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Feb 06, 2014 05:06 AM EST

Carbon Dating on Camel Bones Contradicts Bible's Accuracy

A latest study using radiocarbon dating highlight the time period when domesticated camels were introduced in Israel, casting doubt on the Bible's version of events.

Feb 06, 2014 12:22 AM EST

Jackdaws Use Eyes To Communicate, Study Proves [VIDEO]

Most species use either body language or vocalization to communicate. But for the Jackdaws, it's all in the eyes.

Feb 05, 2014 07:30 AM EST

Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Risk for Cardiovascular Diseases Among U.S. Firefighters

The traditional Mediterranean diet has long been touted as a healthy eating plan. A latest study offers another strong reason to switch to Mediterranean diet stating, consumption of Mediterranean diet is linked with lower risk factors for cardiovascular diseases.

Feb 05, 2014 07:16 AM EST

Fukushima Radiation May Have Arrived at the U.S. Coast, Kelps Hold Clue

The continued effects of the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in Japan, is now compelling the U.S. biologists to get into the waters and test the strands of kelp for traces of radioactive material.

Feb 05, 2014 07:00 AM EST

NASA’s Curiosity Rover Gears Up to Jump Sand Dune

NASA's Mars Curiosity rover is gearing up to meet the toughest challenge of trekking over a metre high dune that lies across Dingo Gap.

Feb 05, 2014 03:24 AM EST

NASA's Kepler Space Telescope Discovers a New Wobbly Planet With Erratic Seasons

A latest observation made by NASA's space telescope Kepler is the presence of an unusual planet that spins wildly on its own axis, resulting in quick and unpredictable change in seasons.

Feb 05, 2014 03:10 AM EST

Oregon Chub First Fish to be Delisted From Endangered Species List Due to Recovery

The Oregon Chub, a tiny minnow, will be the first fish to be delisted from the threatened and endangered species list thanks to the recovery efforts, announced the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Feb 04, 2014 10:05 AM EST

Consumption of Added Sugar Linked to Increased Risk of Death from Cardiovascular Disease

Many Americans consume more sugar than they realize. A new study links this unhealthy habit to increased risk of death from cardiovascular diseases.

Feb 04, 2014 09:57 AM EST

Mysterious Disease Causing Starfish Arms to Rip Apart [VIDEO]

Millions of starfish along the U.S. west coast are facing a huge threat from a mysterious illness that rips their arms apart until their insides spill out. This unknown disease has baffled biologists who claim the loss of starfish could threaten the marine ecosystem.

Feb 04, 2014 09:38 AM EST

Ancient 4,600-Year-Old Step Pyramid Discovered in Egypt

An ancient step pyramid about 4,600 years old was unearthed by archaeologists working near the ancient settlement of Edfu in southern Egypt.

Feb 04, 2014 03:38 AM EST

Greenland's Jakobshavn Glacier, That Sank the Titanic, Smashes Own Speed Record

The latest observations of the massive Arctic glacier- Jakobshavn glacier, in the South-west of Greenland, that is one of the most rapidly retreating glaciers, revels that the glacier is moving at speed that is believed to the fastest speed ever recorded.

Feb 04, 2014 03:26 AM EST

Arctic Lake Ice Shrinking With Rising Temperatures, Scientists Claim [VIDEO]

The continued Arctic warming has resulted in a decline in the icy season of the Arctic lakes, claim University of Waterloo scientists who studied more than 400 lakes in Alaska's Arctic coastal plain.