The sun's magnetic field is deemed the strongest in comparison to those of other celestial bodies in the solar system. However, the origin of this magnetic field is still not well known.
Alaska is the happiest state in the U.S. while West Virginia is the unhappiest. The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index uncovers the state of well-being in all the 50 states of the nation.
NASA is ready to reconfigure the International Space Station (ISS) to allow docking of commercial space taxis. Boeing is building two new International Docking Adapters, which will be sent to the ISS later this year.
A Canadian student is developing a tattoo removal cream that can help people get rid of their unwanted tattoos. The cream will help people who do not wish to get tattoo removal done via laser treatments.
The three heavenly bodies will form a triangle in the Friday night sky. The spectacle is also expected to be visible to the naked eye.
Fire experts are concerned about space heater-related fire in the winter months. They suggest the mishap can be avoided by following simple safety tips.
Experts suggest that the global fight against obesity is not sufficient. The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests that more than 2.1 billion people across the world are overweight.
Massive data can be stored on a single gram of DNA, suggests a new study. Data can be stored on DNA and preserved for about a million years.
Researchers from the University of Portsmouth have found that limpet teeth are five times stronger than spider silk, once deemed the world's strongest natural material. The discovery may be applied in the field of engineering.
Smoking high potency marijuana can result in psychiatric disorders in individuals. The use of hash was not linked with elevated risk of psychosis.
Scientists have developed a way to see through opaque objects. Further research in the field may yield benefits in the medical industry, which could allow physicians to easily peek through the human body.
The Asian carp, an invasive fish that poses a threat to native fish species in Missouri, may soon appear in the University of Missouri's canteen menu. Which dish did taste testers find most delicious?
Moderate physical activity just two or three times a week can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and blood clots in middle-aged women. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in both American men and women.
Thousands of people experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD) during the fall and winter months. However, experts suggest that there are ways to keep SAD at bay.
Kate Middleton joins the battle against mental health issues in children. Experts suggest that Middleton's efforts will encourage parents to seek support for their children suffering with mental health problems at an early stage.
ATV-5 space truck beaks away from the International Space Station (ISS) and burns down safely in the Pacific Ocean. The ATV-5 was the fifth and the last of the ATV missions.
Scientists reveal how broken heart tissues can be mended and regulated with a light-sensitive pacemaker. Currently, no known method is available to mend damaged heart tissues.
Gold nanotubes could be the perfect tool for combating cancer. The gold nanotubes are hollow, enabling them to deliver personalized medicines to the patients.
The fossil of an ancient fur seal, which was first incorrectly classified as that of a walrus species, may be the missing link in the evolutionary history of fur seals and sea lions.
The Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of ischemic stroke by up to 18 percent, reveals a new study. The diet includes an array of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and nuts.
The northern white rhino is already extinct in the wild, and it will not be long before the remaining numbers also become extinct. However, the Frozen Zoo hopes to bring back the rhino in the future.
Christine White, a leukemia patient in San Francisco, files a lawsuit against the state of California to allow doctor-assisted suicide. Other states such as Oregon allow doctor-assisted suicide.
As temperatures climb and heavy rainfall increases, scientists assess the impact on the Midwest. Larger floods are not getting bigger but the frequency of large floods is increasing in the region.
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) gives a new name to chronic fatigue. IOM also calls for better diagnosis of the disease that affects about 2.5 million Americans.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to kill about 11,000 double-crested cormorants on East Sand Island in Oregon. The increasing bird population is believed to be a threat to salmon and steelhead trout.
The European Space Agency reveals that the first stars are younger than previously estimated. Using data collected by the Planck mission, scientists have also released an interactive map of the Milky Way.
From ticket kiosks to benches and railings, the New York City subway system is filled with microbes. However, not all pose a threat to human health.
Precision Medicine Initiative gets a proposed funding of $215 for its launch. Precision medicine will help in the customization of healthcare tailored for an individual person.
Medicare will cover lung cancer screening expenses from immediate effect. Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer related deaths in the U.S.
Stool transplant resulted in a woman gaining considerable weight and becoming obese. Overweight donors are not barred from making stool donations.