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The Mayans Conserved Water With Residential Water Tanks

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 09, 2016 09:13 AM EDT

With LiDAR technology, experts have got a good view of some Maya ruins, which showed how this ancient civilization once collected water.

NASA Finds Eight Potentially Hazardous Asteroids Around Earth. Is One Headed Our Way?

By Peter R - Apr 08, 2016 11:24 AM EDT

The discoveries were made NASA's NEOWISE. Around 72 Near Earth Objects were found in the mission's second year.

Live and Kicking Robot Printed by 3D Printer

By Kanika Gupta - Apr 07, 2016 03:52 PM EDT

It might sound like something out of a science movie but researchers at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) have created a unique 3D printing procedure that develops a fully functional robot as soon as it is printed.

Isaac Newton Once Obsessed with the Idea of Turning Lead into Gold, A Manuscript Reveals

By Kanika Gupta - Apr 07, 2016 03:36 PM EDT

Sir Isaac Newton, renowned scientist from the 17th century who was also the father of physics, everybody knows that. However, did you know that Newton was into alchemy, ancient “science” that led to the evolution of chemistry?

3D Printing to Tackle Pollution: Study

By Ajay Kadkol - Apr 07, 2016 01:45 PM EDT

With the elevation in the number of motor vehicles on the streets, the composition of harmful pollutants has been continuously rising. This has led a serious issue of cutting down of the pollutants. Therefore, a number of studies have been continuously undertaken to identify the amount of pollutants in the atmosphere. However, a team of researcher from the United States adopted a 3D technology to tackle the issue. Here’s how they did it.

Death Of Your Partner May Increase Your Risk Of Developing Irregular Heartbeat: Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 07, 2016 07:27 AM EDT

Losing a partner increases the risk of developing irregular heartbeat, with individuals in some demographics being more at risk, says a new study.

Japanese Spacecraft Almost Ready To Leave For Venus Mission

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 07, 2016 07:28 AM EDT

The Akatsuki Japanese spacecraft is getting ready to study Venus' clouds, weather and atmosphere even though it has failed once in entering the Venusian orbit.

Drones Armed With 'Insect Vision' Can Fly Independently

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 07, 2016 07:55 AM EDT

Learning to fly with the swift and effortless navigation of flying insects can enable even drones to fly independently, without colliding into nearby obstacles.

Brain Structures Of Risk-Takers Are Distinctly Different

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 07, 2016 07:55 AM EDT

A new study on brain anatomy shows that daredevils cannot avoid taking risks.

Cultural Activities With Parents May Motivate Teenagers To Graduate

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 07, 2016 07:56 AM EDT

Museum , club and zoo visits with parents might enhance the likelihood of teenagers graduating even after high school, says a new study.

Diabetes Strikes More Than Four Times The Patients In Less Than 35 Years

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 07, 2016 07:27 AM EDT

The number of people affected with diabetes may be rising, with the condition quadrupling since 1980.

U.S. Returns Stolen Dinosaur Fossils And Eggs To Mongolia

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 07, 2016 07:01 AM EDT

One set of stolen dinosaur fossils, including a skull from the rare Alioramus, was given back by the U.S. to Mongolia Tuesday.

NASA and Microsoft Join Hands to Launch ‘Mixed Reality’ Mars Exhibit

By Kanika Gupta - Apr 06, 2016 04:22 PM EDT

Microsoft and NASA came together to develop a mixed-reality exhibit that they call “Destination: Mars.” It will enable the public to explore Mars by taking holographic tours. The exhibit will launch in Florida at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

Exercise Coupled with Nutrition, Fitness Studios Choose Well Rounded Approach

By Kanika Gupta - Apr 06, 2016 04:15 PM EDT

Many fitness studios have emerged in the last few years owing to debilitating lifestyle and suffering health of many.

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