Science

Are Electronic Cigarettes Harmful Or Not?

By R. Siva Kumar - Feb 15, 2015 01:26 PM EST

The debate over the safety and benefits of e-cigarettes rages on at a recent global meet.

First Ever Penis Reduction Operation Performed To A Teenager

By Maria Slither - Feb 14, 2015 02:55 PM EST

A teenager requested surgeons for a penis reduction after suffering from abnormal penis size and inability to do sports and have sex.

Six-day-old Baby Oliver Is The Youngest To Get A Heart Transplant

By R. Siva Kumar - Feb 14, 2015 02:56 PM EST

The Crawfords did not expect their newborn baby to survive dilated cardiomyopathy, but as the youngest in the world to get a heart transplant he managed to get through it.

Mom's Facebook Fury Against Anti-Vaxxers Goes Viral

By R. Siva Kumar - Feb 13, 2015 06:08 PM EST

Jennifer Hibben-White is 'angry as hell' that exposure might lead to her 15-day-old son getting measles, and her social media message is shared widely.

"Interstellar" Movie May Have Accurately Portrayed Black Holes, Scientists

By Peter R - Feb 13, 2015 04:59 PM EST

Visual effects team of the movie has published a paper on their efforts to portray a black hole.

155 Million Metric Tons of Plastic Predicted to Clog Earth's Oceans in 10 Years

By Maria Slither - Feb 13, 2015 11:50 AM EST

Nine million metric tons of plastics are said to be found in our planet's coastal areas this year. By 2025, this is expected to rise up to 155 million metric tons if no intervention is done.

Dogs Can Distinguish Happy and Sad Human Faces

By R. Siva Kumar - Feb 13, 2015 09:56 AM EST

Research shows that animals can understand the emotional expressions of humans.

Crazy Cannabis: Marijuana Linked to Mania

By R. Siva Kumar - Feb 13, 2015 09:58 AM EST

There is a 'significant' link between mania symptoms and use of cannabis.

NASA Wants to Send a Submarine to Navigate the Seas of Neptune’s Moon Titan

By Ashwin Subramania - Feb 13, 2015 09:55 AM EST

NASA recently unveiled its plans to build an autonomous submersible that could be made to navigate the choppy seas of Neptune's moon Titan.

Global Warning To Cause Historic 'Megadrought' In American West, Researchers Predict

By Kamal Nayan - Feb 13, 2015 01:54 AM EST

Global warning might bring the historic 'megadrought' in Southwest and Great Plains, according to a new study.

Multi-Star System 800 Light Years Away from Earth Excites Astronomers

By Peter R - Feb 12, 2015 02:42 PM EST

The system is the youngest of its kind to be observed and astronomers hope it can explain multiple star systems in great detail.

Liquid Fuel Harvested From Environmental "Bionic Leaf' Fused With Solar-sucking Bacteria in Engineering Breakthrough

By Ashwin Subramania - Feb 12, 2015 08:39 AM EST

A team of scientists from the Harvard Medical School and the Wyss Institute for Biological Inspired Engineering have designed a bionic leaf that has the ability to convert solar energy into liquid fuel.

3D-Printed Weapons Seized In Australia

By Gurmeet Kaur - Feb 12, 2015 01:58 AM EST

The haul of illegal weapons seized in Australia in Gold Coast City, also contain 3D-printed weapons, as reported by BBC. The police said that this is the first-time firearm components made of 3D-print have been discovered. The raid uncovered plastic knuckle dusters that are believed to be printed gun parts

Perfect Temperature for Popping Corn Revealed

By Gurmeet Kaur - Feb 12, 2015 01:59 AM EST

The scientists made use of high-speed cameras that captured at 2,900 frames per second and shot the popcorn placed in a heated oven. The researchers raised the temperature by 10C over five minutes. As the temperature crossed 100C, the moisture inside the corn began to turn into steam. When the temperature rose to 180C, the pressure inside was now ten times the atmospheric pressure at sea level

Your Gene Map For Obesity

By Staff Reporter - Feb 12, 2015 02:06 AM EST

When we think about obesity, we don't go to our neurologist to discuss their weight. Researchers are now looking at how genes can influence our body and how fat gets distributed around the body.

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