# Science
Scientists Believe FDA-Approved Gene Therapy May Hold Key to Curing Blindness
The first FDA approval for gene therapy as a blindness treatment was granted in 2017. In 2022, is there a timeline for a cure?. This article is based on science and accredited media reports. No medical advice is offered herein on the part of the author.
Pieces of the Asteroid That Killed the Dinosaurs Are Found in Hell Creek Formation, North Dakota
Hell Creek State park, site of the asteroid fragmentsWikimedia Commons. Experts believe the impact crater to be in Chicxulub, off the coast of Mexico. Along with the asteroid, scientists also found dead fish, a turtle impaled with a stick, and a dinosaur’s foot. The Hell Creek formation is 2,000 miles from the Chicxulub impact crater, which gives us an idea about the intensity of the asteroid’s collision with earth.
How a Pod of Dolphins Saved Swimmers From a Great White Shark in 2004
Tales of dolphins coming to the rescue of drowning sailors and people being attacked by sharks have been circulating for years. In 2004, a British-born lifeguard named Rob Howes experienced firsthand how it is to be saved by dolphins.
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Cities Sodom & Gomorrah Struck by Comet
Biblical depictions of a comet.(RomoloTavani/iStock) Infamously provocative cities, Sodom and Gomora have been biblically depicted as sinful. As the story from the book of Genesis tells, they were destroyed by sulfur and fire with three other cities. Both the New, and Old Testaments also depict this story.
Scientists Believe Specialized Treatments Are Keys to a Diabetes Cure
Medical experts suggest an era without diabetes is inevitable, though the timing remains elusive. This article is based on science and accredited media reports. No medical advice is offered herein on the part of the author.
President Biden Calls the Military to Combat Food Shortages
The United States has been grappling with food shortages. One particular item has almost disappeared from the supermarket shelves recently. It's the baby formula. If you've tried to get some this week, it was either potentially harmful or impossible to find.
America to face the most devastating brain drain in history
Rarely any Americans wanted to move to a foreign country in the 90s. Now they're sprinting to relocate like it's the sequel of Get Out. Only, instead of a single-family house and a bunch of occult weirdos, it's an entire country that's screaming for help.
What will Oakland look like if all ice on Earth melts? Here's your answer
California doesn’t get much more Californian than Oakland. Thriving, diverse, and well-off, the average home costs just over a million dollars. The first surge of people who moved to Oakland were the individuals who could afford to move out of San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. It’s where Kamala Harris was born, and it’s been a historical hotbed for protests of all kinds.
What will St. Petersburg look like if all ice on Earth melts? Here's your answer
St. Petersburg, Florida, is the sunniest city on Earth. The city holds the world record for the most consecutive days of sunshine on record. Tampa may overshadow it in size, but St. Petersburg contains more parks, museums, and kiteboarding than Tampa could dream of. The city’s location near the Gulf of Mexico enhances all of its vibrant splendor.
Study says cats can learn each others’ names and those of their owners
“It's been believed that cats are indifferent to things that don't benefit them, but we've learned that they pay attention to the communication between their human and feline roommates. Going forward, I want to study how cats learn the names and faces of other cats." — Saho Takagi, a research fellow who specializes in animal science and initiated the study, stated in an interview with Japan’s daily newspaper, The Mainichi.
Event Horizon Telescope Captures Picture of the Black Hole at the Center of Our Galaxy - Sagittarius A*
On 12 May 2022, the Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration published the first-ever image of Sagittarius A* for the eyes of the public. The rendition and publication of the photograph is a historical moment in the world of cosmology.
What will happen to Miami if all ice on Earth melts? Here's your answer
Miami is a fun and lively city where people flock to catch some sun and experience the vibrant city life. But the fun may not last much longer, as the city is at risk of being flooded by ocean water if all the ice on earth melts.
Scientists Re-Examine Why the Existence of God Can Neither Be Proven Nor Disproven
Science and religion have been largely incompatible for centuries. Recent studies have renewed old debates. This article is free of bias and based on science postings and related media reports. All linked information within this article is fully-attributed to the following outlets: Wikipedia.org, National Academy of Sciences, The Los Angeles Times, Time.com, Pew Research Center, The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, MindMatters.ai, Google.com, and BBC.com.
Alan Guth describes Inflation as a theory of the Bang
"Our whole universe was in a hot, dense state, then nearly 14 billion years ago expansion started. Wait..." (from The Big Bang Theory TV show intro song). This intro song of the sitcom The Big Bang Theory has done a fine job synthesizing the main ideas of the Big Bang for the public. The Universe is not static; it is expanding from a hot and dense point at the beginning of everything. However, the Big Bang theory in cosmology is just a theory about the origin of the universe, not its later evolution. What happened right after the Bang? In the words of Alan Guth (born in 1947), a cosmologist at MIT who is one of the pioneers that theorized about an inflationary universe, "Inflation explains the Bang" (from Alan Guth Explains Inflation Theory, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEXDgpttmyc).
How "Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation" Treats Addiction
Funko Pop Captain Kirk from Star Trek: The Original SeriesDom Talbot on Unsplash. A U.S. Surgeon General report issued in 2016 estimated that 21 million Americans have a drug or alcohol addiction. Addiction to drugs or alcohol is more common than cancer.
What will Honolulu look like if all ice on Earth melts? Here's your answer
Honolulu, Hawaii, is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. It’s the perfect vacation oasis with its tropical climate and gorgeous beaches. But, since the island is in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, it may be at risk of rising water levels due to climate change. Specifically, the melting of ice.
Studies Show Essential Oils May Reduce Anxiety & Help You Sleep
Essential oils can benefit your mental wellness.UnSplash. If you’re suffering from insomnia, a disrupted sleep pattern, or anxiety, essential oils (EOs) may reduce the symptoms associated with these issues, studies show.
Tea Tree Oil May Relieve Congestion, Studies Show
Research shows that essential oils can reduce pain related with headaches & migraines.Medical News Today. Disclaimer: While the information shared in this article is substantiated through documented public studies by credible institutions, it does not constitute as medical advice. Consult with your doctor if you have any concerns or questions prior to using EOs.