Scientists Discover Breed of Exploding Termites [VIDEO]
A team of scientists has discovered a new species of termite that explodes when a nest is attacked by predators.
Teen Texting Could Lead to Poor Grammar Skills
Penn State University researchers find that teens who use shortcuts to compose text messages become very poor in English language and grammar skills.
Vampire Stars Suck Essential Gases from Companion Stars
Scientists find that the majority of tiny companion stars act as a vampire, as they suck the life energy or essential gases from the larger companion.
Grand Canyon-Size Rift Beneath West Antarctica Contributing To Ice Loss
The Ferrigno Rift valley, which is as huge as the Grand Canyon, beneath the ice in West Antarctica, is contributing to ice loss in the continent.
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Giving Birth after Age 30 Reduces Risk of Endometrial Cancer - Study
Women who give birth after age 30 are at 44 percent lower risk of developing endometrial cancer when compared to younger mothers.
Staff Reporter Jul 26, 2012
Scientists Discover New Area of Brain that Could Help in Alzheimer's Fight
Scientists at Monash University, Melbourne, discover prostriata, a new area in the brain that directly links emotion with vision.
Staff Reporter Jul 26, 2012
Greenland Ice Sheet Melts at Alarming Pace
Scientists believe that the extreme ice melts could have occurred due to an unusually strong ridge of warm air or a heat dome over Greenland.
Staff Reporter Jul 25, 2012
Sunbeds Now Account for Almost 800 Deaths Across Europe Every Year
Researchers also find that 5% of all malignant melanoma cases are attributable to tanning facilities.
Staff Reporter Jul 25, 2012
Study Shows Playing Interactive Computer Games Sharpens Children’s Motor Skills
Researchers claim more investigation is needed to determine full extent of link
Staff Reporter Jul 25, 2012
Skin Cancer: Malignant Melanoma among over-50s Trebles in 30 years
Cancer Research teaming up with Tesco UK to fund research projects.
Nicholas Edmondson Jul 24, 2012
Harmful Effects of Lights Can Be Reversed
Ohio State University researchers find way to reverse symptoms of depression caused by dim light by just returning to normal light and dark cycle.
Staff Reporter Jul 24, 2012
Sally Ride, America's First Female Astronaut, Dies Aged 61 [VIDEO]
Ride joined Nasa in 1978 and made history by taking part in 1983 Challenger mission.
Akshaya B S Jul 24, 2012
Two-Thirds Of Very Obese Children Under 12 Already On Road To Heart Disease, Dutch Find
Two thirds of children classed as severely obese already have issues such as high blood pressure and high fasting blood glucose.
Nicholas Edmondson Jul 24, 2012
Fast Food Increases Risk of Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease
New report shows that changing diet from fresh food to fast food poses serious health risks.
Staff Reporter Jul 22, 2012
Specialised Training Improves Health of Children in Foster Care
Foster children who receive Cognitively Based Compassion Training quickly become happier and healthier, says new research.
Staff Reporter Jul 22, 2012
Transparent Solar Cells Can Generate Electricity
UCLA scientists develop new transparent polymer solar cells that generate electricity by absorbing infrared light
Staff Reporter Jul 21, 2012
85 Percent of Smokers Regret Starting the Habit
Cancer Research UK researchers find that majority of smokers and ex-smokers regret starting the potentially deadly habit but find it difficult to kick it.
Staff Reporter Jul 21, 2012
Vitamin D Can Protect Lungs from Effects of Smoking
Scientists say vitamin D is effective because of its anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties.
Akshaya B S Jul 21, 2012
Nasa's HiC Telescope Captures Stunning Images of Sun's Corona [VIDEO]
Images will help scientists understand more about the solar atmosphere and its impact on the earth's space environment.
Staff Reporter Jul 21, 2012
Startling Decline in Starlings to be Researched
Researchers from RSPB will work with farmers in Somerset and Gloucestershire to study the steep decline of starlings in the UK.
Vasudevan Sridharan Jul 20, 2012
New Compound to Bust Malaria Parasite on the Way
The compound blocks glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, a key enzyme involved in the survival of the malaria parasite plasmodium falciparum.
Staff Reporter Jul 20, 2012
Children's Behavioural Problems Traced to Father-Infant Interaction
Infants whose fathers are engaged with them during their first three months have very few behavioural problems in later life.
Staff Reporter Jul 20, 2012
International Aids Conference: 'The Berlin Patient' and the Cure for Aids
Françoise Barré-Sinoussi to repeat call for hope ahead of International Aids Conference.
Nicholas Edmondson Jul 19, 2012
Neanderthals Knew Plants' Healing Properties
Neanderthals were not mere meat-eaters, they also possessed knowledge about the medicinal value of plants which they consumed.
Staff Reporter Jul 19, 2012
Prostate Cancer Mortality on the Rise Despite Surgery
Majority of prostate cancer patients suffer from conditions such as incontinence and impotence, side effects of aggressive treatments, a reference to prostatectomy.
Geetha Pillai Jul 19, 2012
Tiny Exoplanet Discovered Close To Earth's Solar System
UCF-1.01 is located 33 light years away from earth, using Spitzer Telescope.
Staff Reporter Jul 19, 2012
Lazy Lifestyles Almost as Big a Killer as Smoking - Report
One in 10 deaths around world - 5.3 million - caused by hidden killer of sedentary lifestyle, says doctors' study.
Nicholas Edmondson Jul 18, 2012
Binge Drinking Causes Dementia in Older Adults
Two studies presented in the Alzheimer's Association Conference suggest binge drinking can cause dementia among older adults.
Staff Reporter Jul 18, 2012
Mermaids: Fiction or Fact? Why Did 'Mermaids: The Body Found' Arouse So Much Curiosity?
Mermaids: The Body found aroused curiosity and interest in the viewers. So do mermaids really exist?
Darshana Sugathan Jul 18, 2012
Dads' Job Could Increase Baby's Exposure to Birth Defects
North Carolina researchers find that jobs such as gardening, hairdressing and photography could carry a significantly increased risk.
Nicholas Edmondson Jul 18, 2012
Childhood Abuse Increases Cancer Risk
Children abused by parents are at risk of developing cancer in later life.
Staff Reporter Jul 18, 2012
South Africa Poachers Kill 281 Rhinos in Six Months
Rise in black market demand sees jump in number of rhinos being illegally killed in South Africa.
Ewan Palmer Jul 17, 2012
Tornado Tears through Poland: One Dead and 10 Injured [VIDEO]
Freak 200km/h storm devastates homes and forest in northern Poland.
Alfred Joyner Jul 16, 2012
MIT's New On-board Safety System Can Steer Cars Round Crash Obstacles
Technology helps identify safe zones and alert driver to obstacles in the way.
Staff Reporter Jul 16, 2012
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