Science & Health

Against all odds: Infant born weighing less than a chocolate bar is Asia's smallest baby to survive

The "miracle" baby had underdeveloped lungs, heart, brain, kidneys and had paper-thin skin and she was struggling to breathe.

Jan 13, 2018

Real-life superhuman? Meet the man who is immune to one of the most poisonous substances in the world

"It becomes a problem as soon as ricin binds to receptors, which constantly turn over between the outside and the inside of a cell," said researcher Stadlmann.

Jan 13, 2018

Are you chained to your desk for work? Researcher says it increases risk of heart disease

The researcher says that even slim-looking people are at high-risk of chronic illnesses like type 2 diabetes and heart diseases.

Jan 13, 2018

Game-changing discovery: Scientists believe massive ice sheets on Mars could create oxygen for humans

"You can go out with a bucket and shovel and just collect as much water as you need," author of the study said.

Jan 13, 2018

India all set for second Moon mission: Chandrayaan-II is on schedule, says ISRO

India's second Moon mission Chandrayaan-II is on schedule. "We have to find out whether it is in March or not," says ISRO chairman A S Kiran Kumar.

Jan 12, 2018

Which came first, flower or butterfly? Fossil hints insects evolved 200 million years ago, much before flowers!

The finding pushes back the timeline for the Lepidoptera order by 50 million years, when flowers were not even evolved.

Jan 12, 2018

Ladies, take SAD head on! Sex and these foods can make you happier in winter

During the winter season, women's mood tends to become low compared to men; they feel stressed, tired and enjoy the things lesser than they usually do.

Jan 12, 2018

Researchers discover species of 'good runner' dinosaur the size of a turkey that roamed 113 million years ago

"The carcass of the Diluvicursor pickeringi holotype appears to have become entangled in a log-jam at the bottom of this river," researchers said.

Jan 12, 2018

Say yes to broccoli: Research says broccoli with yogurt can help prevent bowel cancer

Say yes to broccoli: Research says broccoli with yogurt can help prevent cancer.

Jan 12, 2018

Strict dieting taking you nowhere? Researchers reveal the 'real' problem

This process not only makes it harder for them to slim down but also puts the other organs at risk of critical damage.

Jan 12, 2018

Are you feeding your pets right? Study reveals this food fad can kill your cats and dogs

The research team said that by following this diet, owners are not only risking the health of the animals but also their own health.

Jan 12, 2018

UK man 'plugs' himself to electric mains to charge his battery-operated heart

A 22-year-old man has become the youngest person in the UK to be fitted with a battery-operated heart that he has to charge every night by 'plugging himself' into the mains through a hole in his torso.

Jan 12, 2018

ISRO's 100th satellite launch: Twitter lauds space agency as PSLV lifts off

The satellite launch is being considered a major landmark in India's space history.

Jan 12, 2018

Dramatic rescues from California mudslides

Local firefighters, the United States Coast Guard and other emergency responders are on the ground in California attempting to rescue as many victims as they can from the severe mudslides in California. 

Jan 11, 2018

India makes space history as ISRO launches 100th satellite [Video]

ISRO launched its 100th satellite on Friday, January 12 at 9.29 am from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota.

Jan 11, 2018