Science & Health

Baby girl 'born twice' in Texas after life-saving surgery

The baby girl had a mass on her spine which was diverting the flow of the blood from the foetus.

Oct 25, 2016

This new male birth control pill works almost instantly

The male birth control pill or nasal spray functions by making the sperm immobile for some days.

Oct 25, 2016

Avian Influenza: Results of only 3 out of 50,000 samples received in 9 days, delays Delhi govt's action plan

The Delhi government has issued a list of precautions to prevent people from getting infected by the virus.

Oct 25, 2016

Diwali 2016: Tips to celebrate a healthier, cleaner and safer festival this year

Here are a few tips you could adapt this Diwali and make it healthier, cleaner and safer.

Oct 24, 2016

Bird flu: Scare grows as more birds die in Delhi

The zoological park and the deer park will remain shut to prevent the contagious disease from spreading.

Oct 24, 2016

Here is why PM Modi's ambitious SAARC satellite might miss its December deadline

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had suggested a SAARC satellite at the 2014 summit in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Oct 24, 2016

World's oldest manatee Snooty makes it to the Guinness Book of World Records 2017 edition

Manatees often die at an age as early as 10 due to various factors like marine litter, algal bloom and boat strikes.

Oct 24, 2016

Beer healthier than milk, says PETA

While beer aids longevity and strengthens bones, milk causes obesity, diabetes and cancer, PETA says.

Oct 24, 2016

Environment ministry sets up committee to monitor bird flu outbreak

The three-member committee will submit daily reports on the situation to the ministry.

Oct 23, 2016

Starbucks' tea lattes are shockingly calorific!

Health activists say that by selling such sugary and high-cal beverages, the coffee giant is triggering obesity epidemic in UK.

Oct 22, 2016

Pakistan to execute mentally ill convict; court rules schizophrenia 'not a mental disorder'

World Health Organization estimates that globally over 21 million people suffer from Schizophrenia.

Oct 22, 2016

Watch amazing rare footage of bowhead whales filmed by drone

A drone has recorded rare footage of bowhead whales. The video is of much better quality than previous recordings.

Oct 22, 2016

Have scientists finally cracked the Bermuda Triangle mystery?

Scientists blame "air bombs" created by hexagonal clouds due to severe weather conditions in the Atlantic Ocean.

Oct 22, 2016

Here's why most of our Mars missions fail

Missions for exploring the Martian surface have failed several times since the 1960s.

Oct 22, 2016

Epilepsy: Tips to cope with the seizure disorder

There are approximately 50 million people across the world suffering from epilepsy.

Oct 22, 2016