Science

Two-Step Egg 'Un'boilng Could Lead to Cheaper Cancer Treatments

By Peter R - Jan 26, 2015 03:35 PM EST

Researchers demonstrated a cheap and quick technique to untangle proteins by reversing egg boiling.

Merck's Fake MMR Trial Results Buried Even As Measles Scare Shows Vaccine Surge

By R. Siva Kumar - Jan 26, 2015 09:32 AM EST

Two former Merck virologists charged that Merck's MMR trial results were doctored in 2010.

Sugar Is Super Deadly

By R. Siva Kumar - Jan 25, 2015 12:51 AM EST

As sugar is 50 percent fructose, most of it gets converted to fat in our bodies.

Massive Job Losses, Days Where Going Outside Can Result in Death Due to Climate Change Predicted in Report

By Dustin M Braden - Jan 23, 2015 07:12 PM EST

A new report says that as global warming continues its relentless march, the American Midwest could suffer severe economic damage and days so hot that simply stepping outdoors could kill.

Animals found 2,500 Feet Below Antarctica's Largest Ice Shelf Shock Scientists

By Peter R - Jan 23, 2015 07:55 PM EST

Researchers drilling through the shelf were surprised to see fish in the harsh environment.

Doomsday Clock Fast Forwarded Again: Armageddon Predicted to Commence 3 Minutes till Midnight

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 23, 2015 12:54 PM EST

The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists announced that the doomsclock has been set at three minutes to midnight.

Tools Invented Earlier Than Previously Thought: Australopithecus, Not Early Humans, Were the First to be Handy

By Peter R - Jan 23, 2015 10:38 AM EST

Humans were not the first users of tools, a new study finds after analysis of bone structure of Australopithecus fossil.

Walnuts Boost Memory

By R. Siva Kumar - Jan 23, 2015 08:04 AM EST

Research shows that walnuts can improve our cognitive function.

Scientists Make Light Travel At Slower Speed

By Kamal Nayan - Jan 23, 2015 12:49 AM EST

A team of scientists has managed to slow the speed of light. The photons - particle representing a quantum of light - reached the "finishing line" at different times.

Who's Afraid Of The Big, Bad Measles, And Why

By R. Siva Kumar - Jan 23, 2015 08:02 AM EST

Even as Measles, the "eradicated" illness, seems to be spreading since the Disneyland encounters, it is better to get vaccinated, say doctors.

Vaping Worse Than Smoking, Formaldehyde Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Jan 23, 2015 08:15 AM EST

As five to 15 times more formaldehyde is found in e-cigarettes, vaping might lead to cancer.

Researchers Recode Bacteria DNA for Containment and Controlled Use

By Peter R - Jan 23, 2015 08:16 AM EST

By rewiring the DNA of microorganisms, researchers have ensured their leak into the world is not catastrophic.

Papyrus on Mummy Mask Concealed the Oldest Gospel of Mark

By Peter R - Jan 22, 2015 02:25 PM EST

Researchers have dated the gospel text to 90 AD.

"Horrific-Looking" Living Fossil Shark Captured by Unsuspecting Fishermen

By Peter R - Jan 21, 2015 04:12 PM EST

The "living fossil" shark was caught in Australian waters.

Gaming News: Game-binging Kills Another Taiwanese Man in 2015

By Peter R - Jan 21, 2015 01:32 PM EST

The man was found slumped motionless in his chair in Kaohsiung at an internet cafe.

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