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Jan 16, 2014 08:53 AM EST

Increased Physical Activity Linked To a Reduced Risk of Chronic Disease

A study from the Kansas State University claims that one can reduce the risk of chronic disease by involving in continuous physical activity.

Jan 16, 2014 08:48 AM EST

Fast Food Consumption Not a Major Cause For Rising Rate of Childhood Obesity

Study claims fast food consumption is not a major cause for rising rate of childhood obesity, one of the most serious public health challenges.

Jan 16, 2014 08:23 AM EST

NASA Invites Earthlings to Send Their Names to an Asteroid on OSIRIS-REx Spacecraft

This year again, NASA invites earthlings to participate in some cosmic fun by submitting their names for the OSIRIS-Rex mission, that is due to make its way to the asteroid Bennu in 2016 for a two year mission. If lucky, your name will hitch a ride to the asteroid.

Jan 16, 2014 06:38 AM EST

Doomsday Clock Set at 5 Minutes to Midnight, Scientists Demand Cut in Nuclear Weapons

The hand's of the infamous Doomsday clock, which signifies human's proximity to catastrophic destruction, will read 'five minutes to midnight', according to the Science and Security Board of the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists.

Jan 16, 2014 06:02 AM EST

Three Exoplanets Spotted Around Solar Twin in Star Cluster Messier 67

A team of international astronomers using ESO's HARPS and other telescopes, has discovered three new exoplanets orbiting around a solar twin in a star cluster Messier 67, reveals a European Southern Observatory finding.

Jan 16, 2014 05:41 AM EST

Munich’s Twin Polar Bears Open Eyes To the World For the First Time [VIDEO]

An adorable moment of a month old twin polar bear cubs opening their eyes to the world for the first time was captured on camera.

Jan 15, 2014 08:20 AM EST

Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Suffer a High Risk of Developing Cancer, Especially Breast Cancer

The study reported in the European Journal of Neurology claim that, people suffering from multiple sclerosis, a disease affecting nerves in brain and spinal cord, suffer a higher risk of developing cancer especially breast cancer

Jan 15, 2014 08:05 AM EST

Rare Predatory Behavior of African Tigerfish Captured on Camera [VIDEO]

A rare predatory behavior of an African tigerfish lunging out of the water and grabbing a low flying swallow was caught in action by a team of scientists.

Jan 15, 2014 06:03 AM EST

Migraine Attacks Can be Prevented with High Blood Pressure Drug: Candesartan

A latest study offers hope for migraine suffers as they discovered that the drug that is originally used to treat high blood pressure can be used to prevent severe migraine attacks.

Jan 15, 2014 05:40 AM EST

Antarctic's Pine Island Glacier Enters the Irreversible Melt, Threatening to Increase Sea Level Up to 1 cm

The huge Antarctic ice mass that is one of the biggest single contributors to the rising sea level is engaged in an irreversible self-sustaining retreat, threatening to contribute to a 3.5-10 mm rise in sea levels in the next 20 years.

Jan 15, 2014 05:15 AM EST

Key to Longevity; Humans and Other Primates Burn 50 percent Fewer Calories Than Mammals

A team of international scientists for the first time reveal that primates including humans burn less than 50 percent of calories each day when compared to other mammals, offering hint on the long lives of primates.

Jan 13, 2014 05:47 AM EST

Sticky Feet Robot Developed to Save Astronauts From Dangerous Spacewalks and Maintenance Tasks

An international tests show claims that the sticky feet of a gecko like robot developed by a team of engineering scientists could be useful in future space missions.