Science & Health

More men agree to date an HIV positive person than women: Survey

At present, around 1.2 million Americans are living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Oct 7, 2016

Orionid meteor shower 2016 to light up UK skies this October

The Orionid meteor shower will be at its peak -- 20 showers per hour -- in the morning of October 21 2016.

Oct 7, 2016

Hurricane Matthew: Fox criticised for forecasting 'storm will kill you;' hurricane grades down to Category 3

'You and everyone you know are dead," says Fox News' Shepard Smith.

Oct 7, 2016

FDA: Pricey Hepatitis C medicines can revive Hepatitis B virus

More than 3 million US citizens are suffering from Hepatitis C, according to media reports.

Oct 7, 2016

This is what Pepsi and Coke have to say about study highlighting harmful toxins in PET bottles

The study found heavy metals such as antimony, lead, chromium and cadmium in PET bottles used by soft drink firms.

Oct 6, 2016

US Fish and Wildlife Service adds 7 bee species to endangered list

The major causes of the downfall in the populations of these bees are believed to be habitat destruction and invasive plants.

Oct 6, 2016

New brain pathway method to help overcome depression

The latest findings can help understand the causes of depression and also aid in developing better therapies.

Oct 6, 2016

Lastarria Volcano: A close-up view of lava flows

Drone footage shows dramatic pictures of Lastarria, a stratovolcano along the border of Argentina and Chile. It is noted for its molten sulphur lava flows and a debris avalanche. The footage shows its fumarole openings emitting gas and the surrounding rugged landscape.The volcano, also known as Azufre, is part of the Lazufre volcanic system.

Oct 6, 2016

Quinoa: All you need to know about this superfood

Consuming quinoa for the first time? Here's all you need to know about the superfood.

Oct 6, 2016

Breast cancer awareness month October 2016: Causes, prevention and diet women should know about

Here's all you need to know about causes and prevention of breast cancer.

Oct 6, 2016

Isro's GSAT-18 successfully launched by Ariane-5 into space from Kourou, French Guiana

Weighing 3,404 kg, GSAT-18 carries 48 communication transponders, and has a designed in-orbit operational life of 15 years.

Oct 6, 2016

Amendments to HIV and AIDS Bill prohibit discrimination against patients

The bill provides the patients suffering from HIV/AIDS the right to get antiretroviral therapy (ART).

Oct 5, 2016

Nobel Prize 2016 in Chemistry for creators of world's smallest machines

Jean-Pierre Sauvage, Sir Fraser Stoddart and Bernard Feringa will share the prize for Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

Oct 5, 2016

First week of October 2016 marked as Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Week

Statistics state that 10 percent of people suffering from BPD turn suicidal and end their lives.

Oct 5, 2016

Stingray kills diver at Underwater World Singapore aquarium

Diver Philip Chan who worked at the Underwater World Singapore (UWS) aquarium since 1991 died stung by a stingray.

Oct 5, 2016