Science & Health

12 launches a year vs. 360 new rice varieties a year

Why is the agriculture sector taken for granted, especially given that it caters to a more basic and crucial need than space missions?

Jan 11, 2018

Hormone therapy can prevent menopause-related depression: Study

A study claims that women who are going through menopause are likely to experience depression due to the hormonal changes that take place in their body.

Jan 11, 2018

Ancient water-bearing meteorites found to host ingredients essential for life

The space rocks were found to contain liquid water and complex organic compounds like hydrocarbons and amino acids.

Jan 11, 2018

Serena Williams reveals her childbirth nightmare

Serena Williams has unveiled that she had delivered her baby in an emergency caesarean section and developed blood clots in her lungs.

Jan 11, 2018

Armed robbers steal millions from Ritz Paris Hotel

Axe-wielding robbers stole jewellery on January 10 possibly worth more than $5 million from a store in the famed Ritz Paris hotel, police said. Five thieves carried out the heist at the luxury hotel in late afternoon. Three were arrested while two others got away.

Jan 11, 2018

Astronomers have just made unprecedented observations of some of the earliest galaxies in the Universe

An international team of researchers has made unprecedented observations of two small new-born galaxies which appear as they existed just 800 million years after the Big Bang, around 13 billion years ago.

Jan 11, 2018

India races to make history in space: Everything to know about ISRO's 100th satellite

The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, in its 42nd flight (PSLV-C40), will launch the 710 kg Cartosat-2 Series Satellite for Earth observation and 30 co-passenger satellites together weighing about 613 kg at lift-off.

Jan 11, 2018

Are you heartbroken? Psychologist explains what happens to your brain after a heartbreak

Studies found that heartbreak activates the same mechanisms in the brain that get activated when addicts are withdrawing from substances like cocaine and opioids.

Jan 10, 2018

Why do you have migraine and fatigue? This could be the reason behind it

Migraines, fatique, eye twitch, mood swings, cravings and Insomnia could be signs of a simple problem. Read on know to more about it.

Jan 10, 2018

Diamond-bearing alien stone found in Egypt contains mysterious compounds that don't belong to our solar system

The small stone contains minerals that seem to predate the Sun.

Jan 10, 2018

Biological breakthrough: Scientists create first-ever working human muscle from skin cells

The newly-created muscle can help scientists develop genetic therapies, discover drugs and study rare diseases.

Jan 10, 2018

Unhealthy snacking hindering your weight loss goals? Study reveals easy way to control it

If sugar craving is one of the main reasons why you're not able to reach your weight loss goals, this new study may help you in controlling it.

Jan 10, 2018

Troubled with obesity? Here's why black pepper might be your best friend

In a study conducted by Sri Venkateswara University in India, one of black pepper's compounds, Piperonal, was found to 'significantly' reduce the harmful effects of a high-fat diet when fed to rats.

Jan 10, 2018

4 stone weight loss from 3,500 calories-a-day diet? Boxer Tyson Fury shows us how

Tyson Fury wants to defend his Ring heavyweight boxing championship in April 2018 and is asking fans who he should fight against.

Jan 10, 2018

Men vs Women: Who is stronger? New study finally answers the age-old debate

Researchers from Duke University and University of Southern Denmark analysed the mortality data going back to roughly around 250 years for people whose lives were cut short by different disasters.

Jan 10, 2018