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Family history of male breast cancer leads to high perception of risk
People with a family history of male breast cancer perceive themselves to be at higher risk of developing the disease than patients with a family history of female breast cancer, says a new study. ANI

Now, snake robots that may help detect and disable explosives
Engineers have developed snake-like autonomous robots that can slither into dangerous situations to detect and disable explosives. ANI

Keep yourself busy to stay happy
People who constantly have something to do, even something pointless, are happier than people who sit idly, says a new study. ANI

Black carbon contributes to global warming
A researcher has found that black carbon that emanates from diesel engine exhaust and cooking fires contributes towards global warming. ANI

Brown dwarf star found orbiting a young sun-like star
Astronomers have discovered a very young brown dwarf (or failed star dubbed PZ Tel B) in a tight orbit around a young nearby Sun-like star (PZ Tel A). ANI

Man who harvested data of 100m Facebook users speaks out
The man who harvested and published the personal details of 100m Facebook users has said that he only disclosed what was already public information. ANI

Scientists identify bacterial enzyme structure that activates disease-fighters
A team of scientists, which included two middle school students from Wisconsin, US, is reporting the first glimpse of the innermost structure of a key bacterial enzyme. ANI

Drivers license penalty points system lowers accident rate
The penalty points system drivers license reduces accidents on a temporary basis, according to new research. ANI

IceCube detects unexplained pattern of cosmic rays
A skymap, generated from data collected by the under-construction IceCube Neutrino Observatory at the South Pole, shows the relative intensity of cosmic rays directed toward the Earths Southern Hemisphere. ANI

Boffins uncover mysterious workings of cholera bacteria
Scientists have found that an enzyme in cholera-causing bacteria uses a previously unknown mechanism in providing the bacteria with energy. ANI