Category: Science News

Archaeologists Uncover Rare 14th-Century Spanish Synagogue

MADRID—Archaeologists in the southern Spanish town of Utrera had uncovered a 14th-century synagogue hidden within a building that was later converted into a church, hospital and most recently a bar. Archaeologist Miguel Ángel de Dios told journalists that “the first thing to confirm is the presence of the prayer room” following years of analysis of…


Panel: It Will Take Years for US, Europe to Break China’s Dominance in Critical Minerals

The United States and European Union nations must form alliances, reform regulations, streamline permitting, recycle materials, sift existing mines for discarded byproducts, and curry “social acceptance” for mining if they are to survive a “Cold War” over access to critical minerals that many say China has been waging for decades. “I think we have been…


How COVID-19 Accelerates Brain Aging and 1 Way to Protect Yourself

Is it merely a coincidence that COVID-19 and aging are both accompanied by cognitive decline? Could COVID-19 alone cause aging? Do aging and COVID-19 combine to make cognitive function worse, or do they impair cognitive function separately? What can we do to prevent cognitive decline? This paper will examine these questions. Summary of Key Facts COVID-19 accelerates…


Ohio Derailment: Governor Wonders Why Train’s Cargo Not Labeled As ‘Highly Hazardous Material’

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine marveled on Feb. 14 that the cargo of a train that derailed in Ohio on Feb. 3 was not defined as “high hazardous material.” DeWine said Congress should act on what he called an “absurd” situation as the train was not deemed highly hazardous because only a few cars had highly…


Experts Focus on Wheel Bearing as Potential Cause of Ohio Train Derailment

As White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre addressed the derailment of 50 freight cars in Ohio, during a Feb. 14 press conference, an update from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has identified a wheel bearing as a potential culprit in the disastrous incident. “NTSB investigators have identified and examined the rail car that initiated…


Scientists Looking to Scatter Moon Dust Around Earth to Combat ‘Climate Change’

A group of scientists has proposed creating a shield made of moon dust positioned between the Earth and the sun as a way to lower the planet’s temperature in a bid to combat “climate change,” a plan that could have devastating consequences. In a Feb. 8 study published in the journal PLOS, three researchers from…


Cherries to Promote Weight Loss, Improve Heart Health and Treat Gout

Sitting down to eat a bowl of fresh cherries is one of life’s clean and honest pleasures. Thankfully, cherries are more than just a delectable fruit, they come packed with health benefits like protecting us against cancer and fighting free radical damage. Cherries come in both sweet and sour (or tart) varieties and are loaded with a…


EPA Lists Other Toxic Chemicals on Tankers in Ohio Derailment

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has written the Norfolk Southern Railway describing the chemicals found at the site of a Feb. 3 train derailment and controlled burn in East Palestine, Ohio, that some local residents have linked to sickness or death among animals. The Feb. 10 letter from the EPA to Norfolk Southern notes “multiple…


Four More Toxic Chemicals Found on Tankers in Ohio Derailment

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has written the Norfolk Southern Railway describing the chemicals found at the site of a Feb. 3 train derailment and controlled burn in East Palestine, Ohio, that some local residents have linked to sickness or death among animals. The Feb. 10 letter from the EPA to Norfolk Southern notes “multiple…


Skin-Like Material for Health Trackers Created to Wear and Forget

Researchers from the University of Missouri’s College of Engineering have invented a soft, breathable, and stretchable material that is nearly undetectable on a person’s skin, for use in the development of wearable health monitoring devices. The device would be able to track multiple vital signs in tandem, such as blood pressure, heart activity, and skin…