Science & Health

Sign warning residents of water restrictions is seen in Cape Town, South Africa

Water crisis is here: World's 12 major cities likely to dry up soon, Bangalore 2nd most water-stressed [Photos]

The world's freshwater reserves are depleting fast, putting major cities at risk of running out of drinking water soon.

Feb 13, 2018

Penis size can shrink and you need to do these to prevent the disaster

Smoking and obesity can reduce the size of your penis and you need to stop that as fast as possible.

Feb 13, 2018

Amazons of the water: This all-female fish species is making babies without male help for 2 million years

Scientists are surprised to observe that the Amazon molly does not have genetic mutations or flaws even after centuries of asexual reproduction.

Feb 13, 2018

Cancer-curing robots: Tiny technology chokes blood flow to cancerous tumors and kills them, study reveals

A new study reveals nanorobots can kill cancer cells without harming healthy cells, and might soon help in cancer treatment.

Feb 13, 2018

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Black Mirror's 'Metalhead' comes to life in viral video that shows robotic dog opening doors, alarming Netizens

In the viral video, a robo-dog is seen walking to a door and pausing as it realizes it can't pass. But then a second one appears and opens the door for it.

Feb 13, 2018

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

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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