Articles by Sumit Passary
Massachusetts Announces $1 Million Grant for Ebola Test
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center have announced a $1 million grant for developing an Ebola test kit, which is expected to be faster, cheaper and easier to use than existing tests.
Arctic Report Card 2014: Arctic Heating Up Twice Compared to Rest of Earth
The Arctic Report Card 2014 is out, which reveals that the Arctic is warming up twice when compared to other parts of the planet. Experts suggest that it is important to expand and maintain tools to monitor such changes.
You Might be Doing Paleo Diet Wrong. Were Cavemen Really Concerned About What they Eat?
Experts suggest that our Paleolithic ancestors were least concerned about healthy diet. The modern day paleo diet, which is believed to keep us fit, may just be a mimic.
Exoplanet Twice Size of Earth Discovered by Ground-Based Telescope
Finding a planet outside our solar system is often the work of space telescopes. The exoplanet 55 Cancri e, however, was seen through the Nordic Optical Telescope located in La Palma, an island off Spain.
Timing of Menarche Linked to Heart Disease in Women
Early or late start of menstrual cycle may be linked to stroke or heart disease in women. Not many women suffer from early or late start of menstrual cycle.
Supreme Court Lets Stand Previous Court Decision Blocking Arizona Abortion Law
Supreme Court declines to review a lower court decision that would block an abortion law in Arizona. The issue involves the use of mifepristone, also known as RU-486, which is an abortion-inducing drug.
Australian Students Attempt to Solve Problem of 'Breathable Air' on Mars
Students from the University of Western Australia build a device to generate breathable air on Mars. The device may be sent to the Red Planet along with the unmanned Mars One Lander in 2018.
Newly Minted Biotech Firm to Tackle Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's and ALS
Yumanity, a new biotech firm setup by Tony Coles, will help find a cure for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and ALS. About 50 million people around the world suffer from these diseases.
Annual Year-End Bird Count Begins: 115-Year-Old Tradition Still Going Strong
The National Audubon Society starts the 115-year-old Christmas Bird Count on Dec. 14. The data collected from this tradition helps scientists track bird populations.
CERN Preparing to Relaunch the LHC by March
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) will be relaunched by March 2015. The LHC went for a two-year pause for necessary upgrade and maintenance work.
16 Million Children May Have Easy Access to E-Cigs Says CDC
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that about 16 million American children have easy access to e-cigarettes. FDA had proposed to add e-cigarettes to the list of tobacco products it regulates.
Memory Lapses in Academic Achievers May Be Indicator for Elevated Risk of Stroke
University achievers suffering from memory lapses may be at higher risk of a stroke. Academic achievers who suffer from memory loss after 55 years should take it as a warning sign.
Is Ketamine a Viable Drug for Treating Depression?
Ketamine is used by many U.S. clinics as an antidepressant to treat depression. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not yet approved ketamine use to treat depression.
Brains of Obese Kids Show Heightened Response to Sugar
The brains of obese children react differently to sugar compared to those of healthy-weight children. Obese children have an 80 to 90 percent chance of becoming obese adults.
What's Lesser Evil for Your Blood Pressure: Sugar or Salt?
A latest research suggest that cutting down on sugar can reduce the risks of high blood pressure and heart diseases. However, some scientists believe that levels of both sugar and salt should be maintained to avoid the risks of such medical conditions.
ESA XMM-Newton Spots Anomalous X-Ray Emissions that Might be Dark Matter Particle. Why is This Significant?
Scientist discover rare signals from the dark matter of the Perseus and Andromeda Galaxy. If the latest discovery is confirmed it will mark a new era in astronomy.
Proof that Men are Stupid? Study Shows Males More Inclined to Take 'Idiotic Risks'
New research suggests that men are stupid and take idiotic risks. The study involved the analysis of 20 years of data from the Darwin Awards.
ISS Resupply Mission Rescheduled. SpaceX Dragon will launch on Dec. 19
SpaceX's Dragon resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS) rescheduled to Dec. 19. The Dragon capsule will deliver cargo and equipment to the ISS.
Does Fructose Rich Food Make People Hungry?
Fructose-rich food items and beverages may make people hungry when compared to glucose rich food. Ingesting fructose releases smaller amount of hormones such as insulin that does not give the feeling of being full.
Elderly Breast Cancer Patients May Have Little to Gain from Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy has little effectiveness on elderly breast cancer patients over 70 years old. Physicians should weigh the effectiveness with the harmful effects of the therapy before starting the treatment.
Climate Talks in Lima in High Gear. Australia Pledges $165 Million in Aid
Australia pledges $165 million to the United Nations Green Climate Fund (GCF) at the Lima climate conference. The GCF redistributes funds received from developed nations to help developing ones cope with climate change.
Complications During Abortion are Rare: Study
A team of researchers from the University of California San Francisco analyzed data from about 55,000 abortions and found that complications from abortion arise less often than problems from other common surgeries.
Google Opens Cloud to Help Decode the Genetics of Autism
Google Cloud will assist autism advocacy group Autism Speaks to store data centrally. Autism Speaks launches an awareness program called MSSNG, which will help in the development of the online database.
Obesity Pill Turns Bad Fat into Good Fat. Good Enough to Replace Treadmill?
A team of researchers has created a pill using human stem cells, which can potentially convert bad fat into good fat. However, this system does not reap the same benefits as physical exercise.
Hookah Pipe Use in Teens May Lead to Cigarette Smoking: Study
Hookah pipes can lead to cigarette smoking in youths. Experts call for the FDA to implement stricter regulations for the sale and use of hookah pipes and snus to youth.
Viking Warriors Accompanied by Women in Conquests, DNA Study Suggests
Viking warriors were accompanied by women in their conquests, reveals a DNA analysis. Viking women were an important part of the colonization effort.
BPA Lining Soda Cans, Other Canned Goods May Increase Blood Pressure
Bisphenol A (BPA) lining in food cans can elevate the risk of high blood pressure. People with high blood pressure and heart disease should understand the risks involved with the consumption of soda cans and other food items.
Soyuz Spacecraft Docks with ISS: Delivers Three Astronauts, Caviar, Zero-Gravity Coffeemaker
Three astronauts reach the International Space Station along with food supply, caviar and a coffee machine. The astronauts include Samantha Cristoforetti, Italy's first female to travel to the space station.
Extreme Shrimp Thriving Near Hydrothermal Vents May Hold Clues to Alien Life [Video]
A shrimp species called Rimicaris hybisae can survive the extreme environments of the hydrothermal vents of the Caribbean Sea. NASA scientists suggest that the shrimp may also survive in other planetary bodies.
Authorities in Peru Probe Death of 500 Sea Lions on Northern Coastline
About 500 sea lions were found dead along the northern coastline of Peru. Wildlife officials believe that fishermen and marine farmers may have poisoned the mammals.
