Science & Health

Fake weed hits Chicago: How to tell if your pot is spiked

Synthetic cannabinoids are man-made mind-altering chemicals that affect the brain much more powerfully than natural marijuana.

Apr 1, 2018

Platypus: Why conservation of the animal that sweats milk is absolutely necessary

Platypuses, which is endemic to eastern Australia, are the only species within the monotreme family and show traits of both reptiles and mammals.

Mar 31, 2018

Stephen Hawking funeral: Eddie Redmayne to pay tribute, where to watch live

Renowned theoretical physicist Prof Stephen Hawking died March 14 after a long struggle with motor neuron disease.

Mar 31, 2018

Blue moon: Where to watch Saturday's full moon, why is it special

Blue moon is the name given to the second full moon of a single calendar month and 2018 blue moon is special for several reasons.

Mar 31, 2018

Watch: Woman plays flute while undergoing brain surgery

She lifted the instrument and treated everyone with a sweet melody. The operation theater burst into applause after she finished it.

Mar 31, 2018

What is Proteus syndrome? Rare disorder disrupts teenager's breathing

Proteus syndrome might have a few or no signs in the newborns, and symptoms are usually visible in later months.

Mar 31, 2018

Oldest human footprints from last ice age found off Canada's Pacific coast

A total of 29 human footprints from Pleistocene Epoch (last ice age) were discovered by a group of researchers at the shoreline of Calvert Island in British Columbia, Canada.

Mar 31, 2018

Coffee needs a cancer warning label, a California judge rules

Coffee sellers in California are now required to put warning labels on their coffee cups, according to a new ruling by California Superior Court Judge Elihu Berle.

Mar 31, 2018

Tiangong-1 crash: Michigan put on alert ahead of April 1 crash

China's uncontrolled space station is hurtling towards Earth and expected to crash on Sunday, April 1, with a difference of about 36 hours.

Mar 31, 2018

What is snake diet? Know about the bizarre weight-loss fad

The weird weight-loss fad known as snake diet include eating once in a day, and then no food for next 24 to 36 hours.

Mar 31, 2018

What is Raynaud's disease? Photo of TV presenter's finger highlights rare ailment

Raynaud's disease is a type of vascular ailment that causes some areas of the body like fingers and toes go numb and cold.

Mar 30, 2018

What are phthalates? Ways to avoid toxic chemical found in restaurant food

Eating out comes with hormone-disrupting chemicals called phthalates – something that is used in making plastic and could lead to asthma and fertility issues.

Mar 30, 2018

What's cucurbit poisoning? Fruits like pumpkin, squash may trigger severe hair fall

Scientists came across wold's first two cases of cucurbit poisoning, caused by a toxic chemical in pumpkins and squash.

Mar 30, 2018

Orthosomnia: Disorder that affects people's sleeping habit and how to combat it

It is estimated that around 10 percent of US adults use a fitness/sleep tracking device on a regular basis and 50 percent would like to purchase one.

Mar 30, 2018

ISRO launches GSLV-F08/GSAT-6A satellite to boost communication [Video]

The GSAT-6A satellite, carried by the GSLV-F08, blasted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, at 4.56 pm Thursday.

Mar 29, 2018