Science & Health

Revealed! The mystery behind Antarctica's blood-red ice

The social media is abuzz over a set of images released showing Antarctica's snow turning blood red as it points towards a serious climate change.

Feb 28, 2020

Debunking coronavirus myths: 13 unknown facts about COVID-19 by WHO

Scroll down to read the 13 most common myths surrounding coronavirus which has now been busted by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Feb 28, 2020

Astronomers detect largest explosion in the universe since the Big Bang

The explosion from a black hole 390 million light-years from Earth punched a cavity to fit 15 Milky Way galaxies.

Feb 28, 2020

Experts at e-cigarette summit ponder need for regulation

Vaping may up oral infections and inflammation risk

While vaping has quickly grown in popularity in recent years, a growing number of people are falling ill or dying from vaping-related illnesses, the study said.

Feb 28, 2020

Running marathons may up heart attack risk

After reviewing more than 300 scientific studies, the research team found that physically active people, such as regular walkers, have up to a 50 per cent lower risk of heart attack and sudden cardiac death.

Feb 28, 2020

Yutu-2 of Chang'e 4 mission continues exploration

Astronomers discover new moon temporarily orbiting Earth

The orbit of the newly discovered object, 2020 CD3, shows that it entered Earth's orbit some three years ago, The Minor Planet Center (MPC) of the International Astronomical Union confirmed.

Feb 28, 2020

Stressed over board exams? Spend 10 mins daily with nature

At least 10-50 minutes in natural spaces was the most effective to improve mood, focus and physiological markers like blood pressure and heart rate.

Feb 27, 2020

Eating walnut linked to healthy life in women

In the study, published in the Journal of Aging Research, "healthy aging" was defined as longevity with sound mental health and no major chronic diseases, cognitive issues or physical impairments following the age of 65.

Feb 27, 2020

Stress may lead to surprising social benefits

The research, published in the journal Stress & Health, found that experiencing stress made people both more likely to give and receive emotional support from another person.

Feb 26, 2020

Childhood physical abuse leads to heavy cigarette use

The study, published in the journal Substance Use & Misuse, showed that physical abuse of children in high-risk homes, especially when they're toddlers or teens, dramatically increases the odds that their adolescent experimentation with cigarettes will lead to a heavy smoking habit.

Feb 26, 2020