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Feb 08, 2013 05:16 AM EST

Bats Carry more Human-Infecting Viruses, Outbeating Rodents

A new study from the University of Colorado states that bats carry more viruses when compared to rodents. These viruses are easily transmitted between animals and humans.

Feb 08, 2013 04:52 AM EST

Newly Disocvered Human Fossil Jaw Sheds Light on Human Evolution

An international team of scientists have unearthed a fossil fragment of a lower jaw bone that belonged to the oldest human ancestor. The fossil was recovered from a Serbian cave.

Feb 08, 2013 02:57 AM EST

Stress at Work not Linked to Cancer: Study

For those who find their jobs stressful and fear that big trouble awaits them, you can actually take a sigh of relief, as stressful job does not activate the development of cancer, reports bmj.com.

Feb 08, 2013 02:20 AM EST

Diet Soda Linked with Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

One of the constant companions of dieters is diet soda because they believe zero calories and zero sugar makes the drink a healthier option. But the truth isn't sweet when the drink comes with artificial sweeteners.

Feb 07, 2013 07:26 AM EST

Number of Endangered Mexican Gray Wolves Increases for Third Year

A new census conducted by the Federal state and tribal agencies offers good news for the population of the endangered Mexican gray wolves. According to their census, the number of wolves in the wild in the Southwest increased for the third year in a row.

Feb 07, 2013 06:37 AM EST

Curiosity Spots Another Shiny Object on Martian Soil

The newly discovered metallic object was different from its red surroundings. This is not the first time that the rover is surprising us with such an unexpected discovery. Prior to this, it had found a 'Mars flower' that was actually a benign plastic from the rover itself. It also found small metall...

Feb 07, 2013 06:12 AM EST

Humpback Whale Strikes Couple's Canoe off Hawaii

Last week, a humpback whale paid an unexpected visit to an Arizona couple who were vacationing in Hawaii, enjoying a canoe ride.

Feb 07, 2013 05:06 AM EST

Cluster of Ancient Tombs Discovered in China

A cluster of 102 unidentified tombs have been unearthed by Chinese archaeologists who date these tombs to 1,300 years old. Out of the 102 tombs that have been found on the Pamirs plateau in the westernmost part of the country, nearly 40 percent of them were made for infants.

Feb 07, 2013 03:41 AM EST

Key Influencer in Breast Cancer Discovered

A recent discovery paves the way for better methods of diagnosing and treating breast cancer. Researchers from the University of Minnesota have discovered a new enzyme that is the key influencer in breast cancer and possible other cancers as well.

Feb 07, 2013 01:57 AM EST

Spoonful of Cinnamon Powder Reduces Risk of Diabetes

Sprinkling a spoonful of cinnamon powder in one's breakfast not only adds flavor to it, but also drops the person's blood sugar levels, thereby reducing the chance of developing diabetes.

Feb 06, 2013 08:17 AM EST

Air Pollution Linked to Low Birth Weights: Study

A large international study sends out a warning to pregnant women: greater exposure to outdoor pollution increases the risk of bearing children with low birth weight.

Feb 06, 2013 06:48 AM EST

World’s Oldest Wild Bird Hatches Another Chick

The 62-year-old Laysan albatross known as 'Wisdom' hatched a chick for the sixth consecutive year on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, reports the U.S. Geological Survey.