Articles by Sumit Passary
Spaceship Fuel from Space Rocks? NASA, Private Firms Eye Asteroid Mining [Video]
Asteroid mining can provide precious fuel, water and minerals such as iron, nickel and titanium to scientists during space exploration, suggest NASA and two private firms. Proponents are optimistic that they will be able to make asteroid mining a reality in the near future.
The Heat is On: 2014 Might be Warmest Year Since 1880
October 2014 was the warmest October since 1880. The year 2014 is on track to be the warmest year since temperature recording started.
Black Hole or Supernova? Mysterious Object in Space Baffles Scientists
Scientists are perplexed about a mysterious object and it is unclear if the object is a supernova or a black hole. Experts believe that the object could be the aftermath of a collision between two galaxies.
Miracle! Window Washer Survives Fall from 11-Story Building, Falls Onto Moving Car
A window washer survives a deadly fall from a 11-story building. He falls on a moving car and remains conscious after suffering a broken arm and serious injuries.
Influence of Birthday Years Ending with 9 in People's Lives
Birthday years of 29, 39, 49 and so on makes people make significant decisions regarding their life. Suicide rate of people with birthday ending with 9 is higher than people whose birthday year end with other digits.
Farm Crops Give Us Food but They are to Blame for Rising CO2, Climate Change
Increased farming gives us food but is also responsible for the increase in CO2 levels in the atmosphere. Food production is estimated to double on the Earth in the next 50 years.
Nearly 30 percent of World Population is Obese, Costing Us $2 Trillion: Study
About 30 percent of the global population is obese, which costs more than $2 trillion. Global obesity spending is just next to smoking and war or terrorism that costs the world more than $2.1 trillion each year.
Assassin's Creed Unity Has Assassinated GameStop's Q3 Results: Here's How
The delayed release of Assassin's Creed Unity hurt GameStop's Q3 2014 financial results. The release of the game was initially set on Oct. 28 but was postponed to Nov. 11 in North America.
Parolee Suspect Arrested in Connection with New York City Subway Shove Death
Police have arrested the parolee suspect who pushed a man to death at a New York City subway. The victim died on the spot as his wife watched on.
Cleveland Clinic Surgeons Successfully Perform Near-Total Face Transplant of Accident Victim
Doctors at the Cleveland Clinic successfully performed a near-total face transplant that lasted for 24.5 hours. Doctors were also able to preserve limited vision in one eye of the patient.
Football-Sized Tumor Successfully Removed from Mexican Boy after 12-Hour Surgery
Doctors have successfully removed a football-sized tumor from an 11-year-old boy after a 12-hour surgery. The boy will have to undergo further reconstructive surgery and the removal of excess skin.
First Ebola Case in India: Passenger from Liberia Quarantined at Delhi Airport After Semen Tests Positive
Indian officials report the first Ebola case in the country. A passenger landed in the New Delhi Airport and his semen analysis tested positive for the deadly virus.
Another Reason Trans Fat is Bad for Health: It May Damage Your Memory
Consumption of trans fat can damage the memory of a person. Health advocates call for the reduction or removal of trans fat from processed food items.
Woolly Mammoth: To Clone or Not to Clone, That is the Question?
Scientists are debating over the question if the woolly mammoth should be brought back to life. Scientists discovered well-preserved remains that increased hopes the extinct animal can be cloned.
Why did this Utah Woman Wear Colander for Driver's License Photo? Ah, Religious Freedom
Asia Lemmon, a former porn actress and a resident of Utah, gets her driver's license photo taken with a colander on her head. She wanted to express her religious belief about the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster.
Long-term Use of Anti-Clotting, Antiplatelet Therapy Ups Risk of Dementia: Study
Extended use of anti-clotting drugs with antiplatelet therapy increases the risk of dementia. A combination therapy like this should be closely monitored and controlled.
Extended DAPT Lowers Risk of Stent Thrombosis, Myocardial Infarction
Extended dual anti-platelet therapy (DAPT) can reduce risks of in-stent thrombosis and myocardial infarction. The treatment followed by stent placement is usually between 6 and 12 months.
Secondhand Marijuana Smoke May Damage Your Heart, Blood Vessels
Secondhand smoke from marijuana is as bad as secondhand cigarette smoke. It can damage blood vessels and heart.
Energy Drinks may Cause Seizures, Heart Problems in Young Children. What Parents Must Know
Children may face adverse health effects such as seizures and heart problems after energy drinks consumption. Some of the energy drinks can include up to 400 milligrams of caffeine per can or bottle.
Chemicals in Your Sunscreen May Cause Infertility: Study
A preliminary study suggests that chemicals in sunscreens may cause infertility in men. Women, however, face a lower risk.
Walnuts Effective in Fighting Prostate Cancer, Help Lower Cholesterol and up Insulin Sensitivity
Regular walnut consumption may reduce the risk of prostate cancer, increase insulin sensitivity, and reduce cholesterol levels. Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer in men.
Forget 'Fifty Shades of Grey,' Male Chimpanzees Use Aggression, Dominance Over Females. Here's Why
Aggressive behavior of male chimpanzees are linked with mating success. Violent chimpanzees who attack females consistently are more likely to father offspring when compared to lesser violent counterparts.
Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks Nov. 17-18. What You Should Know
The Leonid meteor shower will peak on Nov. 17 and 18. A waning-crescent moon will provide a dark sky, which will make viewing conditions ideal.
Big Data Study Looks Into Suicide Risk of U.S. Soldiers
Researchers analyze suicide risk of U.S. soldiers. U.S. soldiers are at higher risk of committing suicides following post discharge from psychiatric diagnosis.
Firefighters Battle Undiagnosed Sleep Disorders, Says New Study
Firefighters are at higher risks of sleep disorders, which can lead to health and safety consequences. Sleep disorders often go undiagnosed or untreated in a major chunk of firefighters.
1 Million: Number of Americans Suffering Eye Infections Yearly. Blame Dirty Contacts
About a million eye infection cases are reported each year in the U.S. due to dirty contact lenses. Wearing contacts and not taking proper care poses the biggest risk of an eye infection called keratitis.
Russian Scientists Explore Giant Sinkhole in Siberia. What Did They See?
Russian scientists explore the giant crater in northern Siberia that was found in July this year. The cause of the big sinkhole still remains a mystery.
Turn Peanut Butter to Diamonds? This Geologist Did It
In a lab, scientists have turned peanut butter into diamonds. Peanut butter, of course, is rich in carbon.
Wonder Why You Attract Mosquitoes? Here's Why
A gene in mosquitoes attracts them to bite humans. Thousands of years ago, mosquitoes preferred furry and hairy animals to humans.
Meet chlorovirus ATCV-1, a virus that can make humans more stupid
Scientists discover a virus called chlorovirus ATCV-1, which can impair brain function in humans. It is unclear how the virus is transmitted to humans.
