Articles by Sumit Passary
U.S., India space agencies sign agreement as partners in exploration of Mars and Earth
U.S. and India's space agencies sign a charter for future Earth and Mars exploration missions. The space agencies will work together in the NISAR mission, which is targeted for a 2020 launch.
Granny Smith apple a day, can keep obesity at bay: Study
Granny Smith apples can help in the prevention of obesity and obesity-related disorders. The researchers examined faeces of obese mice to conclude the findings of the research.
Are you eating genuine Thai cuisine? Ask this robot food taster
A robot can test the authenticity of Thai dishes. The machine called 'e-delicious' can determine the flavor of 10 entrees from the country.
New Viagra ad taps women to convince men to buy the blue pill
Pfizer launches a new Viagra advert featuring a woman talking about Viagra. The drug maker has lost its market share to rivals who offer erectile dysfunction drugs at a cheaper price.
Can vitamin D help prevent type 2 diabetes?
A latest research suggests that vitamin D is not linked with type 2 diabetes. The study reiterates that type 2 diabetes can be prevented by following a balanced diet and regular exercise.
Tooth decay in kids? Blame the fruit juice you give them
Sugary drinks such as squash and fruit juice blamed for tooth decay in three year old children. About 12 percent of three-year old children in England suffer from tooth decay.
Aspirin may help lower risk of prostate cancer, experts say
Cancer experts suggest that a daily dose of aspirin may help lower the risk of prostate cancer. Aspirin is also believed to reduce the risk of developing other forms of cancers.
Doctors should explain to patients radiation risks of heart scans: American Heart Association
The American Heart Association (AHA) suggests that doctors should explain about radiation risks to patients going for heart scans. The radiation risks of heart scans are very low when compared to the benefits.
Where will humans spend their holidays come 2024? New report provides glimpse of future travel
A futuristic travel report released by Skyscanner suggests that humans will travel to unexplored destinations to spend holidays in 2024. Holiday in space and deep oceans may become a reality.
Under the sea: Not 'Little Mermaid' but where your sleeping pattern may have evolved [Video]
Scientists suggest that the sleeping pattern of humans may have evolved in the ocean. The study involved a hormone called melatonin, which is responsible for sleep and jet lag.
Not extinct: Scientists rediscover cat-sized Chinchilla rat in Machu Picchu
Scientists rediscover a cat-sized Chinchilla rat species in the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu. The massive rat species was thought to have gone extinct.
California enacts 'yes means yes' law to lower sex assault cases on college campuses
California Governor Jerry Brown passes "yes means yes" law to reduce sexual assault cases on college campuses. The law states that silence or lack of resistance does not mean consent.
Is Mount Saint Helens about to wake up and throw a tantrum?
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) marks the 10th anniversary of the last eruption at Mount Saint Helens. USGS suggests it can take decades before the volcano erupts again.
Love in the time of Internet: Online couples less likely to marry, says study
Latest study suggests that couples who meet online may split within a year. About 20 percent heterosexual couples and about 70 percent of the homosexual couples in the UK meet online.
Weight loss surgery only trims down weight but not depression: Study
Researchers suggest that weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, just trims weight but does not help an individual to address depression. Symptoms of depression may also increase after surgery.
Foster Farms recalls almost 40K pounds of Chicken Breast Grilled Strips
Foster Farms have recalled around 40,000 pounds of Chicken Breast Grilled Strips over possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Some of the infected food product may have reached consumers.
Forget Harry Potter. Scientists come up with invisibility cloak (No magic used)
Researchers at the University of Rochester have created an invisibility cloak, which they refer to as the Rochester Cloak. The invisibility device cost just about $1,000 to make.
Doctor is tired? 70 percent of young cancer doctors showing signs of burnout
A study reveals that about 70 percent of central European oncologists show symptoms of burnouts. Study authors believe that burnouts should not be treated as weakness.
Feeling blue, eat your greens: New study claims fruits, veggies boost mental health
A new study claims that eating more fruits and vegetables is good for a person's mental wellbeing. Including more greens in a diet can also help people keep physical diseases at bay.
NFL player Devon Still gives daughter battling cancer a sweet pep talk before surgery
Devon Still, NFL player of Cincinnati Bengals, gives a pep talk to his 4-year old daughter Leah before a surgery. Leah has Stage 4 cancer, which has also spread to her bone marrow.
France mulls banning e-cigarettes, introduce plain packaging for cigarettes
France considers restricting e-cigarettes and the introduction of plain packaging for cigarettes. The French government hopes that the anti-smoking rules will produce the first non-smoking generation in 20 years.
U.S. doctor infected with Ebola released from Nebraska hospital
Dr. Richard Sacra, who was infected with Ebola in Liberia, has now been confirmed to be free from Ebola virus. He was admitted in the isolation unit of the Nebraska Medical Center.
Brain chemical may help dampen Tourette syndrome tics in children
Researchers say that GABA, a brain chemical, holds the answer to effective treatment of Tourette syndrome. The findings may also help scientists better understand other neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism.
UK scientists develop MoS2 super material to challenge graphene
Researchers at the University of Southampton have developed MoS2, a material that can challenge graphene. MoS2 also has the ability to emit light.
Space elevator will be reality in 2050, promises Japanese construction firm Obayashi
Obayashi, a Japanese firm, says that a space elevator can become reality by 2050. The elevator will be able to complete its journey from the Earth to space in about seven days.
Switching to natural gas will increase, not lower, greenhouse gas emissions: Study
Researchers suggest that switching from coal to natural gas will not reduce greenhouse gas emissions. They suggest that the switch will in fact increase carbon emissions.
U.N. Climate Summit: U.S., other countries pledge to reduce deforestation
World leaders and multinational companies have signed a declaration at the U.N. Climate Summit to reduce deforestation by 50 percent in 2020. Deforestation is among the leading contributors to global warming.
Tiger moms beware: Strict parenting results in low self-esteem in kids
Strict parenting, or tiger mom type of parenting, can lead to problem behavior and low self-esteem in children. Parents should understand the importance of expression of love and praise for better upbringing of their children, reveals a new study.
Shape-shifting UFO? Clouds? Nope, just migrating Monarch butterflies showing up on radar
Unidentified shape-shifting object detected on weather radar was a swarm of Monarch butterflies. They usually migrate from the U.S. to Mexico in pre-winters.
Hair extensions are not new. Scientists unearth 3,000-year-old Egyptian woman with hair extensions
Excavation of skulls from the Egyptian city of Amarna reveals that hair extensions are not new. Ancient Egyptians were also fashion conscious and used hair extensions.
