Science & Health

Burj Khalifa-sized 'potentially hazardous' asteroid to pass by Earth next month: Top things to know

It will be the largest asteroid to jazz by Earth this year. According to previously conducted research, Earth could get plunged into mini-ice age if it gets hit by space rock of this size.

Jan 18, 2018

From Mayan artefacts, graves to extinct fauna, here's what world's largest underwater cave holds [Video]

Divers have discovered the world's largest underwater cave in Eastern Mexico.

Jan 18, 2018

Are you a restless sleeper? Expert shares 4 easy steps for good night's sleep

Restless sleepers may suffer from several chronic illnesses, including heart attack, diabetics and stroke.

Jan 18, 2018

Unable to ditch your favourite carbs? Worry not, you only have to eat them at the 'best' advised time

According to Dr Michael Mosley, eating pasta and bread at dinner is actually better for one's waistline than having any amount of toast in the morning

Jan 18, 2018

Have spicy food while breastfeeding: Expert says it helps in enhancing infants' taste buds

Many women worldwide avoid spicy food during pregnancy and while breastfeeding due to a pervasive myth that having strong flavours may cause fussiness and excessive gas in infants.

Jan 18, 2018

Mysterious star leads to discovery of secret black hole with four times the mass of the Sun

The "lonely" black hole, found hiding in the Milky Way galaxy, has a mass around 4.36 times that of the Sun.

Jan 18, 2018

Massive earthquakes triggered by moon phases, time of the year? This study will clarify your doubt

"The Moon does effect earthquakes to a small extent, but you can't hang your hat on it as a prediction method," Susan Hough, a seismologist at the US Geological Survey, said.

Jan 17, 2018

Violent video games make players aggressive in real life? Here's what researchers have found

Dr Zendle said: "There are several experiments looking at graphic realism in video games, but they have returned mixed results. There are, however, other ways that violent games can be realistic, besides looking like the 'real world', such as the way characters behave for example."

Jan 17, 2018

What is the Tide Pod Challenge? Teens are frying and eating detergent, taking videos

The Tide Pod Challenge involves teens eating detergent pods and has alarmed many parents as well as the detergent brand.

Jan 17, 2018

Having sex while menstruating can benefit women, reveal gynaecologists

Women who have sex while menstruating they get benefitted, gynecologist s from the University of Michigan revealed.

Jan 17, 2018

Brushing the teeth of young kids is not enough to keep tooth decay at bay, research reveals

Also, kids of those parents don't have a proper control on the diet their child follows are also at the risk of suffering from tooth decay.

Jan 17, 2018

I sold my home and zeroed my savings to hear my son say 'Amma'

Balpinal and her husband are struggling to pay for their son's treatment. Your donations can help them save their son's life.

Jan 17, 2018

Is deadly Mount Etna not a real volcano? Study suggests it's just 'a giant hot spring'

A new study, which has compared Mount Etna to "a giant hot spring," says that the deadly volcano is incredibly gassy.

Jan 17, 2018

Saving the merry tunes for posterity

Life in the chaotic city has been more than enlivened by birds — these creatures from the heavens.

Jan 17, 2018

Meet Caihong Juji: World's first 'rainbow' dinosaur and probably the most psychedelic creature ever

Discovered in the Chinese province of Hebei, it 'suggests a more colourful Jurassic world than we previously imagined,' claims biologist Chad Eliason.

Jan 17, 2018