Articles by Sumit Passary
FDA Wants To Lift Blood Donation Blanket Ban On Gay Males
The U.S. FDA proposes to lift ban on blood donation made by gay and bisexual males. However, there is still a catch.
Researchers Spot Beluga Whales Swimming Near Rhode Island
Three beluga whales, or white whales, have been spotted in Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay. Authorities believe that the whales are not in any sort of distress.
Cornell University Pays Tribute To Carl Sagan By Renaming Institute For Pale Blue Dots
Cornell University has renamed an institute in honor of late astronomer Carl Sagan. The name of the institute was recently revealed during an inaugural event.
Red Planet's Blue Sunset: Curiosity Rover Captures Stunning Timelapse Of Sunset In Mars
The Curiosity rover has captured a blue sunset on the Red Planet. This is the first time it has observed a sunset on Mars in color.
Doctors Successfully Separate Conjoined Twins: Twins Make It Home In Time For Mother's Day
Doctors successfully separated conjoined twins in February this year and discharged one of the twins just in time for Mother's Day. The other twin remains in the hospital for the next few months.
Drop That Junk Food: It Kills Bacteria That Makes You Thin
Consumption of junk food disrupts the balance of good gut bacteria that helps a person to remain thin. Professor Tim Spector has released a new book that links microbes, food and health for addressing obesity.
US Researchers And GSK Team Up To Fast Track Search For AIDS Cure
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and University of North Carolina (UNC) partner together to accelerate research on curing AIDS. A successful cure for HIV/AIDS will make a big impact in the medical industry.
Kids With Nightly Bedtime Routine Sleep Better: Study
A bedtime routine results in better sleep for young children. The practice is also associated with decreased daytime behavioral problems and sleep problems.
Humans Beat Computer In 'Brains vs. Artificial Intelligence' Poker Tournament
Humans win $732,713 in a two-week long poker game against a computer. Scientists hope to develop artificial intelligence (AI) that can outsmart humans in the game of poker soon.
Saturn's Moon Enceladus Possible Home To Alien Life?
Enceladus, the sixth largest moon of Saturn, may support alien life. The moon's oceans are believed to be salty with pH levels at around 11 or 12, which can even be tolerated by some organisms on Earth.
San Francisco Becomes First City In US To Ban Chewing Tobacco At Ballparks
Chewing smokeless tobacco has been banned from all San Francisco ballparks. Baseball players have welcomed the law but suggest that the habit may be hard to break.
MIT Underwater Robots Have Cognitive Abilities To Achieve High-Level Goals
MIT scientists have developed a system called Enterprise that provides cognitive abilities to autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). The system provides high-level decision making abilities to robots.
Out Of Control Russian Spacecraft Burns Up Upon Reentry Into Earth's Atmosphere
The out of control Progress 59 spacecraft re-entered the Earth's atmosphere and burned over the central Pacific Ocean. The spacecraft was carrying supplies to the International Space Station (ISS).
Doctors Find Evidence Of Ebola In Survivor's Eye
The Ebola virus may be present in Ebola survivor's eye long after the initial onset of the disease. Ebola survivors should be monitored for possible eye infections after getting treated for the disease.
Specialized Treatment At Stroke Centers Can Help Increase Survival Odds Says Study
Stroke treatment at comprehensive stoke centers (CSCs) reduces mortality rate of patients. Patients admitted to non-stroke centers should be moved to a CSC for specialized treatment.
FDA Report Shows Blue Bell Had Knowledge Of Listeria Contamination Since 2013
FDA reveals that Blue Bell knew about listeria contamination at its facilities since 2013. The ice cream maker suggests that it has adopted new training programs for all employees to avoid future contamination.
Scientists Fire Up X-Ray Machine To Improve Chocolate
A new study that involved the X-ray of chocolates may help manufacturers improve the quality of their chocolates. The study examined how fat bloom, the white layer, is formed on the surface of chocolates.
FDA Gives Roche Breakthrough Therapy Designation For Venetoclax CLL Treatment
The Food and Drug Administration grants Roche breakthrough therapy designation for its drug venetoclax. The drug is used for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
Tornadoes Raze Homes In Suburbs Near Oklahoma City
Severe tornadoes have destroyed dozens of homes in the suburbs and in Oklahoma City. Meteorologists forecast that the region may be hit by more storms in the coming days.
Use Of Walking Aids Going Up For Elder Americans
The use of walking aids is on the rise amongst elderly Americans. The demand for walking aids is expected to double in the U.S. by 2050.
Researchers Use Smartphone Camera To Look For Parasites In Blood
A latest device called CellScope Loa can detect parasitic worms in the blood with the help of a smartphone camera. The device uses motion instead of fluorescent stains or molecular markers for detecting parasites in blood.
NASA Issues Challenge To Public In The Hopes Of Gathering Ideas For Mars Journey
NASA has invited the public to a challenge that requires participants to develop a plan on how to sustain human life on Mars with less reliance on the Earth. The challenge submission deadline is July 6, 2015.
Scientists Manage To 'Create' Images From Thunder Sound Waves
Scientists create images from thunder sound waves. The latest study will help scientists in improved weather forecasting.
Probiotic Bacteria May Help Fight Against Very Common Hospital Infection
A non-toxin producing strain of the C-diff bacteria can help reduce the recurrence rate of C-diff infections, helping ensure those who contracted the disease will not suffer again.
Safety Concerns Regarding Exercise Equipment On The Rise Following David Goldberg Death
David Goldberg's death triggers concerns over safety of gym equipment. Goldberg died after slipping from a treadmill while exercising.
Study Shows Dolphins Have Intricate Social Relationships Just Like Humans
Dolphins have complex and dynamic social networking patterns similar to humans. The habitat of dolphins also influences the social pattern of the marine creatures.
Husky Found But Missing Dutch Arctic Explorers May Have Drowned
Kimnik, the husky that was accompanying missing Dutch explorers Philip de Roo and Marc Cornelissen, has been rescued by Canadian authorities.
Is Obamacare To Blame For Increased ER Visits?
The number of ER visits increases in 2014. Medical experts blame Obamacare for the increased ER visits.
Cup Of Coffee In Space: ISSpresso, Zero-G Cup, And A Great View Outside
Samantha Cristoforetti, a European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut, sips coffee from special zero gravity cup. Her Twitter post shows her drinking coffee with a great view of the Earth in the background.
Taking Statins Could Lower The Risk Of Death By Lung Cancer
Could taking drugs for reducing cholesterol also reduce the risk of dying from lung cancer? A new observational study points toward the possibility.
