You Wouldn’t Know It but Icebergs Are An Important Source of Nutrients
Sea creatures, whether large or small, need nutrients. The supply mechanism delivering these nutrients is very different in different parts of the ocean, there are nutrient-rich coastal areas, but also very nutrient-poor regions in the open ocean. In some areas, the lack of iron in seawater limits plankton growth. These include much of the polar oceans. Here, icebergs appear...
31 Mesmerizing Facts About Jennifer Aniston Every Fan Should Know
Jennifer Aniston won the hearts of millions of people around the world with her portrayal of Rachel Green in the legendary "Friends". After winning several awards, including the Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe, she has become one of the highest-paid and most recognizable actresses in Hollywood. Here are a few little known facts about the American actress: She was...
Best 100 Gadgets For Men Under $50
Men can choose from a variety of gadgets to play with. These include home appliances, office electronics, and other personal frivolities. We have compiled a list of the 100 best gadgets for men under $50. If you are ready to scratch that money spending itch without breaking the bank, continue reading below. Harry's Holiday Gift Set Guarantee...
College Students May Get Health Benefits From Less Than One Extra Hour Of Sleep
College life can be rigorous and exhausting, but new research suggests that just one extra hour of sleep a night is not only possible, but can also have significant health benefits for college students. In a study led by Penn State, researchers found that when asked to extend their sleep, college students were able to get an additional 43 minutes...
The 7 Best Electric Scooters For 2020: Commute Faster & Have Fun Too!
Electric scooters are fun to ride on and fun for using to commute around town. We have rounded up the best ones available for sale today. We have included electric scooters at every price point, but it is important for you to think about your needed range, and preferred weight and speed. Safety is also an important consideration while...
Best 50 Gifts & Presents You Must Buy for Your Grandmother
Grandmothers are often the nicest and kindest family member. They are always willing to help, encourage, and support you even when facing the most daring challenges. Letting grandma know she is appreciated will always bring a smile to her face. If you want some present ideas, here are 50 of the best presents you can buy for that super...
Get over it? When it comes to recycled water, consumers won’t
If people are educated on recycled water, they may come to agree it's perfectly safe and tastes as good -- or better -- than their drinking water. They may even agree it's an answer to the critical water imbalance in California, where the northern third of the state holds 75% of the water despite 80% of the demand coming...
Fecal transplantation to treat patients with Parkinson’s disease: Hope or hype?
Constipation is a common complaint in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Fecal microbiome transplantation (FMT) and pre- and probiotics are potential options for treating constipation and restoring the microbiome of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), but scientists warn that clinical data are scarce, and more research is needed before supporting their use. They present their findings in a review...
DNA data offers scientific look at 500 years of extramarital sex in Western Europe
These days it's easy to resolve questions about paternity with over-the-counter test kits. Now, researchers have put DNA evidence together with long-term genealogical data to explore similar questions of biological fatherhood on a broad scale among people living in parts of Western Europe over the last 500 years. The findings reported in Current Biology on November 14 yielded some surprises. While the...
Space-based radar suggests North Korean nuke equivalent to ’17 Hiroshimas’
North Korea withdrew from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons in 2003. It subsequently developed nuclear weapons, with five underground nuclear tests culminating in a suspected thermonuclear explosion (a hydrogen bomb) on 3 September 2017. Now a team of scientists, led by Dr K. M. Sreejith of the Space Applications Centre, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), have...
