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NASA's Maps Reveal Mercury's Unique Landscape

By R. Siva Kumar - May 10, 2016 03:19 PM EDT

NASA's MESSENGER mission creates unique and detailed maps that reveal Mercury's detailed environment as well as topographical history.

Cancer Is A Modern, Manmade Illness: Study

By R. Siva Kumar - May 10, 2016 11:53 AM EDT

Researchers conclude that pollution, diet and modern lifestyles have led to cancer, which is among the biggest killers in the world.

Swaddling A Baby Could Increase Its Risk To Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: Study

By R. Siva Kumar - May 09, 2016 03:35 PM EDT

Studies show that when a baby is swaddled, its risk of exposure to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) may be doubled---especially if it sleeps on its side or on its stomach.

Statin Drugs Lower Death And Amputation Risks For Peripheral Artery Disease Patients

By R. Siva Kumar - May 09, 2016 12:10 PM EDT

Research shows that statins, or cholesterol-lowering drugs, reduces the risk of amputation and death in patients who are suffering from peripheral artery disease.

World's Oldest Marine Vegetarian Reptile Has a Hammerhead Mouth

By Jenn Loro - May 09, 2016 12:08 PM EDT

Scientists have recently discovered what they thought may have been the world’s oldest marine vegetarian reptile. First discovered in China in 2014, the crocodile-sized reptile had a hammerhead face with specialized yet bizarre-looking snout used for scraping algae on the ocean floor.

Will Mount St Helens Erupt, Even As Small Earthquakes Shake It?

By R. Siva Kumar - May 09, 2016 12:05 PM EDT

About 100 small earthquakes have been shaking the Mount St. Helens volcano for the past two weeks. However, it is not clear whether it will erupt or not.

‘Switch Off’ the Menstrual Pain Using This Device

By Kanika Gupta - May 09, 2016 03:16 AM EDT

All the women are aware of the pain they go through during that time of the month. However, a new medical device claims that it can turn that dreaded pain off using this high-frequency nerve stimulation.

If You Are Dieting, Steer Clear from These ‘Healthy’ Foods

By Kanika Gupta - May 08, 2016 05:45 AM EDT

If you want to shed those extra pounds, exercising alone will not make the cut. This is something that all the people struggling with weight issues have been well acquainted with. You have to diet and eat “healthy.” However, how nutritious is the food that is been passed off as healthy?

'Mother Lode' Fossils In China Show That Primates Shifted Completely From Asia To Africa

By R. Siva Kumar - May 07, 2016 05:41 PM EDT

Scientists find that primate fossils, which originated in China, moved to Africa due to global climate cooling.

Scientists "Weigh" Black Hole, Find It Measures 660 Million Suns

By Peter R - May 06, 2016 01:25 PM EDT

Weight measurements were made by determining the speed of dust cloud orbiting the galaxy that houses the black hole.

Google’s New Patent is all about injecting Smart Lens right into the Eyeball

By Ajay Kadkol - May 06, 2016 11:45 AM EDT

Why does it make it obvious for Google to keep track and stay strong in its investments and other technological as well as future advancements? It’s primarily because Google does have a lot of finances as “reserves” alongside being one of those firms whose concerns are also about future and not just present. I mean from acquisitions to innovations not just in their mobile phone or hardware segment and also not only software, but also seems like Google are setting a standard nowadays for digital advancement. Google has just filed a patent for a smart device that would be injected directly into your eyeball.

DNA Shows That Modern Europeans Can Be Traced Back To Belgians

By R. Siva Kumar - May 06, 2016 10:03 AM EDT

Genome analysis has helped researchers to trace the ancestors of Europeans as early humans living in Belgium.

Artificial Mountain Planned At UAE To Attract Rainfall

By R. Siva Kumar - May 06, 2016 10:03 AM EDT

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is launching an artificial mountain to stimulate rainfall, however, critics slam the plan as unfeasible.

Human-Derived Antibody Targets And Destroys Cancer Cells: Study

By R. Siva Kumar - May 06, 2016 10:03 AM EDT

A new study has revealed a revolutionary human-derived antibody that can target and destroy cancer cells in both cell lines and mice.

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