Scientists detect world's coldest cloud hovering over Pacific Ocean

 Posted on January 30, 2023  |  3 minutes  |  465 words  |  Mittie Cheatwood

A severe thunderstorm cloud that formed over the Pacific Ocean in 2018 reached the coldest temperatures ever recorded, according to a new study. The very top of the storm cloud reached a bone-chilling minus 167.8 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 111 degrees Celsius), colder than any storm cloud measured before. Thunderstorms and tropical cyclones, a circular low-pressure storm, can reach very high altitudes — up to 11 miles (18 kilometers) from the ground  — where the air is much cooler, according to a statement from the U. [Read More]

The 50 Worst US Cities for Allergies

 Posted on January 30, 2023  |  2 minutes  |  250 words  |  Patria Henriques

A new report ranks the worst cities in the U.S. for people with allergies. The list is based on an analysis of pollen scores, the number of allergy mediations used per patient, and the number of board-certified allergists per patient, according to the advocacy organization Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. The worst city in the U.S. is Knoxville, Tenn., according to the report. Click here to learn more about the report and what it means. [Read More]

Why Do Drops of Liquid Form Spheres in Space?

 Posted on January 30, 2023  |  1 minutes  |  117 words  |  Mittie Cheatwood

Whether water sits in a lake or a glass of water, Earth’s gravity pulls the liquid downward into the shape of the container it’s in. But in space, gravity’s effects are different. Objects in orbit are indeed affected by gravity, but they are in freefall, moving constantly sideways while falling toward Earth [Learn more ]. This renders them effectively weightless. Up there, surface tension shapes water into spheres. Magnetic-like molecules on water’s surface cause the surface to behave like an elastic skin. [Read More]

World's Oldest Animal Drawing, Discovered in Borneo Cave, Is a Weird Cow Beast

 Posted on January 30, 2023  |  5 minutes  |  933 words  |  Arica Deslauriers

A 40,000-year-old painting of a mysterious, wild cow-like beast discovered in a Borneo cave is the oldest human-made drawing of an animal on record, a new study finds. The discovery indicates that figurative cave art — one of the most significant innovations in human culture — didn't begin in Europe as many scientists thought, but rather in Southeast Asia during the last ice age, the researchers said. Drawing animals, an accomplishment in itself, may have been a gateway for illustrating other aspects of the human experience, including hunting and dance. [Read More]

Yoga for back pain: What you need to know

 Posted on January 30, 2023  |  8 minutes  |  1610 words  |  Mittie Cheatwood

If you’re thinking about using yoga for back pain, we’ve got all the information you need. In this article, physiotherapist with over 25 years of experience, Mark Brownless tells Live Science whether back pain is actually muscular and whether yoga is really a good idea if you’re experiencing issues with your back.  So, whether you’ve been looking for a good quality yoga mat that you can use at home or in the office, or you aren’t sure if yoga is the right thing to do, this article should tell you what you need to know. [Read More]

4 more planes filled with US citizens fly back from Wuhan

 Posted on January 29, 2023  |  2 minutes  |  411 words  |  Trudie Dory

Four more planes carrying American passengers from Wuhan, China, will arrive in the U.S. this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced today (Feb. 5) during a press conference.  The planes will land today and tomorrow at Travis Air Force Base in Sacramento, California; Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego; Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas; and Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska. [Read More]

A Man's Golden Skin Puts a Gleam in a Woman's Eye

 Posted on January 29, 2023  |  3 minutes  |  538 words  |  Patria Henriques

For men, a healthy skin tone may be more important than "manly" facial features in making them attractive to women, according to a new study. In the study, women rated male faces with a greater amount of golden color in their skin as more attractive compared to faces with less of this color. In contrast, no link was found between the masculinity of the faces and their attractiveness rating, the researchers said. [Read More]

A shot taken every 2 months could prevent HIV

 Posted on January 29, 2023  |  4 minutes  |  665 words  |  Trudie Dory

A shot to prevent HIV has outperformed the prescription pill normally taken for the same purpose in a large clinical trial, The New York Times reported. The injectable medication, taken once every two months, could provide an "appealing new option" for HIV prevention, as compared with pills that must be taken daily, Dr. Monica Gandhi, a researcher at the University of California, San Francisco, told the Times.  Currently, the pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences makes the only two HIV prevention pills on the market, known as Truvada and Descovy. [Read More]

Ancient Celtic Prince's Grave and Chariot Unearthed

 Posted on January 29, 2023  |  4 minutes  |  649 words  |  Patria Henriques

The 2,500-year-old lavish tomb and chariot of an ancient Celtic prince have been unearthed in France. The ancient princely tomb, which was discovered in a large burial mound, was filled with stunning grave goods, including gorgeous pottery and a gold-tipped drinking vessel. The giant jug was decorated with images of the Greek god of wine and revelry, and was probably made by Greek or Etruscan artists. The stunning new finds " [Read More]

Contrary to Belief, Not Everyone Will Blindly Follow Orders (Op-Ed)

 Posted on January 29, 2023  |  6 minutes  |  1149 words  |  Patria Henriques

David Funder, a psychology professor at the University of California, Riverside, is president of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology. He contributed this article to LiveScience's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. Would you obey commands to shock an innocent person to death? Would almost anybody? For years, many people, including some psychologists, have taken the answers to these questions to be "yes," based on experiments conducted by the late Stanley Milgram during the 1960s. [Read More]