Science & Health

4 Feared Dead as Second Penang Bridge in Malaysia Collapses

Four people are feared dead as the Second Penang Bridge in Malaysia collapsed on to their vehicle around 7 pm on Thursday. The incident took place at the Batu Maung section of the bridge which is under construction.

Jun 7, 2013

Life on Earth Originated from Meteors Carrying Phosphorous: Scientists

In a new study, researchers have discovered that life in the nascent stages of Earth was made possible by meteorite strikes carrying the crucial life creating factor 'phosphorus'.

Jun 6, 2013

Oldest Evidence of Cancer Found in Neanderthal Bone

Researchers have found the earliest evidence of bone cancer in the rib of a 120,000-year-old Neanderthal from Krapina, Croatia.

Jun 6, 2013

Paris Jackson Hospitalised after Suicide Bid, Used Meat Cleaver to Cut Arm

Paris Jackson, the 15-year-old daughter of pop icon Michael Jackson, was reportedly rushed to hospital earlier on Wednesday after a possible suicide bid.

Jun 6, 2013

Female Squid Eat Sperm, Use Nutrients From Consumption to Grow Unfertilised Eggs

Female southern bottletail squid consume ejaculates of their mates and use the nutrients to help in the growth of their unfertilised eggs, according to a new study.

Jun 5, 2013

After 6 Decades 'Extinct' Hula Painted Frog Found Alive in Israel, Reclassified as 'Living Fossil'

Israel's Hula painted frog, a species which was declared extinct in 1996, has been rediscovered and declared as a "living fossil."

Jun 5, 2013

UFO Sighting: Fast-Moving Object Resembling Aircraft Seen Crash Landing Into Volcano [VIDEO]

A fast moving object, believed to be an Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) resembling an aircraft, was spotted entering Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano on 30 May.

Jun 4, 2013

Discovered: Alien Planet Found Orbiting Bright Star 300 Light-Years Away From Earth

European scientists have discovered a new alien planet orbiting a bright, young star about 300 light years from Earth.

Jun 4, 2013

India's First Navigation Satellite Launch Delayed by 2 Weeks: ISRO

The launch of Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System-1A will be delayed by a fornight in the wake of an electrical snag detected in the launch vehicle.

Jun 4, 2013

NASA's Scientific Investigator Steve Squyres on Mars Exploration Rover Mission

Steve Squyres, a professor of astronomy at Cornell University and the principal investigator of NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Mission, talked about his experience and recent discovery with the Mars Rovers Exploration project, in an email interview with International Business Times.

Jun 4, 2013

Simple Vinegar Test Cuts Cervical Cancer Death in India by One-Third, Says Study

Nearly 73,000 deaths across the world from cervical cancer could be prevented by a simple vinegar test, according to a study.

Jun 3, 2013

Nomophobia: 9 out of 10 Mobile Phone Users Fear Losing Contact, Says Survey

How many of you often check and re-check your gear or pockets to make sure you haven't forgotten your mobile phone? There are nine in 10 chances that you may be suffering from nomophobia, a new symptom which is gripping mobile users worldwide.

Jun 3, 2013

Scientists Discover Judiceratops, New Species of 3-Horned Dinosaur

Scientists have discovered a new species of three-horned dinosaur from fossils dating back 66 to 80 million years.

Jun 3, 2013

1 in 13 Humans Have Flexible Ape-Like Feet: Study

A new study finds that one in 13 humans have ape-like feet, as against most of them who have more rigid feet.

Jun 3, 2013

UFO Sightings: Mysterious Shape Changing 'Jelly Fish' UFO Spotted over Peru [VIDEO]

A mysterious flying object which changes shape has been spotted over Lima, Peru in last week.

Jun 2, 2013