Health experts opine that while battling the Ebola outbreak is difficult, it will likely not spread outside West Africa. The Ebola virus can kill nearly 90 percent of those infected.
Verizon is reportedly looking to offer 4G LTE to its prepaid subscribers. Come July 17, the carrier is expected to begin offering the service.
A new study discovers the benefits of gravity and how a connection exists between it and how animals pee. The findings can be of help to engineers who can design mechanisms accordingly.
A new study hints at a causal link between obesity and asthma. Obesity in childhood may be responsible for fueling asthma.
Google has redacted articles from the BBC and The Guardian post the EU ruling for data protection and an individual's "tight to be forgotten." The ruling is raising concerns over compromise of the freedom of press.
A new study debunks the myth that childhood vaccines are not safe for children. The study reveals that the vaccines have rare side effects.
The much-awaited fully mechanical Swiss watch from Swatch - Sistem51 - is finally set to hit the U.S. shelves in early July. The watch, priced at $150 will initially be available in New York and San Francisco.
Apple has pushed out the OS X 10.9.4 update for Mac users. The update brings several improvements and bug fixes users' way.
Gay pride parades in the U.S. are drawing more people as well as sponsorship. The legalization of same-sex marriages has seen a huge crowd come out to support the LGBT community.
A 62-year-old man from Ohio dies during a hiking trip to the Grand Canyon. Attempts to resuscitate the individual were unsuccessful.
A new study suggests that Neanderthals consumed veggies in their diet along with meat. The researchers have based their findings on samples of ancient fecal matter found in a Spanish cave.
An international group of researchers have found three supermassive black holes that are 4 billion light years away. The mass of the black holes is 10 times more than normal black holes.
Pregnant women are at a high risk of having offspring with autism and/or developmental delay if they are exposed to pesticides based on a new study. The study has been led by researchers at the UC Davis MIND Institute.
Facebook's diversity report figures reveal that the company's demographics are dominated by white and Asian men. The percentage of women in its global workforce is just 31 percent.
Camera-maker GoPro's shares begin trading on NASDAQ on June 26 with each share being valued at $24. The company is estimated to be valued at $3 billion.
The proposed $48.5 billion merger between AT&T and DirecTV is promising improved Internet access for users. However, the companies won't commit to lower pricing in the long term.
Monarch butterflies do not just rely on the sun to find their way says a new study. The recent findings show that monarch butterflies use their own magnetic compasses to navigate when migrating.
NASA's Curiosity rover completes a Martian year and takes a selfie to commemorate the occasion. The rover will continue to explore Mars till its wheels continue to be operational.
Google Glass gets a slew of improvements and new Glassware ahead of the Google I/O. Here's what we know so far.
State health department records of 1.3 million people in Montana have been hacked, compromising personal data. The state is offering free credit monitoring and identity-fraud insurance to those affected.
Google Glass is now available in the UK but will cost a whopping £1,000. The wearable device, which has received quite a few brickbats, will hit the UK shores after being available in the U.S.
The FBI has made nearly 281 arrests and saved 168 children in a week-long sting operation to combat sex trafficking. The sting operation was conducted nationwide and cracked down on sex trafficking.
iPhone 6 will have two versions with one having a 4.7-inch display and the other with 5.5-inch screens and come in two size. The upcoming Apple smartphones are expected to go in mass production in July this year.
LG G3 mini, the compact version of the LG G3, is poised to hit the market soon. The successor of the LG G2 mini, however, will be smaller than its previous iteration.
Twitter slapped with a $5 million lawsuit for sending spam text messages. The complaint says that Twitter did not take sufficient steps to stop sending messages to recycled phone numbers.
Health experts are alarmed by the resurgence of the Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa. The epidemic is 'totally out of control' in the region, a health official says.
FCC has imposed a record fine of $34.9 million on CTS Technology, a Chinese signal jammer vendor for illegally marketing and selling signal jammers. CTS Technology claims it rarely sell its products in the U.S.
Samsung is reportedly set to unveil its first-ever Android Wear-powered smartwatch at the upcoming Google I/O. The company apparently has two variants of the smartwatch in the pipeline.
The U.S. FDA has issued a safety announcement pertaining to the docetaxel drug, which is used for cancer treatment. Patients may feel intoxicated during or after the drug treatment.
Global Peace Index shows Iceland as the most peaceful country and Syria as the least peaceful. U.S. does not feature in the top 100 peaceful countries of the world.