Science & Health

Doctors tasted patients' urine, used zodiac signs for diagnosis and treatment, reveals 15th-century book

The rare book on medicine, Fasciculus medicinae reveals how zodiac signs and urine tasting methods were used to treat patients during the 15th century.

Feb 18, 2018

Biomonitors with wings: Here's how pigeons help track urban pollution and spread of toxins

Researchers from the University of California said that pigeons can help prevent the spread of toxins and disease by acting as biomonitors.

Feb 18, 2018

A baby giant panda plays on a tree at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, Sichuan province, China

Pampered pandas are becoming difficult to be introduced in the wild: They have faked pregnancy for comfort!

Captive pandas have lost their libido, faking pregnancies for AC rooms and more food. Efforts are being made to reintroduce them in the wild and increase their population.

Feb 18, 2018

Don't freak out if your cat is sleeping too much: Experts reveal the truth about the habit

Cats sleep for long hours and experts advise cat parents not to freak out until and unless they see some stark changes in the pattern.

Feb 18, 2018

On-skin wearable, nanomesh electrode, biometric information relay,

High-tech on-skin wearable lets doctor monitor patients' biometric vitals anywhere, anytime

Measuring just 1 mm in thickness, the nanomesh technology-based "on-skin" wearable can track heartbeat rates and other biometric vitals of patients.

Feb 18, 2018

The Crouching Beggar reveal: Picasso painted masterpiece over unknown artist's work, painted over it again

Pablo Picasso's masterpiece The Crouching Beggar was painted over an unknown Barcelona artist's work, and the initial version had the beggar woman's arms exposed, holding a disk.

Feb 18, 2018

Sheep might be our new organ donors, could also help us in getting diabetes cure

Sheep with human organs might alleviate the global shortage of organ donors.

Feb 18, 2018

What is a 'poo transplant'? DIY procedure to help gut problems can actually get risky

A Fecal Microorganism Transplant procedure transfers bacteria from the stool of a healthy patient to the guts of a sick recipient to fight infections.

Feb 18, 2018

Fossilized aliens on Mars: Expert stuns with statement on crystal-shaped features discovered on red planet

An astrobiology researcher has claimed that crystal-shaped features discovered on Mars are actually fossilized alien footprints.

Feb 18, 2018

What is compulsive hair pulling disorder? Woman who ripped out hair, eyebrow and eyelashes talks about her condition

Claire Ory was diagnosed with compulsive hair pulling disorder — an impulse control disorder in which people rip out hair from the scalp and other body parts.

Feb 18, 2018

Mystery behind the origin of 3,000-year-old 'alien' Paracas skulls revealed by DNA testing

Conspiracy theorists and alien enthusiasts believe that these skulls are evidence of ancient alien visitations on our planet.

Feb 18, 2018

An 'Alien' DNA has been discovered in a massive scientific breakthrough that could possibly prove that life in outer space exists. (Representational Picture: Wikimedia Commons)

New gene-editing CRISPR tools can detect and repair Zika, dengue, sickle-cell disease in human genome

The CRISPR-Cas9, Cas12a and Cas13a have been used by scientists in three studies to detect and target Zika, HPV, dengue, sickle-cell disease in the human genome.

Feb 18, 2018

Sexperts advise how couples can increase their chances of conceiving

Experts reveal various sex tips which can help couples improve their chances of conceiving. Read to know more.

Feb 17, 2018

Hundred new 'alien planets' discovered beyond our solar system by NASA's Kepler probe

With the new discovery, the total number of exoplanets discovered by the K2 mission has gone up to almost 300.

Feb 17, 2018

Scientists create new form of light: Will real-life Star Wars lightsabers be a reality?

Scientists have created a new form of light that can be used in quantum computing, if not real-life Star Wars lightsabers.

Feb 17, 2018

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Science & Health

Doctors tasted patients' urine, used zodiac signs for diagnosis and treatment, reveals 15th-century book

Biomonitors with wings: Here's how pigeons help track urban pollution and spread of toxins

Pampered pandas are becoming difficult to be introduced in the wild: They have faked pregnancy for comfort!

Don't freak out if your cat is sleeping too much: Experts reveal the truth about the habit

High-tech on-skin wearable lets doctor monitor patients' biometric vitals anywhere, anytime

The Crouching Beggar reveal: Picasso painted masterpiece over unknown artist's work, painted over it again

Sheep might be our new organ donors, could also help us in getting diabetes cure

What is a 'poo transplant'? DIY procedure to help gut problems can actually get risky

Fossilized aliens on Mars: Expert stuns with statement on crystal-shaped features discovered on red planet

What is compulsive hair pulling disorder? Woman who ripped out hair, eyebrow and eyelashes talks about her condition

Mystery behind the origin of 3,000-year-old 'alien' Paracas skulls revealed by DNA testing

New gene-editing CRISPR tools can detect and repair Zika, dengue, sickle-cell disease in human genome

Sexperts advise how couples can increase their chances of conceiving

Hundred new 'alien planets' discovered beyond our solar system by NASA's Kepler probe

Scientists create new form of light: Will real-life Star Wars lightsabers be a reality?

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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