Scientific Research

Wild Animal Initiative Named “Top Charity” by Animal Charity Evaluators for Second Year in a Row

The award means wild animal welfare is growing in renown and support among animal advocacy experts. Wild Animal Initiative was the first wildlife-focused organization to be named Top Charity by Animal Charity Evaluators.
Study Claims Being Tall Raises the Risk of Getting COVID-19

New Study Claims The Taller You Are, The Higher Risk of Getting COVID-19

Long, tall Sally would not be happy with this new study. Why? Because in this time of pandemic, to be tall may not be an advantage as a study claims that taller people have a higher risk of acquiring COVID-19.

Report: Languages Still An Obstacle Of Global Science, Identify By Research

The Cambridge University scientists have conducted a survey on various languages. They find that language is still a barrier to making scientific research.

Papua New Guinea Tribe ‘Ate Human Brains,’ Developed Disease Resistance

The cannibalistic practice of a Papua New Guinea tribe has led to a remarkable resistance to brain diseases.

NASA News: Commercial Program May Mean a Return to Space for Americans Starting in 2017

NASA has partnered with SpaceX and The Boening Company to test and simulate a new capsule that could conceivably be launched into space.

Global Warming Facts: Study Finds Increased Crop Production Is Causing Rise in Greenhouse Gas Carbon Dioxide

Increased production of corn, wheat, rice and other crops in the Northern Hemisphere contributes at least 25 percent of the seasonal increase of the concentration of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Spanish and Mexican Researchers Create a Drug to Fight Obesity, Additional Research Shows Breast Cancer is Linked to Obesity

Spanish and Mexican researchers have identified the specific molecule in a protein/protease that prevents the generation of fat cells. Those researchers committed 18 months to the creation of a drug to fight obesity. The timing is impeccable, as two new studies have just unveiled that obesity increases the risk of particular types of breast cancer in African-American and Hispanic women, especially if they're postmenopausal.

Astrophysicists Question Gravity Wave Discovery: Scientist Questions BICEP2 Finding

On March 17, astrophysicists announced they had discovered evidence of gravity waves left over from the time of the supposed big bang, which was believed in the scientific community to be confirmation of the big bang theory's cosmic inflation.

Revealed: The Science of Winning at 'Rock-Paper-Scissors'

Researchers from China have just released a winning strategy for one of the most simple yet arguably greatest games ever played by humankind: rock-paper-scissors.

The Perfect Time for Cyber Attacks: In a Mathematic Formula

Researchers at the University of Michigan have come up with a mathematical model that they say determines the most advantageous time for hackers to launch a cyber attack. The research could be used to help cybersecurity be on the alert at the right time and prepare for future attacks.

Largest Volcano on Earth Found Under Pacific Ocean Is the Size of Arizona

Scientists have just found the largest volcano on earth, spanning 280 miles by 400 miles - the size of Arizona.

Bats and Dolphins Have Similar Genetic Traits that Led to Echolocation

Bats and dolphins may look different and even live in different types of habitats, but a new study reveals that they aren't too different from each other.
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