Science & Health

Excitonium exists: Scientists discover mysterious new form of matter theorised half a century ago

The discovery of a new form of matter called "excitonium" can help scientists better understand the weird world of quantum mechanics.

Dec 11, 2017

Going bald? It may increase your risk of developing heart disease, reveals a study

"Premature greying and androgenic alopecia correlate well with vascular age irrespective of chronological age and are plausible risk factors for coronary artery disease," said Sachin Patil.

Dec 11, 2017

Dear ladies, world's first flushable pregnancy test is ready; launching next year

The world's first flushable pregnancy test will react to urine just the same way as regular tests do.

Dec 11, 2017

Viral video of a polar bear starving to death is breaking hearts on social media [PHOTOS]

Speaking to National Geographic, Paul Nicklen, a wildlife photographer, said: "We stood there crying, filming with tears rolling down our cheeks."

Dec 11, 2017

Cuddle your babies: Study shows touch can affect their genes, can leave traces for years

The study involved 94 healthy children in British Columbia, and the researchers asked parents of 5-week-old babies to keep a diary of their infants' behaviour which includes sleeping, fussing, crying or feeding.

Dec 10, 2017

Shocking! Chinese woman suffers facial paralysis after sleeping with wet hair

Xiong was rushed to the hospital because she could not move the left side of her face.

Dec 10, 2017

This cat parasite may turn your cells into moving 'zombies', affects your brain too

"We have decoded how the parasite takes control of immune cells, converting them into moving 'zombies' which spread the parasite in the body," said Antonio Barragan, a professor at Stockholm University.

Dec 10, 2017

IBTimes India Tech Weekly Dose: OnePlus 5T Star Wars Edition, Xiaomi Redmi 5 series launch, Android Oreo Go and more

International Business Times India (Technology) presents you the curated list of important developments in the world of technology that happened through the week (December 4-10, 2017)

Dec 10, 2017

What's a husband stitch? Horrifying post-birth surgery does more harm than good

Lakeshia Richardson, a gynaecologist and obstetrician who herself has done this surgery on a few patients says that she strongly advises against it.

Dec 10, 2017

Mermaid baby born in India tragically dies four hours later [VIDEO]

The doctor revealed: "I had never seen such a baby before. It is the first case of Sirenomelia in the state and second in the country."

Dec 9, 2017

Bizarre! These women following vegan diet stopped menstruating and consider it healthy

These vegans claim that women following raw food diet don't menstruate as they are healthy and have nothing toxic in their body to flush out.

Dec 9, 2017

Earth's hum: Scientists record mysterious sound that baffled people for decades

The hum, which is not audible to humans, was recorded for the first time and scientists believe it could be used to study the Earth's deep interior.

Dec 9, 2017

Beware smokers! Your nipples may fall off if you get a boob job, says top plastic surgeon

Dr Youn wrote: It's not limited to breast enhancement procedure. If you smoke and have a facelift, skin on the face can die and show exposed fat.

Dec 9, 2017

The top celebrity diets to be avoided; Including the KETO!

Sian Porter from the British Dietetic Association said, "If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is."

Dec 9, 2017

52,000 year old Lonar crater lake: 10 interesting facts [VIDEO]

The Lonar Lake of Maharashtra is considered a mystery. The lake is alkaline and saline at the same time, which is unheard of, and, the water in this lake never dries up!

Dec 9, 2017