Articles by Sumit Passary
HIV Outbreak In Southeastern Indiana Hits 130 Cases
As the short-term needle exchange established to contain the Scott County HIV outbreak nears its end, Indiana's Governor Mike Pence may seek to extend the program.
Warm Spring Weather Causing Uptick In Tick Numbers
The warm spring weather may result in a boom in the tick population in parts of the U.S. Blacklegged ticks can cause Lyme disease in humans.
Snoring May Have Link To Mental Decline And Memory Loss Says Study
Heavy snoring and sleep apnea linked to early onset of mental decline and Alzheimer's disease. Treatment of sleep breathing problems can delay mental decline.
Octopuses Have Unique And Elegant Movements But Have No Rhythm
Octopuses' movements do not have any rhythm. However, the individual arms have specific pattern when they elongate or shorten.
Protests Against Giant Telescope On Mauna Kea Escalate
The Thirty Meter Telescope could bring jobs, education and scientific discoveries to the Big Island of Hawaii, but cultural activists say the construction would desecrate Mauna Kea Sacred Mountain.
Scientists Unearth Oldest Stone Tools In Kenya Made 3.3 Million Years Ago
Scientists discover the older stone tools made by humans dating back to 3.3 million years in Kenya. The newly discovered tools are also 500,000 older than modern-day human species.
Pfizer Ibrance Breast Cancer Drug Shows Promising Results During Clinical Trial
Pfizer's breast cancer drug Ibrance shows encouraging results in clinical trials. The drug is far more effective in delaying breast cancer progression in comparison to other drugs.
SpaceX Successfully Launches Falcon Rocket But Fails To Land It On Barge
SpaceX's recovery mission of Falcon 9 rocket fails. A successful recovery of launched rockets can make a massive difference in the industry.
Study Identifies Eating Out As Factor For Rising Blood Pressures
Latest study suggests that eating out is associated with high blood pressure. The latest study points to lifestyle factors that can affect an individual's health.
Florida Wildlife Officials Anounce 'Python Challenge' Coming Early Next Year
The Python Challenge, set to start in early 2016, urges the public to join hands in reducing the population of invasive Burmese pythons in Florida.
First Dark Matter Map: Why Does It Matter?
The Dark Energy Survey has released a map of the dark matter in the cosmos. The survey focuses on the importance of better understanding dark matter.
Massive Dunes In Saturn's Titan Might Be Due To Violent Methane Storms
Scientists explain the formation of dunes on Titan. Methane clouds that produce fast methane winds are believed to be responsible for the eastward pointing of the dunes on Saturn's moon.
Simple Breath Test Detects Stomach Cancer Using Nanoarray Analysis
A simple breath analysis can identify stomach cancer cells. The breath test can also distinguish patients who are at a high or low risk of developing gastric cancer.
MRI Sugar Detector May Pave The Way For Early Cancer Diagnosis
The MRI sugar detector can help doctors identify cancerous cells without the need of a biopsy. The new technique may help fight cancer at an early stage.
Hubble Successor JWST Still On Track For 2018, Says NASA
The James Webb Space Telescope, the successor to the Hubble Space Telescope, is on track for a 2018 launch. The JWST, which is named after former NASA administrator James Webb, is the most powerful telescope ever built.
Astronauts Safely Reach International Space Station To Begin One-Year Mission
Expedition 43 crew members have successfully reached the International Space Station. Two astronauts from this mission will spend about 12 months at the space station.
Pandas Are Not Loners: Elusive Creatures Spend Time With Friends In The Wild
Pandas often spend time with friends in the wild, a new study shows. It was previously believed that giant pandas were widely solitary animals.
Night Vision Eye Drops Will Give You Three Times Better Vision In The Dark: Study
Researchers claim to have developed eye drops that enable temporary night vision. The idea may seem interesting, but the science behind it is unproven and unlicensed.
Scientists Unearth Ancient Lobster-Like Predator With Six Claws And Four Eyes [Video]
Scientists have found the fossil of a lobster-like creature that lived some 508 million years ago. The Yawunik kootenayi had six claws and two pairs of eyes.
SeaWorld San Diego Resumes Sea Lion Shows After Animal Rescue Operations
After a few weeks of pause, the sea lion show at SeaWorld San Diego has resumed. Trainers at the facility were busy helping to rescue 579 marine mammals stranded on California beaches.
Double Mastectomy Ups Odds of Surviving Breast Cancer, Says Study
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among American women. Undertaking a double mastectomy, in lieu of a single mastectomy, may increase one's chances of survival, suggests a new study.
Obama Administration Reveals Strategy Against Superbug Antibiotic Resistance
Obama Administration plans to take stance on the growing problem of superbugs. The White House will reveal strategies to reduce the problems of superbugs.
30 New Species Discovered In LA During Urban Biodiversity Survey
Scientists discover 30 new species of insects in Los Angeles. Scientists are baffled to find so many species at one place all at once.
Keeping Global Warming At 2°C Rise May Not Be Enough, Says Climate Expert
Maintaining a target of a 2°C temperature rise for the entire planet may still lead to the devastating effects of global warming, a leading climate scientist warns. A lower temperature target is our 'best bet.'
NASA To Claim Rock From An Asteroid
NASA is planning to bring back some rock back to Earth on its Asteroid Redirect Mission (ARM). The mission will also explore asteroid mining and planetary defense techniques.
Study Shows Ebola Far Deadlier For Younger Children
The fatality rate of Ebola is higher in younger children. Around 4,000 children have been infected with the latest Ebola outbreak that started in early 2014.
Three Alcoholic Drinks Per Day Ups Your Risk For Liver Cancer
Consuming alcoholic drinks and being obese are linked to developing liver cancer. Alcohol related deaths are on the rise in the U.K.
Diabetes Alert Day Promises To Shift Much Needed Attention To Type 2 Diabetes
The annual Diabetes Alert Day encourages people to get tested for type 2 diabetes. The campaign runs from March 24 through to April 21.
Catastrophic Collapse Of Universe Is Imminent But Here's Why You Should Not Worry
The universe will face a catastrophic collapse. However, such collapse will occur only in the next few billions of years.
Researchers Breed 30 New Types Of Heat Resistant Beans That May Survive Climate Change
Researchers have bred 30 new varieties of beans that can withstand high temperature and survive climate change. Bean plants may fail if night temperature at farms exceeds 18 or 19 degrees Celsius.
