Science & Health

World Environment Day 2014: 'A Day to Bow to Mother Earth'

World Environment Day was established by the UN General Assembly on the day Conference on Human Environment began.

Jun 5, 2014

Hope for Leonardo Da Vinci's Vanishing Self-Portrait; New Technology to Save Iconic Work

The self-portrait of Leonardo Da Vinci, which was declared as "damaged beyond repair" by scientists around two years ago, has been handed new hope.

Jun 5, 2014

Air Pollution Can Cause Irregular Heartbeat, Blood Clot in Lungs

People who are exposed to high levels of certain air pollutants are at higher risk of developing an irregular heartbeat and blood clots in the lung, according to a new study.

Jun 5, 2014

How to thicken sauces

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Jun 5, 2014

Fossil Remains of Weird 'Worm Lizard' Discovered in Spain

Researchers have recently discovered 11 million years old fossil remains of a weird worm lizards that resemble like snakes.

Jun 5, 2014

Sweden Artist Builds First House on the Moon

Earth's natural satellite will soon have a house. A traditional Swedish cottage could make it to the moon and become the first house to be built on the lunar surface.

Jun 5, 2014

Anti-Diabetic Drug Metformin Improves Life Expectancy, Slows Down Ageing

Regular use of a widely used anti-diabetic medication can help one look younger and live longer, claims a new study.

Jun 4, 2014

Planning a Baby:Short Intervals between Pregnancies Increase Preterm Birth

Keeping adequate spacing between pregnancies is crucial to help prevent preterm birth, researchers reveal.

Jun 4, 2014

World's Oldest Trousers? 3,300-Year-Old Clothing Found in Chinese Graveyard

A pair of woolen trousers, which were recently discovered in a graveyard in western China, dates back to about 3,300 years, and archaeologists believe it is the world's oldest pants.

Jun 4, 2014

Anthracosuchus Balrogus: Extinct Croc-Like Dinosaur that Fought Monster Snakes Gets Scientific Name

Dyrosaur, an extinct crocodilian, which roamed and ruled during the prehistoric rainforest ages after the dinosaurs died, now has a scientific name - Anthracosuchus balrogus.

Jun 4, 2014

Addicted to Your Smartphone? Exposure to Blue Light at Night May Make You Fat, Study Finds

Better to stay away from gadgets after dawn, according to a new study, exposure to blue light emitted by electronics and energy saving bulbs can increase the risk of putting on unnecessary weight.

Jun 4, 2014

Sperm-Like Robots Could be Helpful in Medical Treatments

Scientists have recently developed sperm-like robots that can be potentially used for medical treatments and manufacturing applications. The engineered is named "MagnetoSperm" that has a metal-coated head with a stretchable body and is about six times longer than that of a human sperm.

Jun 4, 2014

Floral cupcake designs

Flowers can brighten just about any day or occasion. The winter months can be dull and dreary, but that doesn't mean you can’t inject a nice dose of spring and summer to your happy day. Here are two simple floral cupcake designs. Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/dessertdecor

Jun 4, 2014

Some Species Use Same Odor to Trick and Exploit Each Other: Study

Researchers have recently discovered that four different species who are at their different food chain levels use a common odor to communicate and exploit each other.

Jun 4, 2014

Surgery Mortality Risk Highest during Afternoons, Weekends and in February: Study

According to a new study, the risk of mortality from a surgery is highest if the operation is conducted in the afternoons, on weekends or in the month of February.

Jun 4, 2014