Scientists say that it is high time the humans tried to contact intelligent life on other worlds actively. Researchers taking interest in extra-terrestrial life are already working out as to what the messages from earth should be like, as BBC reports. American Association for the Advancement of Science has already made the call.
Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone are the three hardest hit countries hit by Ebola. The new financing commitment from World Health Organization was in response to a call from these African countries as WorldBank reports.
The scientists made use of high-speed cameras that captured at 2,900 frames per second and shot the popcorn placed in a heated oven. The researchers raised the temperature by 10C over five minutes. As the temperature crossed 100C, the moisture inside the corn began to turn into steam. When the temperature rose to 180C, the pressure inside was now ten times the atmospheric pressure at sea level
Athens, meanwhile is seeking a "bridge financing" deal so as to get an extension and propose certain measures to ease the burden of debt. It has recommended that the growth-linked "Bisque bonds should be used to replace some of its loans
According to Richard Fisher, the Saudis benefit both politically and economically from the decline in oil price. The lowering oil prices are going to hit Iran the most, their biggest regional rival. Iran's economy heavily depends on oil and the Saudi have much bigger cash reserves to withstand a downturn in prices, even for much longer time.
The haul of illegal weapons seized in Australia in Gold Coast City, also contain 3D-printed weapons, as reported by BBC. The police said that this is the first-time firearm components made of 3D-print have been discovered. The raid uncovered plastic knuckle dusters that are believed to be printed gun parts
Department of Transport report in UK has revealed that in order to provide accommodations for driverless cars on the roads, there would be a need to make changes to the Highway Code, as BBC reports. The UK government wants to lead the world when it comes to driverless technology.
What adds to the relief of the parents is skipping the three-hour commuting distance to see a therapist, and it saves the family from financial and psychological efforts. The family among the several who has joined the free program that helps the children under three to connect with the help of iPads with a network of professional's support that works remotely.
Earlier women were told that they could have one or two units a week, but now, the new guidelines tell them to abstain from the drink completely as Express reports.
The urban habitats are known to contain unusually high richness in pollinator species and the bees, and other pollinating insects seem to thrive well in towns and cities. The urban landscapes make about 7% of the UK. Thus, they demand more attention in order to protect those bees and prevent their declining numbers.
What else can you expect from a traveler who has returned from a special walk, and that too on the moon? Every traveler always returns with mementos from their excursions and adventures. Perhaps this is what astronaut Neil Armstrong was thinking and the first man to step foot on the moon has left behind his personal artifacts related to that amazing journey
Nature Geoscience reports the findings in their journal that can tell something about the history of the Earth. The scientists use earthquake echoes to study the core as they pass through the different layers of our planet.
The low beclin 1 expression leads to a higher risks of having triple-negative breast cancer as Director of the Center for Autophagy Research, Dr. Beth Levine comments. The data research clearly shows that a lower beclin 1 activity contributes to breast cancer and poor survival chances.
When on a crash diet, our body loses water weight and muscle mass but doesn’t focus on the body fat. The vegetarian Paleo diet helps in achieving the goals as it works on the fat deposits in the body and reduces health risks.
Type 1 diabetes appears in childhood and people with the condition have a shorter life. However, the researchers believe that the disorder affects men and women differently. When scientists conducted research, it was found that women carry a 40% increased risk of deaths and a higher risk of getting a stroke as compared to men.
