Science & Health

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

Calcium supplements may harm your heart, say US researchers

Calcium supplements are consumed by around 43 per cent of American adults, says National Institutes of Health.

Oct 13, 2016

World Sight Day 2016: The National Programme for Control of Blindness provides free eye checkups in New Delhi

If people receive proper eye care from the beginning, around 80 per cent of the eye impairment cases can be prevented.

Oct 13, 2016

5 ways how dieting makes us gain weight

The National Weight Control Registry estimates only 20 per cent of dieters lose weight successfully and they get back to eating the way they used to.

Oct 13, 2016

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Science & Health

Global deal reached to limit use of powerful greenhouse gases

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

Exercise During Pregnancy: Benefits and tips

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

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

Brain chip revives paralysed man's sense of touch

Scientists solve the mystery behind Stickney crater on Phobos

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

BBC Breakfast shows escaped gorilla instead of Nicola Sturgeon

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

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

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

Calcium supplements may harm your heart, say US researchers

World Sight Day 2016: The National Programme for Control of Blindness provides free eye checkups in New Delhi

5 ways how dieting makes us gain weight

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]