Archaeologists prove that religion and politics only lead to social tension and conflict
Humans haven’t learned anything when it comes to religion and politics, according to researchers.
Researchers associate low vitamin D levels with irritable bowel syndrome
Researchers from the University of Sheffield found that patients with IBS exhibit low levels of vitamin D.
Scientists discover off Western Australia short-nosed sea snake and leaf-scaled sea snake
Scientists from James Cook University have discovered a short-nosed sea snake and leaf-scaled sea snake, previously thought to be extinct.
Experts claim that using iPads and smartphones improves toddlers’ learning and development
Playing with iPads and smartphones are beneficial to children’s learning and development, according to a new study.
Mars 2030 virtual reality takes viewers to the Red planet
NASA, together with Fusion and MIT, will release Mars 2030, a virtual reality experience that will give users the most realistic Martian environment possible in 2016.
Curiosity Rover discovers possible sign of ancient flowing water in Mars
Curiosity found silica on Mars, a probable proof that water flowed in the Red Planet.
FDA lifts 30-year ban on blood donations by gay men, introduces 12-month deferral system
FDA replaced the 30-year ban on blood donations by men who have sex with men with a 12-month deferral window after new studies prove that a ban does not necessarily prevent HIV transmission.
Eco-conscious consumers don’t always buy green products
Researchers say that consumers who support environmental causes do not necessarily practice a green lifestyle.
Drinking 4 to 5 cups of coffee daily lowers the risk of death by 18%
A new study suggests that drinking coffee every day reduces death risks from heart disease, respiratory diseases, influenza and diabetes.
ViewHIV reveals new phase of HIV infection
Scientists have identified a new stage in HIV’S life cycle, thanks to a new technique to monitor the virus’ migration called ViewHIV.
Scientists warn that Earth’s lakes are warming faster, dropping global food and freshwater supplies
Lakes warming at alarming rates will have disastrous impact on global supplies of food and freshwater.
Tasmania plans to increase smoking age restriction to 21 or 25 years
Tasmania wants to increase the smoking age to 21 or 25 years as part of the state’s bid of becoming Australia’s healthiest state by 2025.
Dogs display human-like altruism, new study suggests
According to a new study, dogs are capable of exhibiting human-like altruism, a trait commonly seen in only humans and apes.
Americans are missing 7.31 teeth on average
US teeth are as bad as British teeth, despite countless years of popular stereotyping.
70 to 90 percent of cancer cases are avoidable, says researchers
A new study suggests that most cancer cases are avoidable, contradicting earlier research about bad luck causing inevitable cases.
Sharing a bed with pets makes owners sleep better
A new study suggests that pets give security, companionship and relaxation, enabling owners to sleep better at night.
Women still outnumbered in top medical positions by men with moustaches
A new report by British Medical Journal shows that men with moustaches, despite becoming increasingly rare, still outnumber women.
Experts reveal the exact amount of exercise to burn calories from junk food
A new report shows how much exercise is needed to burn the fat from eating junk food including burgers, fries, pizza and chocolate.
Using plus-size models in ads contributes to high obesity rates and poor lifestyle choices, study says
The portrayal of plus-sized models as real women is linked to the obesity epidemic and unhealthy lifestyle choices.
Scientists may bring extinct Galápagos tortoise back to life
Scientists believe that using the genetics of a close relative of Pinta tortoises will offer a path to reviving the extinct species.
Secondhand smoke has an 18 percent possibility of causing infertility and premature menopause
A new study suggests that smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke are associated with infertility and premature menopause.
Canadian company Vitality Air sells bottled air to China
Chinese buy up bottles of fresh air from Canadian start-up company Vitality Air.
Night milk contains 24% more tryptophan and 10 times more melatonin than day milk
Night milk or milk collected from cows at night can help treat insomnia and reduce anxiety, according to a new study.
Scientists claim glaciers are the reason for Stonehenge’s formation
A new study by Brian John, Dr Dyfed Elis-Gruffyd and John Downes says that glaciers transported the rocks of Stonehenge to the landmark’s current location.
NASA seeks new batch of astronauts for future space missions
NASA began on Dec 14 the search for future space explorers who will carry out deep-space missions that will advance a human mission to Mars.
Scientists develop a bomb-proof bag that will stop explosions mid-air
Fly-bag, developed by a company from the University of Sheffield, will prevent bombs from exploding aboard an aircraft.
Consumer advocacy group, Choice, reveals which sunscreens are ineffective
Choice tested out popular brands of sunscreen and found out that only Cancer Council Classic 50+ and NiveaSun Kids SPF50+ provided accurate SPF claim.
Melting glaciers slow down Earth’s rotation, will make days 1.7 milliseconds longer
Scientists claimed that the melting of ice sheets brought by global warming slows down Earth’s rotation, which will make days longer by 1.7 milliseconds.
Helicopter parenting at the doctor’s office prevents teens from becoming independent
Helicopter parenting, parenting that involves overcontrolling, overprotecting and overperfecting a child’s life, can prevent teens from taking care of themselves independently.
Helping others lessen the effects of stress in daily life
Helpful behaviours such as helping with schoolwork, offering help and opening a door reduce the impact of stress on mental health.
