Science & Health

How dusty hamburgers feed young stars and help them grow

For the first time, scientists have observed an accretion disk – also referred to as a dusty hamburger – around a young star. An accretion disk is formed by diffused material in orbital motion around a central body that is typically a star. Gravity then causes material in the disk to spiral inward towards the central body. Here, they explain how this disk feeds the central young star during the onset of an extra-solar system.

Apr 21, 2017

Fertility diet: Dietitian Jaime Rose Chambers believes it really works and she has proof

Dietitian Jaime Rose Chambers, who had been struggling with fertility issues, believes the fertility diet guidelines from Harvard University is what really helped her get pregnant.

Apr 21, 2017

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Mental Health: Scientists discover two repurposed drugs to halt Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

Building up of misfolded proteins takes place in the brain due to neurodegenerative diseases and it also is one of the main causes of dementias like Prion, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases.

Apr 21, 2017

NDMA conducts first mock drill for forest fires in Uttarakhand

In the summer 2016, at least 3,500 hectares of forest area were destroyed by as many as 1,600 fire incidents.

Apr 20, 2017

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Negative mass created by American physicists could be used to solve cosmic mysteries

Theoretically, like an electric charge can be either negative or positive, matter can also have negative matter and negative mass too.

Apr 20, 2017

Post-workout snacks: From smoothies to eggs, 7 things that make your gym time even better

Here are seven things that make for a good post-workout snack. They are not only healthy, but also do not take much time or effort to prepare.

Apr 20, 2017

Yamuna floodplains case: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar slams NGT for calling AOL 'irresponsible'

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said that "those who say the Art of Living is irresponsible simply don't know us or have gained a sense of humour."

Apr 20, 2017

Bengaluru: NGT orders shutdown of industrial units near Bellandur: Read NGT directives

NGT Orders Shutdown: The green court was hearing the Bellandur clean-up case on day-to-day basis after it pulled up the Karnataka government for not following its directions.

Apr 19, 2017

Men with more grey hair could be more prone to heart diseases

Atherosclerosis refers to narrowing and hardening of arteries due to accumulation of fatty fluid within the arteries; it results in making you more prone to cardiovascular disorders.

Apr 18, 2017

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Iraqi baby with 8 limbs saved by Indian doctors, thanks to three rare procedures! [Graphic Photos]

Apart from the extra limbs, the baby also had three testes, and an extra small intestine, that was operated on

Apr 18, 2017

Bellandur lake pollution: NGT pulls up Karnataka government for failing to clean up toxic foam

The toxic foam from Bellandur Lake is spilling over to streets since Friday making plying difficult for motorists.

Apr 18, 2017

Moabosaurus: New species of herbivorous dinosaur discovered in Utah's 'gold mine'

Dalton Wells Dinosaur Quarry in Moab, Utah has also yielded specimens of a brachiosaurid sauropod, theropod dinosaurs Utahraptor and Nedcolbertia, a tall-spined iguanodontian, and Gastonia.

Apr 18, 2017

Hilarious hoaxes: Fake news stories that will make you wonder what NASA's been smoking!

Here are some hilarious NASA hoax stories that have been doing the rounds, and they've got one common thread...weed

Apr 17, 2017

How to live longer? Here are the superfoods that aid longevity

Emma Morano, the world's oldest person, said her long life could be credited to good genes and three eggs a day. Here are other superfoods that are said to aid longevity

Apr 17, 2017

Two elephant cubs dies in Uttarakhand after being hit by Ranikhet Express

Two elephant calves die after being hit by Ranikhet Express in Uttarakhand

A report by the Elephant Task force, commissioned by the Ministry of Environment, revealed that 150 elephants were crushed to death by speeding trains between 1987 and 2010.

Apr 17, 2017

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Science & Health

How dusty hamburgers feed young stars and help them grow

Fertility diet: Dietitian Jaime Rose Chambers believes it really works and she has proof

Mental Health: Scientists discover two repurposed drugs to halt Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

NDMA conducts first mock drill for forest fires in Uttarakhand

Negative mass created by American physicists could be used to solve cosmic mysteries

Post-workout snacks: From smoothies to eggs, 7 things that make your gym time even better

Yamuna floodplains case: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar slams NGT for calling AOL 'irresponsible'

Bengaluru: NGT orders shutdown of industrial units near Bellandur: Read NGT directives

Men with more grey hair could be more prone to heart diseases

Iraqi baby with 8 limbs saved by Indian doctors, thanks to three rare procedures! [Graphic Photos]

Bellandur lake pollution: NGT pulls up Karnataka government for failing to clean up toxic foam

Moabosaurus: New species of herbivorous dinosaur discovered in Utah's 'gold mine'

Hilarious hoaxes: Fake news stories that will make you wonder what NASA's been smoking!

How to live longer? Here are the superfoods that aid longevity

Two elephant calves die after being hit by Ranikhet Express in Uttarakhand

Cop's wife raped in Jammu's Bhalwal area; FIR lodged, manhunt launched [details]

"Botox overdose": Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attacked by trolls over Cannes look

KTR seeks Indian diaspora's support for development of T'gana as it is 4th largest contributor to India's economic growth