NASA astronaut Nicole Aunapu Mann will be the first Native American woman in space when she launches to the International Space Station next month. She will also be the first woman commander of the NASA Commercial Crew Program, and will lead Space-X Crew 5 which is expected to launch from September 29 onwards. Advertisement “I […]
Newly Discovered Sea-Floor Crater Could Be Related To Chicxulub The Dinosaur Killer
A crater off the west coast of Africa is considered likely to be from an asteroid impact around the time of the much larger Chicxulub Crater, responsible for the extinction of the non-avian dinosaurs. The scientists who made the discovery acknowledge further confirmation is needed, but raise the possibility of a double-strike, caused by an […]
NYC Sees Record Number Of West Nile Virus-Infected Mosquitos
New York City is being visited by some unwanted tourists this summer: mosquitos riddled with the West Nile virus. A record number of mosquitos infected with the virus have been detected across all five boroughs of NYC and at least two people have fallen sick with the infection, according to the NYC Health Department. Advertisement […]
New Type Of Concrete Uses Old Tires To Beat Environmental Scourge
Concrete. It doesn’t sound like a dynamic area of exciting research, does it? Yet it’s seen multiple breakthroughs in recent years: from self-healing concrete using enzymes from human blood, to “living” concrete made from sand and bacteria, to millennia-old concrete that may help save the planet, the science behind the most widely used substance on […]
Save A Ton On Educational Courses For Kids With Our Back To Education Sale!
If you’re looking to jump back into learning new skills or honing the ones you have, we have a great bundle for you! Excellent for children and adults alike, our Back to Education sale is packed with tons of courses, programs and tech that help you achieve your goals by honing and learning new skills! […]
How Many Earths Can Fit Inside The Sun?
The Sun at the center of our solar system is pretty hefty. With a radius of over 695,000 kilometers (432,000 miles), it makes up 99.86 percent of the mass of the entire solar system. In comparison, our measly planet has a radius of around 6,350 kilometers (3,946 miles) and makes up an imperceivably small amount […]
Physicists Found a Way to Extend the Life of Excitons
The University of Texas at Dallas has shown that an inventive technique for creating ultrathin semiconductors can result in materials where excitons survive up to 100 times longer than those produced using alternative techniques. Excitons, which are quasiparticles capable of transporting energy, can last for long enough to support a wide variety of potential applications […]
Scientists Take Another Step Toward Making Terahertz Technology Practical
Researchers have found a new phenomenon in 2D conductive systems that offers increased terahertz detector performance. When 2D electron systems are exposed to terahertz waves, a group of Cavendish Laboratory researchers and collaborators from the Universities of Augsburg and Lancaster have discovered a novel physical phenomenon. To begin, what are terahertz vibrations exactly? “We communicate […]
NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory Telescope Detects First Possible Planet Outside Our Galaxy
In what appears to be the first sign of a planet outside our galaxy, astronomers using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory have discovered a possible exoplanet. It was discovered by scientists in the Whirlpool Galaxy. Believed to exist in the spiral galaxy Messier 51 or M51, this is the first of its kind observation in history. […]
Study Finds Blue Hydrogen More Dangerous To Global Warming Than Burning Natural Gas, Coal
A new study has revealed that blue hydrogen can be harmful. It can be worse than coal and gas. Blue hydrogen is branded as a fuel that produces low-carbon for electricity generation and energy storage. It is touted to be an energy source. The process includes making hydrogen. The hydrogen is made using methane in […]
Study Finds Jupiter Clouds Have Water In Enough Quantity To Support Microbial Life Thrive
Scientists have discovered that the clouds of Jupiter have water. The gas giant’s clouds have a sufficient amount of water that could support Earth-like life. Findings suggest that the water activity value sits above the survivable threshold. This means that clouds have a high enough concentration of water. These water conditions make temperatures in the […]
New threats emerging from Nipah Virus: Health Experts says
Nipah virus is a virus that spreads from animals to humans. It is a deadly virus that is carried out by bats, is already caused among the humans in South East Asia, and has widespread severe potential. Nipah virus is transmitted from flying bats to other animals and humans. Usually, this virus affects animals like […]
McDonald’s CEO Steps Down After Violating Company Policy
McDonald’s has fired its CEO Steve Easterbook for having an inappropriate relationship with an employee of the company. The company said that Steve has violated the policy by having a romantic relationship with a subordinate. Fast-food giant does not forbid the mangers for having a love affair with direct or indirect subordinates. In an email, […]
Pea protein may not be the complete protein as it lacks in quantities of amino acids
As the trend of opting to become vegan is growing, many companies are deep diving into pea protein that is said to be a complete protein. It has nearly all of the essential amino acids. Pea plants are considered very beneficial for the soil and require no fertilizers. Also, many people and several companies are […]
HP Announced To Cut More Than 9000 Jobs
As a result of the restructuring plan, HP decided to cut jobs in the upcoming months. On Thursday HP announced its restructuring plan which is going to reduce the operating cost of the company by the end of 2020. This restructuring plan is forcing the company to cut in between 7000-9000 jobs in upcoming quarters. […]
Alarming Rise In High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
High blood pressure often has no symptoms. Over time, if not treated on time, it can cause health disorders, such as heart disease, stroke and also damage to blood vessels and organs, especially the brain, heart, eyes, and kidneys. High blood pressure happens when your blood pressure increases to unhealthy levels. High blood pressure typically […]
The Federal Reserve: With the deterioration of the trade war, the US economy grew moderately
On Wednesday 04 Sep, the Federal Reserve (Fed) reported that the US economy has grown at a moderate growth rate in recent weeks. The manufacturing has been hit by a global economic slowdown, and consumer purchases have given mixed reactions on household spending. The enduring US-China trade war has emerged to a large extent in […]
