Study Finds Squirrel Major Contributor To Climate Change
Two new studies have found that squirrels and beavers contribute much more to climate change than was earlier believed, making them major contributors to climate change.
Google’s New Self-Driving Car Prototype
Google has unveiled a working prototype of its self-driving Google Car in California. The vehicle looks like a little beetle pod with two large headlights and a nose at the front and rounded corners. Once ready, the car will be able to drive, stop for pedestrians, obey traffic signals, watch out for hazards - all without the need for a human driver.
Common Cold Grows In Chilly Weather, Study Finds
Chilly weather numbs the body's ability to fight the common cold. The virus that causes common cold replicates better at cooler temperatures because at cooler temperatures the human antiviral immune system is not as responsive as at higher temperatures.
Nicotine Metabolism May Give Clues On How To Quit Smoking
Normal metabolisers of nicotine respond better to the drug varenicline than to nicotine patches.
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Viral Video: Man Captures Footage Of Shark Tearing Apart Whale Carcass In Australia
Michael James captured a footage of a shark devouring the carcass of a humpback whale that was stuck between rocks.
Workforce Participation Boosts Meeting Efficiency
Well-conducted meetings become efficient when participants are motivated to state their opinions and suggestions regarding the agenda.
Sweet Heightens Interest Between Potential Partners—Study
Tasting sweets increase your interest and attraction towards your potential partner, finds study.
Wallowing After A Break-Up Aids In Heartbreak Recovery—Study
Dwelling on a break up helps find yourself and contributes to emotional well being.
Rare Metal Found In Ancient Sunken Ship
Atlantis’ legendary metal, orichalcum may be the latest archaeological find recovered from an ancient Greek shipwreck.
Birth Control Shots Increase HIV Risk
Hormonal contraceptive injection Depo-Provera could increase women's risk of HIV infection.
Unbeatable Poker-Playing Computer
Scientists have developed an unbeatable poker player they call Cepheus.
Bag of Chips Effect Helps Bats Find Food
When bats hear another bat approaching food, they eavesdrop and are attracted to the sound.
Discovery of Dengue Vaccine
Researchers have found a new class of dengue antibodies that can help to develop a vaccine for the disease.
A 3D Printer Creates Intricate Chocolate Structures; Named "Tastiest New Technology" At CES
A 3D printer called CocoJet has been produced by 3D Systems and Hershey's and is said to be the tastiest new technology.
'Magical' Amulet Dating Back 1500 Years Causes Buzzing Among Archaeologists; Inscription Said To Represent Osiris
An amulet was unearthed in Cyprus and it was said to have a palindrome inscription.
An Endangered Whale Killed By A DVD Case
A 45-foot-long see whale died because of consumption of a broken piece of a DVD case.
Heat Pump Water Heater Installation Reduces Power Bill
The energy efficiency of heat pump water heaters can be enhanced by ducting.
Gogoro Offers Solutions To Big Cities With Transport Problems
Gogoro is a new energy infrastructure that could transform city transport in the near future.
US Court Strikes Down North Carolina Abortion Law
A law in North Carolina that required doctors to describe to a pregnant woman about her fetus before she has an abortion has been struck down on the grounds that it violates freedom of expression.
Weight Loss Surgery May Increase Longevity In Obese Individuals
Weight loss surgery is found to increase the chances of long term survival in obese patients.
Life On Mars: New Evidence Of Alien Life Discovered On The Red Planet Via NASA Photos--Reports
For centuries, scientists have been debating over the topic of existence of life on Mars. The new study of sedimentary structures suggest that the life once existed on the red planet.
Kepler 438b Is 'Most Earth-Like Alien World'
Astronomers have found a new planet that is similar to the Earth.
Trazodone Prescribed At Atlanta Hospital Causes Hours-Long Erection; Victim Confined For 10 Days
A veteran suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder will file a lawsuit against the Atlanta VA Medical Center for prescribing him in December the drug Trazadone, which is an anti-depressant. The medication worked, but it had an unexpected side effect that Edward Stalling found "hard" to forget.
Corn Syrup More Harmful Than Sugar
Female mice fed on a diet containing corn syrup died faster and reproduced slower than those that were fed a diet containing table sugar, a new study found.
NASA Space Telescope Captures New Photo Of 'Pillars Of Creation'
NASA released a new image of the "Pillars of Creation."
Harmful Effects Of e-Cigarettes
E-cigarettes are found to contain toxic vapors and are more harmful than was earlier believed.
Bilingual Brain Good For More Than Multiple Languages
Bilingual people constantly do mental workout which makes them better at mental functions than their monolingual counterparts.
Depression Could Be Caused By Inflammation, A New Study Suggests
Depression is not only a psychological illness as it may be caused by inflammation, a new study has found.
Wild Geese Spread Bird Flu, Study Shows
A new study shows that wild geese may carry bird flu virus on their wings when they migrate. The study uses GPS tracking data of four species of Asian wild fowl and genetic analysis of the virus to suggest that the strain H5N1 travels along migratory flyways.
June 30, 2015 To Be A Little Longer With Leap Second Added To It
June 30, 2015 will have a total of 86,401 seconds, and this will be the 26th time that a leap second has been added since 1972.
67P Is An Asteroid And Not A Comet, Says John Bowler
John Bowler from England had made claims that the European Space Agency had gone wrong with its claims that the 67P was a comet.
Recharge Mobile Devices While Riding A Bamboo Bike
Young Mexican inventors have designed a bamboo bicycle that could power up mobile devices while the rider pushes the pedals around.
2015 Comet Lovejoy: New C/2014 Q2 Lovejoy Comet Makes Closest Approach To Earth On January 7
The 2015 Comet Lovejoy will be giving sky watchers the best viewing experience on Wednesday night, Jan. 7. The new Comet Lovejoy, officially documented as C/2014 Q2, will make its closest approach to Earth with the remarkable night-sky display kicking off between the end of sundown and the time of moonrise.
Pope Francis Takes On A Pro-Science Stance; Talks About Climate Change, Evolution And The Big Bang Theory
Pope Francis has asked the Catholics to safeguard the creation or else it will destroy humans.
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