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Yosemite National Park in Danger, Granite Cliffs at Risk of Falling Due to Heat

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 30, 2016 03:15 PM EDT

Yosemite’s granite cliffs may seem like they are frozen but the truth is that they are moving, constantly.

Global Senior Population May Double By 2050

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 30, 2016 12:34 PM EDT

A U.S. Census Report says that the world's population of seniors aged 65 and older might go up from 617 million to 1.6 billion by 2050.

Smoking Cigarettes Are Still More Cost-Effective Than Vaping

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 30, 2016 12:35 PM EDT

An American Cancer Society study shows that in spite of the excise taxes on tobacco cigarettes, they work out cheaper than e-cigarettes.

Your 'Not-Face' May Be The Same As Everyone Else's

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 30, 2016 06:55 AM EDT

Researchers have located a universal facial expression of negation, which can give clues to the evolution of language.

'Siberian Unicorn' Lived Till 29,000 Years Ago: Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 30, 2016 06:55 AM EDT

The "Siberian unicorn" probably became extinct just 29,000 years ago, unlike the previous belief that they disappeared 350,000 years ago.

NASA Plans Man Mission To Mars In 2018

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 30, 2016 06:54 AM EDT

NASA will launch the InSight lander to Mars in 2018. It is aiming to land on the planet later on this year.

Breastfeeding, New Vaccines Lead To Decline In Infant Ear Infections

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 30, 2016 06:54 AM EDT

Rising breastfeeding rates, the emergence of new vaccines, and reduction in smoking have helped to bring down cases of infant ear infections in the United States, a new study revealed.

Heat Wave Underwater Puts Great Barrier Reef into Serious Threat

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 29, 2016 02:41 PM EDT

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is facing massive destruction due to an underwater heat wave, marine researchers claim.

Holy Hot Jupiter Boomerangs Within Touching Distance Of Parent Star

By Peter R - Mar 29, 2016 09:54 AM EDT

The planet HD 80606b exists around 190 light-years from Earth. It is said to be migrating towards a more stable inner orbit.

Want to Be Successful in Online Dating? Then Fix Your Postures, Study Finds

By Daniel Lee - Mar 28, 2016 11:15 PM EDT

According to two studies literally extending yourself can make you more attractive in online dating.

Clash of Science and Religion Stems in Our Brains

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 28, 2016 05:49 PM EDT

According to a new study, the age old contention between religion and science is the work of our brains.

Scientists Shocked to Discover Shift in Moon’s Axis

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 28, 2016 05:40 PM EDT

Ice patches discovered near the poles may be an indication that the moon’s axis has experienced a shift, eons ago. This discovery has left the scientists astonished and excited about the evolution of moon and its developing structure.

Taking the Next Quantum Leap in Computing with Fredkin Gate

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 28, 2016 05:36 PM EDT

Quantum computers have never been easy business. There are still many gaps that need to be filled. However, recent breakthrough with new circuits could accelerate its development.

Volcano in Alaska Erupts, Spurting Ash 20,000 Feet High

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 28, 2016 11:34 AM EDT

Aleutian Islands in Alaska witnessed volcanic eruption, spewing ashes 20,000 feet into the air.

Pavlof Volcano in Alaska erupts: Sends ashes as high as 20,000 feet in air

By Ajay Kadkol - Mar 28, 2016 01:33 PM EDT

The volcanic eruption in the Alaskan Aleutian Islands on Sunday afternoon has sent ashes up to 20,000 feet in the air.

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