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Bacteria That Chomps On Nicotine Can Help Quit Smoking

By Peter R - Aug 10, 2015 09:03 AM EDT

The enzyme was discovered in a bacteria that lives in the soil of tobacco fields. The bacteria uses nicotine to meet its carbon and nitrogen needs.

Sexually Aware, American Teens Are Not Rushing To Do It Like Their Parents

By Peter R - Aug 04, 2015 04:36 PM EDT

A new survey finds that a smaller percentage of American teenagers are having sex these days compared to teens 25 years ago.

When 'High' On Nectar, Bumblebees Can Bumble

By Peter R - Aug 04, 2015 02:44 PM EDT

A new study reveals that bumblebees are less stable and more maneuverable when flying with nectar while stability is increased when flying with pollen.

Apple Not Immune To Firmware Hacks, Researchers Show Through A Malicious Worm

By Peter R - Aug 04, 2015 01:00 PM EDT

The research will be presented at the Black Hat security conference on August 6 in Las Vegas.

Bobbi Kristina Brown's Last Coffin Photo Sold For $ 100,000

By Peter R - Aug 04, 2015 09:01 AM EDT

A family member clandestinely snapped the photo and sold to a media outlet. Photographers were barred from attending the funeral on Monday.

Sexism Makes Offices Cold For Women During Summers: Study

By Peter R - Aug 04, 2015 09:01 AM EDT

A new study says the cooling formula used in most office buildings date to the 1960s and consider the resting metabolic rate of a man.

Buzz Aldrin Claimed $ 33 Expenses During Apollo 11 Moon Mission

By Peter R - Aug 04, 2015 09:01 AM EDT

Aldrin posted tweets showing claims voucher and customs form that showed the crew had returned with moon dust samples.

Mini Black Holes In LHC Could Consume Universe: Study

By Peter R - Aug 04, 2015 01:33 AM EDT

The study however claims that such black holes may not succeed in consuming the universe.

Two Cups Of Coffee A Day Can Protect Brain Against Alzheimer's: Study

By Peter R - Aug 03, 2015 04:48 PM EDT

A new study claims that people who consume more than two cups or avoid coffee have higher risk.

Samsung Note 5 Storage Could Be Capped At 32 GB, Leaks Suggest

By Peter R - Aug 03, 2015 06:08 AM EDT

The Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus could be launched at the Galaxy Unpacked 2015 on August 13 in New York City.

Invasive Giant African Snails Gives Florida Nightmares

By Peter R - Aug 03, 2015 06:07 AM EDT

A $ 10 million effort launched in 2011 to eradicate the snails has not succeeded in killing the gastropod.

Philae Finds Life's Precursors on Comet 67P [PHOTOS]

By Peter R - Aug 03, 2015 06:07 AM EDT

Astronomers excited as Philae's discoveries indicate life came together even before celestial bodies formed.

Super Earths Just 21 Lights Years Away: NASA

By Peter R - Aug 01, 2015 07:43 PM EDT

Three planets that can be described as super-Earths and one big outer planet form a system similar to our own solar system.

China's Biggest Desert Hides A Massive Ocean Underneath

By Peter R - Aug 01, 2015 07:42 PM EDT

By tracing unaccounted carbon in the region, researchers found that the ocean is bigger than all five Great Lakes of North America put together

Nature Inspired: Robot That Walks On Water And Jumps

By Peter R - Aug 01, 2015 07:42 PM EDT

A multidisciplinary team of scientists were inspired by the water strider to create an inspect that walk on water and jump off the surface without breaking through.

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