The first 3D map of the heliosphere
What exactly is the heliosphere? This is the final boundary between our system and interstellar space. Many people think that our solar system ends where Pluto is. However, our solar….
The Fifth World Ocean Recognized in Maps
The American cartographic society National Geographic will change the world maps by adding the fifth ocean. The sea around Antarctica is called the Southern Ocean, the only ocean that is….
Jatropha Shrub Contains a Substance that Can Cure “Undruggable” Cancer
Researchers at Purdue University and the Scripps Research Institute in California have been able to identify a natural compound that could help fight cancer. The compound is the first to….
The Biggest Titanosaurus Fossil Discovered?
Paleontologists in Argentina have uncovered the remains of a giant dinosaur. Of the few bones discovered, they believe it may have been the largest herbivorous creature that ever lived on….
Technology Giant Will Build a Green City for Employees
The Chinese company Tencent plans to build its city, where its employees will work and live. The two million square kilometer project is provisionally called Net City. It will provide….
Oversalting Damages Immune Cells
The health risks, such as high blood pressure, that excessive salting can bring are well known to the public. Larger amounts of salt can seriously upset the energy balance in….
Another piece of knowledge concerning native genocide against the First People in Canada
Last week, another piece of evidence was published shedding more light on the native genocide perpetrated against First (Indigenous) People in North America, in this case, Canada. A mass grave….
Honeybees Could Be Used to Measure Microplastics in the Air
The researchers found that worker bees wear microplastics on their hairy legs in addition to pollen. And they suggest that bees be used to measure airborne microplastics. The effect of….
More than 750 million people do not have access to electricity
The UN (Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Sustainable Development) has issued a statement called Sustainable Development Goal 7 on ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for….
16 “Perpetual Chemicals” PFAS Revealed in Breast Milk
U.S. researchers have released the results of a study that proves that PFAS “eternal chemicals” can pass into breast milk. Perfluorinated and polyfluorinated substances, commonly used in many areas of….
