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Tsunami May Hit Southern California In 'Near Future'

By Kamal Nayan - Jun 01, 2015 04:57 AM EDT

Tsunami conditions are being formed in California Continental Borderland Region, according to a new study. The study asserted that there is a mishmash of seafloor faults off the coast of Southern California.

NASA's Cassini Hopes for a Rare Glimpse of Saturn Moon Hyperion

By Peter R - May 31, 2015 12:22 AM EDT

The moon hurtles through space and the spacecraft has mostly only seen one side of it.

Bill Nye's LightSail 'Froze' In Space Two Days After Launch

By Peter R - May 30, 2015 12:06 PM EDT

The solar radiation propelled spacecraft is a victim of software glitch that caused it to lose contact with Earth.

Mystery Illness Killing Herds of Endangered Antelope in Kazakhstan

By Peter R - May 30, 2015 12:11 PM EDT

The reason behind the illness remains unknown but multiple bacteria infections are suspected.

Tinder, Grindr, Other Casual Sex Apps Blamed for Skyrocketing STD Rates

By Ashwin Subramania - May 30, 2015 12:09 PM EDT

Health officials feel that the popularity of casual sex apps has resulted in a rise of sexually transmitted diseases in the US.

Scientists Successfully Eliminate, Retrieve Memories, Mouse Study

By Ashwin Subramania - May 30, 2015 12:14 PM EDT

Scientists have now discovered a way to retrieve memories that were lost to stress, brain injury or other related diseases.

Having Green Tea May Help Prevent Prostate Cancer

By Ashwin Subramania - May 30, 2015 12:14 PM EDT

People have been aware of the many health benefits to drinking green tea for some time now. The tea is rich in antioxidants which is known to fight bacteria and also helps users to reduce weight.

Dinosaurs, Like Mammals Were Warm-Blooded

By Peter R - May 29, 2015 06:22 PM EDT

Re-analysis of a study done in 2014 has led to the conclusions that dinosaurs can be categorized as warm-blooded animals like birds and mammals.

'God Particle' Nobel Physicist Sells Medal for $ 765,000

By Peter R - May 29, 2015 06:23 PM EDT

Leon Lederman had won the prize in 1988 for discovery of muon neutrino but is better known for calling Higgs Boson the God Particle.

Radio Jet Sprays Can Reveal Two Black Holes Canoodling

By Peter R - May 29, 2015 06:23 PM EDT

Using the Hubble Telescope, astronomers were associated plasma jet emissions from galactic cores to merger of black holes.

Holes in Swiss Cheese? Blame Not Rats But The Hay, Scientists Say

By Peter R - May 29, 2015 02:50 PM EDT

Researchers attributed holes in some variants of Swiss cheese like Emmental and Appenzell to hay flecks.

Watching 3D Movies Can Boost Your Brain Power, Study

By R. Siva Kumar - May 29, 2015 02:51 PM EDT

Your cognitive abilities can be improved with the help of 3D films.

Indoor Air Purification Can Benefit Heart, Study

By Peter R - May 29, 2015 10:26 AM EDT

A new study done by researchers in China claims air purification showed improvement in markers of cardiopulmonary health.

Great Barrier Reef Not in 'Danger,' According to UNESCO Heritage Experts

By Kamal Nayan - May 29, 2015 09:51 AM EDT

UNESCO heritage experts have decided not to include Great Barrier Reef in 'in danger' list, however warned Australia it still has more to do to stop continuing damage to the natural wonder.

First Modern Humans Made Their Way Out of Africa via Egypt, Not Ethiopia

By Kamal Nayan - May 29, 2015 09:48 AM EDT

First modern humans made their way out of Africa via a northern route and not a southern one, according to a new study.

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