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Early Humans Were Hunters and Ate Meat
Oct 04, 2012 05:10 AM EDT

Early Humans Were Hunters and Ate Meat

A latest discovery indicates meat eating by early humans and it dates back to much earlier in history than previously believed. Based on the research into a fragment of a child's skull the scientists arrived at this conclusion and also suggest anemia due to nutritional deficiency in the child.

New Device to Record Volcanic Activity
Oct 04, 2012 05:07 AM EDT

New Device to Record Volcanic Activity

The Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle Synthetic Aperture Radar (UAVSAR) based on a technique called interferometry to detect and measure very subtle deformations in Earth's surface has been installed in a pod under the plane's fuselage.

Plants Ability to Absorb Carbon Dioxide Over Estimated
Oct 03, 2012 07:50 AM EDT

Plants Ability to Absorb Carbon Dioxide Limited

Even though plants absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide,the plants may not receive enough nutrients from soils to absorb as much CO2 as scientists had previously estimated.

Largest and Powerful Solid Rocket Booster for NASA's Space Launch System
Oct 03, 2012 07:26 AM EDT

Cost Effective and Powerful Rocket Booster on Assembly Line

Similar to the solid rocket boosters that helped power the space shuttle to orbit, the largest and powerful solid rocket booster built for flight is being assembled for NASA's Space Launch System at ATK Space Systems in Brigham City, Utah.

Miniature Medical Analytic Device Created That Uses Acoustic Waves
Oct 03, 2012 05:01 AM EDT

Science Fiction in the Making: Miniature Medical Device Based on Sound Tech

Very soon a miniature medical diagnostic device will be created based on acoustic waves technique to sort cells on a chip. This device uses two beams of acoustic or sound waves.

Metal Bacteria Create Gold from Massive Concentrations of Gold Chloride
Oct 03, 2012 04:58 AM EDT

Metal Bacteria Create Gold from Massive Concentrations of Gold Chloride

Scientists have revealed a new ability of bacterium that can withstand incredible amount of toxicity and that is the key to creating 24 karat gold.

Atmospheric Peculiarity Earth Shares With A Few Others Planets Can Help Scientists Find Other Habitable Worlds
Oct 03, 2012 04:56 AM EDT

Cold Atmosphere in Venus Can Convert Carbon Dioxide to Ice or Snow

Noted for being the brightest object in the sky besides the sun and moon, Venus is the only planet that is referred to Earth's Twin due to their similar size, mass, density, composition and gravity.

An Apple a Day Keeps the Cardiologist Away!
Oct 03, 2012 04:53 AM EDT

An Apple a Day Keeps the Cardiologist Away

Have you ever given this thought? What makes apple so special? Apple not only satisfies hunger for few calories but also plays a great role in maintaining a good health. That is why it is rightly said an apple a day keeps a doctor away.

Cafeteria Diet Leads to Stroke in Youth
Oct 02, 2012 05:57 AM EDT

Cafeteria Diet Leads to Stroke in Youth

A diet that is with high-calorie, high-sugar, high-sodium, often referred to the 'cafeteria diet' gradually increases the risk of stroke or death at a young age. This alarming study that was being presented in the Oct.1 Canadian Stroke Congress.

Chronic Pain Common Complication of Ischemic Strokes
Oct 02, 2012 05:49 AM EDT

Post-Stroke Rehabilitation Now Under Robots

Stroke is the third leading cause of death and of long term disability in the U.S. Statistics according to National Stroke Association state that nearly four million stroke or brain attack patients in the U.S are still living with the after effects

‘Nice’ Baboons Have Better Social Status and Thrive
Oct 02, 2012 05:48 AM EDT

‘Nice’ Baboons Have Better Social Status and Thrive

The baboons seem to be similar to humans in having friends. Both cultivate robust social network leading to better health and reproductive success.

Damage Cannot be Undone, Sea Levels To Rise
Oct 02, 2012 05:46 AM EDT

Damage Cannot be Undone, Sea Levels To Rise

We have already set in motion the events that will lead to a sea-level rise of 1.1 metres by the year 3000. This conclusion was arrived at by the research model of sea level changes over millennial timescales, taking into consideration Earth's land ice and the warming of the oceans.

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