Tag : Science
New NASA Video Shows Black Hole Devouring Star [WATCH]
NASA has created a video detailing the destructive effects of a black hole on a nearby star. The animated video is based on their observations of a real black hole located 290 million light-years away from Earth. Scientists Watch as Real ‘Star Wars’ Death Star Destroys Orbiting Planet
Scientists from NASA are currently observing a white dwarf star that has been described as the real-world version of the Death Star from the "Star Wars" film franchise. According to the scientists, the star is currently dying and also vaporizing a planet orbiting around it. Sunscreen Found to Contribute to Deaths of Coral Reefs Around the Globe
A new study has revealed that the sunscreen tourists commonly use is actually damaging the coral reefs in different parts of the world. According to the researchers reducing the use of sunscreen when swimming in oceans can actually have a huge impact on the conservation of corals. Should the People of Earth Worry about the Massive Hole in the Sun?
NASA has recently discovered a massive hole on the sun's surface that's big enough to fit 50 Earths inside. According to experts, this hole can allow supercharged particles to escape from the sun and cause geomagnetic storms on Earth. NASA Says Earth Will Have Near Miss with Giant Asteroid on Halloween
NASA Has recently spotted a massive asteroid that will dangerously zip past Earth on Halloween. According to the space agency, this is the first time that an asteroid will fly near the planet in nine years. Miami, New York City, New Orleans and Other Coastal Areas in Danger of Going Underwater due to Rising Sea Levels
A team of researchers warned that if carbon emissions are not drastically reduced within the next decades, rising sea levels could end up washing away several coastal cities in the U.S. Although some cities such as New York can still be saved, the researchers said other cities are already doomed to … Scientist Warns Ice Age Scenario in ‘The Day After Tomorrow’ Film Possible
A new study warns that a combination of various environmental factors including global warming could cause a catastrophic event similar to the one portrayed in the disaster film "The Day After Tomorrow." This is according to the results produced by a climate model. Researchers Say Endorphins May Not be the Reason Behind ‘Runner’s High’
Researchers from Germany may have found the real reason behind the "runner's high" sensation that many athletes and fitness enthusiasts experience. Based on the results of their study, this feeling may actually be caused by a natural substance that replicates the effects of marijuana. Scientists Discover Way to Create Exercise Pill
Scientists from the University of Sydney in Australia and Denmark's University of Copenhagen said that they have found a way to create a pill that can mimic the effects of exercise. This discovery can potentially revolutionize the way people achieve their fitness goals. NASA and ESA Join Forces for Earth-Saving Mission Against Giant Asteroids
Like the plot of the 1998 film "Armageddon" starring Bruce Willis and Ben Affleck, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) are teaming up for a mission that will test the possibility of deflecting an Earth-bound asteroid by crashing it with a spac… Researchers Warn of More Wildfires in Colorado Due to Rising Temperatures
Researchers warned that as the temperature continues to rise due to global warming, more destructive wildfires will occur on Colorado. This is according to their findings after studying the area's history over the past 2,000 years. Site of Worst Nuclear Disaster Now a Nature Reserve for Wild Animals
A new scientific study highlights the thriving wildlife at the decommissioned nuclear power plant in Chernobyl, which was the site of the worst nuclear disaster that occurred almost 30 years ago. According to the scientists who conducted the study, their findings underscore the negative effects of h… Researchers Discover Evidence of Megatsunami 73,000 Years Ago; Is the World At Risk of Facing Another Devastating Wave?
While conducting studies on the Cape Verde islands west of Africa, researchers discovered that a gigantic tsunami occurred there 73,000 years ago. According to the researchers, the force of the wave was so strong that it was able to catapult boulders the size of delivery vans out of the ocean Researchers Propose New Theory About Extinction Event that Wiped Out the Dinosaurs
It is widely believed that the extinction of the dinosaurs was caused by a massive explosion from a gigantic asteroid that hit Earth over 60 million years ago. However, other scientific groups argue that the extinction event was actually triggered by a series of volcanic eruptions. Return of the Bubonic Plague? Scientists Find Traces of Black Death Virus in Ancient Flea Preserved in Amber
A recent discovery has uncovered what could possibly be the oldest ancestor of the black death, the plague that wiped out more than half the population of Europe during the 14th century. The researchers discovered the ancient bacteria on a flea that was entombed in amber 20 million years ago.