Thanks to the speed in which technology changes, we are now living in a world where innovations are so advanced to the point that we have products that help us with every aspect of our daily lives. Modern tech is now helping moms around the house, and it helps pet parents too, and often through […]
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Plant Droplets Serve As Nutrient-Rich Food For Insects
Small watery droplets on the edges of blueberry bush leaves are loaded with nutrients for many insects, including bees, wasps and flies, according to a Rutgers-led study, the first of its kind. The study, published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, suggests that these droplets are an important but underexplored feature […]
Study: Portable, Point-Of-Care COVID-19 Test Could Bypass The Lab
As COVID-19 continues to spread, bottlenecks in supplies and laboratory personnel have led to long waiting times for results in some areas. In a new study, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign researchers have demonstrated a prototype of a rapid COVID-19 molecular test and a simple-to-use, portable instrument for reading the results with a smartphone in 30 […]
Pancake Bonding As New Tool To Construct Novel Metal Based Magnetic Materials
A Canadian-Finnish collaboration has led to the discovery of a novel magnetic compound in which two magnetic dysprosium metal ions are bridged by two aromatic organic radicals forming a pancake bond. The results of this study can be utilized to improve the magnetic properties of similar compounds. The theoretical investigation of the study was carried […]
Learning More About COVID-19 Can Reduce Your Pandemic Stress
A new study from North Carolina State University and the Georgia Institute of Technology finds that the more people know about COVID-19, the less pandemic-related stress they have. The study also found that making plans to reduce stress was also effective for older adults – but not for adults in their 40s or younger. “COVID-19 […]
Scientists Reveal An Explosive Secret Beneath Seemingly Trustworthy Volcanoes
An international team of volcanologists working on remote islands in the Galápagos Archipelago has found that volcanoes which reliably produce small basaltic lava eruptions hide chemically diverse magmas in their underground plumbing systems – including some with the potential to generate explosive activity. Many volcanoes produce similar types of eruption over millions of years. For […]
The Relationship Between Age During First Pregnancy and Health in Midlife
The ability to create life is a wonderful gift bestowed on women. But there are a number of factors that play a pivotal role before you are able to bring a new life into this world. Amongst all these, one which needs special attention is the age when you were first pregnant. Age indeed plays […]
What Is The Best Age to Get Pregnant?
Is there any perfect time to have your first baby? Or, what is the best age to get pregnant? Well, this frequently asked question has no answer as there is no perfect age to get pregnant! In reality, the perfect time varies from person to person. And the best time will check on how prepared […]
10 Amazing Facts About French Guiana You Didn’t Know
If you plan on visiting South America anytime soon, it might interest you to learn more about the region. French Guiana is one destination that will certainly intrigue your adventurous spirit. Geographically it may be miniature compared to the larger South American countries, but where it falls short in size, it more than adequately makes […]
Top 9 Reasons Why You Feel Hungry All The Time
Does hunger pangs hit you even before it is time for your next meal? Diet plays an important role in satiating hunger and it is the choice of food items that makes you feel fuller for longer. Well, it is not just your diet, but your lifestyle, and also the biological and psychological factors play […]
