Science & Health

Stateless boxing champion facing deportation to Nigeria begs Home Office: I am only a human being

Champion boxer Kelvin Bilal Fawaz, who spent half of his life in the U.K., faces deportation to Nigeria after his leave to remain expired. The 29-year-old athlete spent 34 days at a detention centre and was recently released on bail, but his future in the country remains uncertain.

Jan 23, 2018

Two more new species of dog-faced bats discovered in South America

Freeman's dog-faced bat was discovered in Gamboa, Panama while Waorani dog-faced bat was found in Ecuador.

Jan 23, 2018

Fly like a Superman: Hilarious video shows cosmonaut riding on a vacuum cleaner through the space station

Cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov is winning hearts on social media with his slow motion video.

Jan 23, 2018

Breastfeeding and vegan diet can cut diabetes risk in women? Here's what researchers say

There is a rapid increase in people with diabetes worldwide, especially in middle and low-income countries, according to World Health Organisation.

Jan 23, 2018

Holding hands actually reduces labour pain? New study breaks down the relation between touch and pain

In a research conducted by Colorado University, Boulder, it was found that with a mere touch, a partner can communicate empathy and reduce pain sensations.

Jan 23, 2018

Soldier killed and skiers injured after Mount Shirane volcano erupts in Japan triggering avalanche

One soldier was killed and at least 14 people injured, some critically, when rocks from an erupting volcano rained down on skiers at a mountain resort in central Japan on Tuesday (23 January) and an avalanche soon after the eruption engulfed about a dozen skiers.

Jan 23, 2018

Is 'naked yoga' for you? This expert believes it's more beneficial than regular exercise

Both men and women have reported better results from exercising naked – such as improved sleep and an all over boost in their body image – as compared to otherwise.

Jan 23, 2018

Heard of 'bionic vagina'? Made from a pig's intestine, it offers hope to patients with vaginal disorders

The artificial organ was developed with a pig's tissue alongside a patient's own stem cells, in a project that is being led by Alexander Seifalian – the man who also constructed the first synthetic trachea to be transplanted into a patient.

Jan 23, 2018

Who is Ashley Surin? In landmark case, Illinois girl using marijuana for seizures allowed back in school

Ashley's foot is wrapped with a tiny bandage twice a day followed by a cannabis lotion which is rubbed on her wrist with a tube, Ashey's father Jim said.

Jan 23, 2018

India's Jurassic Park: Dinosaur egg discovered in Gujarat's Balasinor

Locals discovered the dinosaur egg in Balasinor city of Mahisagar, Gujarat.

Jan 22, 2018

Is hot-yoga actually more beneficial than regular yoga? Study reveals hard truth

Texas State University researchers concluded that it is, in fact, the postures that are responsible for better health. The temperature barely has to do anything with the health quotient.

Jan 22, 2018

'Time-traveller' brings back photograph of futuristic city from the year 6000: Real or fake?

A video that surfaced online recently shows a man claiming he has been to the year 6000, and has a photo to prove it!

Jan 22, 2018

Breakthrough in restoring vision: Genes from algae could cure blindness

Blindness can be treated by inserting algae gene into people's eyes.

Jan 21, 2018

Dear ladies, beware! These common cosmetic products may lead to pregnancy complications

Dr Nitasha Gupta said: "In the recent years, several endocrine disrupting chemicals have been identified to affect abnormal ovarian function, miscarriages and female infertility."

Jan 21, 2018

Fact or fad? Researchers reveal whether gluten-free food is healthy or not

The study stated: "GF [gluten-free] food is unlikely to offer healthier alternatives to regular foods, except for those who require a GF diet for medically diagnosed conditions, and it is associated with higher costs".

Jan 21, 2018