Articles by Sumit Passary
Low-carb or low fat diet? This is what a new study suggests
Researchers say that both low-carb and low-fat diets help people reduce weight. However, people should consistently follow a weight loss program to lose flab.
WHO global suicide report is out. Experts urge public not to glamorize suicide
The World Health Organization releases a global suicide report. Firearms, hanging and pesticide poisoning are believed to be the most common methods of committing suicide.
No crosshair, no laser but archerfish always hits bull's eye. Guess why?
A new study reveals the amazing shooting ability of archerfish with high levels of accuracy. Archerfish can hit its target up to 6.5 feet away with a powerful jet of water stream.
Texas Tech students design clothes for Lubbock conjoined twins
Texas Tech University students design custom outfits for Lubbock conjoined twins. The students have also made a christening gown from scratch for the twins.
NASA experiments with 3D-printing technology to create complex rocket parts
NASA tests a 3D-printed rocket engine injector. The rocket component has a complex design with various parts; however, 3D-printing technology has built it as one unit.
U.S. state of adult obesity report is out. How obese is your state?
The State of Obesity report suggests that obesity rate is over 20 in all the U.S. states. The obesity rate in Mississippi and West Virginia has crossed 35 percent.
More U.S. families making sure home is smoke-free zone
More U.S. families prefer homes as smoke-free zones. A CDC report suggests that the percentage of smokers have also reduced from 43 percent in 1965 to 18 percent in 2012.
New algorithm traces origin of monster garbage patch in oceans
A new mathematical algorithm traces the sources of monster garbage patches in oceans. Majority of the garbage patches are made up of plastic.
Bananas help lower stroke risk for menopausal women: Study
A study reveals that potassium-rich foods can help reduce the risk of a stroke for menopausal women. Bananas, sweet potatoes, white beans and more are some good sources of potassium.
Gates Foundation pours $25 million to aid HIV vaccine research
Gates Foundation donates $25 million for research on HIV vaccine. The researchers of the vaccine suggest that the vaccine can completely remove HIV from a human.
Russian sex geckos in space die in orbit. What killed them? Not cosmic sex.
Geckos, sent to space to examine reproduction in microgravity, dies due to a failure of the spacecraft's heating system. The geckos died as they were unable to digest food in the low temperature.
Mars and other celestial dates in September
Many celestial events will occur in September this year, including the last supermoon on Sept. 8 and Sept. 9. Mars, Moon and Saturn will be visible very clearly in the sky during September.
Eruption of Bardarbunga volcano in Iceland results in lavalicious images
Many people and institutions have taken a number of images of the Bardarbunga volcano and posted them online for others to enjoy. The latest fissure eruption started on Sunday, Aug. 31.
Eat less meat and save the planet, experts suggest
Eating less meat can help save the environment and also address the global food demand. Experts suggest that people should have only two portions of red meat in a week.
Yellowstone super eruption possible but will not be apocalyptic: USGS
A volcanic super eruption at the Yellowstone National Park is possible but will not be catastrophic. Ash deposits from the eruption may impact communications system, aviation and more.
Sweden looks into possible Ebola case
A suspected Ebola case has been reported in Sweden. The suspected patient confirmed that he recently traveled to one of the Ebola hit African countries.
Coffee and naps: A good mix for an alert brain
Coffee nap - a combination of coffee and nap, can help a person to increase the alertness of the brain. Sleeping for about 20 minutes after drinking coffee is the trick.
Megadrought might strike U.S. Southwest, study warns
A latest study reveals that a megadrought may hit Southwest U.S., which may last for over 30 years. The megadrought may be the worst in the last 2,000 years.
Forget Transformers. Japan is building a real Gundam Robot
A giant Gundam robot that can move is planned to be built by 2019. It may take around $1 billion to make the robot, which will be the size of an entire apartment complex.
Wild rabbit to domesticated bunny, genetic study reveals transformation
A genetic study explains the transformation of wild rabbits to domesticated bunnies. Rabbits are believed to have first been domesticated in southern France around 1,400 years ago.
Adult film productions on hold after actor tests HIV positive
Porn film production comes to a halt after an actor tests possibly positive for HIV. This is the first halt announced in 2014 on porn filming.
NASA Voyager 2 footage restored to create best map of Neptune's moon Triton
The footage taken by NASA's Voyager 2 has been restored by a scientist to create a color map of Triton, which is Neptune's biggest moon. The recreated map has enhanced colors to highlight the contrasts and show similarities with Pluto.
SpaceX prototype rocket explodes during test flight
A SpaceX Falcon 9 Reusable (F9R) rockets explodes midair during a test flight. The company reports that no one was injured due to the incident.
Healthy lifestyle may save type 2 diabetes patients hundreds of dollars a year
Type 2 diabetes patients can save more than $500 each year by adopting a healthy lifestyle. Obesity and being overweight are the key causes of type 2 diabetes.
Why is global warming slowing down? Atlantic and Southern oceans hold the answer
A latest study reveals that the Atlantic and Southern oceans may be responsible for the global warming pause. Scientists say that rapid warming may start again in the near term.
Neanderthals, modern humans co-existed for 5,000 years
Neanderthals may have co-existed with modern humans for over 5,000 years in Europe. Scientists say that Neanderthals and modern humans were involved in interbreeding as well.
Boeing completes critical design review of CST-100 spacecraft
Boeing leaves competitors behind and completes Critical Design Review (CDR) of its CST-100 spacecraft. The CST-100 can transport crew and cargo to low-Earth orbit destinations.
Doctors want kids to get HPV vaccine. Why?
HPV vaccine at an early age can ward off various types of cancers in the latter part of life. Only a small percentage of American children get full three doses of the HPV vaccine.
Combining vaccines may help cripple polio, study suggests
One of the two polio vaccines is usually administered worldwide. A study reveals that giving a combination of the two polio vaccines may help in the eradication of the disease worldwide.
Small, medium, large? Yes, black holes come in different sizes
Scientists have found a medium-size black hole in the universe. The intermediate-mass black hole is located in the Messier 82 (M82) galaxy and is located nearly 12 million light-years away from the Earth.
