Science

Gut Bacteria could Protect From Food Allergies, New Study Shows

Paula Marie Navarra   | Aug 28, 2014 08:55 AM EDT

A little bacteria wouldn't hurt. That's what scientists have found about Clostridia, common gut bacteria that could protect against food allergies. read more

Flying "Hoverbikes" Could Soon Take to the Skies

Dino Lirios   | Aug 28, 2014 08:37 AM EDT

This future hoverbike is based on the existing technology of the quadcopter read more

Dragon Fish Bred to Walk Better on Land May Hold Clues to Evolution

Emery Dennel   | Aug 28, 2014 07:10 AM EDT

The "terrestrialized" fish were able to walk with more efficacy. read more

Mount Everest Study Proves High Altitudes Raises Blood Pressure

Emery Dennel   | Aug 28, 2014 04:30 AM EDT

The increase in blood pressure is believed to be related to oxygen deprivation at high altitudes. read more

Trash Burning is a Lot More Dangerous to Health Than Once Thought

Emery Dennel   | Aug 28, 2014 04:57 AM EDT

The study states that around 29 percent of the global emissions of mercury and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are due to burning garbage. read more

Wolves Show Empathy Through Yawning

Emery Dennel   | Aug 28, 2014 03:28 AM EDT

These findings confirm the strong social bond between members of the pack. read more

Oldest Known Wine Cellar Proves Israelites Partied Hard

Emery Dennel   | Aug 28, 2014 03:22 AM EDT

The jars would have once contained 528 gallons of wine. read more

Sheepdogs Could Teach Governments How to Better Control Human Crowds

Emery Dennel   | Aug 28, 2014 02:01 AM EDT

Sheepdogs work using the "selfish herd theory" to its advantage. read more

Fake Results? Japan Lab, Riken, Can't Replicate Stem Cell Experiments

Emery Dennel   | Aug 28, 2014 01:44 AM EDT

Despite claims earlier this year that a lab in Japan has successfully developed methods to grow transplant tissue, researchers announced on Wednesday that they could bot replicate the said experiments. read more

Intensive Lifestyle Counseling Recommended for Obese Americans

Emery Dennel   | Aug 28, 2014 12:35 AM EDT

Health conditions of individuals with weight problems improved in one to two years with behavioral counseling on diet and exercise. read more

How to Tell if Couples are Ready to be Parents

Ana Verayo   | Aug 28, 2014 01:12 AM EDT

Researchers have predicted couples' co-parenting behaviour after role playing with custom dolls and the results are remarkable. read more

Certain Cancer Treatments can Treat Malaria, Scientists Claim

Paula Marie Navarra   | Aug 28, 2014 12:26 AM EDT

They've identified several compounds from a group of protein kinase inhibitors that can inhibit malaria growth without harming its host. read more

Zombie Ant Fungi control ants to get to their host

Paula Marie Navarra   | Aug 28, 2014 09:41 AM EDT

A new study shows that “Zombie Ant Fungi” have the ability to manipulate the ants to get to their next host. read more

Scientists "Rewrite" Bad Memories Into Good Ones

David Perry   | Aug 27, 2014 10:23 PM EDT

The findings demonstrated that a circuit of neurons connecting two regions of the brain play a critical role in associating emotion to a memory. read more

Pot-Smoking Couples Have Lower Domestic Violence

David Perry   | Aug 27, 2014 02:42 PM EDT

Scientists at the University of Buffalo's Research Institute on Addictions found the more often couples smoked marijuana, the less likely they were to engage in domestic violence. read more

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