Science & Health

NASA grows lettuce in space for the first time to aid long-term manned missions

The study will confirm compulsory procedures and tools required for production of fresh food for astronauts.

Oct 26, 2016

Sleeping in two shifts at night is better than sleeping continuously: Dr Michael Mosley

Avoid television and work like checking mails when suffering from insomnia.

Oct 26, 2016

ISRO uses new Challakere facility to conduct landing tests for Chandrayaan 2

"The campaign for the Lander tests of Chandrayaan-2 has started," M Annadurai, ISRO Satellite Centre director, says.

Oct 26, 2016

Kerala hit by bird flu outbreak after Delhi and MP

MP and former Union Minister K C Venugopal has said farmers who faced losses because of the Avian Influenza outbreak in Kerala have to be compensated.

Oct 26, 2016

As 23-weeks-old foetus, baby Lynlee Hope battled a fatal tumour

The sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) tumour competes with the growth of the baby while feeding on the baby's blood flow.

Oct 25, 2016

Osteoporosis: Eating yogurt is vital for you

Yogurt is very vital for osteoporosis patients. It helps in slowing the impact of this ailment and prevents fractures with the help of calcium and vitamin D.

Oct 25, 2016

Baby girl 'born twice' in Texas after life-saving surgery

The baby girl had a mass on her spine which was diverting the flow of the blood from the foetus.

Oct 25, 2016

This new male birth control pill works almost instantly

The male birth control pill or nasal spray functions by making the sperm immobile for some days.

Oct 25, 2016

Avian Influenza: Results of only 3 out of 50,000 samples received in 9 days, delays Delhi govt's action plan

The Delhi government has issued a list of precautions to prevent people from getting infected by the virus.

Oct 25, 2016

Diwali 2016: Tips to celebrate a healthier, cleaner and safer festival this year

Here are a few tips you could adapt this Diwali and make it healthier, cleaner and safer.

Oct 24, 2016

Bird flu: Scare grows as more birds die in Delhi

The zoological park and the deer park will remain shut to prevent the contagious disease from spreading.

Oct 24, 2016

Here is why PM Modi's ambitious SAARC satellite might miss its December deadline

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had suggested a SAARC satellite at the 2014 summit in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Oct 24, 2016

World's oldest manatee Snooty makes it to the Guinness Book of World Records 2017 edition

Manatees often die at an age as early as 10 due to various factors like marine litter, algal bloom and boat strikes.

Oct 24, 2016

Beer healthier than milk, says PETA

While beer aids longevity and strengthens bones, milk causes obesity, diabetes and cancer, PETA says.

Oct 24, 2016

Environment ministry sets up committee to monitor bird flu outbreak

The three-member committee will submit daily reports on the situation to the ministry.

Oct 23, 2016