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Jul 29, 2013 09:46 AM EDT

China's Monster Mushroom Weighing 33 Pounds Could be a World Record Breaker

A huge mushroom that is almost the size of a tire weighing 33 pounds has been unearthed by locals from Puxiong Township in China's Yunnan province.

Jul 29, 2013 09:29 AM EDT

Russian Cargo Ship Docks Successfully at ISS to Deliver 3 Tons of Supply [VIDEO]

An unpiloted Russian cargo ship docked successfully with the International Space Station in less than six hours after its launch on Saturday. The cargo ship was carrying nearly three tons of supplies for the Expedition 36 crew.

Jul 29, 2013 09:18 AM EDT

Earthquakes Contribute to Global Warming by Releasing Methane from Ocean Floor

Earthquakes contribute to global warming by releasing highly potent greenhouse gas methane from the ocean floor. Over the past decade nearly 7.4 million cubic meters of methane has escaped to the surface.

Jul 29, 2013 04:56 AM EDT

Thousands of Bees Attack Texas Couple, Kill Their Two Horses [VIDEO]

A swarm of about 30,000 bees attacked a North Texas couple and its two miniature horses, the horses later died.

Jul 27, 2013 07:56 AM EDT

Scientists Identify a New Molecule that Stops Cancer Cells From Growing When Starved of Oxygen

A new discovery made by a team of UK scientists could help in developing new treatments for cancer. Researchers have discovered a new molecule that stops cancer cells from reacting and existing under low levels of oxygen.

Jul 27, 2013 07:03 AM EDT

Blood Pressure Drug Slows the Rate of Dementia Deterioration: Study

A latest study published in the journal BMJ Open states that, a class of drug known as ACE inhibitors that is used to reduce blood pressure may also slow the rate of cognitive decline of dementia.

Jul 27, 2013 06:44 AM EDT

Sudden Drop in Testosterone Cause Parkinson's Disease-Like Symptoms

A sudden drop in the male sex hormone 'testosterone' may cause symptoms like those seen in people with Parkinson's disease, according to a latest finding.

Jul 27, 2013 05:44 AM EDT

FDA Proposed Rules to Modernize the Food Safety System for the 21st Century

Two new rules have been proposed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to ensure that the imported food matches the same safety standards as the food produced in the United States.

Jul 27, 2013 05:32 AM EDT

NASA Flooded With More Than 400 Enthusiastic Responses For Asteroid Exploration Mission

The space agency had received more than 400 responses to its Asteroid Initiative Request for Information(RFI).NASA has an $18 billion proposed budget for 2014, out which it plans to keep $105 million for the asteroid mission.

Jul 27, 2013 05:17 AM EDT

Disabled Sea Turtle 'OD' Spends Retirement in Las Vegas [VIDEO]

The 320 pound disabled green sea turtle has now received a large and comfortable permanent home in Las Vegas. The turtle has spent five years at the Florida Keys Turtle Hospital in Marathon due to an irreparable collapsed lung.

Jul 26, 2013 08:53 AM EDT

Study Links Weight Discrimination to Obesity

Weight discrimination elevated the risk of obesity rather than being a motivation to reduce weight, according to a latest finding.

Jul 26, 2013 08:36 AM EDT

Extinct Ancient Apes Did Not Walk on Two Legs Like Humans, Study

A latest study challenges the previous studies by claiming that extinct ancient apes did not walk on two legs like humans. The new study confirms that the features of bipedalism (ability to walk on two legs) were strictly limited to the human and their ancestors.