Science & Health

One lakh ducks to be culled in Kerala: Minister

Bird (avian) flu in Kerala: One lakh ducks to be culled, says animal husbandry minister

The minister has confirmed that the virus that caused the death of ducks will not affect human beings.

Nov 2, 2016

The Movember movement: All you need to know!

The movement's main aim is to reduce the number of premature male deaths by 25 percent by 2030.

Nov 2, 2016

5 tips for post-Diwali detox

Here are some simple post-Diwali detox tips which will help you flush out the toxins.

Nov 2, 2016

See how non-enzymatic RNA replicates

In the absence of RNA – or protein-based replication machinery – it is possible for RNA to replicate in a non-enzymatic, template-directed manner. In this animation, the nascent RNA strand is formed from activated nucleotides by Watson-Crick base pairing.

Nov 2, 2016

Breast cancer deaths to rise 60% by 2030 in developing nations, says US study

One out of seven women dies of cancer, which is the second major cause of death after heart ailments.

Nov 2, 2016

Poaching: Tragic decline of the African elephant population in numbers

There was a 30% decline in African savanna elephants from 2007 and 2014. Forest elephants suffered a 65% decline between 2002 and 2013. Poaching is the main threat to African elephants today. Despite an international ban on ivory in 1989, conservationists say we entered a second poaching crisis in 2009 as many Asian economies have grown – thus increasing the demand for ivory.

Nov 1, 2016

Nepal drains risky glacial lake near Mount Everest

Nepal was devastated by a 7.8-magnitude earthquake last year, raising alarm about the risks of flash flooding from glacial lakes.

Oct 31, 2016

66 crore children breathe toxic air in north India, neighbouring countries: Unicef

The risk of living in areas with high pollution levels range from damage to lungs to brains and other organs.

Oct 31, 2016

Now you have one more reason to be depressed...the end of Daylight Savings Time

Exposure to sunlight may help people with depression and that people who live in areas where it is dark for longer periods of time are more likely to suffer from it

Oct 31, 2016

Italy earthquake: Is bio-engineered 'thinking soil' the answer to nature's fury?

Genetically engineered microbes used as bio-cement may one day be the standard norm as construction material to avoid building collapses.

Oct 30, 2016

SHOCKING! You just inhaled smoke of 100s of cigarettes by burning firecrackers

A new study suggests six most popular firecrackers emit particulate matter thousands of times beyond the safe limits suggested by the WHO.

Oct 30, 2016

Mixing alcohol and caffeine likely to have similar effects like cocaine: Scientists

Most of the knowledge about human brains has been perceived from studying and analysing mice.

Oct 29, 2016

World Stroke Day 2016: India observes the campaign for the first time with ambassador Sunil Gavaskar

Around 1.7 million new stroke cases are annually reported in India.

Oct 29, 2016

World Stroke Day 2016: Stroke is Treatable

Cellular therapy has been shown to reduce the size of infarcts and improve functional outcomes in stroke victims.

Oct 29, 2016

Diwali 2016: How to celebrate the festival of lights with infants

Some simple tips will help parents and guardians celebrate Diwali while keeping the baby safe.

Oct 29, 2016

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Science & Health

Bird (avian) flu in Kerala: One lakh ducks to be culled, says animal husbandry minister

The Movember movement: All you need to know!

5 tips for post-Diwali detox

See how non-enzymatic RNA replicates

Breast cancer deaths to rise 60% by 2030 in developing nations, says US study

Poaching: Tragic decline of the African elephant population in numbers

Nepal drains risky glacial lake near Mount Everest

66 crore children breathe toxic air in north India, neighbouring countries: Unicef

Now you have one more reason to be depressed...the end of Daylight Savings Time

Italy earthquake: Is bio-engineered 'thinking soil' the answer to nature's fury?

SHOCKING! You just inhaled smoke of 100s of cigarettes by burning firecrackers

Mixing alcohol and caffeine likely to have similar effects like cocaine: Scientists

World Stroke Day 2016: India observes the campaign for the first time with ambassador Sunil Gavaskar

World Stroke Day 2016: Stroke is Treatable

Diwali 2016: How to celebrate the festival of lights with infants

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]