ISS to Get Million-Dollar Space Toilet Upgrade After Decades

A new space potty is heading to outer space. In order to accommodate the growing crew of the ISS, and also designed to be more suited for women, a $23-million toilet is set to be launched to the ISS.

Oct 02, 2020 11:14 PM EDT

Apple Watch Heart Monitor Not Reliable? Device Sends Healthy People to Doctor

Apple Watch's Heart Monitory is reportedly not reliable. This is backed by a new study published this week.

Oct 02, 2020 10:01 PM EDT

Blue Whales Singing Unique Patterns Signals Migration

Researchers have found that blue whales switch from nighttime to daytime singing prior to migration. The blue whale is the largest and biggest whale on Earth.

Oct 02, 2020 09:36 PM EDT

Half a Million Girls are At Risk of Child Marriage Because of COVID-19

The pandemic has pushed millions of family into poverty, with girls being forced to work, drop out of school and marry before they reach the age of 18. Organizations are now looking for ways to help them as the number of cases increase.

Oct 02, 2020 01:48 PM EDT

People With Neanderthal Genes Gives Them Three Times More Severe COVID-19

Ancient genes from Neanderthal people may cause death and severe conditions for COVID-19 intubated patients. Despite the hypothesis, there is no concrete proof yet that this is true

Oct 02, 2020 01:55 PM EDT

COVID-19 Swab Test Reaches so Far Up Woman's Nasal Cavity Causing Brain Fluid Leak

A woman who came in for a nasal swab test for the coronavirus notices fluid coming out of her nose afterward. It was revealed that the leak was brain fluid that could have been caused by the intrusive test.

Oct 02, 2020 08:55 AM EDT

US Lifts Global Coronavirus “Do Not Travel Advisory” for Americans

The United States has lifted its Level 4 warning not to travel outside the country for the first time since March. The number of coronavirus cases in some countries has fallen significantly and American citizens are no longer being urged to avoid traveling to many of them.

Oct 01, 2020 02:51 PM EDT

Drink Coffee After Breakfast, Not Before, Study Recommends

After a terrible night, the obvious thing to do is to drink the strongest coffee to fully wake up. But a study recommends to drink coffee after and not before breakfast.

Oct 01, 2020 11:02 PM EDT

How to Know the Difference Between The Flu and The COVID-19?

The flu season is coming up amid the growing threat of the coronavirus pandemic and knowing the difference between the two is a crucial piece of information. While both infections have similar symptoms, the flu is generally felt much earlier than the COVID-19 virus, say health experts.

Oct 01, 2020 06:53 AM EDT

World Heart Day: 5 Foods That Are Bad for Your Heart

In commemoration of World Heart Day, we should acknowledge the firm reminder to maintain a healthy heart. Aside from exercise, a good diet is vital.

Sep 30, 2020 09:46 PM EDT

Moderna Coronavirus Vaccine Displays Safe Responses in Older Adults

The Moderna coronavirus vaccine has been tested in older adults. It elicited acceptable safety and immune response.

Sep 30, 2020 09:21 PM EDT

Hundreds of Students Taped Raving in Halls at Coventry University as COVID-19 Cases Soar

Despite the havoc caused by COVID-19 in numerous universities around England, hundreds of students from Coventry university were caught on tape amid a rave that broke imposed social distancing protocols. The University’s spokesman mentioned that they will make sure that those students will be facing disciplinary proceedings.

Sep 30, 2020 01:54 PM EDT

‘The Big Bang Theory’ Star Jim Parsons Says COVID-19 Experience is "Brutal"

Jim Parsons shared how he and his husband Todd Spiewak battled the coronavirus disease early in the pandemic. According to him one of the worst parts of the disease is completely losing one’s sense of smell and taste.

Sep 30, 2020 08:45 AM EDT

Possible Martian Life? Mars Has Salty Ponds Next to Underground Lake

Scientists are excited about their new discovery as the salty ponds may suggest that there is extraterrestrial activity on the red plant. The experts are now trying to get additional data to prove life on Mars.

Sep 29, 2020 09:14 PM EDT

Google Worker's Broken Arm Turns Out to Be Cancer, Survive Months After Told He’s Got 24 Hours to Live

After his broken arm turned out to be a sign of having blood cancer, a google worker is miraculously still fighting for his life. A few months ago, the 33-year-old patient was told that he only had a day left to live.

Sep 29, 2020 09:30 PM EDT