Articles by Sumit Passary
Baltimore restoration project unearths 100-year-old time capsule
Restoration workers unearthed a century-old time capsule while renovating Baltimore's Washington Monument. The insides of the time capsule, however, remain unknown.
Time travel will be reality, teleportation and invisibility cloaks sooner, scientists predict
Invisibility cloaks, teleportation and time travel may soon be possible. Basic versions of invisibility cloaks have already been developed by scientists.
Meet Rana kauffeldi or Atlantic Coast leopard frog discovered in the heart of NYC
Rana kauffeldi or Atlantic Coast leopard frog is a new frog species discovered in New York City. The latest discovery highlights that there are more species yet to be discovered by humans.
Scientists create mini-stomachs using stem cells. Possible patches for ulcers?
Stem cells can help create mini-stomachs. The study is important as it can help in the treatment of stomach cancers and ulcers and maybe even create replacement stomach in the future.
Solar tantrum: Sun produces X-class solar flare. Is Earth safe?
Sun produces intense X-class solar flares. The Earth's surface is safe but these flares can disrupt satellite and communication signals, suggests NASA.
Astronomers capture stellar fireball of a nova
Astronomers observe a stellar fireball in the nova of a star called Nova Delphinus 2013. It is 14,800 light years from the sun, which means that the explosion occurred about 15,000 years ago.
Flowing lava from Hawaii volcano prompts evacuation of residents
Officials have notified residents around the Kilauea volcano to prepare for evacuation as lava flows consistently. The lava flow can destroy anything that comes in its way.
Experts recommend Ibuprofen over morphine for children with fracture
Medical experts recommend ibuprofen for children suffering from bone fracture. Oral morphine is also effective in releasing pain but it also has side effects.
New leukemia drug Gazyva kills 90 percent of cancer
Gazyva, a new leukemia drug kills about 90 percent of cancer cells in just the first dose. The drug comes with severe side effects and its treatment involves a hefty $42,000 bill.
Massive volcanic eruption might wipe out Japan in 100 years: Study
Scientists suggest there is one percent chance that a massive volcanic eruption could destroy majority of Japan in the next 100 years. They believe that such an eruption might 'leave Japan extinct as a country.'
Space travel damages sperm cells. Houston, we have a problem
A recent study reveals that space travel can damage male sperm and female ovaries. The combination of zero gravity and cosmic radiation is believed to be the factors for such damage.
Selfies can help cure skin problems. Here's how
Selfies can help eczema patients to get rid of skin problems. Dermatologists can evaluate eczema by viewing its picture and then recommend treatments or prescribe medicines.
Here's how to safely watch partial solar eclipse on Thursday, Oct. 23.
Partial solar eclipse will be visible in majority of North America on Thursday, Oct. 23. The eclipse should never be viewed from naked eyes.
Cosmic radiation makes Mars dangerous for humans
Decreased solar activity has increased cosmic radiation, which may make manned missions to Mars hazardous. Humans may have a shorter time to spend in outer space.
Drop that cash register receipt, it is exposing you to BPA. What to know
Handling cash register receipts that are made from thermal paper elevates the risk of BPA exposure. BPA can be transferred from hand to food and also be absorbed via the skin.
Your brain has built-in calorie counter, study reveals
Latest study suggests that the human brain has a built-in calorie counter that can estimate the caloric value of food items. People may not be able to estimate the calorie count of food but their brain can.
Don't blame bad genes causing heart attack, blame bad lifestyle
Poor lifestyle should be blamed for heart attacks and not genes. Adopting a healthy lifestyle may help people with coronary diseases avert heart attacks.
Ebola vaccine testing in West Africa will start in January: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) will start testing Ebola vaccines in West African countries in January 2015. The vaccines are currently undergoing human safety trials.
CDC updates Ebola care protocol for health care workers
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updates Ebola care guidelines for U.S. health care providers. Experts believe that there should be more Ebola care hospitals in the country.
Viagra not just for erectile dysfunction, blue pill might protect your heart, says experts
Viagra can also help men to get protection from heart conditions as well. The current study involved only men but researchers want to conduct further study on both men and women.
Men, forget coffee and drink beer if you want to boost fertility
Drinking beer can boost fertility in men. However, consumption of coffee by men may have an adverse effect on the possibility of fathering a child.
Orionid meteor shower peaks Oct. 21. How to watch and what to expect
Orionid meteor shower to peak on the early morning of Oct. 21. Stargazers are estimated to have a good viewing experience as the Moon will be visible.
Experts link depression, aging to changes in single gene
Depression and aging may be linked with a single gene, researchers reveal. Further research is needed to determine the findings of the study.
Over 63,000 children in U.S. experience medication errors each year: Study
Thousands of children under the age of six years experience medication errors in the U.S. Researchers suggest that even though the errors are not life threatening, it should be reduced.
$1 billion: Total funding needed to battle Ebola outbreak, says UN chief
The U.N. reveals that a funding of $1 billion is needed to combat Ebola in West Africa. About 38 percent of the requirement has been pledged but only $100,000 has reached the bank.
Are male brains wired to choose sex over food?
Researchers suggest that male brains prefer sex to food. Males are believed to suppress hunger to find a mate.
Minecraft player spends two years, uses 4.5 million blocks to create Titan City
Minecraft player creates a virtual city called Titan City. The player spent two years building the virtual city and plans to expand it even further.
Obama appoints Ebola czar but not everyone is happy about his pick
President Barack Obama has appointed Ronald Klain as the Ebola czar. The appointment has received criticism as Klain does not have public health or infectious disease background for the role.
Boxed warning on stop-smoking drug Chantix should stay: FDA
Pfizer's attempt to remove the boxed warning from its stop-smoking drug Chantix has been halted by the FDA. The drug is believed to cause agitation, suicidal tendencies and depression in people.
Experts discover stem cells that can transform to liver cells. Hope for liver cancer treatment?
Researchers discover new stem cells that can help in better understanding liver cancer. The latest discovery will also assist scientists to understand the regeneration process of the liver.
