Before Oxygen, Arsenic Might Have Supported Ancient Microbial Life Based on New Study

There was a time when life on Earth lacked the chemicals and elements mostly associated with complex to the simple life forms of today. But did you know that before the formation of oxygen, arsenic might be key to the survival of microbe?

Sep 29, 2020 01:39 PM EDT

Most Heart-Friendly Cooking Oils You Can Buy in the Market

The most particular person on their diet and exercise regime could also be at risk of contracting heart-related ailments. To be safe, your balanced diet should be cooked with heart-friendly cooking oils.

Sep 28, 2020 10:50 PM EDT

Maryland Man to Spend One Year Behind Bars for Holding Large Parties Amid Pandemic

A man in Maryland has been sentenced with one-year prison time after he threw several large parties despite the state-imposed limitations on large social gatherings. The man was caught throwing parties with more than 50 people several times in a row.

Sep 28, 2020 11:06 AM EDT

Drug Companies May Kill 500,000 Sharks, Use Livers to Create COVID-19 Vaccine

The discovery of squalene as a component to kill the COVID-19 virus will lead to the possibility of wholesale killing of sharks for their livers. Pharmas will not care as long as they have profit.

Sep 28, 2020 05:14 PM EDT

Scientist Predict That Booster Rocket Might Become Permanent Mini Moon

A mini moon or space junk might be placed in the Earth’s orbit soon. Man’s activities in space has cause space junk to become plentiful up there, even our space junk can become a monument to human littering in space.

Sep 28, 2020 04:42 PM EDT

Avoid These 5 Food That Aggravates High Blood Pressure

Eating a healthy diet is crucial to having good blood pressure. Avoiding certain food can alleviate a high blood pressure.

Sep 25, 2020 03:40 PM EDT

Too Much Candy: Man from Massachusetts Died After Eating Bags of Black Licorice

The man reportedly ate a bag and a half of black licorice every day for weeks. His heart eventually stopped beating due to low potassium.

Sep 24, 2020 03:37 PM EDT

Experts Discover Marine Protists That May Be Dubbed as 'Virus-Eaters'

Choanozoan and picozoan marine protists are said to be potential virus eaters. No other organisms are known to use them as food.

Sep 25, 2020 03:00 PM EDT

Oldest Animal on Earth: 91-Million Years Old Shark Fossil Linked to the Great White Shark Discovered

Sharks are the oldest animals on the planet and they outlived the dinosaurs. One of these ancient sharks is called Cretodushoughtonorum that has a lot in common with today’s Great White Shark.

Sep 25, 2020 05:39 AM EDT

Venus Shows Sign of Life, Elements Present on Earth Discovered

A report published claimed that the upper levels of Venus’ atmosphere consist of a molecule that is a potential sign of life. The molecule is present in Earth's atmosphere.

Sep 24, 2020 11:27 AM EDT

How Could COVID-19 Affect Global Road Deaths?

An digital table from comparethemarket.com.au traverses 2018 road mortality rates across the globe. This is to hypothesize the total of lives that could be saved with lockdown measures to alleviate COVID-19 road deaths.

Sep 23, 2020 02:59 PM EDT

Rare Blue Moon to Light Up the Sky on Halloween

‘Once in a blue moon’ is a phrase that is quite used connotationally for rare occurrences. In the literal sense it used to describe a phenomenon where one month gets 2 full moons, and a blue moon is approaching on Halloween this year.

Sep 23, 2020 10:43 AM EDT

Battle Against Climate Change: China Sets Sight on Carbon Neutrality by 2060

During an online talk at the UN General Assembly in New York, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that China is already aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. According to Xi, they have already made steps in achieving this milestone against climate change.

Sep 23, 2020 07:44 AM EDT

NASA Plans to Land First Woman on the Moon in 2024

NASA has shared an update on its Artemis program. This involves the most recent Phase 1 plans to land the first woman on the moon in 2024.

Sep 22, 2020 05:36 PM EDT

Doctors Warn About Catastrophic Fall Season Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases in US

As the US continues to struggle in curbing COVID-19 cases several medical experts have expressed worry about an upcoming “apocalyptic fall.” Moreover, the CDC has retracted guidance on the transmission of the disease in their website.

Sep 22, 2020 01:25 PM EDT