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Jul 28, 2012 03:34 PM EDT

Japanese Spacecraft Successfully Docks at ISS

An unmanned Japanese freighter successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS). Expedition 32 Flight Engineer Aki Hoshide used the International Space Station's Canadarm2 robotic arm to install the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) H-II Transfer vehicle, or HTV-3 to its dockin...

Jul 28, 2012 05:46 AM EDT

Blood Vessels Created From Stem Cells of Liposuctions

A new study has brought advancement in the medical field. Adult stem cells extracted during liposuction can be used to grow healthy new small-diameter blood vessels for use in heart bypass surgery and other procedures. This research was presented at the American Heart Association's Basic Cardiovascu...

Jul 28, 2012 05:44 AM EDT

Baby Robot Affetto Gets Human Facial Expressions

Japanese engineers from Osaka University have developed a new robot Affetto, designed to make a limited number of realistic human facial expressions. This allows humans to interact with the robot in more natural way.

Jul 28, 2012 03:56 AM EDT

Ozone Layer Depletion Linked to Climate Variation in US

The latest finding that could be serious threat is the depletion of ozone layer. A team of Harvard scientists announced the discovery of a serious and wholly unexpected risk of ozone loss over the United States.

Jul 27, 2012 08:12 AM EDT

Health and Environment Major Concerns at Google Science Fair

Every year young scientist from all over the globe participate in Google Science Fair, that serves as an excellent platform for young minds to showcase their talent which aims at making a bigger impact on the world.

Jul 27, 2012 07:26 AM EDT

Google Offers Ultrahigh Speed Internet in Kansas City

The Web search leader, Google made its foray into the market with its new Fiber web service that offers insane speeds that are 100 times faster than standard broadband in Kansas City and also unveiled that new interactive television service called Google Fiber TV, with a hope that it might compel th...

Jul 27, 2012 07:15 AM EDT

New Pop is Flat and Differs with Oldies Only In Decibels

Pop music, the genre of popular music has been a different cultural experience that has captured listener's attention for ages. It was in the 1950's that it originated to its modern form. But there has been a major transition over the period of time. Pop songs have become loud and increasingly homog...

Jul 27, 2012 07:05 AM EDT

Night Shift Works Against Heart, Ups Risks of Attacks and Strokes

A new Canadian study claims that "shift work especially night shift intensifies the occurrence of attacks and stroke than the day workers." This study is being billed as the largest of its kind.

Jul 27, 2012 07:02 AM EDT

Germs on the Skin Play a Protective Role

Although germs are all-around they do not make you sick. They are abundantly present on the largest organ of the body, the skin and within the body as well. They are abundant, diverse and constant, but inflammation is undesirable. A new study produces sufficient evidence to support a radical concept...

Jul 26, 2012 08:37 AM EDT

Medicaid Expansion in US Cuts Death Rates

A medical journal report released on Wednesday indicates that, the states that expand their Medical programs under President Barack Obama's health care law had lower death rates in low income families.

Jul 26, 2012 08:36 AM EDT

Nightlight Can Cause Mild Depression

You now have a valid reason to switch off. A new study suggests nightlight and other light emitting objects such as computer screens, televisions, ipads can cause mild depression.

Jul 26, 2012 08:35 AM EDT

Threat to Biodiversity in Tropical Forest

Establishing protection over a swath of land is a very effective strategy to conserve its species and its ecosystems. But it seems like these protected areas are still vulnerable to damaging encroachment, and many are suffering from biodiversity loss.