Articles by Sumit Passary
Researchers Say Billions Of Earth-Like Planets That Can Support Life May Be Out There
Scientists suggest that there may be billions of planets that can support life. Every star is believed to have two planets that can support the existence of water.
FDA Commissioner Announces Resignation After 6 Years In Service
Dr. Margaret Hamburg will step down from the role of FDA commissioner soon. She was named as the 51st most powerful woman in the world by Forbes in 2014.
Killer Whale in Miami Seaquarium Given Endangered Protection
Lolita, a killer whale that has been living for over four decades in the Miami Seaquarium, has received endangered protection. The killer whale will, however, remain at the facility.
Data Breach At Anthem: Millions Of Customer Records Fall Into Hands Of Hackers
Records of millions of Anthem customers and employees compromised following a cyber-attack. Credit card information or medical details were not targeted or breached as a result of the latest cyber-attack.
Apple HealthKit App Launching In Top US Hospitals
Apple HealthKit app launched in top U.S. hospitals. Health apps such as the HealthKit can help doctors identify any signs of medical problems in a patient and intervene before a complication arises.
Inventor Of Birth Control Pill Carl Djerassi Dies
Carl Djerassi, inventor of the birth control pill, dies at 91 in San Francisco. Birth control pills are used by millions of women across the world as an effective way of preventing pregnancy.
Seattle Gets Its First Medical Pot Vending Machine
Meet ZaZZZ, Seattle's first medical pot dispensing machine. The vending machine will be placed in medical marijuana dispensaries.
Vitamin A May Protect Kids From Malaria Says Study
A large dose of vitamin A supplement given to children may give them protection against malaria. Clinical trials are still needed to find the effectiveness of vitamin A supplement against malaria.
Scientists Concerned That Long Term Space Travel Will Speed Up Aging
Scientists suggest that long term space travel accelerates the aging process at least in mice. A similar effect may also be observed in humans.
New Material Makes Atom-Thick Silicon Transistors Possible: Development May Supercharge Computing Speeds
Scientists have created the first transistors made of silicene, a material touted as the 'thinnest silicon' in the world. The transistor has just been tested in a vacuum chamber.
NASA's Plans For Mars Get Boost With 2016 Budget Proposal
NASA's budget proposal for fiscal year 2016 will give a boost to near-term Mars exploration. The latest budget proposal of $18.5 billion is $500 million more than the 2015 budget.
Melting Glaciers Causing Iceland To Rise, Say Researchers
Iceland's melting glaciers cause the crust to rise by 1.4 inches per year. The rising of the crust may also result in increased volcanic eruptions in Iceland.
Sanofi Inhalable Insulin Now Available In US Market
Sanofi's inhalable insulin Afrezza not available in the U.S. market. Afrezza may give competition to rivals making traditional injectable insulin but Afrezza has a steep price tag.
Giving A Kid Throwing A Tantrum An IPad May Do More Harm Than Good
Tablet and smartphone usage for very young children may affect their emotional development. Parents should not just hand over interactive mobile devices to children when they throw tantrums, according to a new study.
Burning Wood In The Bay Area Illegal This Tuesday: Spare The Air Alert Announced
The 23rd Winter Spare the Air Alert will take effect on Tuesday, Feb. 3, which means burning wood in the Bay Area on the day will be illegal. The program aims to cut down air pollution in the area.
New Sensor Can Detect and Monitor Levels of Mercury in the Atmosphere
Scientists have developed a sensor that can detect and monitor mercury levels in the atmosphere. The sensor is quicker than existing mercury measuring instruments.
Scientists Gain New Insight Into Why Mammals are so Diverse
Mammalian species are so diverse, but they share some common genes and a common ancestor. A recent study led by the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) gives new insight into the diversification of mammals.
February Astronomical Events at a Glance: Venus and Mars Gearing Up for Celestial Dance
A number of astronomical events await sky gazers in February this year. Mars and Venus will be closest to each other on Feb. 22 until October 2017.
Galactic CAT Scan Reveals Bubbly Interior of Supernova Cassiopeia A
Scientists have revealed the bubbly interiors of the Cassiopeia A supernova with the help of an imaging system similar to CAT scans. The latest study may help scientists understand the way a supernova dies.
Webcam Captures Horse-Shaped UFO Hovering Near Erupting Colima Volcano in Mexico
A webcam captured a horse-like UFO that was hovering near the erupting Colima volcano. UFO sightings have also been reported near other volcanoes.
Philae Lander Still Sleeping on Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko and We're Waiting for Its Call
ESA scientists are unable to locate the missing Philae lander on the surface of Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. Scientists will now wait for the lander to wake and transmit signals.
Wired to Misunderstand? Here's Why Men Think of Sex When Women Just Think of Friendship
Women and men both misunderstand each other when it comes to friendly or sexual interest signals. However, men often misunderstand sexual interest signals given by a woman.
New Study Indicates Roche-Made Tamiflu Beneficial Against Influenza
Tamiflu made by Roche is effective against influenza and reduces symptoms of the infection by about a day. The side effects related to the drug still remain hotly debated.
Doctors Puzzled Over 100 Cases of Paralysis in U.S. Children
More than 100 cases of mysterious paralysis in children puzzle doctors. Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) may be responsible for the mysterious illness.
American Appetites Whetted in Preparation for Super Bowl Food Binge
American football fans prepare for a food binge before the Super Bowl Sunday. Food spending is the highest in the week before the Super Bowl Sunday.
Urban Areas Subject To More Frequent Heat Waves, Says Study
Urban areas are getting more heat waves in recent years in comparison with nonurban areas. Scientists estimate that 70 percent of the world's population will live in urban areas by 2050.
Eye Tracking Technology Could Be Used to Diagnose Concussions Better
A new eye tracking technology can effectively detect the severity of concussions. CT scan of the brain may or may not show the damage to the brain following a head injury.
Curiosity Rover Back in Business After Software Upgrade Says NASA
Curiosity rover gets a software upgrade and is back in business. The latest software upgrade is the fourth the rover has received since it landed on the Martian surface in 2012.
Annapolis Mansion Fire in Maryland Due to Faulty Electrical Outlet and Dry Christmas Tree
A faulty electrical outlet and a two-month old Christmas tree blamed for a fire that broke out in an Annapolis mansion. The fire killed a couple and their four grandchildren.
NYC Residents Urged to Give Blood After Snow Storm
Winter Storm Juno affects blood donations in New York. City officials and New York Blood Center urges New Yorkers to come forward and make a blood donation.
