Arlene Paredes
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Where are the Fallen Pieces of NASA’s UARS Satellite?
The defunct UARS (Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite), has fallen from space over the weekend, and experts share thoughts on where its pieces could have fallen. -
Scientists’ ‘Mind Reading Device’ Matches YouTube Videos to MRI Scans
A scientific way to read minds is a work in progress, but technology has moved forward yet again, matching YouTube videos to blood flow analysis by MRI scanners, The Telegraph (UK) reports. -
What to Do if Hit by NASA’s Satellite Debris from Space
This weekend, there is one-in-3200 risk that the speeding debris of the defunct 6-tonne, 35-ft NASA satellite the size of a school bus would hit someone on Earth. What do you do if you got "... -
UK, U.S. Scientists Consider Cholesterol in Making AIDS Vaccine
British and American scientists have made quite a breakthrough in their understanding of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and cholesterol could be involved in helping those with HIV to not... -
Skull Found in Nigeria Supports Interbreeding with Primitive Humans
A study on a human skull found in the Iwo Eleru cave in Nigeria, West Africa, shows that modern humans and older subspecies of human might have lived at the same era and even reproduced in the... -
Enough Sperm from Redhead Donors - Cryos Sperm Bank
Cryos, the world's largest sperm bank, told Ekstra Bladet newspaper its sperm bank's stores had more than enough supply of sperm from redheads and it will be more selective in accepting... -
Laughter Helps in Pain Management through Endorphins
A recent study showed the act of laughing increases endorphin levels, which can help in management of physical pain. An evolutionary psychologist at Oxford, Robin Dunbar, said the muscles involved... -
Cojoined Sudanese Twins, Successfully Separated by UK Surgeons
Twins joined at their heads were successfully separated at a British hospital last month. A charity helping disfigured children funded the risky surgery. The twins' operating team noted there&... -
U.S. Doctors Successfully Separate 7-Month-Old Conjoined Twins
American twins Joshua and Jacob Spates, who were joined at the spine, are now recovering in the pediatric intensive care after a successful 13-hour surgery. Their 34-member surgical team at Le... -
NASA Reveals $10 Billion Giant Rocket Plan
NASA revealed on Wednesday its plan to build a giant deep-space rocket to transport astronauts for space explorations. NASA's announcement was done after a year-long extensive discussion with... -
A 'Super-Earth' with Potential to Support Life Discovered at Distant Star
Astronomers have recently discovered planet HD85512b along with over 50 new planets orbiting stars beyond the sun. This super Earth from Vela is about 36 light years from us, 3.6 times larger than... -
Glow-in-the-Dark Cats to Shed Light on AIDS?
A litter of glow-in-the-dark kittens must be taken seriously, as they may just shed light on a potential AIDS cure. -
Arctic Ice Melting to Lowest Level, Outpacing Predictions
At current ra6es of melting, the Arctic will be largely ice-free in the northern summer 40 years sooner than projected. -
Auckland Hit by a Tornado, At Risk of More Strikes
A tornado struck Auckland on Sunday, and the city is now bracing for more tornadoes that could strike in the next 24 hours. WeatherWatch analyst Richard Green told the New Zealand Herald the... -
Biologists Baffled by Off-Pattern Whale Migration and Behavior
Marine scientists are struggling to explain a significant change in the migration pattern of whales visiting Victorian bays this year. Th Dolphin Research Institute is unsure what has caused the... -
NASA Delays GRAIL Mission to the Moon
High winds on Thursday morning prompted NASA to delay its GRAIL mission to the moon. The $496-million GRAIL mission will provide a very detailed map of the moon's gravitational field, allowing...