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Matthieu Ricard, Buddist Monk, Is 'World's Happiest Man'

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 18, 2015 11:04 AM EDT

Matthieu Ricard, a 66-year-old Buddist Monk, is called the "world's happiest man" after Richard Davidson undertook several brain scans to check his rating in learning, memory, consciousness, and attention.

'Don't Let People Change Who You Are': 14-year-old Ahmed Mohamed Who Got Arrested

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 18, 2015 09:15 AM EDT

The police dropped all charges against the 14-year-old Muslim inventor, but he has become a social media icon.

Hitler Stoked Army With Drugs

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 17, 2015 10:12 AM EDT

German author Norman Ohler gave an insight in his new book on the Nazi army's use of methamphetamine during World War II.

Sitting For Too Long Can Affect Your Liver, Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 16, 2015 12:53 PM EDT

Research shows that as our body needs to move, as sedentary behaviour due to low muscle activity can have an effect on physiology, leading to heart disease and liver problems.

Nearsightedness Risk Can Be Less In Children Who Like To Play Outdoors

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 16, 2015 12:53 PM EDT

Just an additional 40 minutes of outdoor activity in the school curriculum proves to help reduce myopia in children.

The Arctic's Big Mosquito Problem Is Getting a Lot Worse

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 16, 2015 12:41 PM EDT

Suddenly, Alaskans call the mosquito the "state bird", as it spells disaster for the living species.

Fossil Fuel Burn Linked to Sinking Cities

By Deepthi B - Sep 16, 2015 03:09 AM EDT

A recent research has established that if all the fossil fuels were burned, it could lead to the antarctic ice sheet melting and sea levels rising to 50m eventually sinking coastal towns and cities.

California Alert: Sierra Nevada Snowpack Falls to Lowest Level in 500 years

By Deepthi B - Sep 16, 2015 03:08 AM EDT

According to a recent published study, in 2015, the Sierra Nevada snowpack has hit the lowest level than it has ever reached in the last 500 years, further spurring the California drought.

Global Warming Blamed for California's Worst Drought in 500 Years

By Peter R - Sep 15, 2015 03:44 PM EDT

Researchers found that the levels were at the lowest in 500 years.

Astronaut Scott Kelly's Poop Will Turn Into Shooting Stars In The Sky, NASA Says

By Peter R - Sep 15, 2015 03:38 PM EDT

NASA revealed details about the effects of microgravity on the astronaut's body during his one year aboard the ISS.

Big News: Cancer Cells Can Be Programmed To Make Them 'Normal'

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 15, 2015 09:56 AM EDT

Researchers have managed to reprogram cancer cells back into normal, healthy cells.

Mediterranean Diet With Olive Oil May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk, Science

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 15, 2015 10:01 AM EDT

New research shows decreased breast cancer risk for women who consume olive oil regularly.

Double Meteor Impact That Hit Sweden 460 Million Years Ago To Be Confirmed By Scientists

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 15, 2015 09:59 AM EDT

Two impact craters occurring simultaneously were found in Jämtland.

Electronic 'Chameleon Skin' Developed by Scientists

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 15, 2015 09:58 AM EDT

Stanford University scientists have created a stretchable electronic skin that behaves like a chameleon's.

Bats Are Valuable Bodyguards In Cornfields

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 15, 2015 09:57 AM EDT

Researchers have found that using bats to protect cornfields helps to prevent fungal infection and save money.

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