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Italian Fisherman Catches ‘The Monster of The Po’ 280-Pound Catfish

By Maria Slither - Feb 26, 2015 12:04 PM EST

A gigantic catfish said to weigh 280 pounds with a length of nine feet long is recently caught by Italian fisherman Dino Ferrari and his brother Dario Ferrari. News said that there were much bigger fishes caught in the previous years.

Body Part Predicts Men's Ability to Love- and It's NOT What You Think It Is

By Maria Slither - Feb 26, 2015 12:04 PM EST

Is it length or girth that makes intimacy enjoyable? According to science, it's length- a man's finger length that is. Researchers found that a man's hand reveals numerous things (or traits) about him. So... next time you need to choose between Mr. Right and Mr. Wrong- choose the man with the right fingers. It's science- so you best believe it!

Italian Surgeon Seeks to Attempt Controversial Head Transplant in Two Years

By Peter R - Feb 26, 2015 09:03 AM EST

The technique described by Dr. Sergio Canavero involves super cooling the head and body before actual transplant.

3 Austrian Men Fitted with Mind Controlled Bionic Hands

By Ashwin Subramania - Feb 26, 2015 07:20 AM EST

Three men from Austria recently underwent a 'bionic reconstruction' procedure where their injured hands were replaced with a robotic prosthetic hand.

Youngest Black Hole in the Universe Discovered

By Ashwin Subramania - Feb 26, 2015 07:21 AM EST

Located at a distance of more than 12 billion light years from the Sun, the scientists are claiming the quasar to be the youngest known black hole in the Universe.

Eyelashes Decoded: The Ideal Lash Length is Just One-Third the Width of the Eye

By Peter R - Feb 25, 2015 10:13 PM EST

Researchers arrive at the ideal length afters studying lashes of 22 species.

Heart Attack Symptoms Overlooked by Most Young Women

By R. Siva Kumar - Feb 25, 2015 05:48 PM EST

Heart attacks may lead to the deaths of a larger number of young women than expected, but most of them ignore the initial warning symptoms.

Disposable Wisdom Teeth Used to Restore Eyesight in Cornea Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Feb 25, 2015 05:03 PM EST

Stem cells from the dental pulp of the wisdom tooth can help to turn into cells of the eye that may treat corneal blindness.

Scientists Explain Why Regular Coffee Spills, but Latte's Don't

By Staff Reporter - Feb 25, 2015 03:02 AM EST

Have you ever wondered why foamy latte is less likely to spill than a cup of coffee? Turns out, it's all because of the foam.

Gerbils Caused Europe's 14th Century Bubonic Plague, Not Rats

By Staff Reporter - Feb 25, 2015 02:38 AM EST

The arrival of the bubonic plague in Europe in the mid-14th century has been blamed on rats in history books across the world. However, a new study released this week has put a different rodent under suspicion: gerbils.

Rarest Wild Cat Amur Leopard Defies Extinction as Population Doubles

By Peter R - Feb 24, 2015 02:10 PM EST

The wild cat's population has been estimated at 65, up from 30 in 2007.

Black Death Plague Attributable to Gerbils and Not Rats, Study Claims

By Peter R - Feb 24, 2015 12:33 PM EST

A new study has arrived at conclusions based on analysis of climate preceding the outbreaks.

Same-Sex Couple Can Be Biological Parents Of Same Child In Two Years

By R. Siva Kumar - Feb 24, 2015 10:00 AM EST

Research shows that gay couples can both be parents of a child that can be created from the stem cells of their skins.

Stephen Hawking Warns Human Aggression Could 'Destroy Us All' If Left Unchecked

By Staff Reporter - Feb 23, 2015 06:18 PM EST

Stephen Hawking, the British theoretical physicist fears that human aggression may be the tragic flaw that could lead to our demise, according to a report.

Conjoined Twins Are Surgically Separated At Texas Children's Hospital

By R. Siva Kumar - Feb 23, 2015 09:05 AM EST

Elysse Mata gave birth to conjoined twins, who were successfully separated by a team of doctors.

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