Staff Reporter : Science World Report

Feb 14, 2013 06:35 AM EST

First-Born Kids More Likely to Get Diabetes: Study

First-born children are at a higher risk of developing diabetes or high blood pressure. According to a study conducted, first-borns had a 21 percent reduction in insulin sensitivity and a 4mmHg rise in blood pressure.

Feb 14, 2013 06:24 AM EST

Australia's Oldest Elephant Siam Dies in Captivity

Siam, the oldest Asian elephant that was kept in captivity at the Australian Zoo, was found dead Tuesday morning due to a sudden kidney failure.

Feb 14, 2013 06:11 AM EST

New Method Discovered to ‘Turn Off’ Sensation of Feeling Cold: USC Scientists

Scientists have discovered a new way to turn off the ability to sense cold. They have found a novel method of turning off the neuron that is responsible for sensing cold in mice, while still leaving them able to sense touch and heat.

Feb 13, 2013 07:30 AM EST

Researchers Discover Two New Species of Salamander

A team of researchers from Colombia has discovered two new species of salamander while conducting the first amphibian census that was supported by the Conservation Leadership Programme and Save Our Species. The newly discovered salamanders that belong to the genus Bolitoglossa were spotted at the Ta...

Feb 13, 2013 06:26 AM EST

Sea Slug Owns a Disposable Penis

Japanese scientists are surprised at the bizarre mating behavior of a sea slug. They are amused to see how a sea slug is able to detach its penis after copulation. Not only this, it can even re-grow and re-use its penis.

Feb 13, 2013 06:10 AM EST

NASA: Rapid Loss of Freshwater from Middle East Region

A recent study by NASA reveals that large parts of the dry Middle East region lost freshwater rapidly, almost the size of the Dead Sea, during the past decade. According to the researchers, nearly 60 percent of the loss is due to the growing demand of groundwater and the 2007 drought.

Feb 12, 2013 09:10 AM EST

Cut Salt to Save Upto Half a Million Lives

Reducing the intake of salt as little as a teaspoon can save up to half a million American lives, according to a new study.

Feb 12, 2013 09:02 AM EST

Vitamin D Doses Fail to Match the Labels: Study

A latest study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine claims that the Vitamin D supplement potency varies widely and the amount of vitamin D in the supplements do not match the listed label.

Feb 12, 2013 08:57 AM EST

Dogs Can Understand Human's Point of View

When the dog is not allowed to take the food, he is four times more likely to steal the food that he was forbidden to eat, when the lights are off so that the humans fail to notice him.

Feb 11, 2013 07:42 AM EST

Tablets are Easier to Read for Older Adults: Study

Old people are slowly progressing to convert into tech savvies like the younger ones. Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University have found that the older people find it easier to read on tablets than on print or the computer.

Feb 11, 2013 05:03 AM EST

Asteroid 2012 DA14 to Fly by Earth Feb 15: Closest Known Approach to Earth

Our planet is going to encounter a large chunk of rock Feb. 15. A 130,000 metric ton asteroid 2012 DA14 that is about the size of a football field will pass within 17,200 miles of the Earth i.e., a remarkably close distance.

Feb 08, 2013 06:26 AM EST