Science & Health

Smoking and Gene Defect Can Combine to Increase Risk of Lung Cancer

The risk of lung cancer can gravely increase with a genetic defect combined with smoking, according to a report, released by the Institute of Cancer Research in the United Kingdom.

Jun 2, 2014

Pre-Squat Hip Opener

Mobilize your hips before you squat. The goblet squat hip opener is a beginner warm-up exercise that really helps open your hip and stretches your groin muscles. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VentunoFitness Twitter - https://twitter.com/VentunoFitness Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/user/ventunofitness A Ventuno Production http://www.ventunotech.com

Jun 2, 2014

Grapes Good for Eye Health, Prevents Retinal Degeneration

Including more grapes into the daily diet can protect the eye against retinal degeneration, a new study says.

Jun 2, 2014

Maya Mystery: Volcanic Eruptions were Source of Ash in Making Pottery

The mystery behind the origin of ash for making Maya pottery that has longed troubled the researchers have been solved.

Jun 2, 2014

Abandoned Satellite: Vintage ISEE-3 Spacecraft Found after 16 Years

A team of private engineers managed to successfully re-establish contact with a satellite that has been loitering in the space for the 36 years.

Jun 2, 2014

NASA Sends Hi-Tech Sandals to Gather Data from Space

NASA has sent a pair of high-tech sandals to the International Space Station on Thursday to understand the effects of heavy loads on space flyers' muscle and bone health in zero gravity.

Jun 1, 2014

Huge Fossil Tooth of Prehistoric, Crocodile-like Marine Creature Discovered in UK

A giant tooth of an enormous aquatic predator has been recently uncovered by some paleontologists from UK. The researchers claim that it is the largest prehistoric fossil tooth found till date in the United Kingdom.

Jun 1, 2014

Older Mothers More Likely to have Children with Autism; Researchers Find

Researchers have found that older mothers tend to give birth to autistic children because of the alterations in molecules linked to DNA. The new findings in future may help doctors in diagnosing if children have autism and the type of spectral disorder involved with it.

May 31, 2014

Earth's Gravitational Pull Distorts the Moon's Shape

Though the Earth's natural satellite, moon, looks huge and perfectly round in the skies, it's not complete round. The gravitational pull of the earth causes the moon to appear distorted.

May 31, 2014

Species Becoming Extinct Faster than Before: Study Finds

According to a new study, some species of plants and animals became extinct about 1,000 times faster than they did since humans occupied earth and the world is now on the verge of sixth great extinction.

May 31, 2014

Scientists Find Universal Antidote to Treat Lethal Snakebites

A team of researchers have taken a step to create a universal antidote. The team led by Matthew Lewin of the California Academy of Sciences and Dr. Stephen P. Samuel of Trinity College Dublin, Ireland have examined the effectiveness of a nasally administered anti-paralytic drug, the results of which has been promising.

May 31, 2014

Too Much Stress Can Make Men Infertile: Study

A new study has found a direct link between exposure to excess stress and infertility in men.

May 31, 2014

Soon Brain Surgery Can be Performed through Nose

Neurosurgeons can now conduct brain tumor surgeries through nose. The technique was used for mummification by the ancient Egyptians that involved removing deceased brain through nose.

May 31, 2014

Light Exposure in Sleep Can Cause Obesity

Exposure to too much light while sleeping at night can escalate the risk of obesity, shows latest research.

May 30, 2014

Cocktail glasses

A well-equipped bar has many types of cocktail glasses - each type for a particular kind of drink. This is a guide to the glasses that are available for cocktails. Highball: The tall, straight highball glass typically holds between 12 and 14 ounces of liquid. The base and rim of the glass are the same size. Highball glasses are often used to serve Bloody Marys and mixed drinks Drinks served in highball glasses are commonly served with ice. Martini glass: Also referred to as the classic cocktail glass, the martini glass has a slim stem and a wide, cone-shaped bowl. The cone shape of the bowl helps to keep ingredients from separating. Martini glasses are used to serve martinis, Manhattans, gimlets and various mixed drinks. Shot glass: The smallest cocktail glass is the shot glass, or shooter. The ingredients of the shot glass are intended to be consumed in one swallow. Straight whiskey, vodka and other liquors are served in the shot glass. Wine glass: This thin, elegant stemmed glass is used for various wines. Red wine glasses have wider bowls to increase oxidation, while white wine glasses are slightly narrower. Wine glasses are meant to be held by the stem so as not to change the temperature of the wine Champagne flute: Made to serve sparkling wine, the flute is an elegant

May 30, 2014