Sleep experts call for an end to daylight saving time as it impacts health and may lead to more accidents
Daylight saving time does more harm than good, warn sleep experts
Sep 4, 2020
CDC refutes claims of 180,000 Covid-19 deaths in US being an exaggeration, Dr Fauci slams bogus QAnon post
The bogus post, which has been heavily promoted by followers of the QAnon conspiracy group, targeted the CDC, accusing them of quietly changing the number of deaths to about 9,210 on its website
Sep 4, 2020
Being generous and compassionate may boost well-being and could help young people find purpose in life: Study
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, having a high sense of well-being may lead to a decreased risk of disease, illness, injury, and an increased lifespan
Sep 3, 2020
Hair dyes unlikely to increase risk of most cancers in women, finds study
The authors said their findings 'offer some reassurance against concerns that personal use of permanent hair dyes might be associated with increased cancer risk or mortality'
Sep 3, 2020
Use of plasma therapy shouldn't be considered as standard of care for Covid-19, NIH disputes Trump endorsement
At a press conference on August 23, US President Donald Trump hailed the treatment, calling it safe and effective
Sep 3, 2020
NASA's satellite OGO-1 reenters Earth after spending more than 50 years in space, burns up in atmosphere
Launched in 1964 from Cape Canaveral, the spacecraft was tasked with studying the Earth's magnetosphere, a region of space surrounding our planet
Sep 2, 2020
After 8 months of Covid-19, nine vaccines enter final stage of trials, here's all you need to know about them
Currently, more than 170 potential Covid-19 vaccines are at various stages of development, according to the World Health Organization
Sep 2, 2020
Constellation of satellites could threaten astronomy research and ruin stargazing for enthusiasts, say experts
A swarm of objects in the low-Earth orbit could interfere with ground-based telescopes that scan the night skies to detect threats from near-earth objects and to unlock the mysteries of the universe
Sep 1, 2020
Earth lost 28 trillion tonnes of ice during 1994-2017, sea levels may rise by 17cm by end of century: Study
The authors predict that if the rates continue, the sea levels will rise by 17cm by the end of the century, increasing coastal flooding that could affect an additional 16 million people
Sep 1, 2020
Covid-19 infections among frontline healthcare workers could be going undetected and unrecognized, warns CDC
Frontline healthcare workers not only face a higher risk of exposure to Covid-19, but they can also pass on the infection to patients, coworkers, and others in the community
Sep 1, 2020
During Bronze Age, human remains were preserved as relics by people in their homes to honor loved ones: Study
In one of the graves, the team found a musical instrument carved out of a human thigh bone but the practice of shaping bones into objects could be rare
Aug 31, 2020
Nice people don't finish last, rather may score over selfish jerks to boost work productivity, suggest studies
Disagreeable people tend to be hostile and abusive toward others, and they ignore others' concerns or welfare, deceive and manipulate others for their gain, according to the researchers
Aug 31, 2020
Over 1,000 University of Alabama students test positive for Covid-19 in less than two weeks since reopening
The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa holds the lion's share with 1,201 students testing positive while its campuses at Birmingham and Huntsville have recorded 157 and 10 cases, respectively
Aug 31, 2020
Obesity can increase risk of Covid-19 hospitalizations and deaths, may decrease vaccine efficiency: Scientists
The critical issue is that Covid-19 highlights how important it is to have a population at a healthy weight level
Aug 29, 2020
Earth could be traveling through remains of star explosions for last 33,000 years, say scientists
In the deep sea, researchers from Australian National Univesity found a version of iron called iron-60
Aug 29, 2020
Hurricane Laura: Carbon monoxide poisoning kills 4 in Lousiana, CDC warns against improper use of alternate power
The CDC said that improper use of generators could release CO, leading to accumulation of gas inside buildings or garages that can 'poison people and animals inside'
Aug 29, 2020
Artificial Intelligence discovers 50 exoplanets, can be trained for future planet-hunting missions: Experts
The technology, developed by researchers from the UK, is trained to address a problem often encountered by astronomers: differentiating real exoplanets from fake ones
Aug 28, 2020
Flu and pneumonia vaccines vital in prevention of respiratory infections, linked to lower heart failure deaths
Evidence has suggested that respiratory infections like flu and pneumonia may worsen heart failure. Viral infections can trigger inflammation, which may damage and weaken the heart
Aug 28, 2020
Covid-19 testing may be considered for all close contacts of infected individuals, says CDC after backlash
The CDC faced backlash for changing its guidance earlier this week, saying that tests were not necessary for people who do not develop symptoms after exposure to the virus
Aug 28, 2020
Where did Earth's water come from? New study suggests it could have originated from a rare type of meteorite
The Enstatite chondrites contained enough hydrogen to deliver at least three times the amount of water present in the Earth's oceans, claims a study
Aug 27, 2020