Science

New Horizons Back 'Online' After Glitch

By Peter R - Jul 06, 2015 01:36 PM EDT

The spacecraft went incommunicado on Saturday, just about a week before its July 14 Pluto flyby.

Rising Ocean Temperatures Could Irreversibly Harm Marine Life, Study

By Ashwin Subramania - Jul 06, 2015 09:48 AM EDT

A new study has stressed the need to put in measures that will help reduce global emissions of greenhouse gases.

Cats Control Mice With Chemicals Found in Their Urine

By Ashwin Subramania - Jul 06, 2015 09:52 AM EDT

According to a new study, it has been revealed that mice exposed to cat urine are less likely to escape from their predators.

New Antibody Discovery Holds Promise for Dengue Vaccine

By Ashwin Subramania - Jul 06, 2015 09:52 AM EDT

In a new study, scientists are now able to determine the structure of the human antibody with the ability to fight the dengue virus.

Sniff Test Could Help Detect Autism, Study

By Ashwin Subramania - Jul 05, 2015 03:09 PM EDT

A new study has revealed that it is now possible to accurately test for autism by looking at the way children sniff different aromas.

Spiders Can Sail and Anchor Over Seas

By Peter R - Jul 03, 2015 03:50 PM EDT

Using their silk, spiders can position their bodies to sail over the water and drop silk to slow down.

What Happened To A Family That Ate Only Organic Food For Two Weeks?

By R. Siva Kumar - Jul 01, 2015 06:50 AM EDT

According to a Swiss study, family members that lived only on organic food for a fortnight found a huge dip in the pesticide levels of their bodies.

Google's AI Chatbot Is Getting A Bit Too Smart For Comfort

By R. Siva Kumar - Jul 01, 2015 06:51 AM EDT

The Chatbot answers all your questions but isn't the answer to the ultimate mystery of life.

Children with Autism Benefit Greatly From Interacting with Guinea Pigs Study Confirms

By Dustin M Braden - Jun 30, 2015 06:34 PM EDT

Apparently cuteness is not the only virtue guinea pigs can offer to a child. A recent study confirms what has been shown by other previous studies, that these furry, playful creatures can help children with autism tremendously, The New York Times reported.

Study Finds More Sex Does Not Equal More Happiness For Married Couples

By Dustin M Braden - Jun 30, 2015 06:31 PM EDT

It has been a widely accepted phenomenon that sexual pleasure contributes to the general feeling of well being and overall happiness. It is not unusual to come across studies and research concluding that couples who have sex more often are happier than couples who have less sex.

A New Study Reveals Fish Poisoning is More Wide Spread Than Previously Thought

By Dustin M Braden - Jun 30, 2015 06:29 PM EDT

Barracuda and some other species of common sport fish are responsible for high prevalence of "fish poisoning," a new study shows, The New York Times reported.

Is NASA Keeping Us In Dark About Aliens?

By Peter R - Jun 30, 2015 04:43 PM EDT

A Youtube video claims that cameras aboard ISS captured UFOs leaving Earth but NASA is being tightlipped about it.

Drinking Water Can Kill: Too Much H2O Linked to Deadly Symptoms in Athletes

By Peter R - Jun 30, 2015 03:57 PM EDT

Experts in sports medicine recommend consuming water as dictated by body's thirst

Sugary Drinks May Kill 184,000 People Yearly, Study

By Ashwin Subramania - Jun 30, 2015 08:58 AM EDT

In the first global report on sugar sweetened beverages, scientists believe that these soda and energy drinks may be linked to 184,000 adult deaths worldwide.

Cord Milking Best for Infants Delivered Through C Section

By Ashwin Subramania - Jun 30, 2015 08:59 AM EDT

A new study has revealed that by massaging the umbilical cord of preterm infants delivered through C Section, you can increase the levels of red blood cells, improve blood pressure and also induce better blood flow - to and from the heart.

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