FDA rules fall short to curb use of 10,000 food chemicals that cause ailments: Petition demands strict action
Studies have suggested that food additives can harm children by interfering with hormones, reducing growth and development and increasing the risk of childhood obesity
Sep 25, 2020
Has Covid-19 mutated? Virus may have become more contagious in Houston which saw two disease waves, says study
The mutation has not made it more fatal or dangerous. Instead, it may have allowed it to spread better, say scientists who analyzed the genomes of over 5,085 Covid-19 virus strains in Houston, Texas
Sep 25, 2020
Mini-moon or space junk? Mystery object joining Earth's orbit could be missing booster rocket from 1960s
The rocket was a part of the Surveyor 2 mission. The spacecraft was launched on September 20, 1966, but failed to soft-land on the Moon, and the rocket disappeared
Sep 24, 2020
Belly fat linked to higher risk of premature death but larger hips and thighs may have an inverse effect: Study
Each 10 cm increase in fat around the abdomen was linked with an 11% higher risk of death from all causes. The same rise in the hips led to a 10% lower risk
Sep 24, 2020
Can eyeglasses protect you from Covid-19? Study says it may lower risk but experts urge caution
But other experts think it's too early to draw conclusions or make behavioral changes and that we need more data
Sep 24, 2020
NASA's three-phased Artemis Mission's plan to put first woman on Moon in 2024 to cost $28 billion
NASA said the $28 billion represents the costs associated for the next four years in the Artemis program to land on the Moon
Sep 23, 2020
Regular exercise, no smoking may increase lifespan of people with high BP and other chronic diseases
Six in 10 American adults struggle with chronic diseases, which are conditions that last one year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both
Sep 23, 2020
FDA to issue strict guidelines for Covid-19 vaccines, may squash Trump's plan of getting one ready by November
The new guidelines are unlikely to go the convalescent plasma and hydroxychloroquine way: both of which received emergency approval following Trump's lobbying efforts
Sep 23, 2020
Arctic ice cover drops to second-lowest record after 2012, are we heading towards a seasonally frost-free ocean?
'It's been a crazy year up north, with sea ice at a near-record low, 100-degree Fahrenheit heatwaves in Siberia and massive forest fires,' Mark Serreze, director of NSIDC, said
Sep 22, 2020
Saturn's moon Enceladus has fresh ice on its northern hemisphere: Scientists
Enceladus is 25 times smaller than Earth and the surface hides an underground ocean, where scientists hope to find extraterrestrial life
Sep 22, 2020
Fauci says people need to wear face masks through 2021 even if we have a Covid-19 vaccine
The reason is partly because the first batch of vaccines are unlikely to be perfect enough to shield people from Covid-19, experts said
Sep 22, 2020
Sleeping too less or too much could lead to decline in memory and other mental abilities, finds study
The findings call for monitoring sleep duration, especially among middle-aged and older individuals who get as low as four hours or as high as 10 hours of sleep each night
Sep 21, 2020
Wealthiest 1% of world's population emitted more carbon dioxide than 3 billion people from poorer half: Report
Further, roughly 630 million people, who make up the richest 10% of the world population, were responsible for over 52% of carbon dioxide emissions, the report said
Sep 21, 2020
US Covid-19 death toll nears 200,000 mark, experts predict spike in infections in December: 'Winter is coming'
President Donald Trump said this number would mean that 'we all together have done a very good job.' However, experts have disagreed
Sep 21, 2020
Russia claims 'Venus is a Russian planet' after scientists find that microbial life may exist on Earth's twin
Roscosmos chief Dmitry Rogozin said that the Soviet Union was 'the first and only one' to land a spacecraft on Venus, so they shouldn't be lagging behind in discovering more about the 'Russian planet'
Sep 20, 2020
The Great Cosmic Diamond Rush: Study says exoplanets possible with diamonds in cores but unlikely to host life
These alien worlds are likely carbon-rich and would need certain ingredients to produce the precious element: water, high heat and high pressure
Sep 20, 2020
Hospitalized pregnant women infected with Covid-19 may face higher risk of preterm delivery, CDC says
Against this backdrop, the CDC advises pregnant women to avoid close contact with Covid-19 positive patients or those suspected of having the illness
Sep 20, 2020
Getting just 2 minutes of exercise before studying or working can help you perform better, finds study
Exercising for 2 minutes to 1 hour at moderate to high-intensity levels can improve attention, concentration, and learning and memory functions
Sep 12, 2020
NASA is looking to mine the Moon and exploit its resources, calls for proposals from private companies
The development comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order this year, greenlighting moon mining efforts.
Sep 12, 2020
School closures linked to rise in depression and suicide, CDC report shows asymptomatic kids can spread Covid-19
A new study suggests that though school closures have prevented 2% to 4% of deaths, they cut off children from their peers, teachers, extended family and community networks
Sep 12, 2020