Life Expectancy For Black Populations In US Lower Than Whites, Study Says Disparities Run Deep
"The Lancet paper offered the first comprehensive U.S. county-level life expectancy estimates to highlight the significant gaps that persist among racial and ethnic populations across the nation," NIMHD Director Dr. Eliseo J. Pérez-Stable said.
NASA Is Looking For Solar System Ambassadors. Are You Eligible?
Selected individuals will have to organize at least four community-level events in a year focused on spreading awareness of NASA's latest missions and projects.
Evolution To Rescue: Climatic Resilience Of Coral Reefs Key To Its Conservation, Says Study
"As ocean temperatures rise, we need to keep corals in hotter waters healthy and protected so they can reproduce and spread their heat tolerance to other coral reef areas," Pinsky added.
Children At Risk: Garments Treated With Toxic 'Forever' Chemicals Include School Uniforms Too
"What was surprising about this group of samples was the high detection frequency of PFAS in the garments required for children to wear," co-author, Graham Peaslee, professor of physics at Notre Dame said.
There's A Link Between Religious Beliefs And Sexual Satisfaction, But It's Not What You Think
Apparently, having many, or no lifetime sexual partners is connected to lower sexual satisfaction in women.
You Too Can Discover Asteroids To Unlock The Secret Of The Solar System. Here's How
You will be required to go through a simple process to join the initiative
Study Predicts Where The Future Heat Waves In America Will Be
"We're seeing more heat waves, and they're becoming more intense—and that's because of climate change," Gavin Schmidt, the director of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, said.
Could We Reverse Global Warming? Refreezing Earth's Poles May Be A 'Feasible' Method
Since less than 1% of the human population lives in the polar regions, the risks would be significantly less compared to a global approach.
Navy Refuses To Share More UFO Videos As Their Release Might 'Harm National Security'
"No portions of the videos can be segregated for release," a senior official wrote in the letter.
Martian Soil Could Be Used As 3D Printing Material, New Research Shows
Building on the findings of this study, future research may find better printing materials with the use of different metals or 3D printing techniques.
Study Finds New Effective Method To Help Reduce Alcohol Consumption
"Telling people alcohol causes cancer is just part of the solution – we also need to give them ways to take action to reduce their risk," the researcher said.
Line Of Queen Elizabeth's Mourners Visible From Space – Here's How It Looks Like [Photos]
Satellite images taken by Maxar Technologies, a Colorado-based space tech company, showed the sheer number of mourners from above.
Tattoos That Are Painless And Cause No Bleeding Now A Reality
"Our goal is to create new opportunities for patients, pets, and people who want a painless tattoo that can be easily administered," Prausnitz said
Papa Johns Introduces World's First Space-Flavored Pizza. What Is On The Menu?
Papa Johns is adding chorizo as the topping to its space-flavored new "Planet Chorizo" range, which will comprise pizzas, Papadia and rolls.
1 Gram Reduction In Daily Salt Intake Could Prevent 4 Million Deaths
Lowering salt intake by one gram daily could prevent nine million cases of heart disease and stroke by 2030, according to a study.
Wars Last Longer Under Narcissistic US Presidents, Study Shows
"Presidents don't always look rationally at the evidence to make their wartime decisions. Many presidents have done that, but others are more interested in their own self-interest than the interest of the state," the researcher said.
Group Virtual Reality Experience Produces Effects Similar To Those Of Psychedelic Drugs: Study
The researchers think the results of their study prove that VR can be designed for people to experience self-transcendent experiences.
Rising Temperatures Pushing Half Of All Animals To Move Out; Will They Find Better Habitats?
"When dispersal rate is taken into consideration, the future looks bleaker than we would have anticipated," Jenny McGuire, a Georgia Tech biogeographer, said.
Face-Off Between Cockatoos, Humans In Australia For Garbage Dumps Turns Into Behavioral Study
Cockatoos typically open the bins with their beaks by flipping open the lids.
Dwarf Planet Collision 4.5M Years Ago May Have Sent These Unusual Diamonds To Earth [Photo]
Understanding the process behind lonsdaleite formation could help in manufacturing ultra-hard materials used in the mining industry.
Cheat Meals Linked To Eating Disorders In Women, Study Finds
The study found that more than half of men, women, and transgender or gender non-conforming participants, engaged in at least one cheat meal.
Damage From Blue Light Exposure Increases With Age. This Study Explains How
"The novel aspect of this new study is showing that chronic exposure to blue light can impair energy-producing pathways even in cells that are not specialized in sensing light," Giebultowicz said.
Scientists Discover How Air Pollution Causes Lung Cancer: 'Important Step For Science And For Society'
"We've provided a biological mechanism behind what was previously an enigma," Charles Swanton of the U.K.'s Francis Crick Institute said.
First 3D Model Of Planet Orbiting A Binary System Created By Astronomers
"Since most stars are in binary or multiple systems, being able to understand systems such as this one will help us understand planet formation in general," co-author Salvador Curiel Ramirez said.
In A First, Microplastics Found in Water Trapped In Plant Leaves
The study aimed to study the organisms present in the water puddles in teasel leaf axils.
Ancient Asteroid Impacts Roasted Microorganisms On Contact; Charcoal May Reveal Clues About Events: Study
Lead author Anna Losiak from the Institute of Geological Sciences at the Polish Academy of Sciences said the charcoal "was formed from organisms killed, grilled and buried by the asteroid."
Have You Been Swallowing Pills The Wrong Way? Here's How It Should Be Done
Researchers found a strong association between drug dissolution and the posture maintained during ingestion.
Over 10 Million Children Lost A Parent Or Caregiver During COVID-19 Pandemic, Study Finds
Children without a parent or caregiver are likely to experience a heightened risk of poverty, exploitation, HIV infection and mental health problems.
Scientists Discover New Protein That Helps Sperms Fuse With Egg; May Enhance Fertility Treatment
"This discovery of the MAIA protein is a major step forward in how we understand the process of human fertilization," the study's co-author said.
Bizarre Rainbow Halo Spotted Over Dark Cloud Fuels Conspiracy Theories [Photo]
The image looks like it's from a sci-fi movie, but the bizarre formation seen is, in fact, a naturally occurring phenomenon.
