Science & Health

Tsunami hits New Zealand after series of strong quakes

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 rattles central New Zealand generating a tsunami that hit the northeast coast of the South Island.

Nov 13, 2016

John Kerry: We will try to implement Paris climate deal before Trump assumes office

During a visit to New Zealand US Secretary of State John Kerry spoke about the future of climate change politics.People worldwide are fearful after President-elect Donald Trump said the US will quit the Paris Agreement.Kerry said the Obama administration would try to implement a global agreement against climate change before Trump takes office.

Nov 13, 2016

World Diabetes Day 2016: Coping with diabetes in children

415 million adult diabetics existed in 2015 and this is expected to rise to 642 million by 2040.

Nov 13, 2016

Smokeless tobacco leads to cancers in oral cavity and pharynx

Ailments such as cancers in the oral cavity and pharynx were labelled as crucial health issues in India.

Nov 12, 2016

Donald Trump climate change policy catastrophic says French environment minister

Following President-elect Donald Trumps election-campaign threats that the United States will end its involvement in global climate change programmes, Frances environment minister Ségolène Royal has said this would be absolutely catastrophic and would weaken America. However, she expressed the hope that Trump may not follow through on his campaign promise to an electorate that has not understood that global warming is a reality.

Nov 12, 2016

Rats enjoy being tickled, just like humans: Researchers

The crucial finding was that the region where brain neurons are located is mainly related to the touching sensation.

Nov 12, 2016

That wheat you're eating can cause arthritis!

Amylase-trypsin inhibitors can make us prone to chronic ailments such as asthma, gluten intolerance, multiple sclerosis and many more.

Nov 11, 2016

NASA: Spitzer and Swift space telescopes spot elusive brown dwarf

The newly discovered brown dwarf weighs between 30 and 65 Jupiter masses.

Nov 11, 2016

Is this what we could be living in on Mars?

The first ever Mars show home has opened its doors at Greenwich Observatory in London to give visitors a feel of what life could one day be like...on Mars. The home opens ahead of the premiere of a six-part docu-drama, Mars, based on the book How We’ll Live on Mars by Stephen Petranek. It will launch on Sunday 13 November on National Geographic.

Nov 11, 2016

Why chemotherapy is failing in early-stage Breast Cancer

In dose-dense chemotherapy, women at early stages of breast cancer are treated at shorter time gaps without increasing the dosage.

Nov 11, 2016

Male chimps are more caring towards their babies than expected, say researchers

Male chimpanzees are considered to be one of the most promiscuous species.

Nov 11, 2016

Oral health: These 6 foods can whiten your teeth naturally

Here are some foods which you can include in your diet to maintain the whiteness and shine of your teeth along with a beautiful, healthy smile.

Nov 10, 2016

California legalises recreational use of marijuana for adults

The Proposition 64 gives citizens of the state the rights to possess, grow, use and sell marijuana.

Nov 10, 2016

Mega supermoon: November’s full moon will be biggest in a generation

On 14 November, a mega supermoon will appear in the night sky closer to Earth than it has been at any point in the last 68 years. This close time frame has not been witnessed since 1948 and it won’t happen again until 25 November, 2034.

Nov 10, 2016

Severe flooding kills at least one in South Africa

At least one person is said to have died when severe flooding hit areas of Johannesburg, South Africa, on 9 November. The suburban ares of Edenvale and Bedfordview were worst affected wth 150 cars damaged on major roads. The video shows flood waters gushing down the street partially submerging a car.

Nov 10, 2016