Human : Science World Report

Feb 06, 2014 10:21 AM EST

Forest Fires were Main Cause for Hot Climate 3 Million Years Ago

Nadine Unger and her research team at Yale University have found forest fires that occurred three million years ago had a much more detrimental effect on global warming than did the atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide.

Feb 05, 2014 03:04 PM EST

Poll Reveals Only 35 Percent of People Would Seek Genetic Testing for Cancer

A national poll revealed that the American public was divided on genetic testing that would predict their likelihood of developing hereditary cancer. Only 35 percent of people said they would compared to 34 percent that said they wouldn’t.

Feb 05, 2014 01:45 PM EST

New, Deadly Bird Flu Claims First Victim in China

The H10N8 strain of bird flu has resulted in the death of an elderly Chinese woman. Although she died on Dec. 9, it wasn't until now that the cause behind her death was revealed.

Feb 05, 2014 01:10 PM EST

Vegetables Successfully Grown in International Space Station Greenhouse

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have successfully cultivated vegetables in space. They were grown in the space station’s greenhouse “Lada," which is a vegetation chamber created to provide a "space garden" for astronauts during their long flights.

Feb 06, 2014 12:40 AM EST

Your Memory Rewrites the Past to Live and Deal with the Present

A recent study shows that our brain may actually edit past memories in order to help them relate to the present.

Feb 05, 2014 12:40 PM EST

Baby, You Can Drive My Car...Unless You're Stoned: Driving High

Putting paranoia and the munchies aside, many stoners might suggest that driving under the influence of marijuana could actually be safer than driving stone-cold sober. Their reasoning? A little ganja might actually make them drive under the speed limit . That paranoia? Well, it might make them pay ...

Feb 05, 2014 01:00 PM EST

Healthy Choice Chicken Soup Recall: Product Mislabeled

The Microwaveable Healthy Choice Chicken Noodle Soup products have been misbranded as Microwaveable Healthy Choice Chicken with Rice Bowl Soup, which could potentially cause a health issue for those that may have wheat or egg allergies or who are gluten-intolerant.

Feb 05, 2014 11:44 AM EST

Five Tips to Help Preserve an Ocean Near You

As problems with the environment and nature persist, scientists and other professionals have come up with mindful tactics to help preserve our world's natural wonders. National Geographic released an article that enumerated a list of tips to help preserve the world's oceans. Here, we'll provide five...

Feb 05, 2014 11:25 AM EST

CVS Will Stop Selling Tobacco in 2014

CVS Caremark Corp. has announced this morning that their 7,600 stores nationwide wide will no longer sell cigarettes or any other tobacco products. The decision will go into effect in October. They are the first drugstore chain in the United States to make this decision.

Feb 05, 2014 09:08 AM EST