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Researchers Transform Bird’s Beak Into Dinosaur Bones; Is Lab Grown Dinosaur Possible?

By Kamal Nayan - May 13, 2015 07:10 AM EDT

Researchers have discovered a dinosaur like snout after recreating the bird evolution in the lab, according to a new study. Theory suggests that the ancestors of birds came from the ancient dinosaur times.

Scientists Create Hen with Dinosaur Snouts But Won't Call it Dino-Chicken

By Peter R - May 13, 2015 10:31 AM EDT

The beaks of chicken embryos reverted to their ancestral state after scientists tweaked facial gene expression.

Replacing Just One Sugary Drink With Water, Tea Or Coffee Can Reduce Diabetes

By R. Siva Kumar - May 12, 2015 09:08 PM EDT

Research shows that Type 2 diabetes can be reduced by 25 per cent if you substitute a sugary beverage with water, tea or coffee.

Ceres' Mysterious Bright Spots Catches NASA Dawn's Eye

By Peter R - May 12, 2015 04:48 PM EDT

Scientists think ice on the dwarf planet is reflecting sunlight.

Cuba’s Lung Cancer Vaccine to Get Fast FDA Approval

By Ashwin Subramania - May 12, 2015 04:45 PM EDT

After re-establishing diplomatic ties with Cuba, the US will not only be importing world class cigars but is also expected to bring in CimaMax, touted to be a superior lung cancer vaccine.

Meet Lily Drone, A Water-proof Camera Drone That Flies Itself And Follows You[Video]

By Kamal Nayan - May 12, 2015 03:03 PM EDT

A new drone camera has been unveiled which uses GPS, computer vision and a tracking device to follow you.

Earth's Oceans Rising, Ice Melting Faster than Ever, Study

By Peter R - May 12, 2015 04:44 PM EDT

A new study revised earlier estimates to estimate that the rate of sea level rise is faster than earlier calculations.

Arginine-Enriched Foods Blast Dental Plaque, Study

By R. Siva Kumar - May 12, 2015 12:07 PM EDT

Researchers show that red meat, poultry, fish and dairy products can help to make up dental products that fight plaque.

Engineer Designs Software That Could Help Blind Feel Surrounding With a 3D Camera And a Glove

By Kamal Nayan - May 12, 2015 02:13 AM EDT

A Venezuelan engineer has designed a prototype software that would allow the blind to perceive the constituent elements of the environment without having to touch them.

Mercury Has a Magnetic Field And a Liquid Core, MESSENGER Reported Before Crashing

By Kamal Nayan - May 12, 2015 01:44 AM EDT

NASA's MESSENGER Spacecraft spent four years orbiting Mercury and during the course it sent several thousand pictures and huge chunk of related data. Though not everything can be explained exactly, scientists are almost sure that the Magnetic field of Mercury is possibly 4 million years old.

Carl Sagan's Sails to Catch Solar Winds on May 20

By Peter R - May 11, 2015 03:33 PM EDT

If successfully, solar sailing could make space travel lighter and affordable.

Study: Egyptian 'Mummified Animals' Made Up Of Mud, Feathers and Eggshells

By Kamal Nayan - May 11, 2015 01:55 PM EDT

Scientists have been able to unveil murky secrets about the Egypt's ancient mummification. After scanning more than 800 mummies of different shapes, ranging from cats to crocodiles, the researchers found that a third of them contained no animal remains at all.

Researchers Discover 500-Million-Year Old Fossil Brain

By Kamal Nayan - May 11, 2015 01:35 PM EDT

Researchers have discovered a 500-million-year-old fossil brain that could help paleontologists understand origins of Arthropods. Reportedly, the fossil brains are one of the oldest ever found.

Sun Sets In Blue on Mars, NASA Curiosity's Stunning Images Show

By Peter R - May 11, 2015 11:07 AM EDT

Curiosity sent images of sunset it captured in April, last week.

WHO Wants to Ban Names of Diseases like Monkey Pox, Swine Flu or German Measles

By Ashwin Subramania - May 11, 2015 11:07 AM EDT

Health experts from WHO have recommended a new set of guidelines when it comes to naming human diseases.

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