But penguins did not originate in Antarctica, as scientists have believed for years – they first evolved in Australia and New Zealand, according to a new study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley. The study, conducted in collaboration with museums and universities around the world, analyzed blood and …
Read More »Covid-19 spreads misinformation in 25 different languages, new study finds
The study, published Monday in the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, was concerned with analyzing coronavirus-related rumors, stigma and conspiracy theories posted on social media platforms, online newspapers and other websites between December 31 and April 5. The researchers – from various institutions in Bangladesh, Australia, Thailand and …
Read More »New study finds the moon is about 85 million years younger than we thought
A new study has postulated that previous estimates of the moon’s age were millions of years of rest. Scientists at the German Aerospace Center calculated how long it took for the moon’s ocean of magma to cool, it is a widespread belief that the lunar surface ever melted, and they …
Read More »Some consumer fireworks emit high levels of toxins, including lead, according to a new study
The study looked at 12 different retail fireworks and found that once activated, five of them released particle emissions that could damage human cells and animal lungs. Consumers tend to forget about the toxins they release, said Terry Gordon, study author and professor in the department of environmental medicine at …
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