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Oct 29, 2013 08:56 AM EDT

Swaddled Babies at a Higher Risk of Hip Problems, Study Claims

Over the recent times there has been an increase in the age old technique of swaddling as parents claim this offers relied to the restless infants and gives a more restful sleep. But a new study uncovers the harsh impact of this traditional practise.

Oct 29, 2013 08:16 AM EDT

Lost World With Three New Species Discovered in Remote Australia

A team of reseachers have discovered three vertebrate species new to science that have stayed isolated for millions of years on Australia's Cape York Peninsula.

Oct 29, 2013 08:04 AM EDT

Asian Carps Successfully Reproducing in Great Lakes, Posing a Threat to Native Fishes

Asian carA latest geological survey study reveals that the Asian carps have reproduced successfully in the Great Lakes watershed, a sign that increases the threat to the native fish population.p breed in Great Lakes, threaten fishing

Oct 29, 2013 07:53 AM EDT

Study of Monkey's Brain Explains Human Fear of Snake

Brain cells for snake-spotting found?

Oct 29, 2013 07:00 AM EDT

NASA All Set to Launch its First Mars Mission 'MAVEN'

The space agency NASA announced on Monday that it all set for its first mission to explore the Martian atmosphere which is slated to launch on November 18. The spacecraft is currently undergoing its final preparations prior to the launch.

Oct 29, 2013 05:55 AM EDT

Australia’s Oldest Bird Footprints Discovered Dating Back to 100 Million Years

Palaeontologists have discovered fossilized footprints of two thin toed birds embedded in a riverbank of Dinosaur Cover in Victoria, Australia.

Oct 28, 2013 10:52 AM EDT

Earth Got its Water From an Asteroid Impact Some 4.6 Billion Years Ago

A new finding claims that, Earth's water most likely came from an asteroid collision some 4.6 billion years ago, shortly after the solar system first took shape.

Oct 28, 2013 08:24 AM EDT

Halloween’s Most Preferred Treat in the U.S. is ‘CHOCOLATE’

One of the famous family celebrations in the U.S. is the 'Halloween'. As this most popular festival is around the corner, the National Confectioners Association conducted a national survey to find out what is Americans most favourite Halloween treat and undoubtedly chocolate wins.

Oct 28, 2013 08:04 AM EDT

Mount Etna Erupts Again, Sending Vast Plume of Ash Over Sicily [VIDEO]

Europe's most active and tallest volcano 'Mount Etna' erupted on Saturday, emitting huge plume of ash and putting up a brilliant air show with its bright lava.

Oct 28, 2013 07:41 AM EDT

Scientists Celebrate Century of Ice Age Fossils Unearthed in La Brea Tar Pits

Numerous excavations conducted till date at the deep dark depths of La Brea Tar Pits have yielded a diverse array of interesting and fascinating archaeological specimens.

Oct 28, 2013 06:04 AM EDT

North Dakota Bishop Exposes Catholics to Hepatitis A Through Communion

An investigation by state health officials has determined that a North Dakota bishop exposed a number of churchgoers to the hepatitis A virus through the Eucharist also known as the Holy Communion in the past month.

Oct 28, 2013 04:02 AM EDT

Students With Concussion Need to Take Timeout from School

Countless school kids can sustain concussions and the key to recovery is physical and mental rest. To help kids with concussion a team of paediatric experts have offered new guidelines on returning to learning after concussion.