Scientist have taken several pictures pictures of baby galaxy clusters. The astronomers surprised the moments when the galaxies are just around two billion years old, which is still very young taking into account that the universe is 13.8 billion years old. It is the biggest discovery of its kind. More than 200 likely baby clusters were found, and scientists say that they … [Read more...]
What Are The Best Foods For Your Eyes
Dr. James McDonnell, a specialist from the Loyola University Chicago, has set up a list of aliments which can maintain a healthy eye function. He recommends people to increase the level of broccoli, blueberries and sardines in their diet. According to Dr. McDonnell, several nutrients are crucial to eye health, and some of them could help to improve eyesight and prevent … [Read more...]
Kids Who Try Alcohol Are More Likely To Abuse It, Study Finds
A new long-term research found that kids who had tasted alcohol by sixth grade were more likely to start consuming alcohol earlier and to abuse it. The study revealed that those who tried an alcoholic beverage before sixth grade were five times more likely than other children to drink by the time they entered high school. Also, they were four times more likely to have gotten … [Read more...]
Marine Ecosystems Need Thousands of Years to Recover After Climate Changes
A new study, published in the Early Edition of the journal PNAS, revealed that marine ecosystems can take thousands of years in order to recover from climate disturbances. Researchers examined thousands of invertebrate fossils and now believe that that the ecosystem will recover from climate change and seawater deoxygenation only on a millennial scale. They looked closely at … [Read more...]
Scientists Used Polio Virus To Treat Cancer
Researchers at Duke University have re-engineered a polio virus and modified it in order to cure brain cancer. The scheme brings out hopes that it could further be adapted to cure other types of cancers. Polio used to be a major epidemic in the United States and regions from the Western Hemisphere in the early 40s and 50s. The spread was controlled after an aggressive … [Read more...]
