Tag: Science

Genetic Study on Oats Reveal Why the Grain is Suitable for Gluten-Free Diets

The Edith Cowan University’s (ECU) genetic study on oats has shown why oats could be the answer for most people with coeliac disease and gluten intolerance. “We discovered that oats have fewer of the proteins that correspond to gluten in wheat, causing an immune reaction from people with coeliac disease,” said ECU Prof. Michelle Colgrave…


House Passes Fuel Price-Gouging Bill

The House of Representatives passed the Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act, by a vote of 217-207 on May 19, taking the country closer to greater government involvement in energy markets as gasoline prices soar to new heights. The bill, H.R. 7688, would let President Joe Biden declare an “energy emergency.” Such an emergency would…


House Passes Fuel Price-Gouging Measure

The House of Representatives passed the Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act by a vote of 217–207 on May 19, moving the country closer to greater government involvement in energy markets as gasoline prices soar to new heights. The legislation, H.R. 7688, would allow President Joe Biden to declare an “energy emergency.” Such an emergency…


Space Engineers Baffled by NASA Voyager 1 Telemetry Data

NASA’s Voyager 1 probe, which is still traveling through space 45 years after launch, has sent data that has stumped engineers at the space agency. The probe is operating normally, performing its usual functions like gathering and returning science data as well as receiving and executing commands from Earth. However, readouts from the Altitude Articulation…


SpaceX Launches 53 Satellites Into Orbit

SpaceX launch another round of Starlink satellites into orbit Wednesday. Fifty-three Starlink internet satellites were released into orbit on this mission. This is the third Starlink mission launch in the past five days. Starlink satellites enable video calls, online gaming, streaming, and other high data rate activities. …


Australian Chemists Develop Way to Extract Mercury from Water Using Waste Material

With mercury contamination of water a global problem and removal measures often too difficult or expensive in developing countries, experts from Flinders University South Australia have developed a new extraction material capable of quickly binding almost all mercury in polluted water. Tests showed that the sorbent, made entirely from low-cost waste from petroleum, citrus, and…


Australian Government Backs Research into Neurological Conditions

The Australian government has promised $10.7 million (US$7.5 million) in funding for eight projects across six universities to progress in new fields of neurological research. The commitment comes under the $20 billion Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF), and Health Minister Greg Hunt said in a release on Tuesday that the projects could revolutionise how medical…


New Study to Examine Link Between Blood Pressure Meds and Breast Cancer

A new study conducted by Curtin University will examine the link between long-term use of common blood pressure pills and the risks of getting breast cancer. The lead researcher of the study Prof. Rachael Moorin said there were global concerns that the drugs could be causing an increase in breast cancer for women. “The use of calcium…


Rare Congressional UFO Hearing Didn’t Provide ‘Real Answers to Serious Questions’: Lawmaker

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said the Pentagon isn’t being transparent enough with the public on UFOs, offering few answers to long-existing unexplained phenomena at a historic hearing. “We just got hosed, basically,” Burchett told reporters on May 17, saying that he thinks officials are withholding information from Americans on UFOs, also known as Unidentified Aerial…


Rare US Congressional UFO Hearing Lacks Transparency: Lawmaker

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said the Pentagon isn’t being transparent enough with the public on UFOs, offering few answers to long-existing unexplained phenomena at a historical hearing. “We just got hosed, basically,” Burchett told reporters on May 17, saying that he thinks officials are withholding information from Americans on UFOs, also known as Unidentified Aerial…