Articles by Sumit Passary
Fracking Ban Will Not Be Reconsidered in Near Future, Says DEC Chief
The planned ban on fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, in New York can be revisited but not anytime soon, according to DEC chief Joseph Martens. A report on fracking will also be finalized early this year.
HIV Drugs Priced Too High for Most Patients Says Study
The high price tag of HIV drugs makes it difficult for many patients. Some insurers deny coverage of HIV drugs.
Giant Robotic Arms Work in Tandem to Install ISS Instrument: Latest Space Delivery Completed
Two giant robotic arms controlled by two different space agencies work in tandem for the first time on the International Space Station (ISS). Both the robotic arms completed the installation of an instrument that was recently sent to the ISS.
Money Can Help Stave Off Sadness: But You Still Can't Buy Happiness
Money can help keep some sadness away but money cannot buy happiness. High income or wads of cash cannot enhance happiness of a person.
California Health Authorities Warn Users of E-Cigarettes, Call for Strict Regulations
The California Department of Public Health has issued an advisory that e-cigarettes contain harmful chemicals including nicotine, which is as addictive as the nicotine found in regular cigarettes.
Genetic Legacy of Genghis Khan in Challenge? Experts Discover 10 More Ancestors Who Spread Lineages in Asia
Researchers find competition to the genetic legacy of Genghis Khan. About 0.5 percent of men in the entire world are believed to be the descendants of the powerful Mongol king.
Rockefeller Scientists Launch 'Drugs from Dirt' Program: Soil Samples Requested in Quest for New Medicine
Rockefeller University scientists start the 'Drugs from Dirt' program in a bid to collect soil samples from different regions. Scientists suggest that examining soil samples from different areas can help in the development of new medicines.
Unboiling an Egg is Amazing, May Pave Way for Cheaper Cancer Treatments, Food Production
Scientists discover a way to unboil a hard-boiled egg in a matter of minutes. The discovery may help biotechnology firms develop cheaper drugs for cancer.
No Mimicry: Rare Orchid Mantis Lures Its Meal Using Its Attractive Colors
The orchid mantis exhibits the colors of a nectar-producing flower, which makes it attractive to its prey. It hides among the petals of the flower it resembles and feeds upon the insects that are attracted to the flower.
Utah Parents Drugged Children, Killed Themselves in Fear of Apocalypse: Police Report
Parents who killed their three children committed suicide to escape the impending apocalypse. Relatives say they are not surprised by the final police report.
SpaceX, Boeing Will Send Astronauts to International Space Station in 2017
SpaceX and Boeing are set to send astronauts from the U.S. to the International Space Station in 2017. NASA will save millions by sending its astronauts to the ISS in spacecraft made by these companies.
Pre-breakfast Exercise More Effective for Weight Loss, Helps Burn More Fat: Study
Health experts are in agreement that balanced diet in combination with physical exercise can lead to healthy lifestyle. Researchers suggest that exercising before eating breakfast is more effective for weight loss.
Obama Administration Outlines Plans to Reform How Medicare Pays Doctors, Hospitals
The Obama administration has announced reforms to Medicare's method of paying doctors and hospitals. The changes aim to reduce costs and improve the quality of care provided to patients.
Daughter of Joan Rivers Sues Manhattan Clinic for Malpractice, Negligence
Melissa Rivers, daughter of Joan Rivers, files a lawsuit against Yorkville Endoscopy, the doctors and anesthesiologists for malpractice and negligence.
CriSTAL Test Can Help Determine if Patients Will Die Within 30 Days
The CriSTAL screening test can help doctors determine if a patient will die within 30 days. The screening test takes into account 29 criteria to assess if medical interventions are needed.
Don't Ignore Heartburn, It Might be Sign of Stomach or Esophageal Cancer
"Be Clear on Cancer" campaign launched by the Public Health England (PHE) spreads awareness of persistent heartburn as a sign of stomach or esophageal cancer. In the U.S. around 11,000 people died of stomach cancer in 2014.
Elon Musk Settles Dispute Against U.S. Air Force: Improves Landscape for Military Launches
Elon Musk has dropped the lawsuit against the U.S. Air Force. SpaceX previously alleged that the Air Force wrongly awarded satellite launch contract to United Launch Alliance (ULA).
Australian Researchers Discover Biomarker for Anorexia -- Jerky Eye Movements
Researchers find a jerky eye movement as a new biomarker for anorexia, an eating disorder. Scientists have been unable to find the causes of anorexia.
E-cigarettes Not Safer than Ordinary Cigarettes, Contains High Concentration of Formaldehyde
E-cigarettes should not be taken as a healthier alternative to regular cigarettes as it can contain high concentrations of formaldehyde, a probable human carcinogen. E-cigarettes may increase the risk of developing cancer by up to 15 times.
NASA New Horizons Spacecraft Set to Snap Close-ups of Pluto
The New Horizons space probe is ready to take its first photos of Pluto. However, Pluto will only be visible as a speck of light in the first set of images taken by the spacecraft.
FDA Approves Dexcom Mobile Medical Apps for Continuous Glucose Monitoring
The FDA has given the green light for the marketing of mobile medical apps that securely and accurately share information on patients' blood glucose levels with their doctors in real time. The apps give caregivers remote access to the data.
Nothing Impossible: Scientists Slow Down Speed of Light
Scientists claim that they can slow down the speed of light by altering the shape of the photons. The latest findings provide new insight into the properties of light.
Precious Moment: Legally Blind Mom Sees Her Son for the Very First Time Thanks to eSight Glasses [Video]
A legally blind mother catches a glimpse of her newborn son for the first time with the help of eSight Glasses. The gadget has a price tag of $15,000.
Crittercams Capture Giant Squid Flashing Lights to Communicate, Attract Mates
Crittercams mounted on Humboldt squid show the marine creatures flashing colorful lights to communicate and probably attract mates. A Humboldt squid can reach a size of up to 4.9 feet.
Aussie Woman Pulls Twins From Own Tummy During Caesarean Section
An Aussie woman opted for maternal-assisted C-section and pulled out her twin daughters from her belly while on the operating table. To be completely sterile, the mother was not allowed to touch anything during the procedure.
Meet the Coupler, Paper Clip-Size Device That Can Help Control High Blood Pressure
A high blood pressure controlling device, the Coupler, works even for people whose blood pressure drugs did not work, researchers say. The device is estimated to be available in the next five years.
NASA Space Telescope Snaps 100 Millionth Photo of the Sun
Since its launch in February 2010, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) has been capturing more than 57,000 images of the sun each day. The SDO is designed to study the magnetic field fluctuations of the sun and the resultant solar weather.releases the 100 millionth image of the sun. NASA reveals that the SDO captures .
Milky Way Galaxy Might be Home to Massive Wormhole: Interstellar Doorway to Alien Worlds?
The Milky Way may be a massive wormhole, according to a new hypothesis. Other spiral galaxies such as the Andromeda may also contain a wormhole.
Sleeping on Stomach Ups Sudden Death Risk of Epileptics, Says Study
Stomach sleeping with back up may increase the risk of sudden death in epileptics. Young epileptics under 40 years are at elevated risks of dying during a seizure while sleeping on their stomach.
Fossil Evidence Hints of Another Problem for Humans with Climate Change -- More Parasitic Infections
Climate changes is also resulting in parasitic infections in humans, reveals a new study. The parasitic infections can also be fatal in humans.
