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Jun 14, 2013 07:03 AM EDT

Human Skin Cells Odor Can Be Used To Identify Melanoma

Apart from identifying the unique odor linked to melanoma cell, the researchers from the Monell Center and collaborating institutions, have shown using a nanotechnology based sensor they can differentiate between melanoma and normal skin cells.

Jun 13, 2013 09:28 PM EDT

Immigration Reform Bill That Could Bring More Scientists to US Approaches First Vote

Eager to secure more visas for skilled foreign workers, tech companies have stepped up their lobbying this week in support of a comprehensive U.S. immigration reform bill.

Technicians monitor data flow in the control room of an internet service provider in Tehran .

Jun 13, 2013 06:13 PM EDT

Nine Reasons You Should Care About NSA's PRISM Surveillance

In the wake of former CIA employee Edward Snowden’s revelations of the PRISM NSA mass surveillance, people are once again asking why the general public should care if they’ve got nothing to hide.

Jun 13, 2013 04:32 PM EDT

BPA Linked to Childhood Obesity due to Estrogen Mimicking Effect

Recent studies show that the chemical bisphenol A, otherwise known as BPA, may cause childhood obesity.

Jun 13, 2013 03:59 PM EDT

World Population Expected to Hit 11 Billion by 2100

Officials from the United Nations believe that the world population could hit 11 billion by 2100.

Jun 13, 2013 03:40 PM EDT

Video Games Train Brain to Process Visual Input Faster

Hours spent at the video gaming console not only train a player's hands to work the buttons on the controller, they probably also train the brain to make better and faster use of visual input, according to Duke University researchers.

Jun 13, 2013 03:15 PM EDT

Brain Scans Reveal New Therapies for Depression

Scientists believe that they may be able to help those suffering from depression through a simple brain scan.

Jun 13, 2013 03:14 PM EDT

Scientists Solve Genetic Mystery of Medieval Leprosy: Sudden Drop Explained

In Medieval Europe, leprosy was a common disease. Yet its incidence dropped drastically at the end of the Middle Ages. So why did people stop contracting leprosy? Researchers may now have the answer.

Jun 13, 2013 01:45 PM EDT

World Population Explodes: UN Predicts Number of Humans to Reach 11 Billion in a Century

The world's population is exploding. We've already passed the 7 billion mile marker, but now it turns out that we're scheduled to shoot way past estimates by the end of the century. Although previous assessments had us evening out at 10.1 billion, it turns out that we'll probably reach 11 billion.

Jun 13, 2013 01:08 PM EDT

Eyeball Licking Fetish in Japan, Trend Causes Pink Eye

It might seem strange to some, but it's the latest craze in areas of Japan: eyeball licking.

High Level of Sexual Harassment in Men Linked to Purging: Study

Jun 13, 2013 10:43 AM EDT

Restless Legs Syndrome Could Jeopardize Male Health, Higher Mortality Risk Associated with Condition

Men with a predisposition to restless legs syndrome may be at a greater mortality risk.

Jun 13, 2013 09:47 AM EDT

Dad's Stress Changes His Sperm: Brain Development of Future Children Affected

Is Dad stressed? It may not be a good thing for your future children. It turns out that sperm is affected by stress, whether experienced as a preadolescent or adult, and could give any sons or daughters a blunted reaction to stress--a response is associated with several mental disorders.