New Year's Resolution To Kick The Butt? E-Cigarettes Might Be The Answer
Study found that those who used e-cigarettes smoked less in general and were more likely to try and succeed at quitting smoking traditional cigarettes if they were addicted to them in the first place and decide to switch to e-cigarettes.
Panama's Jaguars In Danger, Humans Major Cause Of Death, Says Study
Even though efforts are underway to conserve the jaguar population in Panama, human settlements near national parks hinder these projects.
Will 2018 Bring Massive Earthquakes? Earth Could Enter High Seismic Activity Period
Scientists predicted a massive increase in the number of large earthquakes in 2018 as the planet's rotation speed slows.
Insulin Injections, Goodbye: Wearable Patch To Control Type-2 Diabetes
Scientists have created a brown algae-based insulin patch that can control body insulin without injections, which helps regulate diabetes levels in patients.
Could Fish Larvae Save Coral Reefs? Genetic Barcoding Reveals Ocean Ecosystem Health
According to a new study, learning more about fish larvae could reveal the health of a coral ecosystem.
Childhood Lead Exposure Not Linked To Adult Criminal Behavior: Study
The study found no direct link between childhood lead poisoning and delinquency later in life.
2D Superconductivity: Fermion Pairing Observed At Higher Temperatures Than Before
Scientists find the state of matter where fermions pair at temperatures higher than previously estimated critical temperature.
3D-Printed Organs Could Soon Be Real With Bio-Ink Breakthrough
Researchers create new bio-ink manufacturing method that enables 3D printing of highly complex biological structures with a wide variety of cell types using inkjet printers.
Boys Don't Cry: Brain Structure Linked To Callousness Found Only In Men
A team of researchers have found that the volume of the anterior insula, a brain area associated with emotion and empathy, is larger in boys who express higher levels of callous-unemotional traits.
Human Body Has Built-In Bathroom Scales To Regulate Diet: Obesity Treatment Coming?
Scientists find internal body weight sensing system that operates like bathroom scales by registering body weight and fat mass. It could usher in new anti-obesity drugs.
Why Are Bees Important? UN Announces May 20 As World Bee Day
The day aims to raise awareness of the insects’ importance and warn about their dwindling numbers.
How Do We Recognize Voices? Region Of The Brain Responsible Identified
A team of scientists have just pinpointed the part of the brain responsible for your innate ability to recognize voices. Next time you figure out which of your friend is prank calling you at 3 a.m., thank your superior temporal gyrus.
Obesity Levels Decided In The Womb? Vervet Monkeys Offer Clues
A species of monkey found in Africa called the Vervet monkey has offered clues on how human susceptibility to obesity is decided before birth.
Atheism Causes Genetic Mutation? Study Finds Religious People To Be Healthier
A study has linked atheism to the increase in genetic mutations in our population.
Apples, Tomatoes Help Reduce Lung Deterioration In Ex-Smokers: Study
The study also found that these fruits help even current smokers reduce the damage they inflict on themselves.
Newly Discovered Underwater Spider Named 'Desis Bobmarleyi' After Reggae Legend Bob Marley
The newly discovered spider weaves a cocoon with silk under water to breathe has been named after the Reggae legend's famous song "High Tide or Low Tide."
WHO To Add 'Gaming Disorder' To List Of Mental Health Conditions
The body which monitors international public health came to the decision of adding gaming disorder to its list after monitoring computer gaming for more than a decade.
Evidence Of Cosmic Strings? Image Of Snake-Like Filament Captured Near Black Hole
A team of astronomers has employed a pioneering technique to produce the highest-quality image yet obtained of the curved filament near our galaxy’s supermassive black hole.
What Is Panama Disease? Fungus Could Wipe Out World’s Banana Supply
The world's banana production is under threat from Panama disease, a deadly fungus that kills these yellow, curvy delights that we have grown to love.
Bulletproof Graphene: Paper-Thin Material Becomes Harder Than Diamonds On Impact
This material, thinner than Aluminum foil, has been named diamene.
Toshiba Unveils 43-Feet Long Device To Study Unexplored Regions Of Fukushima Reactors
Toshiba Corporation has just unveiled a device that will study the happening inside Unit 2 of the fateful Fukushima Nuclear plant in Japan.
Antarctica's Most Ancient Creature Found: Remains Of 150 Million-Year-Old Giant Plesiosaur Discovered
A team of researchers from Argentina discovered the remains of a 150-million-year-old plesiosaur.
Vacation On ISS? Russia To Offer Space Station Tours For $40 Million
Russia is planning on putting a luxury hotel in space that even you can visit provided you have $40 million in the bank.
Tiny Marsupial Believed To Be Extinct For 100 Years Found In Australia
A tiny marsupial species called the crest-tailed mulgara, thought to be extinct for over 100 years, was caught in a trap in the Strut National Park in Australia.
Will Snakes Disappear From Earth? Lethal Fungal Disease Spreading Fast, Hits Europe
A deadly fungal disease attacking snakes in the U.S. has just been spotted in Europe. This could be the start of a global crisis in snake population.
Giant Stone Hats Found On Easter Island Heads Shows Cooperative Culture: Study
A team of researchers studied the multi-tonne hats found on some of the Easter Island heads which showed inscriptions revealing a cooperative society, unlike previously thought.
Watch: Japanese Humanoid Robot Does Pushups, Crunches To Help Science
A team of Japanese researchers have created a robot that can perform complex physical exercises like humans.
CRISPR Sound: DNA-Editing Prevents Hearing Loss In Mice
Scientists have used CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing tool to prevent deafness in Beethoven mice, say process could be translated into a deafness cure for humans.
3D-Printed Implant Fuses With Bone To Repair Broken Limbs
A team of researchers have used a 3-d printed ceramic implant in sheep to repair broken bones faster. What is special about this implant is that it does not stay an implant in your body forever but fuses into the mending limb, becoming natural bone itself.
How Did Water On Mars Disappear? Blame Spongy Rocks, Scientists Say
A new study showed that rocks on Mars absorbed the water and turned it into minerals, making the planet barren and inevitable.