Higher Levels Of Coronavirus ‘Entry Point’ Enzyme In Lungs Of Smokers
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and people who currently smoke may have higher levels of a molecule, called angiotensin converting enzyme II (ACE-2), in their lungs according to a study published in the European Respiratory Journal today (Thursday). Previous research shows that ACE-2, which sits on the surface of lung cells, is the 'entry point' that allows coronavirus to...
Facts About Lions, Rulers Of The Savannah
The lion is perhaps the most recognizable big wildcat. Lions are characterized by muscular, deep-chested bodies, a large rounded head, short neck, and legs. Males differ from females because of their prominent dark-colored males. In most Disney movies such as The Lion King, Madagascar, The Wild, and The Chronicles of Narina. So what fascinates us so much about lions...
(Photos) 5 Extremely Cute Puppies That Will Make Your Day
Get ready for the cutest puppies of all time! If you are feeling down, puppies will help you smile. If you are happy, puppies will make you realize how good things can be with the world sometimes. Who's a good boy? You're a good boy! You are adorable! And you too. I love all of you!
Black Rhinos Eavesdrop On Hitchhiking Oxpeckers To Avoid Humans
In Swahili, red-billed oxpeckers are called Askari wa kifaru, or "the rhino's guard." Now, a paper appearing April 9 in the journal Current Biology suggests that this indigenous name rings true: red-billed oxpeckers may act as a first line of defense against poachers by behaving like sentinels, sounding an alarm to potential danger. By tracking wild black rhinos, researchers found that...
32 Super Interesting Things About Porsche That You Should Know
Porsche is a name that is synonymous with superb performance. Popular for its SUVs, sedans and sports cars, this German automobile manufacturer is the most coveted brand all across the globe. Here are 32 super interesting things about Porsche that you should know. Read on to know more. The founder made electric cars for another company: Ferdinand Porsche, the founder...
31 Most Influential Facts About Lionel Messi – Argentinian football Maestro
Lionel Messi has been turning heads for more than decade now with his incredible talent and revolutionary style. There is no doubt that Messi has his footprints in the hall of greatest footballers in the world. But his journey was not an easy one and here are some little known things about him that will once again prove him...
Vexing Nemo: Motorboat Noise Makes Clownfish Stressed And Aggressive
Hormonal changes caused by motorboat noise cause clownfish to hide, skip meals and attack their neighbours - putting damselfish in distress. Working on the reefs around Moorea in French Polynesia, an international team of scientists exposed 40 pairs of clownfish to recordings of natural reef sounds or motorboat noise for up to two days. Motorboat noise caused clownfish to hide...
Best 8 Places You Must Travel to Before You Die
The world is full of some most amazing and irreplaceable, both natural and man-made landmarks and monuments. The sites of these magnificently iconic super structures have etched themselves in the very fabric of human development. They have not only faced but as well as conquered the vices of time. These are eight amazing landmarks from around the world; 1.The Taj...
32 Super Interesting Things About Nestle That You Should Know
This Swizz multinational, Nestle offers a wide and varied range of products which includes baby food products, coffee and tea, breakfast cereals to confectionary and also pet food. And, it is this wide range of products which has made Nestle a part of every household and the company’s growth story made it the world’s largest food company. Here we present...
31 Awe-Inspiring Facts About Joaquin Phoenix That Will Blow Your Mind
Every Joaquin Phoenix fan would surely agree that there are just a few stories of eccentric actors, to match his plethora of crazy stories. Especially his little hoax about becoming a rapper, for his movie "I'm Still Here," took Hollywood for a ride. In the decades of his career, he has been through the most devastating of losses of...
