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Salty Meals Don't Boost Thirst, Says Science

By R. Siva Kumar - Jul 20, 2015 06:35 AM EDT

Contrary to perceived notions, consuming salt does not automatically trigger thirst areas in your brain.

Your Smartphone Can Diagnose Depression

By Ashwin Subramania - Jul 18, 2015 11:48 AM EDT

According to a new study, people spending a lot of time on their smartphone may be suffering from some form of depression.

Most Obese People Never Achieve Normal Weight, Study

By Ashwin Subramania - Jul 18, 2015 11:53 AM EDT

While weight loss may be a major health goal for many obese people, only a few of them are able to attain a normal weight.

Polar Bears Are Not Able To Cope With Food Loss In Warmer Arctics

By R. Siva Kumar - Jul 18, 2015 03:30 AM EDT

Polar bears across the Arctic region face a shortage of food in the summer due to increased melting of ice

Cannabis May Help Mend Bone Fractures, Study

By Ashwin Subramania - Jul 17, 2015 12:52 PM EDT

Scientists have a found a component in marijuana which has been effective towards significantly mending bone fractures.

'Very Light' Smoking on Rise Among Young American Women

By Ashwin Subramania - Jul 17, 2015 12:52 PM EDT

Researchers have noticed a recent trend with many young American women who opt for 'very light' smoking.

Polar Bears Starving to Death in Warming Arctic, Study

By Ashwin Subramania - Jul 17, 2015 08:37 AM EDT

A new study has revealed that polar bears are unable to cope with the food loss experienced during Artic summers.

Mosquitos Use Sense of Smell to Pinpoint Prey, Study

By Ashwin Subramania - Jul 17, 2015 08:35 AM EDT

A new study has revealed that mosquitos possess tiny sensory powers that enable them to sniff out targets that include animals and humans.

A Smell Test May Help To Identify Autism, Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Jul 17, 2015 01:08 AM EDT

New research finds that autistic children's reactions to smell differs from typically developing children's.

NASA's New Horizons Pluto Data Will Take 16 Months To Reach Earth

By Peter R - Jul 15, 2015 08:49 AM EDT

The spacecraft has spent 21 hours collecting data, mostly about Pluto. Communications with Earth were temporarily suspended during data collection.

LHC Spots Elusive Pentaquark In High Energy Collisions

By Peter R - Jul 14, 2015 11:47 PM EDT

The pentaquark is composed of four quarks and an anti-quark, which was theorized when quarks were discovered in 1960s. They have remained elusive until Tuesday.

Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Grants $15 Million to Environmental Groups

By Ashwin Subramania - Jul 14, 2015 07:12 PM EDT

The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, which was started by the actor in 1998 has pledged to donate $15 million to more than 30 environmental groups.

Want $20,000 Worth of Health Benefits? Live in Areas Near Trees!

By Dustin M Braden - Jul 14, 2015 05:20 PM EDT

A new study conducted by scientists at the University of Chicago revealed that living in an area near trees provides tremendous health benefits that can even reach up to the equivalent of making an additional $20,000 a year, Newsweek reported.

Scientists Developed Inhalable Ebola Vaccine with Successful Monkey Trials

By Dustin M Braden - Jul 14, 2015 05:17 PM EDT

The study published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation revealed that researchers managed to develop a vaccine for Ebola that can be inhaled, instead of injected. The trials on macaque monkeys which indicated an impressive level of protection against the virus, were also considered to be successful. The next step ahead for researchers will be the human trials, which is expected to take place within the next couple of months, Newsweek reported. Alexander Bukreyev from the Galveston National Laboratory at the University of Texas told Newsweek that the National Institutes of Health has scheduled the vaccine's initial tests on humans.

Talking to Your Baby Can Advance Their Language Skills

By Dustin M Braden - Jul 14, 2015 05:14 PM EDT

A new study shows that talking to your baby can increase their brain power and establish a firm base for their language skills, The Guardian reported.

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