Brooke Miller : Science World Report

Aug 09, 2012 06:25 AM EDT

Tuberculosis Vaccine a New Drug to Fight Type 1 Diabetes

A study conducted at the Harvard University suggests that the TB vaccine that has been in use for 90 years, may help reverse type 1 diabetes and eliminate the lifelong need for insulin. Though there is no guarantee about the results from this early stage trial, it will stand up in larger studies, w...

Aug 09, 2012 06:16 AM EDT

Penn Scientists Create 3D map of Dark Matter and Dark Energy

The largest ever three dimensional map of massive galaxies and distant black holes produced by Sloan digital Sky Survey III (SDSS III), helps in investigating the mysterious "dark matter" and "dark energy" that make up 96 percent of the universe.

Aug 08, 2012 06:49 AM EDT

New Bird Species Discovered in 'Cloud Forest' of Peru

A colorful fruit eating bird with a black mask, pale belly and scarlet breast something that has never been described by science has been discovered by Cornell graduates following an expedition in the remote Peruvian Andes. Now described in the scientific journal,The Auk, the bird has been dubbed th...

Aug 08, 2012 06:27 AM EDT

Grapefruit Juice May Boost Cancer Treatment: Study

For years doctors have warned their patients about drug interactions with grapefruit juice that could be dangerous for them, but it appears that this tart drink actually improves the use of a promising cancer drug by interacting with the drugs in a positive way, reducing dosages, cost and side effec...

Aug 08, 2012 06:23 AM EDT

Cholesterol Levels Decling Among US Youths

According to a new report by CDC, the cholesterol levels has improved among the children in the United States over the past two decades despite the mounting obesity rates during the same period.

Aug 08, 2012 06:21 AM EDT

Popcorn Flavoring Agent Ups Risk of Alzheimerâ€™s Progress

Popcorn lovers may now have to think twice before reaching out for a tub of their favorite snack. Popcorn now comes with a health warning, as a new study raises concern about the food flavoring ingredient used to produce the distinctive buttery flavor and aroma of microwave popcorn and other food, c...

Aug 08, 2012 06:19 AM EDT

NASAâ€™s Mohawk Guy Gains Popularity Similar to Rover

The web has gone wild with NASA's successful launch of the Mars Rover and its team celebrating the incredible feat of landing its Curiosity. Amongst all the blue-shirted NASA workers, one man stood out from the rest. That was Bobak Ferdowsi, flight director for the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity...

Aug 07, 2012 09:21 AM EDT

Malaria Genome Sequencing Offers Challenges and Opportunities

Two multi-national research teams have newly sequenced malaria genomes revealing new challenges in efforts to eradicate the parasite.

Aug 07, 2012 07:34 AM EDT

Violent TV Shows Activate Sleep Problems in Children

Nowadays over sixty percent of television shows broadcast during prime time hours contain some form of violence. A new study conducted which focuses on violent TV shows argues that preschool-aged children are more likely to have sleep problems if they watched violent TV shows and videos before going...

Aug 07, 2012 07:31 AM EDT

Weight Training Linked to Reduced Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

A new study done by researchers at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and the University of Southern Denmark have provided an additional motive for men to have toned bodies. The study claims that men who do weight training regularly may be able to reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes.

Aug 07, 2012 07:26 AM EDT

Solar Storms to Peak in Next Two Years and Cause Havoc

The scientists warn that by the next two years the world might have to face a major power failure due to the intense solar storm. Even the communication systems and the satellites would face a major setback due to this unexpected threat from the outer space that brings destruction along with it.

Aug 07, 2012 07:13 AM EDT

Extreme Summer Heat Due to Global Warming, says NASA Study

A new statistical analysis by NASA published in the Journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has found that Earth's land areas have seen increasing summer heat waves over the last 30 years, and this is definitely because of global warming.