Science & Health

Why women should have sex: You're putting your vagina at high risk without it, say experts

The result of no sex could be "vaginal atrophy". The condition affects menopausal women the most, but may also affect women treated for cancer.

Jan 19, 2018

NASA's tiny nuclear reactor 'Kilopower' can help astronauts sustain space missions to Mars and Moon

Power is one of the most crucial resources that astronauts would require if they go on a space mission to Moon, Mars and beyond.

Jan 19, 2018

Scientists develop magic supplement consuming which can make women run faster: Study

Women, who took the supplement for a month, saw their 3-mile run times drop by almost a minute, researchers claimed.

Jan 19, 2018

Heart-stopping poison once used by African hunters could be the new male birth control pill

The compound is known as ouabain -- a plant extract which was earlier used by African warriors and hunters on the tips of arrows as 'heart-stopping poison'.

Jan 19, 2018

'That good old Global Warming' is getting serious: 2017 among warmest years since 1880, even without El Niño

The long-term global warming trend continued in 2017, making it one of the hottest years on record.

Jan 19, 2018

Alien hunter claims he spotted 'sea shells' in images taken by NASA's Mars rover

According to a popular conspiracy theory, an advanced civilisation used to inhabit the Red Planet which got wiped out because of an intergalactic nuclear war.

Jan 18, 2018

Stay healthy during pregnancy by following these 5 simple steps

Unhealthy weight gain during pregnancy can increase the risk of high blood pressure, diabetics and even complications during delivery.

Jan 18, 2018

Burj Khalifa-sized 'potentially hazardous' asteroid to pass by Earth next month: Top things to know

It will be the largest asteroid to jazz by Earth this year. According to previously conducted research, Earth could get plunged into mini-ice age if it gets hit by space rock of this size.

Jan 18, 2018

From Mayan artefacts, graves to extinct fauna, here's what world's largest underwater cave holds [Video]

Divers have discovered the world's largest underwater cave in Eastern Mexico.

Jan 18, 2018

Are you a restless sleeper? Expert shares 4 easy steps for good night's sleep

Restless sleepers may suffer from several chronic illnesses, including heart attack, diabetics and stroke.

Jan 18, 2018

Unable to ditch your favourite carbs? Worry not, you only have to eat them at the 'best' advised time

According to Dr Michael Mosley, eating pasta and bread at dinner is actually better for one's waistline than having any amount of toast in the morning

Jan 18, 2018

Have spicy food while breastfeeding: Expert says it helps in enhancing infants' taste buds

Many women worldwide avoid spicy food during pregnancy and while breastfeeding due to a pervasive myth that having strong flavours may cause fussiness and excessive gas in infants.

Jan 18, 2018

Mysterious star leads to discovery of secret black hole with four times the mass of the Sun

The "lonely" black hole, found hiding in the Milky Way galaxy, has a mass around 4.36 times that of the Sun.

Jan 18, 2018

Massive earthquakes triggered by moon phases, time of the year? This study will clarify your doubt

"The Moon does effect earthquakes to a small extent, but you can't hang your hat on it as a prediction method," Susan Hough, a seismologist at the US Geological Survey, said.

Jan 17, 2018

Violent video games make players aggressive in real life? Here's what researchers have found

Dr Zendle said: "There are several experiments looking at graphic realism in video games, but they have returned mixed results. There are, however, other ways that violent games can be realistic, besides looking like the 'real world', such as the way characters behave for example."

Jan 17, 2018