Here's an update on the developments circulating around optical implants: the first ever pair of bionic eyes were successfully implanted. The doctors responsible for this operation utilized pea-sized cameras which allows the blind to see. Find out more on this in the full article.

A mouse's skin has been found to play a role in sensing oxygen levels around its environment. Knowing how pivotal rats are in the study of human diseases, these findings have positive implications once again for man. Head over the full article for more details.

California has always been prone to earthquakes since it lies in the path of the San Andreas Fault, but once in a while you get the big one. As in BIG. According to new data from the Californian authority on earthquakes, the big one has a 99.7% chance of hitting within the next 30 years. More details after the "read more" link.

Ever questioned how safe your drinking water is? Well, the Associated Press did. In the process of their investigation, they were able to uncover some startling facts on drinking water. They found out that there were still various drugs in the water which everybody had access to. Find out the details in the full article.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers smoking as the single, most preventable cause of premature death. Considering that it has caused the majority of lung cancer deaths it's hard not to believe them. Fortunately for those who've picked up this habit, some scientists from California have finally been able to isolate the cancer causing substances in cigarette smoke; a discovery which may eventually lead to safer cigarettes. Check out the full article for more.

A recent study has confirmed that there are hundreds of other planets which carry conditions similar to Earth in the outskirts of the Solar System and even across the Milky Way Galaxy.

The scientists hope to know more about this in the continued search for life and possible future colonies. Know more after the jump!

Love, the prevalent emotion during Valentine's Day which just passed, is still very mysterious to some. Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) conducted a study to find out if love is really blind, and the results say yes. Check out the full article to learn more.

Animal lovers, rejoice! Professor Jonathan Dordik has been able to find an alternative to animal testing. A small, rectangular glass chip was designed to mimic human reactions to potentially toxic chemical substance. It seems that our furry little friends won't have to be locked up in cages and endure experiments any longer. Details of his new-found alternative in the full article.

A group of experts from the University of California say that fields of shiny crops could reflect the sun's ray and heat back into space and even reverse the rising temperature.

They added that this approach is very possible in agricultural and forestry areas where it is significantly affect by human activities. Details on the scientists' proposal on how to deal with global warming in the full article.

Sony's recent revelation of having PlayStation 3 owners create games using their own drawings is really interesting and something new for gamers. However, it seems that the company is not alone in developing the technology behind this.

An engineer over at MIT has just come up with a software that just exactly that - turn sketches into interactive mechanical systems. Watch a demo video of the MIT engineer right after the jump!