Category: Science

Black Pepper, the ‘King of Spices’–5 Health Benefits You Should Know

Black pepper, often referred to as the “king of spices,” is a popular culinary spice known for its distinct pungent flavor that comes from its alkaloid component, piperine. Black pepper is an important health food that may help prevent and control tumor growth, improve gastrointestinal health, and possess antioxidant and antibacterial properties. Pepper originated in India,…


Scientists Unveil New and Improved ‘Skinny Donut’ Black Hole Image

WASHINGTON—The 2019 release of the first image of a black hole was hailed as a significant scientific achievement. But truth be told, it was a bit blurry—or, as one astrophysicist involved in the effort called it, a “fuzzy orange donut.” Scientists on Thursday unveiled a new and improved image of this black hole—a behemoth at…


US Greenhouse Gas Emissions up 6 Percent in 2021: EPA

Greenhouse gas emissions across the United States rose by 6 percent in 2021 following the reopening of the economy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), despite the Biden administration’s aggressive push to cut down emissions. In 2021, net U.S. greenhouse gas emissions were 5,586 million metric…


New Tech Transforms Sea Water Into Hydrogen Fuel for Cars

Researchers have come up with a new system that turns seawater into hydrogen fuel—a development that could aid in the proliferation of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The new method extracts hydrogen from the ocean by funneling seawater through a double membrane system, using electricity. The design was successful in generating hydrogen gas without the accompaniment…


Only 4.2 Percent of Pfizer COVID Vaccine Batches Accounted for 71 Percent of Adverse Events: Danish Study

In Denmark, 4.2 percent of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine batches accounted for 71 percent of suspected adverse events (SAEs), according to Danish researchers in a recent study published in the European Journal of Clinical Investigation on March 30. The study has raised serious concerns about the inconsistencies in the quality of different vaccine batches and the implications for vaccine recipients. The Study Danish researchers…


Study Shows 4.2 Percent of Pfizer COVID Vaccine Batches Made up Most Adverse Events, Raising Serious Concerns

In Denmark, 4.2 percent of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine batches accounted for 71 percent of suspected adverse events (SAEs), according to Danish researchers in a recent study published in the European Journal of Clinical Investigation on March 30. The study has raised serious concerns about the inconsistencies in the quality of different vaccine batches and the implications for vaccine recipients. The Study Danish researchers…


Diving Seabird Populations Decline 94 Percent Near Offshore Wind Farms: Study

A new study by German scientists has found that populations of a group of aquatic birds known as red-throated loons or “divers” have declined by more than 90 percent in the North Sea after offshore wind farms were built there. The findings of the study, titled “Large-scale effects of offshore wind farms on seabirds of high conservation concern,” were…


New Study of 9,500 Women Find COVID-19 Jab Could Lead to Heavier Menstrual Bleeding

Women vaccinated for COVID-19 have a slightly higher risk of heavier menstrual bleeding, according to a new study. According to the study that examined 7,401 vaccinated and 2,154 unvaccinated women, researchers found an increase in the amount of bleeding for 40 out of 1,000 individuals after one dose of the jab. “Menstruation is a routine…


New Study of 9,500 Women Finds COVID-19 Jab Could Lead to Heavier Menstrual Bleeding

Women vaccinated for COVID-19 have a slightly higher risk of heavier menstrual bleeding, according to a new study. According to the study that examined 7,401 vaccinated and 2,154 unvaccinated women, researchers found an increase in the amount of bleeding for 40 out of 1,000 individuals after one dose of the jab. “Menstruation is a routine…


8 Major Functions of Vitamin B Complex, and 4 Groups Who Need More

Vitamin B complex is a compound of 8 water-soluble B vitamins that work synergistically together and are vital for the human body. Vitamin B complex can be quickly absorbed by the intestine and excreted through renal metabolism. It then acts as a coenzyme in many catabolic and anabolic enzymatic reactions, which play an integral role in…