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Torture is Okay, Says American Psychological Association

By Dustin M Braden - Apr 30, 2015 07:42 PM EDT

A new report shows that the American Psychological Association played a key role in justifying the legality of the Central Intelligence Agency's torture program.

Fingers May Reveal REAL Gender, Brain Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 30, 2015 06:31 PM EDT

The position and length of your fingers show whether your brain is predisposed towards male or female characteristics.

NASA's Space Probe New Horizon Beams a Possible Polar Cap

By Staff Reporter - Apr 30, 2015 06:15 PM EDT

The latest images from NASA's space probe New Horizon has beamed what appears to be sowing that the dwarf planet Pluto has on its pole, a glowing spot.

Andriod Update: Google Launches Developer Channel Version of the Chrome on Mobile Operating System

By Ajay Kadkol - Apr 30, 2015 06:37 PM EDT

Google has now launched the Developer Channel Version of the Chrome for Android, giving users an earlier glimpse into what the Internet giant is working on for its users.

Nepal Earthquake: 10 Facts That Illuminate Recent Disaster

By Ajay Kadkol - Apr 30, 2015 04:42 PM EDT

The Nepal earthquake disaster has shocked the world. the number of victims are increasing day after day, while the death numbers have found no end point. Rescue operations have been carried out officials from different countries. The world nations have extended their help to the situation in Nepal.

Teen Drinking Dents Adult Memory, Study

By Peter R - Apr 30, 2015 10:09 AM EDT

Duke researchers have shown alcohol causes memory problems in the brains of adolescents as they grow older.

Mormons and Muslims Beware: Polygamy QUADRUPLES Heart Disease Risk

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 30, 2015 09:54 AM EDT

Research shows that the more the number of wives (at the same time), the greater the risk of cardiovascular attacks.

Probiotics May Improve Workplace Health And Productivity

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 30, 2015 09:44 AM EDT

Studies on the impact of probiotics on the workplace show some mixed results.

Robot Telescope Outshines Humans, Finds Three Super Earth Planets

By Peter R - Apr 30, 2015 09:44 AM EDT

The AFP atop Mt. Hamilton in San Jose found three planets orbiting a star 54 light years away from Earth.

Dinosaur With Bat Like Wings Found in China

By Ashwin Subramania - Apr 30, 2015 09:47 AM EDT

Scientists in China have discovered a new species of 'batman dinosaur' that is said to have lived 160 million years ago.

Watch: Kilauea volcano's Lava Lake Overflowing For The First Time In 30 Years [Video]

By Kamal Nayan - Apr 30, 2015 06:57 AM EDT

For the first time in 30 years, the floor of Halema'uma'u crater saw lava flowing. Overnight, the volcano's volatile lava lake spilled over the rim of deep vent with within Halema'uma'u crater several times.

Swapping American Diets for Low Fiber Food Dramatically Cuts Colon Cancer Risk in Just TWO Weeks

By Peter R - Apr 30, 2015 09:55 AM EDT

A new study found that American diets and other western diets are high in animal protein and fat while devoid of fiber. Changing to high fiber diet cut down risk of colon cancer significantly in as little as two weeks.

Russian Spacecraft 'Out of Control,' May Head Back To Earth

By Kamal Nayan - Apr 29, 2015 12:23 PM EDT

A Russian spacecraft delivering supplies to the International Space Station is out of control and may head back to Earth, according to officials.

Binge Drinking Increases Heart Risk by 70 Percent, Study

By Ashwin Subramania - Apr 29, 2015 11:30 AM EDT

A new study published in the online journal Epidemiology has revealed that people indulging in binge drinking are at a 70 percent higher risk for heart attacks.

Human Fuelled Global Warming Blamed for Extreme Hot and Rainy Weather

By Peter R - Apr 29, 2015 11:32 AM EDT

A new study shows that present rates of warming caused by humans can be attributed to 18 percent of all extreme hot and rainy weather events.

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