Science & Health

Water crisis is here: World's 12 major cities likely to dry up soon, Bangalore 2nd most water-stressed [Photos]

The world's freshwater reserves are depleting fast, putting major cities at risk of running out of drinking water soon.

Feb 13, 2018

Penis size can shrink and you need to do these to prevent the disaster

Smoking and obesity can reduce the size of your penis and you need to stop that as fast as possible.

Feb 13, 2018

Amazons of the water: This all-female fish species is making babies without male help for 2 million years

Scientists are surprised to observe that the Amazon molly does not have genetic mutations or flaws even after centuries of asexual reproduction.

Feb 13, 2018

Cancer-curing robots: Tiny technology chokes blood flow to cancerous tumors and kills them, study reveals

A new study reveals nanorobots can kill cancer cells without harming healthy cells, and might soon help in cancer treatment.

Feb 13, 2018

Black Mirror's 'Metalhead' comes to life in viral video that shows robotic dog opening doors, alarming Netizens

In the viral video, a robo-dog is seen walking to a door and pausing as it realizes it can't pass. But then a second one appears and opens the door for it.

Feb 13, 2018

Decades-old telescope to create largest 3D map of the universe to solve dark energy mystery

With DESI installed, Nicholas U. Mayall Telescope is expected to map nearly one-third of the sky to solve dark energy mysteries.

Feb 13, 2018

World's first case of rare eye worms in humans: Diagnosed woman mistakes it for eyelashes

Over the course of 20 days, a total of 14, less than half-inch-long worms were extracted from Abbey Beckley's eyes. These could have even caused blindness.

Feb 13, 2018

Scientists to explore sea hidden by Larsen C iceberg: What next after air-eating bacteria and toothed worms?

The drifting away of the iceberg known as A68 from the Larsen C ice shelf exposed a hidden portion of the sea, which will now be explored by British Antarctic Survey scientists.

Feb 13, 2018

What is hematohidrosis: Rare medical condition causes Indian woman to sweat blood, gets her branded a witch

The woman has been abandoned by her husband and called a "witch" because her condition — which strikes one in 10 million — causes blood to seep out of her sweat glands.

Feb 13, 2018

From boosting sex drive to brain health, here are 7 benefits of eating pistachios

Include a handful of pistachios your diet and get these amazing health benefits. Read to know more.

Feb 12, 2018

Was the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launch a hoax? A flat-earther says so

Flat-earther Justin Harvey says 1 percent of the world's top-class people exert control by keeping the real shape of Earth a secret.

Feb 12, 2018

$100bn for every human? Space missions to explore gold and iron-rich asteroids

A private company will kick off the project to mine metal-rich asteroids within the next decade.

Feb 12, 2018

Falcon Heavy's secret second payload could last for 14 billion years in space

The second payload on board the Falcon Heavy rocket is a tiny storage device that is expected to witness humanity's future in space.

Feb 12, 2018

Watch: Brave diver rolls a 700lb tiger shark before it swims away

SDM diving posted a video showing a 700lb tiger shark following a diver's lead and rolling underwater.

Feb 12, 2018

What is coregasm? Women are getting more orgasmic pleasure out of gym workouts than sex

More and more women are having the time of their lives during gym workout sessions with multiple orgasmic experiences.

Feb 12, 2018