Science & Health

Decades-old telescope to create largest 3D map of the universe to solve dark energy mystery

With DESI installed, Nicholas U. Mayall Telescope is expected to map nearly one-third of the sky to solve dark energy mysteries.

Feb 13, 2018

World's first case of rare eye worms in humans: Diagnosed woman mistakes it for eyelashes

Over the course of 20 days, a total of 14, less than half-inch-long worms were extracted from Abbey Beckley's eyes. These could have even caused blindness.

Feb 13, 2018

Scientists to explore sea hidden by Larsen C iceberg: What next after air-eating bacteria and toothed worms?

The drifting away of the iceberg known as A68 from the Larsen C ice shelf exposed a hidden portion of the sea, which will now be explored by British Antarctic Survey scientists.

Feb 13, 2018

What is hematohidrosis: Rare medical condition causes Indian woman to sweat blood, gets her branded a witch

The woman has been abandoned by her husband and called a "witch" because her condition — which strikes one in 10 million — causes blood to seep out of her sweat glands.

Feb 13, 2018

From boosting sex drive to brain health, here are 7 benefits of eating pistachios

Include a handful of pistachios your diet and get these amazing health benefits. Read to know more.

Feb 12, 2018

Was the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launch a hoax? A flat-earther says so

Flat-earther Justin Harvey says 1 percent of the world's top-class people exert control by keeping the real shape of Earth a secret.

Feb 12, 2018

$100bn for every human? Space missions to explore gold and iron-rich asteroids

A private company will kick off the project to mine metal-rich asteroids within the next decade.

Feb 12, 2018

Falcon Heavy's secret second payload could last for 14 billion years in space

The second payload on board the Falcon Heavy rocket is a tiny storage device that is expected to witness humanity's future in space.

Feb 12, 2018

Watch: Brave diver rolls a 700lb tiger shark before it swims away

SDM diving posted a video showing a 700lb tiger shark following a diver's lead and rolling underwater.

Feb 12, 2018

What is coregasm? Women are getting more orgasmic pleasure out of gym workouts than sex

More and more women are having the time of their lives during gym workout sessions with multiple orgasmic experiences.

Feb 12, 2018

Avoid this Valentine's Day special beverage at all costs to keep your sex-drive intact

Starbucks' latest Cherry Mocha, which was introduced as Valentine's Day treat, is full of libido crushing ingredients that could crush your sex drive.

Feb 12, 2018

Researchers grow human eggs in lab: Study offers hope to women cancer survivors with fertility problems

Scientists at the Center for Human Reproduction have successfully developed immature eggs in a lab for the first time, offering hope to young women undergoing chemotherapy.

Feb 12, 2018

After nearly drowning, California woman decides to shed weight, loses 140 lbs

Dominique Montgomery was 298 lbs when she had a near-death experience when she went out for swimming with her friends.

Feb 11, 2018

Fight flu with light: This new tool might help in controlling the spread of the virus

Overhead lamps could be used in public places to tackle airborne diseases.

Feb 11, 2018

Baby twists both his testicles in the womb, causing irreversible damage and future infertility

Bilateral testicular torsion strikes six out of 100,000 children and happens when blood flow to the testicle is cut off, causing the testicle to 'die'.

Feb 11, 2018