Science & Health

Scorpion sting helps man discover prostate cancer

Gary Jones felt like a walking time bomb after knowing that he was diagnosed with cancer.

Feb 24, 2018

What is Aquagenic Urticaria? Toddler's rare condition causes painful blisters every time she touches water

Doctors have said that Ivy can be immersed in water just for 15 seconds before she starts developing rashes and blisters on her skin.

Feb 24, 2018

Knitting needle penetrates skull of 5-year-old boy but he miraculously survives

A metal needle penetrated the skull of a young boy after he accidentally fell on it.

Feb 24, 2018

Traumatic life events aid in developing wisdom but social interaction is key: Study

A study shows that traumatic life events can make you stronger and act as landmarks in the journey towards self-discovery.

Feb 24, 2018

Black Mirror-style digital immortality: Scientists to produce fully conscious copies of the dead

Scientists believe that they can create 'fully conscious copies' of the loved ones after they die, similar to one of the episodes of sci-fi series Black Mirror.

Feb 24, 2018

NASAs Juno mission trailer

Secrets lie deep within Jupiter, shrouded in the solar system and amp;#39;s strongest magnetic field and most lethal radiation belts.NASA and amp;#39;s Juno spacecraft will plunge into uncharted territory, entering orbit around the gas giant and passing closer than any spacecraft before. Juno will see Jupiter for what it really is.

Feb 24, 2018

Ovarian rejuvenation can lead to pregnancy even after menopause, say doctors

A drop takes place in the number of competing eggs as a woman ages. Only one or two eggs compete during ovulation when a woman is in her late 30s.

Feb 23, 2018

The bigger the nose, the sexier this male monkey seems to females of the species, says study

A recent study finally unveiled the mystery behind the unique, enlarged nose of the proboscis monkey — the bigger the nose, the sexier they are.

Feb 23, 2018

Holi 2018: All you need to know about adulterated foods that is sold during the festival and how to avoid them

Manufacturers have been known to tamper with the quality of food items around the time of Holi to make a profit despite the cut-throat competition.

Feb 23, 2018

Turmeric tablet is as effective as paracetamol or ibuprofen, says study

A recent study has found that the Turmeric+ tablet eased injured rugby players' discomfort just as much paracetamol or ibuprofen.

Feb 23, 2018

Ancient Mayan inscriptions and monuments might be lost forever in 100 years

Ancient Mayan monuments and inscriptions in Mexico are dissolving due to acid rain and they could be lost forever within a 100 years, experts warn.

Feb 23, 2018

Most precise measurements of universe's expansion rate achieved, but we may need new physics to explain it

We may need new physics to understand how the universe continues to expand at a faster rate, according to astronomers.

Feb 23, 2018

Time travel: Man from 2043 warns of North Korea's attempt to attack US, World War 3 in 2019

The 'time traveler' claims that North Korea will attempt to attack an American territory, in response the US will send two cruise missiles. The nuclear exchange will result in World War 3.

Feb 23, 2018

Tasmanian tigers that went extinct 80 years ago can be brought back to life, claim scientists

Scientists at the University of Melbourne in Australia scanned 13 juvenile Tasmanian tigers that they collected from museums all around the world.

Feb 23, 2018

Indian man's 'head on top of another head' is actually the world's largest brain tumor weighing 1.8 kg

Measuring nearly 20-by-30-by-30 centimeters, Santlal's tumor was labeled a 'sheer challenge' by the surgeons who successfully removed it.

Feb 23, 2018