Articles by Sumit Passary
Here's why old people have trouble sleeping
Loss of brain cells may be responsible for sleeping disorders in elderly people. Researchers say that a group of cells in human brains act as a sleep regulator, and loss of these cells may affect sleep.
Shift from inpatient to outpatient urologic surgeries causes higher mortality rates?
A study suggests that there has been a major shift from inpatient to outpatient urologic surgery procedure. This shift in procedure is believed to have increased the "failure to rescue" (FTR) mortality rates.
ISS cosmonauts launch Peruvian baby satellite during spacewalk
International Space Station (ISS) cosmonauts launch a nanosatellite during a latest spacewalk. The nanosatellite was built by the National University of Engineering in Peru.
'Bubble Boy' disease twice as common as first thought: Study
The bubble boy disease is twice as common as previously believed. Researchers highlight the importance of early screening to ensure successful treatment.
New study reveals how people in different cities sleep, rest
A new data set released by activity tracker maker Jawbone suggests how people sleep in different cities across the world. People in Tokyo, Japan, experience least sleeping hours per day.
Curiosity Mars Rover takes detour to avoid sand trap
Mars Curiosity Rover tries to find an alternate route to Mount Sharp due to sand trap in the Hidden Valley. One of the wheels of the rover has developed a crack.
July 2014 is fourth warmest on recorded history
July 2014 recorded as the fourth warmest July after 2005, 2010 and 1998. Global surface and ocean average temperatures were also higher than the 20th century average.
Mental disabilities among U.S. kids on the rise
Researchers reveal that the number of children with mental disabilities in the U.S. is rising. The researchers suggest that social and environmental factors may be responsible for mental health of a child.
Scientists create camouflage system inspired by octopus, other cephalopods
Scientists create a camouflage device inspired by octopus and other cephalopods that can change colors. Currently, the device can only switch from black to white or vice-versa.
River turtles in South America talk to their young, say scientists
Researchers reveal that river turtles found in South America use voice communications to converse. These turtles use different sound frequencies to communicate in groups.
Fukushima disaster shows effects of radiation in animals, plants: Study
A study suggests that the Fukushima nuclear disaster may have indeed significantly affected animals and wildlife in the region due to radiation exposure. The nuclear power plant was hit by an earthquake in 2011.
Watch what a flash mob of 1,000 tiny robots by Harvard can do
Scientists at the Harvard University have developed tiny robots called Kilobots which work as a mechanical flash mob. These robots are nearly the size of a penny.
Ice Bucket Challenge: What is it and why it is turning into a fad
Famous people take on the ALS ice bucket challenge. The ice bucket challenge has attracted around 150,000 new donors to the U.S. ALS Association.
4-year-old girl suffers anaphylactic shock after Ryanair passenger disregards peanut allergy warning
Fae Platten, a four-year-old girl allergic to nuts, stops breathing on a Ryanair flight after a fellow passenger ignores nut allergy announcement. Fae suffered from a swollen tongue and blistered lips.
Experimental chikungunya vaccine found 'safe and well-tolerated' in first human trial
First human trials done for chikungunya virus vaccine and the participants did not show any symptoms of serious side effects. The vaccine can still take years before it is released commercially.
Ebola concerns forces U.S. basketball team to cancel Senegal trip
The USA Basketball men's national team cancels its scheduled trip to Senegal due to Ebola concerns. Team USA was scheduled to visit Dakar, Senegal on August 27.
Near-Earth asteroid defies laws of physics. Will 1950 DA spell Earth's doom?
Scientists have observed a near-Earth asteroid called 1950 DA, which defies the laws of physics. The latest observation can help government agencies deflect any asteroid collision with the Earth.
This is how genetically engineered fruit flies can save humanity from hunger
Genetically engineered fruit flies can reduce the damage they cause to fruits and vegetables. The genetically engineered fruit flies produce only males.
New study links obesity to higher risk of developing common cancers
A new study says that obesity develops higher risks of cancer. Reports suggest that obesity leads to about 12,000 cancer cases in the UK.
A night at the museum? Nah, but Smithsonian needs volunteers for digitization project
The Smithsonian is looking for volunteers to help in its digitization project. The Smithsonian has a large amount of handwritten documents, which need to be digitized.
Antarctic midge has genome smaller than a body louse
Researchers have found that the tiny Antarctic midge has genome, which is even smaller than a body louse. The larval stage of the Antarctic midge lasts for about two years.
FDA approves new Merck sleeping pill Belsomra
The U.S. FDA approves a sleeping pill called Belsomra in four dosage strength. The sleeping pill may be commercially available by late 2014 or early 2015.
Ice bucket challenge puts ALS on spotlight
ALS Association's ice bucket challenge raises over $4 million in around two weeks. The challenge has come into spotlight after famous people like Justin Timberlake, Matt Laurer and more have taken it.
Deaf and without ears, boy from UK gets 'big ears' he wished for
An ear reconstruction surgery helped a nine-year old boy without ears get "big ears" he had always wanted. The ears were reconstructed using the patient's own rib cartilage.
Minnesota launches fund raising, license plate for moose population research
Minnesota has launched a critical habitat license plate featuring moose art by artist Les Kouba. The additional money generated via the program will be used for conservation of wildlife habitat in the state.
Ebola vaccine for clinical trials in September, ready for use by 2015
World Health Organization (WHO) suggests that the Ebola vaccine may be available for commercial use in 2015. GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is researching on the medicine.
Puerto Rican population drops as present migration comparable to post-WWII exodus
Puerto Rico population declines between 2010 and 2013. A Pew Research Center report suggests that there are more Puerto Ricans living in the U.S. mainland than the island of Puerto Rico.
Sasquatch in Snohomish County? Researchers continue search for Bigfoot
Bigfoot, or Sasquatch, search ongoing in the Snohomish County. Researchers Rob Parker and John Ray believe that they can find evidence of the unknown creature one day.
Worldview-3 satellite set for launch, will provide high resolution images of globe to public
DigitalGlobe's Worldview-3 satellite set for a launch on August 13. The satellite will offer high-resolution images of the Earth taken from the space, which were previously available only to the U.S. government.
Where is MH370? Dutch firm Fugro faces challenges but optimistic
Search efforts for the missing Malaysian Airlines flight 370 (MH370) increases. Dutch firm Fugro contracted to search the sea floor of the southern Indian Ocean to find remains of the airline.
