Science & Health

Doctors take care of patients but not themselves? Study shows doctors have shorter lifespan than others

"We were surprised by the figures as we expected doctors to live longer as they know what is good for them," said IMA research cell convener Dr Vinayan KP.

Nov 20, 2017

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Dozens of parasites found in North Korean defector's intestines expose secluded nation's health crisis

The longest worm removed from the North Korean defector's intestines was nearly 30 centimetres long.

Nov 20, 2017

You're made up of the best genes possible; research shows fertilisation is not random

A study by researchers in Seattle showed that female's eggs can select sperm with the best genes. It also showed that semen does not appear to have the ability to detect good or bad genes.

Nov 20, 2017

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Are we facing another mass extinction event?

In the last 500 million years there have been five mass extinction events wiping, over 90% of all species that have ever lived on earth has gone extinct. Now, according to some reports the impact of the human race has increased extinction rates and threatens to cause another mass extinction event. So are we really facing another mass extinction event?

Nov 20, 2017

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Eating salads for losing weight? Here are 5 things you shouldn't put into it

Do you add crispy chicken, fried tofu or coconut shrimp to your salad? It's a big no-no.

Nov 19, 2017

Taste test reveals special diet that can help reduce salt intake

Researchers did a 'taste test' of 606 adults using solutions containing salt or capsaicin—a component that gives peppers the heat

Nov 19, 2017

Is human head transplantation possible? Italian surgeon claims he's achieved it

The medical community, however, strongly criticised the neurosurgeon and accused his work as morally wrong.

Nov 18, 2017

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Cochin is the world's first 100% solar-powered airport [VIDEO]

The 12MW solar plant comprises 46,150 solar panels spread across 45 acres of land, equivalent to 25 football fields, in the cargo complex of the airport.

Nov 18, 2017

Mumbai, Mangalore are at higher risk of flooding due to glacial melting, NASA's forecast tool predicts

Over the next 100 years, the sea levels in Mangalore will be pushed up by 15.98 cm, in Mumbai it will be by 15.26 cm and in Kakinada it will be 15.16 cm.

Nov 18, 2017

Scientist edits his DNA to make himself a 'superhuman', live-streams video

Josiah Zayner said: "This is the first time in history that we are no longer slaves to our genetics."

Nov 18, 2017

STUNNING! Meteor fireball lights up Finnish Lapland at night [VIDEO]

The blaze of the meteorite was so intense that it was also witnessed in Russia's Kola Peninsula as well as in northern Norway.

Nov 18, 2017

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Doomsday on Sunday? Astronomer dismisses conspiracy theory about Nibiru triggering apocalyptic earthquake

Dr David Morrison, an astronomer at NASA Ames Research Centre, said that if a planet like Nibiru enters the solar system then it would "eject moon and that is not the case."

Nov 18, 2017