Science & Health

Mexico earthquake death toll rises to 90 as devastation revealed

The massive earthquake that struck the south of Mexico on September 7 killed at least 90 people and damaged tens of thousands of homes. It is thought to have affected up to two million people in the poorer south of the country.

Sep 11, 2017

Hurricane Irma leaves behind flooding and destruction in Florida

Hurricane Irma bought widespread devastation to the southeastern-most U.S. state of Florida, from Key West to Tampa, on Sunday (September 10).

Sep 11, 2017

Hurricane Irma makes landfall in Florida Keys

Hurricane Irma, the Category 4 storm, has made landfall in the Florida Keys just around 9 am with 130 mph sustained winds.

Sep 10, 2017

Troubled by man boobs? Blame it on your favourite beer!

If you are troubled with unwanted moobs, despite eating right and exercising regularly, then it's time to keep a check on what you drink.

Sep 10, 2017

Floridians head to shelters to brace for Hurricane Irma

Hurricane Irma is expected to make landfall on Florida as a Category 4 storm on Sept. 10. There are 260 shelters open throughout the state to accommodate the evacuees, as 70 more are expected to be open on Sept. 9.

Sep 10, 2017

Ayurveda advises against the banana-milk combo: Here's why

Both milk and banana are very nutritious, but having them together is not a good idea.

Sep 9, 2017

Residents evacuated from Caribbean islands following Hurricane Irma

A tour company on Antigua assisted with the evacuation of over 200 residents from Barbuda. The elderly, pregnant woman and mothers with young children were evacuated first.The neighboring island was devastated by Hurricane Irma. Food, water and medicine were also transported to Barbuda from Antigua. The islands now have to prepare for the imminent arrival of Hurricane Jose.

Sep 9, 2017

If you're drinking tap water, you're probably drinking plastic; here's why

Reportedly, over 400 million metric tons of new plastic is made each year and only a small fraction is recycled.

Sep 9, 2017

Cubas coast battered by Irma

Hurricane Irma continues to move along the northern coast of Cuba. Cuba was drenched with rain and wind from the edge of the storm. Dangerous storm surges of up to 10 feet are expected. Irma may move closer to the country throughout the day. Tourists and even dolphins were evacuated from the predicted path of the storm. Cubans prepared rigorously for the storm, securing homes and belongings.

Sep 9, 2017