Science

Snoozing Really Is Losing: Late Sleepers Pack on More Pounds

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 06, 2015 07:08 AM EDT

Researchers from UC Berkeley find that late bedtimes affect the Body Mass Index.

Michigan Braces for Public Health Crisis Caused by Water Contamination

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 06, 2015 07:09 AM EDT

Residents of Flint, Michigan, are panicking about the water supply.

Brain Structure Linked to Chimpanzee Personality

By Bisma Kaleem Imam - Oct 05, 2015 02:31 PM EDT

According to a recent survey, brain structure dictates personality in chimps.

Rare 'Ugly' Sofa Shark Found In Deep Scottish Waters

By Peter R - Oct 05, 2015 11:40 AM EDT

False Catshark is known to dive up to 6,200 feet making its sightings rare.

What Is Wrong With 'Brexting' Or Texting While Breastfeeding?

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 05, 2015 10:15 AM EDT

If you are a breastfeeding mother you might be texting simultaneously on your cell phone---which may distract you from your baby.

Washing Dishes Can Relieve Stress, Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 05, 2015 10:15 AM EDT

Washing of dishes mindfully can bring down nervousness by 27 percent and boost mental inspiration by 25 percent, says a new study.

Low-Nicotine Cigarettes Can Help Smokers Quit, Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 05, 2015 10:16 AM EDT

Those who smoke reduced nicotine cigarettes can be induced to lessen the frequency of their smoking and eventually quit, found new research.

Technology gets a Green Twist!

By Ajay Kadkol - Oct 04, 2015 06:47 PM EDT

A micro-photosynthetic cell technology that can harness electrical power from the photosynthesis and respiration of blue-green algae has been invented and developed by the Researchers from the Optical Bio Microsystem lab at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. Photosynthetic power cells may be the next source of clean and green energy generation. The team headed by Muthukumaran Packirisamy has conceived and developed such a contraption.

Almost Complete Skeleton Of Chelsea Woolly Mammoth Found By Michigan Farmer

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 04, 2015 11:53 AM EDT

A woolly mammoth thought to have died about 11,000 to 15,000 years ago was unearthed by a farmer.

Talk Therapy For Depression Is Overhyped, Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 04, 2015 11:53 AM EDT

Researchers say that the effectiveness of psychotherapy in treating depression is overrated due to "publication bias".

Taller People Face Greater Risks Of Cancer, Research

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 04, 2015 11:55 AM EDT

A Swedish study says that with increased height, the risk of developing cancer is more.

Action Video Games Are Better For The Brain Than 'Brain Games', Say Scientists

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 04, 2015 11:54 AM EDT

A new study shows that "brain games" do not increase cognitive function as much as action video games do.

Blue Whales Are Smart And Efficient Foragers, Study Reveals

By Peter R - Oct 03, 2015 06:07 PM EDT

The study sought to answer how Blue Whales, the largest animal ever to exist, sustains its bulk.

Perceiving Beauty Is Based On Experience, Not Genetics

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 03, 2015 10:39 PM EDT

Research finds that even identical twins may have divergent perceptions of beauty.

Oktoberfest 2015: Which Beers Are Healthy And Tasty Too?

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 03, 2015 07:07 PM EDT

Beer could even be a nutritional alternative.

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