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Worsening Drought Endangering 60 Million Trees in California
Researchers warned that if the drought affecting California continues, it could have irreversible effects on almost 60 million trees. Based on their findings, the water content in the canopies of millions of trees in the state has already dropped severely.
Health News: New Type of Contagious Cancer Found in Tasmanian Devils
Researchers from the University of Tasmania in Australia and the U.K.'s University of Cambridge have discovered a second form of contagious cancer while studying Tasmanian devils. According to the researchers, this type of disease can be transferred through bites.
Cases of Winter Vomiting Disease on the Rise this Year
According to health officials, the number of norovirus, also known as winter vomiting disease, cases this year has spiked compared to 2014. Based on their investigations, experts noted that a new strain of the virus is infecting people in various states across the country.
Most People Ignore Dangerous Symptoms of Cardiac Arrest According to New Study
A new study carried out by medical researchers revealed that many people ignore or accidentally miss the warning signs of cardiac arrests. According to the researchers, these symptoms sometimes appear weeks or even months before people feel the full effects of this condition.
Animal Rights Groups Applaud U.S.’ Move to Give African Lions Real Protection
The U.S.' recent decision to include African lions in the endangered species list was praised by various animal rights groups. For them, this move will ensure the protection and conservation of these animals.
Experts Urged U.S. Fashion Industry to Follow France’s New Bill Banning Extremely Thin Models on the Runway
Two health experts are calling for the fashion industry in the U.S. to implement necessary guidelines to promote a healthier body image among the models. According to them, the country should follow what France has done by passing a bill that prohibits fashion models who are too thin from working.
Scientists Warn Giant Comets from Jupiter Threaten Earth
A new study conducted by astronomers is urging space agencies to monitor cosmic objects near other planets in the solar system due to Earth's risk of getting hit by giant comets. According to them, our planet could experience showers of debris from comets that can last up to 100,000 years.
Health News: 2,400 Babies Born with Brain Damage in Brazil; Experts Eyeing Mosquito-Borne Virus as Possible Cause
Brazil is currently facing a nation-wide emergency as over 2,400 cases of microcephaly among newborn babies have reported. This prompted the country to issue a warning against getting pregnant to curb the increasing number of infants with this brain development disorder.
Next Mars Discovery Mission with InSight Lander Delayed by NASA
NASA was forced to delay its next mission to Mars due to an ongoing problem with one of the key components of the InSight lander. Although 2018 has been targeted as the new launch period, there's still a chance that the space agency might cancel the mission, which is still part of its Discovery Program.
NASA Discovers Lakes Heating Up Due to Climate Change
Through a joint study carried out by NASA and the National Science Foundation, it was revealed that lakes are warming at a faster rate than the world's oceans and atmosphere due to climate change. The researchers warned that if this trend continues, the ecosystems of the lakes will be significantly affected.
Black Holes can Grow as Big as 50 Billion Suns According to New Study
A professor from the University of Leicester claimed in a new scientific study that black holes are capable of growing 50 billion times the mass of the sun. According to the author of the study, this is possible as long as the disk feeding the black hole continues to orbit around it.
Charles Darwin’s Finches in Galapagos Islands in Danger of Going Extinct due to Vampire-like Flies
Finches living in the Galapagos Islands, which helped naturalists Charles Darwin prove his theory of evolution, are currently facing the threat of extinction due to parasitic flies. According to scientists' prediction, these birds could get wiped out in 50 years if proper steps are not taken.
Is Being a Vegetarian Harmful to the Environment?
A new study suggests that sticking to an all-vegetable diet could be harming the environment. According to the researchers who carried out the study, this is due to the amount of resources needed to produce certain types of vegetables and fruits.
Scientists Baffled by the Weakening Geysers of Saturn’s Enceladus Moon
Scientists are still trying to find out the cause behind the weakening geysers on the surface of Enceladus, which is one of Saturn's 62 known moons. This issue is a growing concern for the scientific community since the natural satellite's geysers are currently scientists' only means to study the moon's water content
New Study Reveals How Watching Horror Movies can be Bad For Your Health
Those who enjoy scaring themselves through horror films may want to take a break from their spooky flicks marathons. According to a new study, watching horror movies can be dangerous for one's health is it can produce a blood clotting protein
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