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Mice Reveals It's Killer Instinct With This Method

Scientists used the technique called optogenetics used to pinpoint and take control of brain circuits involved in predatory behaviour.

Rare Ruby Seadragon First Time In Video – Movement & Feeding Recorded Off Coast of Australia

Ruby seadragons captured on video off the coast of Australia with the help of an unmanned underwater vehicle. Video confirms the existence of the elusive seadragon and was able to allow scientists to study the movement and feeding of ruby seadragons.

Your Appendix May Not Be Useless After All

The appendix which is known before as the useless human organ is now discovered that it serves as protection to beneficial bacteria living in the gut.

Vampire Bat's New Menu: Human Blood [Watch]

Vampire bats are known to suck out blood only from animals but a Brazilian bat species is trying a new meal - human blood.

Scientists Finally Able To Pinopoint The Actual Age Of The Moon, And it's Much Older Than Ever Thought

In the recent study of University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) scienttists found out the exact age of the Moon. Report says it is almost 4.51 billion years old, that means it is much Older than it was thought to be.

Samsung Boss Probed Over Involvement In South Korea's Political Scandal

The political corruption scandal that led to the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye has entered the new phase following the questioning of Samsung CEO. This is the first time for South Korean tech giant boss to be questioned as a suspect.

Alcatel’s Latest, A Budget Handset With 6-Inch Display

Smartphone maker Alcatel has a decent consumer audience globally. To further initiate their dominance in the market, Alcatel has now introduced a new, mid-budget 6-inch display Smartphone in the market.

Report: The Moon Once Made From 20 Mini Moons; Merged To Form Earth's Moon

Earth's Moon has created a collection of many moonlets that merged to one.Scientists predict the Earth's Moon once made from 20 mini Moon

Norway Says Goodbye To FM Radio – Embraces All-Digital Radio Broadcasts; Switzerland Signs Off Next

Norway will stop airing FM radio starting with its Nordland couny located in the middle of fjords and forests. An all-digital radio format will replace ageing FM radio stations in the country.

Transfusions of 'Old' Blood Could Be Deadly To Some Of The Patients

Six-month-old blood could increase the risk of enhancing blood clots and infections. Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) recommends FDA not to store blood more than 5 weeks.

Lionel Messi’s Statue Vandalised In Buenos Aires

The motive behind this heinous act was not clear but some reports suggest that it is connected to the FIFA ceremony in Zurich.

Mexico's CEMEX To Increase Offer Price For TCL Takeover

Mexico-based cement giant will increase its offer to acquire Trinidan-based cement producer TCL. Last month, TCL shareholders urged to reject the price offered by CEMEX.

Chinese Telecom Equipment Maker ZTE to Slash 5% Of Global Workforce

Chinese telecom equipment maker ZTE to slash about 3,000 Jobs in its struggling handsets business in China. Those who applied for jobs in their rival company were also terminated.

Two Tropical Disease-Carrying Mosquitoes Discover In Florida

Two mosquito-borne viruses have been found on the U.S. mainland particularly near Florida's Everglades.

BumbleBee Is On The List Of Endangered Species

Rusty patched bumblebee, a prized but vanishing pollinator once familiar to much of North America, was listed as an endangered species.

A New Study Finds Agrp Neurons Links Alcohol Consumption; Finds Clues As To Why Binge-Drinking Causes Binge-Eating

The new discovery helps explain the unrecognized link and answers why binge drinking often leads to binge eating. In a new experiment, the mice were subject to a three-day "alcoholic weekend" and as a result, the mice were found to eat a lot of food than a mice that have stayed sober.

Rising Sea Temperature Could Increase Toxins In Edible Shellfishes

Recent studies on the shellfishes determine that the rising temperature of the ocean increases toxicity. People could suffer several diseases if those affected things were consumed daily. In razor clams, it was found more than 20 ppm contamination of Domoic acid which is harmful to human health.

Mexico To Control Prices Aimed At Containing Mounting Protest Against Fuel Price Hike

The Mexican government is committed to keeping a lid on fuel price to contain mounting protests. But it seems the country's business groups are not satisfied with these steps.

Report: Antarctica Larsen C Ice Is Melting ; Great Threats To Human.

The Larsen C ice shelf in the Antarctica had accelerated its spread. As a result of this, 4 percent of sea level will rise.

Simulations Suggest New Model On How Moon Was Formed

Debunking the old theory that the Moon was formed from a collision of Earth and Theia around 4.5 billion years ago, simulations suggest a new model on how the Moon was actually formed. Multiple collisions of tiny moons are said to be responsible. Read more here.
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