Articles by Sumit Passary
Officials Say Washington Wolf Population Grew By 30% In 2014
Gray wolf population in Washington increased by 30 percent in 2014. The increased population also resulted in high numbers of sheep attacks by the wolves.
U.S. Government Study Could Pave The Way To Resumption Of Tribal Whaling
The Makah tribe may soon get rights to whaling, per a draft study. The Makah tribe suggests that whales and whaling are central to their culture.
National Institutes Of Health Director Supports Precision Medicine Program
National Institutes Of Health's (NIH) chief supports the precision medicine program. The program has received a $215 million funding in the Presidential 2016 Budget.
Ex-VP Walter Mondale Hospitalized At Mayo Due To Influenza
Walter Mondale, Former Vice President of the U.S. hospitalized due to flu. He is being treated at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
Four Large Species Of Snake Added To Restricted Import List
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has added four large snake species to the restricted import list. The ban is intended to restrict the spread of these snake species in the wild.
YouTube #DearMe Campaign Reaches Out To Young Women For International Women's Day
YouTube starts the #DearMe campaign to honor International Women's Day. The campaign aims at ease the worries of teenage girls struggling with various issues in their lives.
US Stroke Response Medical Network In Need Of Overhaul: Medical Experts Discuss How
Many Americans do not have access to their nearest stroke center within 60 minutes of having a stroke. Medical experts suggest that medical response time to stroke needs an overhaul to save patients from medical complications.
Study Shows Climate Change May Be Amplifying The Effects Of Droughts
Climate change is blamed for the increased number of droughts in California. Scientists suggest that drought occurrences may become even more frequent in the state.
Iowa Organizations Band Together To Save Monarch Butterfly
Iowa State University and other organizations form a consortium to conserve the monarch butterflies. The population of monarchs is believed to have reduced by 90 percent.
'City Of The Monkey God' Rediscovered In Honduras: What Did Scientists Find?
Archaeologists discovered a lost city while searching the jungles of Honduras, tracking ruins mapped in an aerial survey. The expedition found a number of artifacts and suggest that there may be more underground.
FDA Hoping To Improve Flu Vaccine In Preparation For 2015-2016 Flu Season
The FDA is improving on the flu vaccine for 2015-2016 flu season. The FDA will make necessary changes to the flu vaccine as per the recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO).
People Suffering From Gout Less Likely To Develop Alzheimer's: Study
Gout patients are 24 percent less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, reveals a new study. The increased level of uric acid in gout patients is believed to play a neuroprotective role in the body.
Scientists Wary About Environmental Effects Of Canal-Building Project In Nicaragua
Scientists are concerned about the adverse environmental effects of the construction of the Nicaragua Canal. The project is estimated to be completed by 2019, and around 5,100 ships may pass via the canal each year.
NASA Scientists Succesfully Reproduce Three Important Building Blocks Of Life
NASA scientists reproduce three building blocks of life in the lab under conditions similar to what is found in space: with high radiation and very low temperatures and in a vacuum.
Portland Health Officials Wary Of Increasing Number Of Syphilis Cases
Syphilis cases are on the rise in Portland, Oregon. Health officials say that about 240 new cases of the disease are reported each year in the region.
Spider Venom May Be Key To New Generation Of Painkillers
Certain compounds found in spider venom can be used in next-generation painkillers. There are about 9 million spider venom peptides but only 0.01 percent has been explored for pharmacological purposes.
Documentary About Air Pollution In China Makes Waves Online
"Under the Dome" a Chinese documentary on air pollution is viewed millions of times since its release on Feb. 28. The documentary is compared to "An Inconvenient Truth," an Oscar winning documentary by Al Gore.
Short Circuit Damages Robotic Arm On Curiosity Rover
The Curiosity Mars rover develops a short circuit that halts the robotic arm operations. The rover is currently stationary and NASA scientists are resolving the issue.
Scientists Confirm Neurons In Front Of Photoreceptors in Human Retinas
Scientists suggest that neurons are at the front of photoreceptors in human retina. Previously, it was believed that the neurons are at the back.
Boston Scientific Forays Into Men's Health With $1.65 Billion Endo Acquisition
Endo International sells its men's health and prostate business to Boston Scientific. The deal is worth $1.65 billion, which is expected to close in the third quarter of this year.
Long-Term Paracetamol Use Ups Heart Attack And Stroke Risk
Long-term use of paracetamols can increase the risk of strokes and heart attacks. Experts suggest that low dose of the drug over a shorter period is safe.
Eating Large Quantities Of Licorice Candy May Cause Seizures
Eating excessive licorice-based candy can result in seizures. Excessive licorice can also cause other health issues such as high blood pressure, irregular heart beat and more.
Researchers Identify Protein Tied To Avian Navigation Using Earth Magnetic Field
Researchers find a protein that may be related to the navigation ability of birds. The migration of many birds involve flying thousands of miles.
Study Shows Close To 60 Rare Plants In The Everglades Are Endangered
Around 60 plant species in the Everglades region of South Florida are endangered. However, only a few species appear on the Endangered Species List.
Study Shows Sun's Influence On Climate Change More Pronounced During Cooler Periods
The sun influences climate change patterns on Earth. A recent study reveals that even though the sun affects the climate of the planet, such impact is not constant and varies over time.
Jupiter And Company To Provide Skywatchers With Stunning Astronomical Shows This March
Jupiter and its moons will be visible from the Earth this month. Sky gazers will have to use a decent pair of binoculars or a medium telescope to see the moons of the planet.
EPA Slapped With Lawsuit Due To Decline In Monarch Butterfly Numbers
EPA faces a lawsuit in a U.S. district court, which alleges that the agency dismissed the dangers of herbicide to the monarch butterflies. EPA suggests that it is taking measures to conserve the monarchs population.
Flu Season In Washington Deadliest In 5 Years And Incidents Continue To Rise
The 2014-15 flu season the deadliest in the last five years. Around 120 people have died due to flu in Washington this season.
WHO To Teens And Young Adults: Limit Listening To Music To One Hour Or You Might Go Deaf
The World Health Organization suggests listening to music over a prolonged period could result in hearing loss. Millions of people are at risk due to the unsafe use of audio devices.
Killer Chytrid Amphibian Fungus In Madagascar Threatens To Wipe Out 500 Species Of Frogs
The chytrid fungus, which has now been traced in Madagascar, is fatal for amphibians. The fungus threatens to wipe out about 500 species of frog in the island nation located in the Indian Ocean.
