Science & Health

Battle to retake Mosul from Isis begins as forces launch assault against terror group

Mosul, the second largest city of Iraq, has been surrounded by a 30,000-strong force for several days.

Oct 17, 2016

World Food Day 2016: What is it, and why is it celebrated?

Find out when World Food Day is, what the theme for this year is, and how it is significant for people all over the world.

Oct 16, 2016

Nine orphaned sea lion pups released into the wild off Peru

Nine sea lion cubs have been released into the wild in Peru. The cubs had lost their mothers after local fishermen killed more than 70 adult South American female sea lions.They subsequently left 50 orphaned sea lion babies to fend for themselves. Peruvian NGO ORCA managed to rescue 30 of them.The number of sea lions have dwindled due to overfishing, the use of nets and dynamite.

Oct 15, 2016

Global deal reached to limit use of powerful greenhouse gases

Nearly 200 countries have agreed to limit the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFC).This type of greenhouse gas is used in refrigerators and air conditioners.Countries are divided into three groups with different deadlines to reduce the use of HFC.These gasses are 10,000 times more powerful than carbon dioxide.Europe and the US committed to a reduction of 10% by 2019 and 85% by 2036.

Oct 15, 2016

Eliminate love handles, excess body fat with these simple home and office tips

Joining a gym may not always be possible, but doing home workouts is always possible.

Oct 15, 2016

Exercise During Pregnancy: Benefits and tips

Pilates, yoga and water aerobics are recommended for pregnant women.

Oct 15, 2016

Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Day 2016: Foods to avoid during pregnancy

According to United Nations (UN), the infant mortality rate is 49.4 per cent globally.

Oct 15, 2016

Morning brief: PM Modi in Bhopal, PV Sindhu to pocket Rs 8 crore as Bank of Baroda brand ambassador and more

Read all about how Isis has started turning readily available gadgets into deadly weapons and more.

Oct 15, 2016

Brain chip revives paralysed man's sense of touch

The study says that micro-stimulation of sensory cortex can elicit natural sensation instead of tingling.

Oct 14, 2016

Scientists solve the mystery behind Stickney crater on Phobos

Researchers estimate that an object of 820feet or 250meters travelling at a speed of 6km per second impacted Phobos.

Oct 14, 2016

EmDrive Exclusive: Roger Shawyer confirms MoD and DoD are interested in controversial space propulsion tech

Roger Shawyer opens up about the story behind the EmDrive in an exclusive interview with IBTimes UK.

Oct 14, 2016

BBC Breakfast shows escaped gorilla instead of Nicola Sturgeon

The BBC has apologised after accidentally showing footage of a gorilla that escaped from London Zoo whilst introducing First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon.

Oct 14, 2016

Parents of kids with food allergies assume they are also affected, says US study

Allergy testing, including blood and skin prick testing, are not always reliable.

Oct 14, 2016

Dog walkers feel more fit and secure than others, says study

Dog walkers achieve more than 30 minutes of working out on more days per week than non-dog walkers.

Oct 14, 2016

High-protein diet doesn't boost insulin sensitivity in diabetics, says US study

Obesity is usually responsible for making the body lose its ability to respond to metabolic hormone.

Oct 13, 2016