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Why Millions Are Being Poured Into Space Weather Research

While not known to be harmful to humans on the surface of the Earth, a powerful solar storm could significantly affect our technologies.

How NASA Helps Fight Wildfires

NASA satellites and instruments provide a unique view of wildfires, helping in the process of fighting them.

Simple Services to Make Your Work Week Less Hectic

Even if you love your work, a full-time job is exhausting. Working 40-plus hours each week in addition to raising a family and tending to other responsibilities can leave you with little to zero time left for yourself. Over time, this can lead to serious burnout and even cause you to start struggling in the workplace.

Almost 75% Of Adults Willing To Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Globally, Shows Survey

A new survey shows that more people are showing willingness to receive vaccination once it is ready.

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US Virus-Hunting Project Back On Track After Untimely Expiration In 2019

The U.S. Agency For International Development (USAID) is resurrecting the Predict program as Stop Spillover in October.

New Study Shows Coronavirus Stays In Asymptomatic Kids' Throats, Noses For Weeks

Children's respiratory tract can host the SARS-CoV-2 virus for weeks without showing symptoms of the disease.

Two Asteroids To Safely Fly Past Earth On Tuesday

Asteroids 2020 QG5 and 2011 ES4 are set to safely pass the Earth this week

Two Hawaii Teens Spot 50-Year-Old NASA Satellite Plummeting To Earth

The two middle schoolers have also previously received accolades for spotting the Tesla that was launched in 2018.

Corn Moon, Neptune At Opposition: September Sky Events To Watch Out For

Later this month will be the best time of the year to spot the blue giant, Neptune.

Farmers’ Almanac 2020 Prediction Calls For ‘Very Cold’ And Snowy Winter

The Northeastern states will see a frigid winter in 2020.

FDA Warns Public About Hand Sanitizers Packaged To Look Like Food Or Beverages

The federal agency said the packaging of such disinfectants endangers the customers as they could easily mistake the product for a beverage or food and ingest them.

NASA Satellite Spots Burn Scars In California

The images captured from NASA's Terra satellite show massive burn scars in parts of California.

Where Did Earth's Water Come From? Study Suggests It Was Already Here

Contrary to suggestions that Earth got its water from asteroids, an analysis of meteorites says the Earth already had what it needed to fill the oceans.

Andromeda's Halo Is So Massive It Touches The Milky Way

Researchers found that Andromeda's halo actually extends 1.3 million light years away, with some areas even extending 2 million light years away, reaching far beyond the galaxy.

Scientists Discover Ingredient In Insect Repellent That Can Kill Coronavirus

A research conducted by British military scientists showed that Citriodiol, from the leaves of the eucalyptus tree, has shown its capability to kill a coronavirus strain.

What Was Earth’s Temperature During Ice Age? Here’s Why Knowing It Matters Today

The researchers were able to create a 'hindcast' of the temperature during the last ice age.

Researchers Find Tell-Tale Evidence Of Disk Formation When Black Holes Devour Stars

Whether the events produce accretion disks has been a matter of debate among scientists but scientists now found solid evidence of disk formation.

NASA Satellite 1 Million Miles Away Spots Typhoon Bavi

The satellite captured a full-disk view of the Earth on Aug. 25, with Typhoon Bavi making its way to the Korean Peninsula.

Breastfeeding May Prevent Type 2 Diabetes In Women, Finds Study

When a mother breastfeeds, she produces 2.6-fold more glucose and releases 2.3-fold more fatty acids from storage in their fat tissues compared to their counterparts who formula-fed their babies.

Vitamin D Not Effective In Preventing Asthma Attacks In Children, Says Study

At the end of the study, researchers saw participants who were given vitamin D supplements did not stop relying on inhaled steroids.

Blood Pressure Medications Do Not Increase Depression Risk, Says Study

The research team also discovered that nine of the drugs even helped lower the risk of depression.

Milky Way’s 'Boring' Red Star Is Actually Active, Shoots Massive Flares

A team of researchers found that GJ 887 is quite active and it actually flares hourly.

NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (pictured in an artist's illustration) was launched specifically to find Earth-sized planets orbiting nearby stars

Planet Or Not? Researchers Develop New, Faster Method Of Confirming New Planets

Using the algorithm they developed, the researchers were able to confirm 50 new planets.

Scientists Get A Closer Look At 'TIE Fighter Galaxy'

Because of its shape, the galaxy looks quite like a TIE Fighter from the Star Wars films.

Ketamine Draws Scrutiny Again As Elijah McClain’s Death Anniversary Approaches

There are still no federal standards on how the drug should be used by police or emergency medical personnel.

Alien Origin Not Ruled Out For Mysterious Interstellar Object 'Oumuamua, Study Suggests

Astronomers argued that 'Oumuamua, an interstellar object that entered the solar system in 2017 and left it last year, could still be alien-made as the current hypotheses cannot completely explain how it is accelerating.

NASA Satellite Captures California Wildfire Aerosols Moving Across US

A satellite image shows the aerosols from the California wildfires affecting even distant states.

Elephant Shrew Rediscovery After Decades Of Being 'Lost' Brings Much Needed Good News

The Somali elephant shrew was not only rediscovered but found to be possibly thriving.

Why James Webb Space Telescope Passing Its Recent Test Is Important

The James Webb Space Telescope recently passed the milestone 'Ground Segment Test.'

Celebrities Are Leaving the Knife, And Entering Into A New Era Led by Innovative Cosmetic Doctors, such as, Dr. Nina Bal

More importantly than ever, celebrities and Influencers are speaking out against plastic surgery, and advocating for a new way to approach aesthetic enhancement.

Prima Wawona Recalls Peaches Following Salmonella Outbreak In Several States

Salmonella infections linked to peaches have been were reported from nine states so far. Walmart, Target, Aldi, Wegmans, Food 4 Less, Foods Co., Smiths, Ralphs, Fry's, City Market and many others were selling these fruits.

Where Is Perseverance? NASA Tool Lets You Follow Mars Rover In Real Time

The tool will let users customize how they want to experience the journey by choosing from several options such as a spacecraft view or even a 3D view.

The novel coronavirus originated in the animal kingdom and jumped to humans

Coronavirus In Animals: Several Vertebrate Species Found Susceptible To SARS-CoV-2

While the critically endangered animals were found to be at very high risk, domestic animals like dogs and pigs were at low risk of contracting COVID-19 via their ACE2 receptors.