Science & Health

I sold my home and zeroed my savings to hear my son say 'Amma'

Balpinal and her husband are struggling to pay for their son's treatment. Your donations can help them save their son's life.

Jan 17, 2018

Is deadly Mount Etna not a real volcano? Study suggests it's just 'a giant hot spring'

A new study, which has compared Mount Etna to "a giant hot spring," says that the deadly volcano is incredibly gassy.

Jan 17, 2018

Saving the merry tunes for posterity

Life in the chaotic city has been more than enlivened by birds — these creatures from the heavens.

Jan 17, 2018

Meet Caihong Juji: World's first 'rainbow' dinosaur and probably the most psychedelic creature ever

Discovered in the Chinese province of Hebei, it 'suggests a more colourful Jurassic world than we previously imagined,' claims biologist Chad Eliason.

Jan 17, 2018

DNA of a man who died nearly 200 years ago recreated without his remains

Researchers managed to recreate the DNA of Hans Jonatan by taking samples from 182 of his living descendants.

Jan 17, 2018

Meteor explosion: Photos, videos show fireball as bright as full moon illuminating night sky above US and Canada

USGS confirmed the meteor explosion and even said that an earthquake of magnitude 2.0 magnitude was recorded at the same time.

Jan 17, 2018

Has your dentist asked about your sex life? Here's why they should!

Dentists are being encouraged to inquire patients about their sex life to figure out the risk they run of developing oral cancers from HPV – the human papillomavirus, which is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases.

Jan 17, 2018

This spice with milk can help you lose weight quicker!

Turmeric is a superfood, which has amazing health benefitting properties, and it helps in speeding up the process of healing wounds.

Jan 17, 2018

China plans to destroy space debris using giant orbital lasers

The space debris present around the Earth include used rockets, old satellites and pieces of other man-made objects.

Jan 17, 2018

Do you have peanut allergy? You might finally be able to 'cure' it with this powder

It's a capsule that contains nut protein in a powder form. The flavourless powder is then to be sprinkled on the food by cracking it open.

Jan 16, 2018

Lava tubes near moon's north pole with hidden tunnels may provide access to water

NASA scientists discover small pits near the lunar north pole that could provide access to the underground network of lava tubes.

Jan 16, 2018

How to pack a nutritious, delicious lunch box? From veggies to pasta, expert reveals what to include

The nutritionist has said that sandwiches are not a good option for lunchboxes. Instead, parents can include black bean brownies and muesli bars.

Jan 16, 2018

Addicted to energy drinks? Here are the risks you run with this obsession

From seizures to high chest pains, despite consuming lesser than the recommended safe level of energy drinks, youngsters have had to seek medical attention from routinely consumption of these.

Jan 16, 2018

Here's why Japan city used loudspeaker to recall deadly fugu blowfish packages

"We are calling for residents to avoid eating fugu, using Gamagori city's emergency wireless system," local official Koji Takayanagi said.

Jan 16, 2018

Can lobsters feel pain? Switzerland's new bill against boiling crustaceans alive raises debate

According to a new Swiss law, lobsters and live marine crustaceans cannot be transported in ice or icy water as well, because it is not their natural habitat.

Jan 16, 2018