Science & Health

What's cucurbit poisoning? Fruits like pumpkin, squash may trigger severe hair fall

Scientists came across wold's first two cases of cucurbit poisoning, caused by a toxic chemical in pumpkins and squash.

Mar 30, 2018

Orthosomnia: Disorder that affects people's sleeping habit and how to combat it

It is estimated that around 10 percent of US adults use a fitness/sleep tracking device on a regular basis and 50 percent would like to purchase one.

Mar 30, 2018

ISRO launches GSLV-F08/GSAT-6A satellite to boost communication [Video]

The GSAT-6A satellite, carried by the GSLV-F08, blasted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, at 4.56 pm Thursday.

Mar 29, 2018

Real-time food tracker: Tiny tooth-mounted sensors can keep you healthy

The tooth-mounted sensors would track everything the person consumes from salt to alcohol and then transmit the data wirelessly to a smartphone or tablet.

Mar 29, 2018

Humans have a new 'organ' interstitium: Body's 'shock absorber' discovered by researchers

Interstitium acts as a shock absorber as it lines tissues that could be prone to force. Its discovery could also provide clues about the spreading of cancer.

Mar 29, 2018

Was Tutankhamun a warrior? Another surprising fact about Egyptian pharaoh revealed

Ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun's battle-hardened armor, which was discovered inside his tomb, has thrown up clues that could change how he is perceived.

Mar 28, 2018

Climate change: Early humans survived abrupt, harsh cooling 11,000 years ago

The end of the last ice age brought about an extended winter that lasted over a century, but the Mesolithic people thrived in spite of this.

Mar 28, 2018

Countdown for ISRO's GSAT-6A satellite begins, launch on March 29

The 27-hour countdown for GSAT-6A satellite launch began at 1.56 pm Wednesday and the GSLV will blast off the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, at 4.56 pm Thursday.

Mar 28, 2018

Massive supernova puts out dying, burning star in just a few days

Supernovas normally take months to burn out, but this one went out in less than 3 days, burning very brightly as it expelled the remnants of a dying star.

Mar 28, 2018

Australia's Aboriginal languages had a common ancestor

Around 250 distinct indigenous languages were spoken in Australia when European explorers first landed in the continent in the late 18th century.

Mar 28, 2018

Tiangong-1: Why did China launch a space station and later abandon it?

The space station was designed to be in orbit for only two years, but spent over four years in space. It is finally coming down on April 1.

Mar 28, 2018

What is Sarcophagus? 2500-year-old coffin may unveil the mysteries of ancient Egypt

The hieroglyphs of the ancient coffin indicate that the occupant was a high priestess from the temple of the goddess Sekhmet.

Mar 28, 2018

The truth about Elon Musk's SpaceX punching a hole in the atmosphere

No, the Falcon 9 did not make a hole in the ozone as it exited the Earth carrying a small satellite in August last year.

Mar 28, 2018

4 in 10 cancer cases could be prevented with lifestyle changes

Four in 10 cases of cancer could be avoided by making lifestyle changes, shows a new study of cancer rates in the United Kingdom.

Mar 27, 2018

What is sleep apnea? Causes, symptoms and treatment for the sleep disorder

People who are suffering or have suffered from stroke, diabetes and congestive heart failure are more prone to sleep apnea.

Mar 27, 2018

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Science & Health

What's cucurbit poisoning? Fruits like pumpkin, squash may trigger severe hair fall

Orthosomnia: Disorder that affects people's sleeping habit and how to combat it

ISRO launches GSLV-F08/GSAT-6A satellite to boost communication [Video]

Real-time food tracker: Tiny tooth-mounted sensors can keep you healthy

Humans have a new 'organ' interstitium: Body's 'shock absorber' discovered by researchers

Was Tutankhamun a warrior? Another surprising fact about Egyptian pharaoh revealed

Climate change: Early humans survived abrupt, harsh cooling 11,000 years ago

Countdown for ISRO's GSAT-6A satellite begins, launch on March 29

Massive supernova puts out dying, burning star in just a few days

Australia's Aboriginal languages had a common ancestor

Tiangong-1: Why did China launch a space station and later abandon it?

What is Sarcophagus? 2500-year-old coffin may unveil the mysteries of ancient Egypt

The truth about Elon Musk's SpaceX punching a hole in the atmosphere

4 in 10 cancer cases could be prevented with lifestyle changes

What is sleep apnea? Causes, symptoms and treatment for the sleep disorder

Sunjwan terror attack: NIA arrests key accused from Kashmir; establish JeM link [details]

Dhanush Might Get His Own Hollywood Superhero Flick, The Gray Man Spin-Off On Cards

Kashmiri TV artist brutally killed by terrorists only bread-earned in family; father devastated [details]