Emma's Analysis Page ' Gravitational Wave Detectors that Could be Used to Find Exoplanets in the Future The launch of the LISA mission could be a very important part of possibly finding exoplanets. LISA can detect gravitational waves and it could somehow hear gravitational waves from some exoplanets system. If LISA turned out to be very good, it could reach the Milky Way and/or farther. LISA could find hundreds to thousands of whit dwarf binaries. This could help with finding new worlds. However, there is not a possibility that the worlds found would have life on it. Overall, LISA could be somewhat successful in finding exoplanets. Source: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/future-gravitational-wave-detectors-could-find-exoplanets-



Noctilucent Clouds 

Noctilucent clouds are very rare clouds. They have a blue color because they are near the ozone layer,which absorbs all the red light and lets out the blue light. Normally, the clouds would be located on the mesosphere, but every year, since 2002, they have been slowly getting closer. The ripples or waves on the clouds are from “atmospheric gravity waves.” If it weren’t for the clouds, then they would appear invisible. To conclude, noctilucent clouds aren’t clouds that you would always see, but you never know, if it's the right time and place, you might get a chance.

Source:https://www.popsci.com/blue-noctilucent-clouds/



The Milky Way The Milky Way might just be a galaxy, but a study shows that it has about 100 million black holes. "The researchers looked at the properties of starts and galaxies" in order to estimate the amount of black holes the Milky Way had. Daniel Holz, a physicist, said that 100 million may sound like a lot, but it's actually small (based on "astronomical standards."). The Milky Way has many, stellar-mass black holes. They are formed when "massive stars collapse". To conclude, there may be millions of black holes in the Milky Way, but it's nothing to fear. Source: https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/milky-way-galaxy-houses-100-million-black-holes



Pets can also donate Blood Animals need blood transferred to them for the same reasons that we do. 70% of people didn't know that their pets could donate blood, but only 89% would allow their pet to donate blood. Cats and dogs react differently to the blood. If a cat is given the wrong blood, then they can have a "deadly reaction". But, a dog can receive any blood type. Another thing that matters is how the animal is feeling. If it seems scared or worried, then the vets won't proceed. The owners don't get paid, but they said that they wanted to help other animals and save their lives. Some people thought they had to. To conclude, our pets our just like us, and this is just another way that shows it. Source: https://www.popsci.com/pet-blood-donation/



Dolphins are more like us then we think There is a place where the dolphins are used as tools. The dolphins that have these tools or techniques are called "Spongers". This study was not focusing on female spongers, instead it focused on the male. They realized that male spongers interacted more with other male spongers, than non-spongers. According to the study, "male dolphins form social bonds based on shared interests." This shows, the male dolphins interact because they do similar things. Their "bonds" can last for decades. Dolphins are more human than we think. Source:https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/06/190612093903.



"How to make your own laundry detergent" Doing your laundry can be hard and expensive, that's why making your own laundry detergent makes things easier. The ingredients you need are: borax, soap, sodium carbonate and water(you can add essential oil for smell). The soap has to allow the water and oil to combine. Borax is a natural compound that can also be used as laundry detergent and other types of cleansers. Sodium carbonate can function as a water softener and bleach substitute. Finally, you stir. This is an easy and efficient way of doing your laundry. Source:https://www.popsci.com/homemade-laundry-detergent/



Could there be a possible link between sugary drinks and cancer? There is a possibility that that more sugary drinks we consume, the more likeliness that it contributes to cancer. If you drink less sugary drinks, it can reduce the likeliness of cancer. A study showed that an increased consumption of sugary drinks or beverages have an "18% increased risk of overall cancer and a 22% increased risk of breast cancer. This shows that because of the consumption of sugary drinks,the risk of having cancer increases. The effect can be because of the sugars in the drinks. To conclude, sugary drinks are a very strong risk contributing to cancer. Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/07/190710193917.



Take a Bath Before You Sleep If you take a bath 1-2 hours before you sleep, there is a chance that you could go to sleep 10 minutes earlier then your average sleeping time. Your water-based heat and improved sleeping are linked. For instance, your body temperature and your sleep help contribute to a pattern that determines when you sleep and when you awake. If you take a bath around 90 minutes before you sleep, your body temperature will cool down. Because of this, you get better and improved sleep. To conclude, taking a bath before sleeping can help improve your sleep. Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/07/190719173554.



You Are Probably Petting Your Cat Wrong Cats need to be stroked a certain way. One important thing is the way you act/personality. The way you act can affect how your cat reacts to your affection. For example, some cats can react aggressively and some cats are able to deal with it. Another important thing is hat you should let your cat "be in control". Let them choose where or when they want to be stroked. You should ensure that they are comfortable. Cats show signs whether they like the way their being stroked or if they are annoyed. To conclude, cats have opinions too and you should think about that the next time you pet your cat. Source: https://www.popsci.com/how-to-pet-a-cat/



It is Better to be Positive Positive thinking can be good not only for your mind, but also for your physical body. A study has been shown that people who are positive and think happily live 5 years longer than people that don't think as well. Being positive also have an affect on your daily lifestyle. For example, you have a better diet, sleep, and you take better care of yourself. However, you can't expect a change to happen quickly. If you are happy for a day or only a month, you might not have that big of a change. But, if you decide to be and stay happy for a few years, you can expect a better outcome. "Happy people feel healthier." Another study was done where the researchers made a group of people put something in their mouth, causing them to smile. So, they decided to give them a flu shot. The ones that were smiling had "about 40% less pain" and were able to recover(from the stress) faster. To conclude, being more positive in life, gives you a healthier life. Source: https://www.knowablemagazine.org/article/health-disease/2019/always-look-bright-side-life



Female Jogger Chases Male Flasher A female jogger was not going to let a male flasher get away. A man had flashed a 33 year old woman. Since she was a jogger, she chased him down. Unfortunately, when she got him, he slipped out of her grasp. She had said that she only got flashed but, "the next girl he's going to grab and the third girl will get raped." This means, she expected that nothing good was going to come out of what the guy was doing. To conclude, the lady made sure that he knew that she was someone he shouldn't have messed with. Source: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/28/aia-polansky-female-jogger-chases-down-male-



Easy yet Elegant: Crostata A crostata is a very easy food to make, but still very elegant. The recipe is a simple 2 (on a scale of easy to difficult). To make the crostata, the regular tart crust gets replaced and you use "an egg yolk whole wheat shortbread dough. This not only makes it better, but also makes less of a mess. After this, you add in the filling/jam. You can either make the jam or buy it. Finally, you put the garnish. You can put sliced almonds. To conclude, crostata is a very nice and simple dessert to make. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/26/dining/blackberry-crostata-recipe.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Ffood&action=click&contentCollection=dining&region=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=



Store Bought dog food gives more nutrients than homemade dog food More and more people have started to give their dogs homemade dog food. However, it doesn't give the dog all the essential nutrients it needs. Most of the nutrients that were not in the diet were the following: zinc, choline, copper, and EPA plus DHA. Dogs could eat many whole foods but it still wouldn't have the amount of vitamins and minerals needed. It is recommended that if you want to make your own homemade food for your dog, you should visit a veterinary nutritionist. To conclude, make sure your dog gets the nutrients need and listen to the advice given. Source: https://www.popsci.com/homemade-dog-food-recipe-nutrients/



Lawmaker Pleaded Guilty To Cyber Stalking A state lawmaker, Cody Henson, resigned his position because he cyber stalked his wife(no longer with him). He resigned to spend more time with his children. He will be on 18 months probation and after that, the charges will be dismissed. H had also sent his wife messages. He claimed he sent them because he was "over zealous". But, he perceives that what he did was wrong. To conclude, Cody henson will suffer the consequences of his cyber stalking. Source: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/24/cody-henson-north-carolina-republican-resigns-



Jeffrey Epstein Found Injured In Jail Cell On Wednesday night, Jeffrey Epstein, was found injured in his cell. He was put in jail because he was a convicted sex offender. When he was found, he had marks on his neck and was semi-conscious. There was a possibility that he had tried to hang himself. However, they still questioned an inmate. He had denied being/taking a part in what happened. Jeffrey Epstein got transferred and is now on suicide watch. He also faces new sex trafficking charges. Although he pleaded not guilty, he was still stayed in jail because he was a very big danger to the community. Source: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/24/jeffrey-epstein-injured-jail-cell-report/



You Need To Know If Your Chicken Is Happy An animal should be happy and that includes a chicken. Chickens don't have features that make it obvious that it is happy. One way to figure out if a chicken is happy is based on their play. When animal plays, it's probably connected to a positive feeling. But if an animal doesn't play, they didn't get enough for or they are injured or scared. Another way to figure out whether a chicken is happy or not is by "food running". It's when an animal picks up any random object on the floor and starts to play with it until others come and try to get it. This is not all related to hunger but it shows that a chicken in happy. It's important to make sure your chicken or any animal is happy. Source: https://www.popsci.com/chicken-emotion-happiness-animal-welfare/



The School Bus Strike Had The Worst Affect On Disabled Kids The bus strike had a very bad affect on kids with disabilities and their therapists. Disabled kids need the special buses in order to get to school and they cannot get to school using other forms of transportation. The bus strike had an affect on the therapists too because the kids weren't coming to school. Since the kids didn't come to school, the therapists had to leave early and didn't get the pay they needed. A few disabled kids managed to find a way to get to school yet most of them were still at home. Even though a few of the kids managed to make it to school, the therapists were still not getting enough pay. There worst option was to quit because the bus strike had been going on for very long. Not only did the bus strike make it harder for disabled kids to get to school, but also made it harder for the therapists to get their pay. Source: https://www.readworks.org/article/School-Bus-Strike-Hurt-Kids-With-Disabilities-Most/488ac2f4-75be-46ec-999f-0fcb221cd5f1#!articleTab:content/



Plant Protein Is Better For You Than Animal Protein It is better to get proteins from plants rather than animals. A study showed that people who ate more fruits and veggies, had a 31% lower risk of not dying from cardiovascular disease. Although both plants and animals have about the same amount of nutrients, plants are far more healthier than meat. Also, a study showed that people who eat plants tend to live longer and have less diseases than people who eat more meat. Unlike meat, plants have less fat and no cholesterol. Overall, eating more plant proteins than meat proteins benefit your body and health better. Source: https://www.popsci.com/plant-protein-healthier/



The Dangers Of E-Cigarettes Cigarettes may be harmful, but so are E-Cigarettes. Although people may think that E-Cigarettes aren't very dangerous, they do have risks. E-Cigarettes contain nicotine, the same drug found in cigarettes. Nicotine does bad damage to your brain and can be addicting. Another problem is flavoring. Since there are many different flavors, it interests kids of younger age. Which means, they would probably start using E-Cigarettes. The usage of E-Cigarettes have been increasing. To conclude, just because E-Cigarettes aren't the exact same as cigarettes, that doesn't mean they aren't dangerous. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/better/health/better-cigarettes-vaping-comes-its-own-set-health-risks-ncna819716



Benefits of reusable Stainless Steel Straws Stainless steel straws are a better alternative to plastic straws. Stainless steel straws, unlike plastic straws, are reusable. This means, instead of throwing them out, you can use it again. This is not only good for the environment, but it's good for the animals in the environment. Also, when you use plastic straws, it creates a lot of waste in the landfill. On the other hand, using stainless steel straws make less waste in landfills. These are all benefits of stainless steel straws, that's why they are better than plastic straws. Source: https://get-green-now.com/benefits-of-stainless-steel-straws/



New Leech Discovery A new different leech was discovered. A study was done in which half a dozen orange-spotted, olive green leeches were taken. They had gotten a genetic scan and it showed that they were very different from another kind of leech. It had a different pore arrangement too. To conclude, a new and different species of leeches were found. Source: https://www.popsci.com/leech-new-species-discovery/