The new species is now a part of the Laboulbeniales order of fungi, and the researchers named it Troglomyces twitteri.
Scientists studied the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 — the cell receptor that serves as entry point for the novel coronavirus — in 48 animals using a computer model to predict the infectivity of each one.
A new study has revealed one of the long-term effects of living in space. According to the authors of the study, they detected microbial changes within astronauts who have lived aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for a long period of time.
Scientists have confirmed that one of Hawaii’s five volcanoes is the largest shield volcano in the world. According to a new study, it is about twice the size of Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, which was the previous titleholder.
An astronomer was able to photograph a new stunning feature of the comet known as ATLAS. Based on the photo, it seems an active comet has emerged within it.
The photos will be integrated into a mosaic image of the Earth, printed out and flown aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft.
A team of scientists came across a star that’s almost as old as the universe. Based on its age and status, the star has already reached the last stages of its life and would eventually go supernova.
The cataclysmic event that occurred May 18, 1980, was dubbed the deadliest eruption in United States' history.
NASA has spotted a total of three near-Earth asteroids that will fly past the planet on Monday (May 18). According to the data collected by the agency, one of the approaching asteroids is almost as big as the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Abusive head trauma, or AHT, is typically referred to as --"shaken baby syndrome" -- the consequence of awful, deliberate abuse.
A new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that drinking sugary beverages every day was linked to almost 20% higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
A recent study found that women who enjoy two or three cups of coffee daily have a lower total body and abdominal fat compared to those drinking less.
Older adults can improve their performance on certain memory and thinking tests after only a few months of aerobic exercise, according to a study.
A new study found that men are less likely to wear masks because they think it is not cool and “a sign of weakness.”
Thanks to its speed and efficiency, the new prostogram could be a real game-changer in prostate cancer diagnosis.
Most of the genes required for a carnivorous lifestyle are also present in other plants.
NASA has spotted an asteroid bigger than the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy that’s expected to fly past Earth on Saturday (May 16). According to the agency’s asteroid database, this massive near-Earth object is not the only space rock that will approach the planet this weekend.
This Friday (May 15) marks the 15th Endangered Species Day.
Scientists discovered that nuclear bomb tests had changed the amount of rainfall that fell thousands of miles away from the detonation sites.
The Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Serotype 2 was discovered in a black-tailed jackrabbit carcass near Palm Spring in early May.
A small asteroid that hit Earth was captured on video as it turned into a bright fireball.
Scientists explained how clouds or massive clumps of cosmic material form around black holes.
A spacecraft recently launched by NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) could be used to closely study the fragmenting comet known as ATLAS.
NASA’s Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) has detected two asteroids that are currently approaching Earth.
Smoking cannabis may expose you to a higher risk of fungal infections, a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals.
A Virginia restaurant will soon use mannequins to fill seats in an attempt to enforce social distancing when the lockdown ends, reports say.
A new study suggests that fatty food can negatively impact your ability to concentrate.
Scientists have developed a textile coating that can repel various types of liquid and stop viruses from adhering to its surface.
A video of a burial in Indonesia showed the corpse's hand appearing to wave from inside the casket as they prepare to cover it with soil, a report says.
The 99th anniversary of a powerful solar storm that affected large portions of Earth recently took place on May 12. According to reports, it was the biggest solar storm to hit Earth during the 20th century.
