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High Caffeine Consumption By Both Partners May Lead To Miscarriage: Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 25, 2016 07:00 AM EDT

Drinking too much coffee, tea and soda brings down the chances of successfully becoming parents, says a new study.

France Confirms First Isolated Case Of Mad Cow Disease Since 2011

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 25, 2016 07:01 AM EDT

France's agriculture ministry found a mad cow disease case in the northern region of Ardennes, though it said that it is an isolated case, which makes the country's beef still safe.

Three Billion-Year-Old Icy Spots On Moon Indicate Its Axis Shifted

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 25, 2016 07:00 AM EDT

Planetary scientists have discovered that the earth's moon rotated on another axis about three billion years ago.

Global Warming Surveys by various online polls: 32 percent Americans fear human activity pollution

By Zubera Rida Syeda - Mar 24, 2016 11:15 AM EDT

A prominent climate scientist from Penn State says more Americans than ever before believe global warming will pose a threat to their way of life.

Microsoft's Paul Allen to Donate $100 Million Towards Bioscience Research

By Staff Reporter - Mar 24, 2016 09:34 AM EDT

Paul Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft, just announced that he will be donating $100 million for research dedicated to bioscience.

Extinct Bat Fossils In Hawaii Seem Unique And 'New'

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 24, 2016 08:54 AM EDT

A unique bat, different from existing ones in Hawaii Islands, co-existed with the hoary bat for millennia, but became extinct due to the arrival of humans.

Getting Paid For Kidney Donations Can Raise Donor Rates: Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 24, 2016 08:49 AM EDT

Scientists found that paying $50,000 for a kidney can increase the number of live donors.

Sitting For Long Durations Has Caused 433,000 Deaths

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 24, 2016 08:50 AM EDT

Scientists studied 54 countries and found that sitting for more than three hours a day has led to 433,000 deaths.

Giant Pandas Are Extremely Sensitive To Noise: Study [VIDEO]

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 24, 2016 08:49 AM EDT

Hearing tests performed on giant pandas show that they are sensitive to noise, which is ruining their lifestyles and habitat.

Cat Litter Parasite Linked To Outbursts Of Rage

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 24, 2016 08:54 AM EDT

A common parasite that has been discovered in the feces of infected cats may lead to the development of intermittent explosive disorder, says a new study.

Prepped Up Spacecraft Launch All Set to Haul More to ISS

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 23, 2016 04:40 PM EDT

An unmanned Cygnus cargo spacecraft has been prepped up to launch up to the International Space Station, taking with it more than ever before, including experiments conditioned to snoop on meteors, 3D-print unusual parts and to start a fire.

NASA’s Gravity Map Shows How Water Once Flowed on the Red Planet

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 23, 2016 04:36 PM EDT

NASA reveals one of the most precise maps of Mars that looks anything but accurate, thanks to the tainted green shades. However, this new gravitational chart of the red planet by NASA has gotten deeper into the secrets of Mars, the closest neighbor to our planet

New chemistries found for liquid batteries: Donald Sadoway, MIT Professor

By Zubera Rida Syeda - Mar 23, 2016 03:34 PM EDT

Calcium used in liquid batteries

Prairie Dogs Kills Its Competitor Fiercely, Study Finds

By Daniel Lee - Mar 23, 2016 02:40 PM EDT

Researchers has discovered that white-tailed prairie dogs residing in the North American prairie, time to time kills ground squirrels that live in the same area.

Launched Rocket Ships Out 8,000 Pounds Of Food & Science Experiments To ISS

By Staff Reporter - Mar 23, 2016 10:57 AM EDT

A rocket with supplies was successfully launched in Florida on Tuesday night after many failed attempts.

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