Infectious Organisms Found On SpaceStation
An ecosystem of mysterious ‘infectious organisms’ have been found inhabiting the International Space Station, according to a new study. Scientists at NASA discovered that five different varieties of Enterobacter, a bug similar to that found in hospitals, have been found infesting outer space, posing a risk…
“Los Angeles is a vibrant city with culture and nature.”
LOS ANGELES, CA- This is (Not) L.A.: An Insider’s Take On the Real Los Angeles tears apart all the stereotypes and myths of Los Angeles with well researched informative facts and a sprinkle and dash of humor and wit. This book was a breath of fresh…
No amount of alcohol consumption is healthy, scientists say
When it comes to drinking alcohol, the healthiest thing to do is abstain entirely, according to a large, wide-ranging report published by scientists. Alcohol led to 2.8 million premature deaths in 2016; it was the leading risk factor for premature mortality and disability in the…
Best evidence yet for alien life on Saturn’s moon
Large organic molecules blasted into space from deep-sea vents on one of Saturn’s moons, show that it contains “all of the basic requirements for life as we know it”. Plumes of material from cracks in Enceladus’ icy surface were sampled by Nasa spacecraft Cassini, shortly before it plunged to its death…
Supervolcano is brewing under Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire
Something unexpected has been gradually making itself known to geologists in the United States. A huge mass of molten rock is creeping upwards beneath the nation’s north eastern states. “The upwelling we detected is like a hot-air balloon, and we infer that something is rising…
Blonde-Haired Moth With Small Genitals Named After Donald Trump
With just a few days until the White House gets rebranded with a big fat gold-plated “TRUMP” logo, “the Donald” has received the honor of having a new species of moth officially named after him: Neopalpa donaldtrumpi. Totally unrelated to the moths’ namesake, the new species has…
Ticks sucked the blood of feathered dinosaurs some 99 million years ago
Amber-Trapped Tick Suggests Ancient Bloodsuckers Feasted On Feathered Dinosaurs, a new study suggests. Modern ticks are infamous for biting humans and other mammals. But ticks are very ancient, and scientists who study their evolution have long wondered what (or who) the little vampires ate before…
Red Heads Have More Sex, According To Science
According to research, ginger women are getting it more often than their blonde and brunette buddies. The study was conducted by Werner Mabermehl PhD, from the Hamburg Research Institute in Germany, who correlated the sex lives and hair colour of hundreds of women and found…
9.7-million-year-old teeth discovery in Germany could re-write human history
The great ape teeth found in Eppelsheim last year could topple the understanding of our earliest history. Herbert Lutz, head of the excavation team, tells Deutsche Welle what the find means to him — and how it almost didn’t happen. A little over a year ago, a team…
Why Has Our Sun Been Freaking Out So Much Lately?
Since early last week, the Sun has belched out a steady stream of solar flares, including the most powerful burst recorded in the star’s current 11-year cycle. It sounds very alarming, but scientists say this is simply what stars do every now and then, and…
