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NASA Allows People to Name Craters on Mercury

By Peter R - Dec 16, 2014 02:45 PM EST

To generate international recognition for its Mercury orbiter MESSENGER, NASA is inviting entries for five craters.

Feel Younger, Live Longer: Study Reveals Longevity Mantra

By Peter R - Dec 16, 2014 10:26 AM EST

A new study has shown that people who feel younger than their chronological age live longer.

Premature or Delayed Onset of Period Increases Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke Later in Life

By Peter R - Dec 16, 2014 09:11 AM EST

University of Oxford researchers showed through a study comprising 1.3 million women that age 13 was the safest time to have periods.

Facebook Removes Microsoft Bing from Its Search

By Peter R - Dec 13, 2014 09:18 PM EST

The social networking giant says its wants to utilize information existing within Facebook.

Food Poisoning Ruins Holiday Party in Florida

By Peter R - Dec 13, 2014 09:17 PM EST

Twenty five people hospitalized after they consumed catered food at a gathering.

Christie's Auctions Computer Jobs Sold in 1976 for $365,000

By Peter R - Dec 12, 2014 09:10 AM EST

Apple-1 which was originally sold to Charles Rickets does not fetch expected price at the auction.

Memory Lapses in Educated People could Indicate Impending Stroke

By Peter R - Dec 12, 2014 09:06 AM EST

A new study has shown that people with university or advanced education with memory lapses are at a 39 percent higher risk of stroke compared to those without lapses.

Men Dumber than Women, Fatal Accident Study Confirms

By Peter R - Dec 12, 2014 09:05 AM EST

Analysis of Darwin Awards which recognize people dying in stupid ways showed men are more stupid than women.

Peruvian Government Livid After Greenpeace Activists Walk Across Nazca Lines

By Peter R - Dec 11, 2014 03:43 PM EST

Peru is reportedly going to charge the activists for damage of the historic site.

Autism-Induced Brain Inflammation Could be Targeted for Treatment

By Peter R - Dec 11, 2014 03:43 PM EST

A new study has shown inflammation is common in all autistic brains, which researchers believe could be targeted for treatment.

MRK Gardasil 9 Approved By FDA to Fight Cancer-Causing HPV

By Peter R - Dec 11, 2014 02:50 PM EST

A new vaccine approved by FDA can protect against nine strains of HPV which cause cancers of cervix, penis and anus.

Flu Outbreak 2014: MN Teen who Skipped Flu Shot Dies Mysteriously

By Peter R - Dec 11, 2014 01:16 PM EST

A 17-year old from Owatonna in Minnesota died after being sick with flu like symptoms for a week.

Drug-Resistant Super Bacteria Could Kill Over 10 Million More Annually by 2050

By Peter R - Dec 11, 2014 01:12 PM EST

A high-level review paper claims drug resistance could increase the health toll on economy if left unchecked.

Microsoft Corporation Update: Tech Giant Accepts Bitcoins for Purchases

By Peter R - Dec 11, 2014 11:57 AM EST

Without making a formal announcement, Microsoft began accepting bitcoin payments for services.

Antibiotic Causes Near Fatal Burns in Woman with Steven Johnson Syndrome

By Peter R - Dec 11, 2014 09:32 AM EST

A 19-year old has suffered 70 persons inside out after she took an antibiotic.

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