Science

Cat Crazy: Feline Friends Linked To Psychological Problems?

Diadem Pambid   | Jun 09, 2015 03:56 AM EDT

Looks like your feline friend may be the reason as to why you’ve been acting crazy the past couple of days. According to new research, cats carry a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii, which is highly linked to mental illness. How does one get it and how can it be prevented – without having to get rid of your pet cat? read more

8 New MERS Cases, 7 Deaths In South Korean Outbreak

Althea Serad   | Jun 09, 2015 12:41 AM EDT

Eight new cases of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, or MERS, were confirmed by the South Korean health ministry Tuesday. The total number of infected cases is now 95. However, the ministry said the daily new cases have fallen sharply from a reported 23 the previous day. read more

8 New MERS Cases, 7 Deaths In South Korean Outbreak

Althea Serad   | Jun 09, 2015 12:41 AM EDT

Eight new cases of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, or MERS, were confirmed by the South Korean health ministry Tuesday. The total number of infected cases is now 95. However, the ministry said the daily new cases have fallen sharply from a reported 23 the previous day. read more

6th MERS Death Recorded in South Korea

Stephanie Crisme   | Jun 08, 2015 08:09 AM EDT

South Korea recorded its sixth death from the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus on Sunday while the number of infected continues to rise, with 23 new victims reported on Monday. read more

6th MERS Death Recorded in South Korea

Stephanie Crisme   | Jun 08, 2015 08:09 AM EDT

South Korea recorded its sixth death from the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus on Sunday while the number of infected continues to rise, with 23 new victims reported on Monday. read more

MERS Kills 5th Person In South Korea; 24 Infected Hospitals Disclosed

Althea Serad   | Jun 07, 2015 11:03 PM EDT

The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome virus has already killed five people in South Korea. On Sunday, the country announced that it is strengthening measures to stop the disease from spreading further. read more

MERS Kills 5th Person In South Korea; 24 Infected Hospitals Disclosed

Althea Serad   | Jun 07, 2015 11:03 PM EDT

The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome virus has already killed five people in South Korea. On Sunday, the country announced that it is strengthening measures to stop the disease from spreading further. read more

Mystery Of 'Disappearing Lakes' In Greenland Solved; What Did Scientists Find?

Althea Serad   | Jun 04, 2015 09:53 AM EDT

Over a decade ago, scientists were mystified when lakes sitting atop Greenland’s ice sheet suddenly drained out billions of gallons of water in just hours. Now it appears the mystery is solved. Geoscientists have published a new study in the journal Nature on June 3 explaining the alarming phenomenon, reported Live Science. read more

35 MERS Cases Confirmed In South Korea; What Are Authorities Doing To Prevent Spread Of Virus?

Althea Serad   | Jun 04, 2015 08:50 AM EDT

Five new cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome or MERS were confirmed in South Korea, making the total number of confirmed cases reach up to thirty five, according to authorities dated Thursday. read more

35 MERS Cases Confirmed In South Korea; What Are Authorities Doing To Prevent Spread Of Virus?

Althea Serad   | Jun 04, 2015 08:50 AM EDT

Five new cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome or MERS were confirmed in South Korea, making the total number of confirmed cases reach up to thirty five, according to authorities dated Thursday. read more

New Kind of Memory Alloy Returns to Shape 10 Million Times

Eana Maniebo   | Jun 03, 2015 10:45 AM EDT

Memory shape alloys, or a type of metal that "remembers its shape," is a valuable fusion metal used in aircraft, medical, and lifestyle-driven industries. Memory shape alloys are nicknamed "smart metals" because of their ability revert to their original shape when exposed to heat. read more

MERS Claims Five New Victims, 1,364 Quarantined; Why Is The Virus Spreading In South Korea?

Althea Serad   | Jun 03, 2015 06:10 AM EDT

On Tuesday, South Korea was warned by the World Health Organization that the outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome on the country will likely grow. Currently, five new cases have emerged, and 1,364 people remain under quarantine. read more

MERS Claims Five New Victims, 1,364 Quarantined; Why Is The Virus Spreading In South Korea?

Althea Serad   | Jun 03, 2015 06:10 AM EDT

On Tuesday, South Korea was warned by the World Health Organization that the outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome on the country will likely grow. Currently, five new cases have emerged, and 1,364 people remain under quarantine. read more

'Virgin Births' Happen To Smalltooth Sawfish As They Face Extinction; What Caused Asexual Reproduction?

Althea Serad   | Jun 03, 2015 03:30 AM EDT

The smalltooth sawfish are facing extinction, but they are fighting to survive according to a research published in the journal Current Biology on June 1. read more

US Army Finds New Batch of Live Anthrax

Kwao Peppeh   | May 29, 2015 04:59 PM EDT

The US Army has discovered another batch of live anthrax. According to NBC News, these anthrax spores are from the same batch that was dispatched to Australia. read more

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