Science & Health

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

NASA Kepler Space Telescope helps citizen scientists discover multi-planet system through crowd sourcing

This multi-planet system has been discovered completely through crowdsourcing.

Jan 16, 2018

What not to eat before a workout: Is snacking an hour prior to exercising a good idea?

Multiple recent researches have revealed in the recent past that hitting the gym in an empty stomach, especially in the morning, is more beneficial when it comes to burning fat.

Jan 16, 2018

How to lead a stress-free life? Expert shares 4 easy ways to handle pressure of daily lives

A recent research shows that if an adult spends more than two hours a day feeling stressed out, it can take up five years of the person's life.

Jan 16, 2018

World's biggest air purifier: Over 100-metre high tower is fighting China's air pollution

The tower is a smaller version of a much bigger smog tower that is expected to be built in other Chinese cities.

Jan 16, 2018

Real life White Walkers? Expert believes cryonically frozen corpses could be revived within next decade

About 350 people worldwide have reportedly had their corpses preserved at low temperatures immediately after death in the hopes of being revived and brought back to life in the future.

Jan 16, 2018

Do you pinch your nose to stop a sneeze? Beware,It could even kill you, doctors warn

The man has been holding his sneezes for the last 30 years or so, but this time it was different

Jan 16, 2018

From tongue-splitting to Scrotox: The bizarre body parts where people get plastic surgery done

Dimpleplasty, knee lift, abs sculpting and pointed ears are some of the weird plastic surgeries that have gained momentum as popular trends in the recent times.

Jan 16, 2018

California mudslide death toll rises as search and rescue efforts continue

The death toll as a result of the california mudslides rose to 20, with four people still missing.

Jan 15, 2018

Always feeling tired even after a good night's sleep? Here's how you can stay awake without caffeine

To keep yourself perky during the day, you should try any of these science-based remedies.

Jan 15, 2018

What is baby brain? Recent study reveals the phenomenon is real

Further research is needed to find out other impacts of this phenomenon on pregnant women.

Jan 15, 2018

Octopus camouflage: Rare footage shows how it changes its colour to protect itself from predators [Video]

"It was pretty incredible to see this happen right in front of my eyes - all creatures of the undersea world are amazing in their own way," Seguin mentioned.

Jan 15, 2018

Is this the truth behind the US Navy's UFO video that convinced alien exists?

A former Pentagon official shared the video and said, "there is very compelling evidence that we may not be alone."

Jan 15, 2018

Black Death panic grips Uganda after 9-year-old girl dies of deadly 'eye-bleeding' fever

The "eye-bleeding" disease could kill up to 40 percent of all infected and is said to be more dangerous than the Black Death.

Jan 15, 2018

Spider-Man fans rejoice! You may soon be able to climb up walls like him

Get your spider-man suits ready, it's time to climb the walls. Scientists reveal the details.

Jan 15, 2018