Science & Health

Only 50,000 devotees allowed at Vaishno Devi shrine per day: NGT [VIDEO]

The tribunal stated, once the limit for the day is reached, any additional visitors proceeding towards the shrine would be stopped either at Ardhkumari or Katra.

Nov 13, 2017

Smog in our heads: The mental condition that leads to more pollution in our cities

The pollution within our heads may need to be cleared first for us to combat the smog that is choking our lives.

Nov 13, 2017

Are you going through heartbreak? It can cause as much damage as a heart attack

Dr Dana Dawson said: "This is the longest follow-up study looking at the long-term effects of takotsubo, and it clearly shows permanent ill-effects on the hearts of those who suffer from it."

Nov 13, 2017

Snoring can be bad for your brain; study shows it's linked to Alzheimer's disease

The New York University researchers found a link between the sleep disorder and Alzheimer's after conducting a study on 208 mentally healthy people.

Nov 11, 2017

Don't keep television in your kids' bedroom: Researchers explain why!

The result of the study suggested that if parents eat healthier foods and restrict viewing of television, children would then eat better.

Nov 11, 2017

Parents, take note! Spanking kids may increase their risk of depression and drug abuse, confirms study

Researchers found that harsh parenting often leaves a lasting impact on kids which can lead to a number of mental health problems in adulthood.

Nov 11, 2017

Europe is covered by radioactive cloud from Russia or Kazakhstan

If a similar accident was going to occur in France, there would have been a requirement to evacuate the accident site up to several kilometres.

Nov 10, 2017

Comet C/2012 K1 observed during it's first pass through Solar System using NASA's SOFIA

Weak silicate discharge from the comet were observed by the researchers unlike other comets from Oort Cloud which were previously observed.

Nov 10, 2017

Heart in a box: Doctors save life of man by bringing back a 'dead' heart to life, here's how

The doctors believe that this new technology could help in saving countless lives.

Nov 10, 2017

India sixth most vulnerable in the world to climate risk: Report [VIDEO]

The report noted that India had in 2016 lost the maximum number of human lives (2119) and over $21 billion worth of properties.

Nov 10, 2017

Get a cat for your kid: Your feline friend may prevent asthma in young children

Researchers revealed that those who grew up with a cat had a lower likelihood of suffering from the inflammatory condition.

Nov 10, 2017

East meets west as Lourvre opens in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi opens its Louvre museum on 11 November, positioning itself as a city of cultural tourism with a display of hundreds of works that it hopes will draw visitors from around the world.

Nov 10, 2017

NASAs Hubble space telescope captures supernovas light echo

Over a period of two-and-a-half years, NASAs Hubble Space Telescope observed the light echo of supernova SN 2014J in galaxy M82, located 11.4 million light-years away. The echo happens when light from the explosion bounces off a cloud of a giant cloud of gas and dust near the supernova.

Nov 10, 2017

Interview: Bengaluru-based 'Dento Jungle' clinic makes visit to a dentist scary no more! [Video]

India's first theme-based dental centre titled 'Dento Jungle,' built by Dr Srivats Bharadwaj, is a unique concept that integrates fun with treatment.

Nov 9, 2017

Is smog in Delhi worrying you? These air purifiers can save the day... and night [Updated]

Air purifiers offer a breath of fresh air inside your home amid rising air pollution concerns.

Nov 8, 2017