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Red Bread Mold May Be Used For Better Rechargeable Batteries

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 18, 2016 09:48 AM EDT

Red bread mold might actually help scientists to create rechargeable batteries that may last longer than alternatives, such as manganese oxide and lithium-ion.

NASA’s Latest Experiment Will Set Orbiting Space Craft On Fire

By Dipannita - Mar 18, 2016 08:33 AM EDT

In a first of its kind, NASA will be conducting a spacecraft fire experiment on 22 March 2016, to study how fire reacts in a weightless environment. Termed as Saffire, the experiment involves a Cygnus cargo vehicle, which will be set on fire during its return journey from the International Space Station (ISS).

Refugees Might Be At High Risk Of Schizophrenia: Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 18, 2016 08:39 AM EDT

Examining 1.3 million in Sweden shows that refugees are thrice as likely to be diagnosed with schizophrenia or other disorders, as Sweden-born.

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Into The Sea: Seoul

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 18, 2016 08:33 AM EDT

South Korea has accused the North of firing ballistic missiles into the sea. There are speculations that a long-range nuclear missile would be launched.

Lost Memories In Alzheimer's Patients May Be Recoverable: Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 18, 2016 08:38 AM EDT

Scientists retrieved memories in mice, but may not be able to do them in humans. However, a proof-of-concept study shows that memories may still exist in the brains of patients.

Ebola Flare-Up Ends in Sierra Leone, Says WHO

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 18, 2016 08:37 AM EDT

WHO experts say that after an incubation period, the Ebola illness has ended, though people need to remain alert about surviving traces of the virus.

Mysterious Bright Spots On Dwarf Planet Ceres Might Be Changing

By Dipannita - Mar 17, 2016 03:04 PM EDT

The mystery behind the bright spots on dwarf planet Ceres have been a subject of discussion among scientists across the world. A new scientific study has found that these mysterious bright spots on Ceres might actually be changing.

Killer Whale Breeding Programs To Be Stopped By SeaWorld: CEO

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 17, 2016 11:16 AM EDT

SeaWorld is putting an end to its disputed killer whale breeding program, announced its CEO and President. Its treatment of orcas was slammed after the release of the 2013 documentary, "Blackfish."

Fairywrens Can Learn Their Mothers' Calls Before They Hatch

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 17, 2016 09:23 AM EDT

Experts find that Red-backed Fairywrens, just like their close relatives, the Superb Fairywrens, learn to imitate their parent's calls even before they hatch from their eggs.

Nefertiti May Be Buried In A Secret Chamber Behind Tutankhamun's Tomb: Experts

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 17, 2016 09:09 AM EDT

Radar scans of King Tutankhamun's tomb show two empty spaces on the north and east chambers, says Egypt's antiquities ministry.

Scientists Solve The Enigmatic 'Tully Monster' Mystery Found 50 Years Ago

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 17, 2016 09:08 AM EDT

Half a century after it was found, the "Tully Monster" has been classified now as a 307-million-year-old vertebrate.

Newly Discovered T. Rex Species Reveals Unprecedented Findings On Prehistoric Beast, Study Says

By Staff Reporter - Mar 16, 2016 01:24 PM EDT

A monumental discovery has been made with the finding of a new T. Rex species revealing more about the giant predator.

Siri, Cortana or Google Now Not Reliable in a Crisis Situation, Says Study

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 16, 2016 11:16 AM EDT

Your smartphones will not be a reliable source of help in crisis situations, says study.

Medical Care Quality Reduces For 'Difficult' Patients

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 16, 2016 10:52 AM EDT

Two recent studies revealed that more diagnostic errors are likely when doctors deal with "difficult patients."

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