Science & Health

'Dolly the sheep' method gets monkeys cloned: Are humans next?

Scientists have modified the technique to produce "Dolly the sheep" to give birth to two cloned monkeys.

Jan 25, 2018

12 Camels disqualified from beauty contest for receiving botox injections

Twelve camels have been disqualified from an annual beauty pageant in Saudi Arabia, outside Riyadh. The handlers of the camels allegedly injected botox into the faces of the camels to accentuate facial features. The pageant is part of a larger festival that celebrates bedouin life in the desert. 

Jan 24, 2018

Arizona Border Patrol agents destroy water to prevent migrants from surviving desert crossing journey

U.S. Border Patrol has been filmed destroying drinkable water which was left to aid migrants on their journey across the desert by a group called No More Deaths.

Jan 24, 2018

Meet Zhong Zhong and Hua Hua - two identical monkey clones

Two genetically identical monkey clones have been produced by Chinese scientists, using the same technique that was used to produce Dolly The Sheep.

Jan 24, 2018

Massive dust storms on Mars linked to gas escaping process that turned it into an arid, frozen planet

A massive dust storm, expected to appear on Mars this year, is likely to grow "so grand it darkens skies around the entire Red Planet."

Jan 24, 2018

Lunar eclipse 2018 visible in India: Know what time to watch the celestial event

A lunar eclipse is visible from Earth at night and 2018's first celestial event will be visible in India as well.

Jan 24, 2018

Are we more likely to die on weekends? Survey reveals survival rates suffer a dip during off-hours

Be it a heart attack, a blood clot within the system or just excessive bleeding in the brain – weekends are not patient-friendly. Doctors like to call it the 'weekend effect'.

Jan 24, 2018

Massive golden UFO spotted in NASA's live stream? Conspiracy theorists spark 'alien cover-up' debate

A YouTube video shows a mysterious UFO emerging from the right bottom corner.

Jan 24, 2018

Astronaut tests ability to fly in space on vacuum cleaner

Russian astronaut Anton Shkaplerov took part in a very important mission aboard the International Space Station... to see if he could fly round the ISS on a vacuum cleaner.In the funny video he posted online he makes the Superman pose whilst flying on the hoover.He said he conducted the test after being asked several times if we are flying around the ISS on a vacuum cleaner.

Jan 24, 2018

Renewable energy tipped to cost cheaper than fossil fuel by 2020: IRENA

Renewable energy will cost less than electricity generated from fossil fuel by 2020, says International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) report.

Jan 24, 2018

Do you have heavy menstrual bleeding? Scientists discover new way to ease period pain

The scientists have said that the new discovery could pave the way to develop a new kind of treatment for heavy periods.

Jan 24, 2018

Why do dogs eat their own poop? Science has finally answered the age-old mystery

While many claim that the dog's breed, gender, age, diet, training or living conditions could be responsible, researchers claim their wolf ancestry is to be blamed; and some are just 'greedy eaters'.

Jan 24, 2018

Troubled with insomnia? Here are 5 foods you should avoid to get better sleep at night

Insomnia is often caused by anxiety and even though it is believed to be a psychological condition. It has been now revealed that there are certain foods that can cause anxiety.

Jan 24, 2018

Deadly E.coli holds a surprising secret, promises cheaper renewable fuel and effective antibiotics

pEtN bacterial cellulose found in E.coli promises cheaper ethanol bio-fuel and effective antibiotics

Jan 23, 2018

Stateless boxing champion facing deportation to Nigeria begs Home Office: I am only a human being

Champion boxer Kelvin Bilal Fawaz, who spent half of his life in the U.K., faces deportation to Nigeria after his leave to remain expired. The 29-year-old athlete spent 34 days at a detention centre and was recently released on bail, but his future in the country remains uncertain.

Jan 23, 2018