stars are more likely to maintain life-sustaining liquid water
If the Runit Island Dome were to break, all of its 73,000 m3 of radioactive debris, including some plutonium-239 could seep into the Pacific with disastrous consequences
Among the 2,066 female participants, a staggering 92 percent said they are criticized much more than their male counterparts.
The findings are consistent with expectations that climate change will increase storm intensity, and major hurricanes will become even stronger in a warming world, says the research team
7d ago
Mercury transits happen only about 13 times per century; The planet will visit again in 2032, though North Americans will have to wait until 2049 to witness the next one
The study addressed the myth that women do not thrive in the fields of science, mathematics, engineering, and medicine (STEM) due to biological deficiencies in math aptitude
Nov 8
Even if countries reduce their emissions and meet the Paris climate accord, there will be an estimated 19% drop in the number of penguin colonies
The study involving human heart cells that were cultured aboard International Space Station, shows that they can quickly adapt to the environment in which they are placed, including microgravity
Nov 7
Arctic sea ice reduction may allow pathogens infecting sea mammals to spread more regularly between the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans, according to a study
California managed to be the largest agricultural producer in the US despite facing severe drought.
Nov 6
The images are of the Gale Crater, which is a 100-mile-wide ancient basin, where the rover is trying to dig up more evidence to show that a lake existed in the region.
Analysis of crimes near Universal Studios in Orlando shows that offences increased by 198% in neighborhoods within a mile of the park, which attracts over nine million visitors a year
"In 2020, for the first time, climate change will be a major topic in a US presidential election. I am hopeful this will stir the electorate to take decisive action and ultimately redouble US efforts to make the Paris Agreement successful," McCarthy, co-author of the study told MEA WorldWide (MEAWW)
Nov 5
According to the latest observations, the universe is 41 times more likely to be closed than flat but experts say more research is needed to prove that the findings are not a fluke.
Just 15 years of post-Paris Agreement emissions will lock in 20 centimeters of sea-level rise by 2300, equivalent to as much sea-level increase as seen over the entire 20th century, a new study revealed
Nov 4
An instrument on the spacecraft detected plasma density jump, confirming that it has entered the realm of the stars, say scientists
Midwest regions, including Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan, are likely to have their first snowfall of the year
Nov 1
Scientists developed a different approach to detect black holes of small mass by examining how a companion star moves in response to its gravity
This is the first time scientists have seen water from another planetary system
Oct 31
The O-type star behind the colorful spectacle, was captured by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California, and has been named Jack-o'-lantern Nebula
Oct 30
Those who identified as agender, genderqueer or non-binary, indicating that they identify as neither male or female, were mischaracterized 100% of the time.
In the US, nearly 40% live in coastal areas, and if emissions go unchecked, a large majority of Americans will be impacted by coastal flooding.
Switching to clean energy in high-carbon emission regions like Great Lakes and Upper Midwest can increase climate and health benefits four fold than in California.
Oct 29
Here are the top astronomy events of November 2019 to mark on your calendar
While the authorities are working on calming down the blaze that threatens approximately 90,000 buildings areas across the evacuation zone, the Centre and its prized works of art won't be affected and here's why.
Scientists compiled data from 12,315 protected areas across 152 countries and deduced that a majority of protected areas in every global region have seen increased human pressure over the years.
Oct 28
Hygiea's transition from an asteroid to a dwarf planet could be attributed to the discovery of Hygiea's shape
Calling the Army an 'environmental disaster', experts say the military is not an environment-friendly organization.
Oct 25
According to the researchers, relaxing energy policies are expected to increase emissions of both greenhouse gases and conventional air pollutants, which are known to react in the atmosphere to form ozone, a pollutant harmful to humans
Conventional farming is known to contribute around nine percent of overall greenhouse gas emissions both in the UK and US
The achievement could open up a lot of avenues, from helping design better and lighter spacecraft to creating more efficient batteries and fertilizers.
Oct 24
The common commercial tool 'underestimates' the health needs of black patients and wrongly determines that black patients are healthier than equally sick whites
While experts have not ruled out the presence of ice, they state that it was not needed to form the “long run-outs” analyzed on Martian landscape.
Earlier, scientists believed that most of the elements in the universe heavier than helium are created in stars
Oct 23
Researchers came up with a catalyst capable of breaking the tough bonds in plastics to produce high-quality liquid hydrocarbons, which could find use in motor oil, lubricants or waxes or further processed to make ingredients for detergents and cosmetics
Cost reductions and concerted government policy efforts are fuelling growth in the renewable energy sector
Oct 22
Experts say shrinking of the hole is due to warmer temperatures in the stratosphere.
The call is at least nine decibels (dB) louder than that of the piha, reaching volumes of 125 dB— a normal human voice is about 60 dB.
Oct 21
Researchers say that the problem is grave but unfortunately, there is no straight forward solution
Rupture of the mainshock terminated only a few kilometers from the major regional Garlock Fault; The fault has been relatively quiet for 500 years, but the strain placed on it by July's earthquake activity triggered it to start 'creeping,' and it has slipped 2 cm at the surface since July
Oct 18
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