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Feb 26, 2013 07:19 AM EST

Facebook Boosts Cognitive Function in Older Adults

A latest preliminary research finding from the University of Arizona suggests that Facebook helps in improving the mental abilities of older adults. Men and women above the age of 65 who learn to use Facebook notice a boost in cognitive functions.

Feb 26, 2013 07:07 AM EST

World's Smallest Satellites Launched in India

The world's smallest satellites weighing less than 15 pounds each were launched into orbit Feb. 25, 2013 from an Indian spaceport.

Feb 26, 2013 05:42 AM EST

Astronomers Track the Origin of Russian Meteor

Astronomers from the University of Antioquia in Medellin, Colombia have traced the origin of the meteorite that fell in Central Russia and Urals regions injuring over thousand people earlier this month.

Feb 26, 2013 04:22 AM EST

Ultrasound can Detect Risk of Autism at Birth: Study

A study conducted by researchers at the Michigan State University suggests that ultrasound tests may be helpful in determining the child's risk for autism.

Feb 26, 2013 03:27 AM EST

Lack of Sleep Dramatically Alters Genes

A latest study conducted by researchers at the University of Surrey has come up with an alarming finding which states that inadequate sleep alters the activity of hundreds of human genes. These are the genes that are associated with response to stress, immunity and controlling inflammation.

Feb 25, 2013 08:08 AM EST

New Species of Miniature Catfish Discovered in India

A new species of miniature catfish was discovered in East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh. The newly discovered fish belongs to the genus Pseudolaguvia.

Feb 25, 2013 06:47 AM EST

Mammoth Tooth Fossil Found Near Rye, NH Harbor

Owner of a fishing vessel called Rimrack, Mike Anderson from New Hampshire made a very unusual catch while fishing for scallops at the south of Isles of Shoals. He spotted a 6-inch triangular-shaped tooth captured in the trawl amid a pile of shells and rocks.

Feb 25, 2013 04:00 AM EST

Slow-Growing Kids Catch up by Early Teens

A recent study offers some relief to those parents whose children are experiencing slow growth. According to the study conducted by researchers at the University of Bristol, during the first nine months, babies are slow in gaining weight but catch up with their normal peers by the age of 13.

Feb 25, 2013 03:32 AM EST

C-Section Babies at Higher Risk of Allergies: Study

A latest study suggests that babies born by Cesarean section are five times more prone to develop allergies when compared to babies born naturally.

Feb 24, 2013 02:25 PM EST

CDC iPad App Allows You to Solve Public Health Outbreaks

"Solve the Outbreak" a free iPad app allows the users to assume the role of a disease outbreak investigator in the agency's Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) by navigating three fictional outbreaks based on real-life events..

Feb 24, 2013 02:24 PM EST

NASA's First-Ever Google+ Hangout With Astronauts From ISS

All the space enthusiast were able have a face to face chat with the astronauts. Thanks to the first Google+ Hangout live with the International Space Station hosted by NASA on 22 Feb 2013 from 10.30 a.m EDT to 11.30 a.m EDT.

Feb 24, 2013 02:24 PM EST

Red Wine Not Only Protect Heart But Also Reduce Hearing Loss

An interesting study from the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit suggests that, an active ingredient 'resveratrol' found in red grapes and red wine not only protects your heart but also has the potential to protect against hearing loss and cognitive decline.