Articles by Sumit Passary
Scientists Find Gene That May Be Responsible For Anxiety
Scientists have observed the role of a gene called Gomafu, which may be responsible for anxiety. About 40 million Americans are believed to suffer with anxiety disorders.
Bigger Problem Than #ThatDress: Curiosity Rover Finds Out Mars Is Not Red But Blue
The Curiosity rover sends images of the latest drill site on Mars. The image reveals that even though the surface of Mars is red in color, underneath is blue or gray-colored soil.
As Economy Goes Down, Suicide Rates Go Up
When an economy does down it increases the number of suicides. The suicide rate in mid-aged Americans has increased by 40 percent since 1999.
Glowing Flowers Help Scientists Understand How Flowers Shed Their Petals
Scientists explain a flower's petal-shedding process called abscission. The study may prove significant to the cut flower and fruit industries, whose products need to stay fresh and intact for long.
Ebola Fatality Rate In West Africa Mysteriously Falling
Ebola death rate is declining in West Africa reveals Doctors Without Border. People are believed to take more care while caring for Ebola patients.
Largest Health Insurance Company Announces New Rules For Hysterectomy Coverage
UnitedHealth announces new coverage rules for hysterectomies. The new rules do not apply to vaginal hysterectomies that are done on an outpatient basis.
Swine Flu Death Toll In India Steadily Rising: Public Gatherings Banned In Some Areas
Swine flu cases and deaths continue to rise in India. Public gatherings are banned in some regions such as Ahmedabad, the capital of Indian state Gujarat.
House Pushes Through With Bill To Combat Toxic Algae Contaminated Drinking Water
The House of Representatives has approved a bill to combat toxins in the Great Lakes. In August 2014, an algal bloom in Lake Erie left thousands of people without drinking water for a few days.
CDC Currently Investigating C-Diff Bacteria Link To Medical Offices
Staff at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating the link between medical offices and the spread of the C. diff bacteria. About 500,000 people in America are infected with the bug each year.
Google AI Learns To Play Atari Video Games: here's How They Did It
Google's artificial intelligence (AI) learns to play classic Atari video games and outperforms humans in some of the games. The Google AI gamer underperformed in some games like Pac-Man.
Doctor Who Survived Ebola Infection Says Media And Politicians Over-sensationalized The Incident
Dr. Craig Spencer, who survived Ebola, reveals that media and politicians over-sensationalized the incident. Dr. Spencer believes that his Ebola infection was hyped and did not sound supporting.
Curiosity Rover Beams Back Latest Selfie From Mars
Curiosity rover takes another selfie and beams it back to Earth. The rover landed on Mars in August 2012 and has been examining the Martian surface since then.
Eyelashes Evolved To Keep Eyes From Drying Out, Says Study
New research says eyelashes evolved for keeping the eyes moist. An optimal size of eyelashes can reduce moisture evaporation from the eyes by 50 percent.
NSAID Use May Up Risk Of Bleeding For Heart Attack Patients
Use of NSAIDs may increase the risk of bleeding in people who have had heart attacks and strokes, reveals a new study. Researchers suggest that doctors should inform heart attack survivors about the risk of NSAID before prescribing the same.
Kaiser Working On Improving Health Services: Regulators Not Impressed
Kaiser Permanente is working to improve its appointment times. However, California regulators reveal that the healthcare provider is still not giving appointments in the required time frame.
Resistance To Aspirin May Point To Increased Risks Of Severe Stroke
Researchers suggest that people resistant to aspirin are at elevated risk of getting a severe stroke. Doctors should prescribe an alternate anti-clotting drug for aspirin-resistant patients.
History Of Melting Ice In Greenland May Hold Clues To Future
Researchers have been able to quantify the way the Greenland Ice Sheet reacted to warmer temperatures in the past. The melting of ice may hold clues for future sea-level rise.
Two Secret Sketches Found Hidden Behind Cezzane Watercolor Paintings
Conservationists find two hidden sketches of Paul Cézanne at the Barnes Foundation. Both unfinished works were hidden on the reverse side of two existing paintings of the artist.
New Book Claims First Outbreak Of AIDS Occurred In 1908 Not In The 80s
A new book describes the origination and spread of AIDS. The book suggests that the first incident of AIDS occurred in 1908 and not in 1981 as previously believed.
Lake Erie Freighter Trapped In Ice Rescued By Canadian And American Coast Guard
American vessel Arthur M. Anderson is rescued from the ice in Lake Erie. The rescue efforts reflect the close coordination between the U.S. and Canadian Coast Guard.
California Lawmaker Requesting Congressional Hearing On Superbug Outbreak
Representative Ted Lieu, a Democrat from California, calls for Congress to investigate the superbug outbreak due to medical scopes. Lieu suggests that the drug resilient superbug is a national security concern.
Red Cross Still Short On Blood: More Blood Drives Planned For March
The American Red Cross is urging blood donors to come forward and make donations. The humanitarian organization has planned more blood drives for March this year.
Researchers Conducting 2 Major Studies On Coyotes In The South
A couple of coyote studies are being conducted by researchers, which will help understand some behavior of the animals. Coyotes are present in all states apart from Hawaii.
New App Harnesses Google Street View For Collecting Research Data
New app will use Google Street View to speed up data collection. The creators of the app want more funding so that they can further develop the software and release it as a product.
New Study May Provide Solution For Patients Suffering From Peanut Allergies
A recent clinical trial showed a promising solution for peanut allergies. The Viaskin Peanut Patch, developed by DBV Technologies, can give some relief to people suffering from allergic reactions to peanuts.
Statins Do Not Lower Risk Of Parkinson's Disease: Study
Statin use does not lower the risk of Parkinson's disease. Researchers suggest that statins are good for the heart but not for the brain.
Forget Miracle Creams: Anti-Aging Chocolate Can Make You Look Younger... By 30 Years!
Cambridge-based Lycotec develops an anti-aging chocolate called Esthechoc. The chocolate is expected to hit the shelves in March.
New SuperSTEM 3 Electron Microscope Powerful Enough To Pinpoint Single Atoms
The new SuperSTEM 3 microscope is capable of atom-level imaging. The super-powerful microscope costs about £3.7 million and is one of only three in the world with this unique ability.
Ready To Rumble: Floyd Mayweather Vs. Manny Pacquiao Finally Happening May 2
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao ready to rumble on May 2 this year. Mayweather announces the boxing match and releases a signed contract between the two players.
Hubble Obtains New Images Of Debris Disk Around Beta Pictoris Being Plowed By Young Exoplanet
Hubble Space Telescope takes images of the debris disk that surrounds Beta Pictoris being plowed by a a young planet. Beta Pictoris is a relatively new star, which is about 20 million years old.
