Articles by Sumit Passary
Looking For Alien Life? Here Are 10 UFO Hotspots Around The Globe
Unidentified flying objects (UFO) are reportedly seen by people in different corners of the world. However, there are certain places where UFO activities are more rampant than anywhere else.
New 3D Images Reveal That 'Pillars Of Creation' May Disappear Into Nothingness
Scientists are saying 'The Pillars of Creation' may soon become 'The Pillars of Destruction,' based on evidence of erosion observed in new images.
Vaccine Successfully Reduces Cervical Cancer Risk For Women In Australia
Vaccination reduces the risk of cervical cancer in Australian women. Medical experts suggest that vaccination and regular screening may help detect cervical cancer at an early stage.
New Chinese Robot Called Yangyang Is Lifelike And That Makes It Creepy
A Chinese robot called Yangyang has creepy lifelike facial expressions. The robot also bears a resemblance to Sarah Palin.
Drama In Space: NASA's Messenger Spacecraft Will Crash Into Mercury At 8,750 mph Thursday
The Messenger spacecraft orbiting Mercury will end its mission on Thursday, April 30. The spacecraft will collide with the surface of Mercury at a speed of 8,750 miles per hour.
Meet Yi Qi: The Avian Dinosaur That Couldn't Fly
Scientists have found fossil remains of a truly unique dinosaur. It had wings for soaring short distances but not for true flight.
Look Up: Unmanned Russian Spacecraft Is Plunging Back To Earth
The resupply Progress 59 spacecraft is still out of control and may fall on the Earth. Space agencies have not confirmed where the unmanned craft will crash.
Scientists Spot Three 'Super-Earths' Using Robotic Telescope
Astronomers have discovered three exoplanets orbiting a star that is 54 light years away from Earth, which is visible at night in the northern hemisphere.
Life Could Have Started In Deep-Sea Hydrothermal Vents
The building blocks of life on Earth may originate in deep-sea hydrothermal vents. A new study shows that the vents function like enzymes.
Study Shows Breast Feeding May Reduce The Risk Of Breast Cancer
Among its many benefits, breastfeeding could reduce both the risk of breast cancer recurrence and death by breast cancer.
Scott Kelly Tweets San Francisco Bay Photo From Space
Astronaut Scott Kelly is sharing images of Earth taken from space. Kelly is stationed at the International Space Station, and he will stay in space for a year.
NASA Sets Up Website To Gather Votes Regarding Bright Spots On Ceres
The Dawn spacecraft captures images of mysterious white spots on the surface of Ceres. Dawn has been observing the dwarf planet since April 23.
Farmers Exposed To Bird Flu Offered Tamiflu Despite Low Risk
The government calls for farmers, who came in close contact with infected birds, to take Tamiflu as a precautionary measure for bird flu infection. Many farmers have declined to take the drug.
Potential Lawsuits Could Delay Return Of Blue Bell
Blue Bell Creameries may face lawsuits over its latest product recalls due to the listeria scare. A new investigation reveals links between the ice cream and cases of listeriosis spanning five years.
Genetically Modified Embryos In China Draw Criticism From Scientists
Research on human embryo editing faces a lot of criticism. Many scientists believe that such studies are unethical.
Malaria Vaccine Shows Disappointing Results In Final Study
Malaria vaccine being developed by GSK is only partially effective against the disease. Scientists suggest that the results of the clinical trials are disappointing, but the study is not a complete waste.
First Genetically Modified Human Embryo Has Finally Been Confirmed
Chinese scientists claim they have genetically modified a human embryo in the lab. The research could lead to medical breakthroughs, but it's raising alarm over ethical issues elsewhere in the science world.
Experimental Ebola Drug Proves Effective For Monkeys In Trials
Experimental Ebola drugs shows promising results, at least in primates. The latest Ebola outbreak has killed more than 10,700 people in West Africa.
Calbuco Volcano In Chile Erupts Spewing Giant Plume Of Ash
Calbuco volcano in Chile erupts after more than four decades. The eruption spewed ash clouds in the sky prompting authorities to order evacuation in 20 km radius of the volcano.
Author Of Vaccine Bill Proposes Amendments To Tighten Vaccination Practices
Dr. Richard Pan, co-author of a vaccine bill in California, announces amendments to the bill. All the states in the U.S. require children to be vaccinated before they are admitted to school.
Hubble 25-Years-Old But Still Powerful: Experts Look Back At Historical Moments
Hubble about to complete 25 years in the space. The space telescope has helped scientists uncover many mysteries of the space over the last two decades.
US Poll Charts Climate Change Concerns Across The Map
Researchers have mapped data on the attitudes of Americans concerning global warming. About 63 percent of Americans think that global warming is occurring.
Mauna Kea Telescope Protesters Submit Petition To Hawaii Governor
Protestors of telescope construction on Mauna Kea submit a petition to the Hawaii governor. More than 31 protesters have been arrested since the protest started in late March.
New MRI Study Shows Babies Can Already Feel Pain 'Like Adults'
Latest study suggests that young infants feel pain similar to adults and have lower pain threshold. Researchers suggest pain regions in the brain that are active in adults are also active in babies.
Wisconsin Researchers Gather Eggs For Restoration Efforts This Sturgeon Spawning Season
Wisconsin researchers collect sturgeon eggs as part of restoration efforts. Lake sturgeons normally spawn during mid-April and early May.
Canine Influenza Spreading Across Midwest: Over 1000 Confirmed Cases In Dogs
Canine influenza virus (CIV) affects more than 1,000 dogs in the Midwest. Medical experts suggest that existing vaccines may not be effective against the H3N2 strain, which is believed to cause CIV.
Study Says Odor Of Sweat Helps Spread Happiness
A new study suggests that the smell of the sweat of a happy person spreads happiness. Negative emotions can also be communicated with the odor of sweat.
NASA Says Mars Trip Not Possible Without Agency's Help
NASA's administrator, Charles Bolden, suggests that sending humans to Mars will not be possible without the agency's support. Mars One and SpaceX are in the race to send humans to the Red Planet.
Six Shades Of Obesity: Focus On Type Of Obesity To Effectively Lose Weight
A new study shows that there are six different types of obesity. Healthcare professionals should offer advise to an obese person based on the obesity group that person falls in.
E-Cigarette Use In Youngsters Alarmingly Up: What Are The Dangers Of E-Cigarettes
E-cigarette usage, or vaping, among middle and high school students in the U.S. has tripled from 2013 to 2014, the CDC says. Vaping may get people addicted or lead them to smoking regular cigarettes.
