Science & Health

Which came first, flower or butterfly? Fossil hints insects evolved 200 million years ago, much before flowers!

The finding pushes back the timeline for the Lepidoptera order by 50 million years, when flowers were not even evolved.

Jan 12, 2018

Ladies, take SAD head on! Sex and these foods can make you happier in winter

During the winter season, women's mood tends to become low compared to men; they feel stressed, tired and enjoy the things lesser than they usually do.

Jan 12, 2018

Researchers discover species of 'good runner' dinosaur the size of a turkey that roamed 113 million years ago

"The carcass of the Diluvicursor pickeringi holotype appears to have become entangled in a log-jam at the bottom of this river," researchers said.

Jan 12, 2018

Say yes to broccoli: Research says broccoli with yogurt can help prevent bowel cancer

Say yes to broccoli: Research says broccoli with yogurt can help prevent cancer.

Jan 12, 2018

Strict dieting taking you nowhere? Researchers reveal the 'real' problem

This process not only makes it harder for them to slim down but also puts the other organs at risk of critical damage.

Jan 12, 2018

Are you feeding your pets right? Study reveals this food fad can kill your cats and dogs

The research team said that by following this diet, owners are not only risking the health of the animals but also their own health.

Jan 12, 2018

UK man 'plugs' himself to electric mains to charge his battery-operated heart

A 22-year-old man has become the youngest person in the UK to be fitted with a battery-operated heart that he has to charge every night by 'plugging himself' into the mains through a hole in his torso.

Jan 12, 2018

ISRO's 100th satellite launch: Twitter lauds space agency as PSLV lifts off

The satellite launch is being considered a major landmark in India's space history.

Jan 12, 2018

Dramatic rescues from California mudslides

Local firefighters, the United States Coast Guard and other emergency responders are on the ground in California attempting to rescue as many victims as they can from the severe mudslides in California. 

Jan 11, 2018

India makes space history as ISRO launches 100th satellite [Video]

ISRO launched its 100th satellite on Friday, January 12 at 9.29 am from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota.

Jan 11, 2018

Fossilised giant burrowing bat, 3 times the size of today's average bats, discovered in New Zealand

The giant bat had an estimated weight of about 40 grams, and had specialised teeth.

Jan 11, 2018

The 7 deadly sins when it comes to food items: Avoid these forever for a slimmer waistline

No matter how controlled your proportions of banana bread or French fries, or even fruit yoghurt are, Australian dietician Suzie Burrell claims they should be ditched from our lives altogether.

Jan 11, 2018

Suffering from January blues? Here's how you can fight them for an easier winter

Also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD - it's a type of depression where the symptoms worsen particularly in winter. A study of 150,000 people also revealed that women suffer far more than men during this time of the year.

Jan 11, 2018

12 launches a year vs. 360 new rice varieties a year

Why is the agriculture sector taken for granted, especially given that it caters to a more basic and crucial need than space missions?

Jan 11, 2018

Hormone therapy can prevent menopause-related depression: Study

A study claims that women who are going through menopause are likely to experience depression due to the hormonal changes that take place in their body.

Jan 11, 2018