Articles by Sumit Passary
Science Museums Being Urged To Burn Bridges To Fossil Fuel Industry
Science museums and other institutions are being urged by scientists and organizations to refuse donations from companies invested in fossil fuels. An open letter with the request has been signed by 36 scientists.
Colorado Testing Shows Legal Marijuana May Be Too Potent
Charas Scientific, a marijuana testing lab in Colorado, found that the THC concentration in legal marjuana is higher than it was three decades ago. The medical element of marijuana was absent from some samples tested.
Angelina Jolie Had Surgery To Remove Ovaries After Learning Of Cancer Risk
Angelina Jolie gets a surgery to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubes to avoid cancer. Jolie had already undergone double mastectomy in 2013 to reduce her risk of breast cancer.
Curiosity Rover Finds Traces Of Nitrates On Mars: Evidence Of Life?
The samples collected and tested by the Curiosity rover's on-board laboratory hints at possible evidence of life on Mars. The samples were collected from three different sites on Mars.
Oldest Known Nova First Recorded In 1670 Reclassified As Stellar Collision
Scientists reclassify the oldest known nova of 1670 as a stellar explosion. Astronomers suggest that the explosion was so powerful that it was also visible to the naked eye during the initial outburst.
Scientists May Be Inching Closer And Closer To Resurrecting Woolly Mammoth
Scientists at the Harvard Universty are a step closer in bringing back to life the woolly mammoth. The last species of the woolly mammoth is believed to have become extinct about 4,000 years ago.
Mars One CEO Defends Company: Says Trip To Red Planet Not A Scam
Mars One mission surrounded with controversies over the feasibility of the project. Bas Lansdorp answers questions claiming that the project is going to happen and is not a scam.
Study Shows Wordwide Use Of Antibiotics In Meat Still Rising
The use of antibiotics in meat is becoming widespread across the world, a practice that could lead to the rise of antibiotic-resistant superbugs. Scientists suggest that superbugs may make it difficult for treating common diseases in the future.
Biogen Idec’s Alzheimer Drug Slows Down Disease According To Latest Trial
Biogen Idec a step closer to develop a drug that slows down progression of Alzheimer's disease. The biotechnology company will start late-stage clinical trials later this year.
Aviator Bernice Steadman Of NASA Mercury 13 Mission Passes Away
Bernice Steadman, a member of the informal Mercury 13 program where women trained to qualify as astronauts, dies at 89. Steadman was suffering with Alzheimer's disease for the last few years.
ATF Director Behind Armor Piercing Ammo Ban Attempt Resigns
ATF director resigns over proposed ban of AR-15 rifle's ammo. ATF suggests that some ammunitions of the rifle are capable of penetrating in protective vests of law enforcement officers.
Large Hadron Collider About To Reboot: Here's Why Scientists Are So Excited
The LHC is expected to reboot on March 25. Scientists are hoping to use the experimental machine to make new discoveries in particle physics.
Woman With Prosthetic Leg Gets 'Rude' Note On Car
An Ohio woman with a prosthetic leg gets a rude reply when she asked another woman to stop parking at her spot. The woman has now made a police complaint.
UFO Crash? What's The Mysterious Bright Light That Startled Folks In Southern Russia?
The Russian night sky in Stavropol illuminated due to a mysterious light. UFO, Northern Lights or military exercise are some theories.
New Study Says Water Pipes May Be More Dangerous Than Cigarettes
Experts suggest that smoking water pipes, or hookah, is more dangerous than smoking cigarettes. An entire session of smoking water pipe may be equal to smoking about 20 to 30 cigarettes.
Australian Woman Wakes Up To Nightmarish Frostbite In Canada: What Happened?
An Australian woman nearly loses her hand after getting severe frostbite. The woman fell asleep outside after partying and heavy drinking.
Love The Viral Solar Eclipse Taken From International Space Station? It's Fake. Photoshopped.
A gorgeous solar eclipse image, believed to have been taken from the International Space Station, has been found to be fake. The rendered image was shared many times across social media without permission from the owner.
Crew Of Yearlong ISS Mission Prepares For Next Week's Launch
Astronauts prepare for a yearlong stay in the space. The spacecraft carrying Scott Kelly of NASA and Mikhail Kornienko of Roscosmos, who will stay on the ISS for a year, will launch on March 27.
Malathion Can Kill Insects And Glyphosate Can Kill Weeds But They Can Also Give You Cancer: WHO
The malathion insecticide and glyphosate herbicide are possible carcinogens for humans, suggests the World Health Organization. Both chemicals are widely used in various parts of the world.
Corning Museum Curator Documenting Oldest Telescopes In The World
The curator of Corning museum is cataloging details about the oldest telescopes known to man. All the information about the old telescopes will be available on an online public database soon.
CDC Credibility Threatened By 'Inconsistent' Laboratory Protocols
The credibility of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is threatened over its lab protocols. The CDC is taking steps to improve its internal operations.
Experts Say 2015 Allergy Season Could Be More Severe Than Usual
Allergy season could be worse this year than in previous years. However, experts suggest that the season may also be shorter.
Mystery Behind Origin Of Life On Earth May Have Finally Been Solved
Scientists claim to have solved the mystery behind the origin of life on Earth. The researchers do not have concrete evidence but if proven, it could be one of the biggest achievements in the scientific field.
Devon Still 'Optimistic' About Daughter's Cancer-Free Prognosis
Devon Still is optimistic as his daughter Leah is likely to be free from cancer. However, doctors are not 100 percent sure.
Gilead Sciences And Zydus Launch SoviHep Hepatitis C Drug
Zydus and Gilead Sciences bring Hepatitis C drug SoviHep to India. Between 150 million and 200 million people across the world suffer from Hepatitis C.
UK Treated To Stunning Aurora Borealis Light Show
Parts of the British Isles were treated to the spectacular display of Northern Lights or aurora borealis on St. Patrick's Day. The display was visible as south as Midlands.
Kendrick Lamar's 'To Pimp A Butterfly' Review Roundup
Kendrink Lamar's latest music album 'To Pimp A Butterfly' streamed more than 9.6 million times on Spotify just a day after its release. The album is available to download in clean and explicit versions on iTunes as well.
Survey Shows Many Kids Suffer From 'Sharenting' On Social Media
Sharenting can embarrass children in their later stage of life. Experts suggest that parents should understand the importance of the content they are sharing about their children.
China May Be Forced To Address Worsening Air Pollution Due To Growing Environmental Movement (Video)
The Chinese government is being forced to fight air pollution in the country. Chinese President Xi Jinping reveals that the government will punish violators who pollute air.
US NIH Says Patient Being Monitored For Ebola In Critical Condition
NIH changes the status of Ebola patient at its facility from serious to critical. The patient tested positive for the Ebola virus while working for Partners in Health in Sierra Leone.
