BiologyHumans may Transmit Hazardous Gut Microorganisms to Urban Animals Animals who move to the city may get more than they bargained for. Gut microbes from humans in cities may be contaminating urban wildlife, putting…
AstronomyGliese 3470 b – an Exoplanet Gliese 3470 b is an exoplanet that orbits the star Gliese 3470 in the Cancer constellation. It is an exoplanet similar to Neptune that orbits…
AstronomyCauses behind the Majority of Galaxies to Move Away from Us Galaxies are also moving apart due to the expansion of the Universe caused by the Big Bang. A galaxy that is part of a collection…
PhysicsQuantum Simulations Predict the Most Stable Boron Nitride Structure Boron nitride (BN) is a versatile substance with several engineering and scientific applications. This is largely owing to BN’s intriguing trait of “polymorphism,” which describes…
HealthOnly a Third of Pediatricians Follow the Peanut Allergy Prevention Guidelines According to the study published in JAMA Network Open, while 93 percent of U.S. doctors were aware of the national guidelines on peanut allergy prevention…
ChemistryAmmonium Nitrate – a Chemical Compound Ammonium nitrate is a chemical compound with the formula NH4NO3. It is a white crystalline substance made up of ammonium and nitrate ions. Although it…
AstronomyLargest Quake on Mars has been detected by NASA’s InSight Lander On May 4, a magnitude 5 earthquake struck the surface of Mars, the biggest temblor ever observed not only on Mars, but on any planet…
ManagementAdvantages and Disadvantages of Contingent Workforce Contingent workers are non-permanent, flexible workers who can be hired on an as-needed basis. They are not required to work for you and are not…
AstronomyNASA has Discovered a Massive, Glowing ‘Hydrogen Wall’ at the Solar System’s Edge The huge flaming orb churns forth a continual onslaught of charged particles known as the solar wind. Auroras dance in our polar sky due to…
BiologyLong-term Memory Storage has been Identified by Neuroscientists The brain is buzzing with activity. Different groupings of neurons (nerve cells) responsible for various ideas or senses come and go. Memory is the reactivation…
AstronomyThe Largest Moon of Pluto might Give an Orbiter an (almost) Free Ride Charon, the largest of the dwarf planets, is tidally locked with Pluto and is enormous enough to be considered a double dwarf planet. It took…
HealthAccording to New Research, Peanut Treatment Reduces the Risk of Severe Allergic Reactions in Preschoolers It’s a peanut-filled world out there, at least for youngsters with peanut allergies. However, a recent study from the University of British Columbia and BC…