Articles by Sumit Passary
Zinc Sparks Fly When Sperm and Egg Meet
Scientists capture images of zinc sparks when sperm hits egg. The latest information observed in the study can be very helpful in the improvement of fertility treatments.
Listeria Scare Prompts Recall of Deadly Caramel Apples
Caramel apples recalled by a Missouri food firm over possible listeria contamination. The latest listeria outbreak has resulted in the deaths of at least three people.
UFO Spotted on Archive Photos of Apollo Missions. Aliens Observing Moon Exploration?
A UFO researcher spots a probable UFO on an Apollo 15 archived image. NASA considers Apollo 15 mission as one of the most important moon landing missions.
US Judge: Facebook Cannot Avoid Class Action Lawsuit Over Scanning Users' Private Messages for Advertising Purposes
A U.S. judge has given the green light to a class action lawsuit that alleges Facebook scans private messages to create targeted advertisements. The plaintiffs claim that the social networking website violated several state and federal statutes.
Harvard Researchers Develop Lightweight, Low-cost Alternative to Paint
A new alternative to paint can be used on smooth, rough and flexible surfaces. The ultra-thin coating distributes reflected light and makes it appear as color to human eyes.
Scientists in Texas Develop Atom-thick Material for Ultra-thin Imaging Devices
An atom-thick material developed by scientists at Rice University may be able to assist in the development of ultra-thin imaging devices. The material is 10 times more efficient than the best they have ever seen.
iPhone 6s Mini Launch Rumored: Apple Following Samsung's Steps?
Apple is rumored to be working on a 4-inch display smartphone dubbed iPhone 6s mini. The small handset is estimated to make its debut in 2015.
Black Truffles Contain 'Bliss Molecule' Similar to THC in Marijuana
Black truffles have the bliss molecule similar to the THC compound responsible for the psychological effects of marijuana. It can cost over $300 to buy 100 grams of black truffle.
'Gecko Gloves' by Stanford Students will let You Scale Glass Walls. Want to be Spider-Man?
Stanford University students create 'Gecko Gloves' that can be used to climb glass walls. The current version of the gloves can support about 90 kilograms of weight.
BioP3 Can Print Microtissues Now. Maybe Whole Human Organs in the Future?
Scientists created a device called BioP3 that can build microtissues. Scientists hope the BioP3 can build entire organs in the future.
Scientists Discover Rods and Cones in 300-Million-year-old Fish Eyes. What Findings Suggest
Scientists have discovered a 300-million-year-old fossil of a fish species called Acanthodes bridgei. The presence of rod and cone cells in the eyes suggests that the fish had color vision.
100,000 Genomes Project in UK to Help War Against Cancer, End Chemo Treatment
UK NHS' 100,000 Genome Project will collect and decode human genome to battle diseases such as cancer. Chemo therapy may get obsolete in the next two decades.
Rising Ocean Temperatures Killing Corals, Blame Global Warming. What You Should Know
Global warming that is resulting in rising ocean temperatures is killing corals across the world. Coral experts suggest that more corals are estimated to be affected in the coming months.
Forget 3D Printing, 4D Printing Will Wow You With Shape-Shifting Materials
Scientists take a step further ahead of 3D printing and develops a 3D printer. Water absorbent materials used in 4D printing can change the shape of a printed object.
Christmas Lights Can Be Seen from Space
NASA has released satellite images and video footage of Christmas lights seen from space. Night time light is 50 percent brighter in major U.S. cities from Black Friday to New Year's Day.
Climate Change Takes its Toll on Mount Rainier
Scientists suggest that global warming and climate change is taking a toll on Mount Rainer, which is causing the ice on its glaciers to melt. Experts suggest that the ice on Mount Rainer is melting six times the historical speed.
Population of Bears, Lynx, Wolves Up in Europe. What's Causing this Large Carnivore Resurgence?
The carnivorous animal population, which includes wolves, lynx, bears and wolverines, has increased in Europe. Conservation approach is believed to have helped the carnivore resurgence in the continent.
Caught on Camera: Crocodile Breaks Shell of Sea Turtle in a Snap
A camera captures images of a saltwater crocodile breaking open the shell of a dead turtle and eating it. Saltwater crocodiles are the largest living reptiles on Earth.
Scientists Develop Smart Window that can Tint or Brighten Itself and Function as Battery
Scientists develop a smart window that can automatically block or allow light when needed. The smart window can reduce light penetration by 50 percent.
Llamas are Cute and They May Hold Secret to Produce HIV Vaccine, Cure AIDS
The antibodies found in the immune system of llamas may hold the clues for the development of an HIV vaccine. Llama antibodies are found to be effective against 60 strains of HIV.
NASA Releases Orion Spacecraft Re-entry Video. Here's What It's Like Hitting Earth's Atmosphere at 20000 mph
NASA has released a 10 minutes video footage that shows Orion's re-entry to the Earth after a test flight. The video was recorded by an on-board camera. It's stunning, to say the least.
Know How to use Asthma Inhaler, Epinephrine Injector? Study Shows Many People Don't
Many patients prescribed with asthma inhalers or epinephrine injectors do not know how to use them. Experts suggest that improper use of these devices may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment.
Mumps Outbreak in NHL? Here's How the Virus Might Have Spread
Many National Hockey League players and officials are suffering from cases of the mumps. The virus may have spread through tiny drops of saliva and mucus from the infected players.
Golden-Winged Warblers Can Hear Deadly Storms Hundreds of Miles Away: Study
Golden-winged warblers can hear severe storms approaching and flee to save their lives before the arrival of such storms. Researchers suggest that storms produce infrasound that travels at a frequency which the birds can hear.
Mysterious Creature with Sharp Teeth, Claws Ends Up on California Beach
Mysterious creature washed up on a Santa Barbara beach in California leaves residents baffled about the identity of the animal. The creature resembles some of the other mysterious creatures found previously.
Slender Man Stabbing Case: Judge Decides, Girls Competent for Trial
Girls accused in the Wisconsin Slender Man stabbing case are competent for trial, says Judge Michael Bohren. If the girls are found guilty they can face 60 years in prison.
Kepler Probe Spots HIP 116454b, a Super Earth 180 Light-years Away
Kepler discovers a new planet called HIP 116454b, which is 180 light-years away from the Earth. Kepler One of the four reaction wheels of Kepler failed in 2012, which threatened the continuation of the mission.
Cows Moo and Scientists Now Know What They Mean
Scientists have found that cows have individualized calls. Latest research has found three different types of calls made by cows and calves.
Sabre Jet can Fly Mach 5 and Bring You Anywhere in the World in Just Four Hours
Reaction Engines' Skylon fitted with superfast Synergetic Air-Breathing Rocket Engine (Sabre) can fly Mach 5, five times the speed of sound. The company will start test flights in 2019.
Invasive Snail Problem in Great Lakes Difficult to Deal With, Experts Say
The snail species Bithynia tentaculata is native to Europe, but it was transported to the Great Lakes by sticking to boats and anchors.
