Nayomi Chibana

Drinking Too Much Iced Tea Causes Man’s Kidney Failure

04.02.2015 15:14 PM

An Arkansas man's kidney failure has been linked by doctors to his excessive consumption of iced tea.

Are You Wasting Money on Fish Oil Supplements?

04.01.2015 16:12 PM

An analysis of studies conducted in the last decade on the benefits of fish oil indicates that they have no effect on cardiovascular health.

Alzheimer's Treatment and Cure: Cancer Drug Restores Memory in Mice, Holds Promise as Alzheimer’s Treatment

04.01.2015 16:11 PM

A repurposed cancer drug has had successful results in reversing memory loss and cognitive problems in mice with Alzheimer's-like symptoms.

3D Face Scan Can Predict Your Biological Age

04.01.2015 16:07 PM

A new study reveals a 3D scanning method which can accurately predict your biological age. Ever wonder whether you are aging too fast for your chronological age? You're in luck because scientists have now found a way to accurately predict your biological age based solely on 3D scans of your wrinkles and other facial features.

CERN Scientists Discover the Force

04.01.2015 16:05 PM

The best and worst of April Fools' pranks from around the Web. The first of April always brings out the prankster in people - even scientists. From the prestigious CERN declaring that The Force exists to Google displaying a fully reversed version of the search engine's homepage at com.

Can Smart Glass Technology Help Eliminate Stage Fright?

04.01.2015 09:43 AM

A new program for Google glass provides real-time feedback for public speakers, giving private messages on whether they are speaking at the adequate volume and pace.

Cyborg Roaches Might One Day Save Your Life

03.31.2015 15:59 PM

A group of scientists from Texas A&M University have developed 'cyborg roaches' that may in the future be used to locate disaster survivors and collect crucial information.

Binary Star Planets Like Star Wars'Tatooine May Exist in Universe

03.31.2015 15:57 PM

Astrophysicists now believe that rocky Earth-like planets with two suns -- like Tatooine in the movie Star Wars --probably exist in the universe.

Glow-In-The-Dark Tampons Help Detect Sewage Leaks

03.31.2015 15:55 PM

Scientists have discovered a new use for the tampon: detecting sewer pollution from leaky pipes and illegal drains.

12 Ways the World Could End, According to Oxford University

03.31.2015 09:39 AM

A report released by Oxford University and Global Challenges Foundations assesses the 12 most likely ways that human civilization could end.

Cure for Cancer: Cancer Patients Cured With Polio Virus in Duke University Trial

03.30.2015 16:13 PM

Four patients involved in experimental trials conducted by Duke University researchers are cancer free after being injected with a modified form of polio virus.

Ted Cruz Compares Himself to Galileo

03.30.2015 15:53 PM

Senator Ted Cruz's comments regarding global warming have been refuted by historians and journalists.

Could the Way Hummingbirds Hover Help Aviation Technology?

03.30.2015 15:48 PM

A team of researchers from Stanford University has found the answer to the age-old questions: what makes bird wings so much more efficient than man-made aircraft wings?

This Company That Is Offering to Buy Your Poop for $13,000 a Year

03.29.2015 21:42 PM

The Massachusetts-based company OpenBiome is willing to pay $13,000 a year for a steady stream of healthy fecal matter that is used to treat patients suffering from a debilitating intestinal bacteria called C. difficile.

Germanwings Plane Crash: A History of Pilots Who Purposely Crashed Their Own Planes

03.29.2015 21:39 PM

A timeline of suicide airplane crashes and their similarities to the Germanwings tragedy. Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz had an unspecified illness that he tried to hide from his employers, the authorities said Friday.

Alcohol Ads Increased 400% Last 40 Years, But Americans Aren’t Drinking More

03.27.2015 16:23 PM

A new study indicates that an increase in alcohol advertising in the last 40 years has not affected alcohol consumption levels in the U.S., suggesting that bans on alcohol advertisement are not effective.

Genetic “Adam” Lived 239,000 Years Ago, Landmark Study Says

03.27.2015 16:22 PM

In an unprecedented study which involved the largest set of gemoes from a single human population, researchers found data suggesting that the "father of humanity" lived 100,000 earlier than previously thought.

America Getting Smarter: Why Have IQ Scores Risen in the US Over the Last Century?

03.26.2015 23:41 PM

A new study suggests that the dramatic increases in Americans' IQ over the past century is due to higher school enrollment rates and, particularly, the shift from memorization-centered activities to problem solving and critical thinking activities in classrooms.

Germanwings Plane Crash: Why Do We Still Use Black Boxes?

03.26.2015 18:35 PM

In a digital age where real-time streaming of data is commonplace, why are commercial airliners still using black boxes? With yet another airliner tragedy enveloped in mystery, many believe it is time to apply new technology which could shorten investigations from months or years to days.

Breast Milk Bought Online May Infect Babies With HIV, Experts Say

03.26.2015 18:05 PM

Researchers reveal that breast milk online poses serious threats to the health of infants. Some even warn that there is a potential risk for the transmission of hepatitis, HIV and syphyilis through the buying and selling of unscreened human breast milk.

Women Who Sleep Longer Have More Sex, Study Shows

03.26.2015 17:32 PM

A new study finds that women who sleep an hour longer have more sex the following day. Couples lacking intimacy in their relationship might have to look no further for an easy solution to their problems.

Facebook Unveils New 360-Degree Video for News Feeds

03.26.2015 16:59 PM

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced today the the social network site will soon support 360-degree spherical videos which allow users to view locations from different angles, like a 3-D game.

Scientists Use Twitter to Predict Who Will Fight for ISIS

03.26.2015 16:55 PM

A group of computer scientists in Qatar has developed a method for predicting who will become a supporter of the Islamic State through an analysis of tweets.

Woman Sent to Psych Ward for Saying Obama Follows Her on Twitter, Even Though He Really Does

03.26.2015 16:34 PM

A woman says she was sedated and locked up in a psych ward for more than a week for claiming that President Obama follows her on Twitter. The problem is ... she was right.

Koreans Make Up to $10,000 a Month Video Taping Themselves Eating

03.26.2015 12:07 PM

Binge eating shows are hugely popular in South Korean, with top online "celebrities" earning up to $10,000 a month.

Air Pollution Linked to Anxiety, Greater Chance of Stroke, Studies Show

03.25.2015 12:17 PM

Two studies reveal that air pollution may increase anxiety and the chances of having a stroke, especially in low- to middle-income countries.

Genetic Ancestry of Americans Is More Complex Than Previously Thought, Study Shows

03.25.2015 12:16 PM

A new study shows that the genetic makeup of North and South Americans is more complex than previously known. It reveals that there were different patterns of migration between the Caribbean and mainland America.

Australian Customs Cover Up Officer’s Cocaine Use After Drug Bust

03.24.2015 19:40 PM

In October 2010, the Australian Federal Police made fanfare of the country's largest cocaine seizures, only to find that the case over the drug raid has been riddled with embarrassing revelations for both the police and the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service.

Why Economists Still Can't Agree on Whether Deflation is Good or Not

03.24.2015 19:32 PM

With consumer prices falling all across the globe, economists are concerned over the possibility of deflation, especially of the bad kind which leads to stagnation and unemployment. A new study, however, indicates that policy makers and economists might be worrying about the wrong thing.

Erectile Dysfunction Cures and Treatment: Blue Light Therapy Could Treat ED, Researchers Say

03.24.2015 12:29 PM

Scientists say that a newly developed gene therapy may help trigger reliable erections in men. While Viagra helps prolong an erection, this solution would help initiate it.