Brooke Miller : Science World Report

Nov 17, 2012 12:33 AM EST

Medical Vital-Sign Monitoring Now the Size of Postage Stamp

Sophisticated sensors that are about the size and thickness of a postage stamp have been created by electrical engineers at the Oregon State University to monitor medical vital signs.

Nov 16, 2012 09:39 PM EST

Researchers Discover Recipe for Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria

A novel recipe for antibiotic resistant bacteria has been created by researchers at the Washington State University.

Nov 16, 2012 09:38 PM EST

Stressed Mother's Babies More Likely To Be Bullied at School

Stressed mothers not only give birth to babies who are susceptible to stress themselves, but may also make them vulnerable to bullying.

Nov 16, 2012 03:42 AM EST

Poor Sleep Linked To Schizophrenia

It is well known that lack of adequate sleep not only makes you grumpy and obese but triggers some serious diseases.

Nov 16, 2012 02:45 AM EST

What is Happening Inside A Rapper’s Brain?

Listening to freestyle rappers like Lil Wayne , Jay Z and Snoop Dogg, we are highly amazed at the ease with which they perform this challenging art form. It takes a lot of talent to improvise spontaneous and creative lyrics. Freestyling like any other sports or art form takes an insane amount of pra...

Nov 16, 2012 02:43 AM EST

Miniaturized Walking Biological Machines Developed in Illinois

Researchers at the University of Illinois have come up with a remarkable creation-- biocompatible miniature bio bots.

Nov 16, 2012 02:41 AM EST

Study of Meteorites Shows Warm Water Existed On Mars

Scientists have long been arguing about the existence of water in Mars. Recently, new evidence has been found by researchers at the University of Leicester and The Open University about Martian water

Nov 15, 2012 04:36 AM EST

Aping of Different Kind: Contagious Yawn in Bonobos in Close Relation

Humans are not exclusive with the habit of contagious yawning. The habit of contagious yawning has been found from humans to dogs. Yawning is more common when individuals are closely related. The same phenomenon exists in Bonobos.

Nov 15, 2012 03:52 AM EST

Moderate Drinking During Pregnancy is Not Safe, Affects Child's IQ

Consumption of alcohol during pregnancy has always been a topic of debate. There were studies supporting moderate drinking as safe while some studies suggest a complete abstinence.

Nov 15, 2012 02:54 AM EST

What Makes Humans Unique is Answered by a Gene

The human and ape ancestry has often been a topic of discussion. There are a lot of genetic similarities shared by the two species. But there are some grey areas and unknowns.

Nov 15, 2012 02:51 AM EST

China May Lose Panda Patent, Spain has Oldest Panda Fossils

Are the giant pandas Chinese or Spanish? Until recently, the Ailuropodinae remains found in China, a group that includes extant and extinct forms of giant panda, were considered to be the oldest fossils.

Nov 15, 2012 02:22 AM EST

Gene Triples Risk of Alzheimer's

A recent study has identified a gene that has the capacity to triple the risk of Alzheimer's disease. An international team of researchers discovered this potent genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's.