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Mar 01, 2013 07:54 AM EST

Scientists Discover Biggest Meteorite in East Antarctica in 25 years

An international team of scientists working at the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica research station have discovered an 18 kg meteorite embedded in the East Antarctica ice sheet, according to press reports. Since the year 1988 this is the largest meteorite discovered in this region.

Mar 01, 2013 07:39 AM EST

Babies Born to Obese Mothers at Higher Risk of Heart Disease

According to the study conducted by University of Sydney, babies born to mothers who are overweight or obese had a thickened lining in aorta, this a common sign of heart disease.

Mar 01, 2013 06:42 AM EST

Animals Help Autistic Kids Interact Better: Study

An important discovery has been made by researchers at Queensland, Australia, stating that autistic kids benefit from exposure to animals, as exposure to animals can increase the positive social behavior in autistic children.

Mar 01, 2013 05:45 AM EST

Morning Sickness Drug Zorfan Safe for Fetus

Popular anti-nausea drug ondansetron (brand name Zofran) does not cause any birth defects or risk to the growing fetus.

Feb 28, 2013 07:26 AM EST

Alligators Sport Permanently Erect Penis Inside their Body

A latest study reveals a very mysterious aspect of an alligator: the semi-aquatic carnivorous reptile has a permanently erect penis hidden inside its body, an aspect uncommon in other reptiles and mammals, reports LiveScience.

Feb 28, 2013 07:12 AM EST

114-Year-Old Japanese Named World's Oldest Woman

A 114-year-old Japanese woman 'Misao Okawa' has been officially named as the world's oldest female by the Guinness World Records on Wednesday.

Feb 28, 2013 03:29 AM EST

Male Giant Isopod in Japan Fasts for 4 Years

A male giant isopod in Japan, simply known as No. 1, has not ingested any food for more than four years. Shocking but true! The creature, which is generally known as the scavenger of the deep, is kept at the Toba Aquarium in Mie Prefecture.

Feb 28, 2013 02:52 AM EST

Having Sons Reduce Lifespan of Mothers: Study

Giving birth to sons reduces the lifespan of mothers. According to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Turku, Finland, the risk of death increases by 7 percent per year for each son a woman gave birth to.

Feb 27, 2013 06:33 AM EST

Poaching to Cause Fall in Rhino Population within Two Years

The IUCN's Species Survival Commission's (SSC) African Rhino Specialist Group predicts that if poaching continues at such an alarming rate, the rhino population could drastically fall within two years' time.

Feb 27, 2013 04:33 AM EST

Ship Noise Affects Metabolism of Crabs: Study

It is known that marine life is extremely sensitive to noise pollution. In most cases, the death of the animal occurs shortly after the exposure to extreme noise. Most of them fail to acclimatize to the new environment. The sensitivity to noise differs in various marine animals.

Feb 27, 2013 03:22 AM EST

Obesity, Lack of Physical Exercise Increase Risk for Colorectal Cancer

A latest study done by researchers at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute has shown an alarming association between increasing body mass index and higher risk for colorectal cancer.

Feb 26, 2013 07:35 AM EST

Four New Species of Rove Beetle Disovered

A latest study published in the journal Zookeys states that four new species of rove beetles have been discovered in the Ningxia Autonomous Region, China.