Science & Health

Land mammals steadily getting smaller because humans are killing the large ones

If this trend continues, in about 200 years, the largest land mammal is likely to be the cow, researchers say.

Apr 20, 2018

How NASA plans to look inside Mars with its next lander

A heat probe, a tungsten hammer, and a seismograph will give astronomers a good look inside the red planet.

Apr 20, 2018

Male contraception: Study finds EP055 slows down sperms' mobility without affecting hormones

Scientists have discovered that a compound called EP055 significantly slows down sperms' mobility and doesn't have any side effects.

Apr 20, 2018

NASA releases breathtaking image depicting a star birth on Hubble's 28th anniversary

This unique and breathtaking image was captured happening at the center of the Lagoon Nebula, a place where stars are born.

Apr 20, 2018

Weight loss without dieting: 5 hacks to get a slimmer waistline

Weight loss without having to spend hours at the gym or go on a strict diet is possible if you make minor changes in your lifestyle.

Apr 20, 2018

Watch: Endangered monk seal playing with knife points out hazards of littering

Other than Mediterranean monk seal, the Hawaiian monk seal species in the family of earless seals is endangered and might go extinct very soon.

Apr 19, 2018

What is white coat hypertension? How to cure the syndrome

White coat hypertension patients have double the chances of dying compared to others, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Apr 19, 2018

Sleeping naked: 7 health and lifestyle benefits

Sleeping naked not only offers more freedom in bed but also improves men's fertility, boosts metabolism and has several other health benefits.

Apr 19, 2018

What is lyssinum? Naturist treats 'growling' 4-year-old with rabid dog saliva

The child was undergoing trouble sleeping and behaving in class, for which he was prescribed rabid dog saliva which is approved by the Canadian government.

Apr 19, 2018

Artificial mole to give early warning for four common cancers

An implant made of modified human cells is injected under the skin which will then grow into a mole if it detects cancer.

Apr 19, 2018

Man walks 6,000 km to spread awareness about blood donation

He started his journey from Srinagar and went through places like Udaipur, Vadodara, Chennai, and Bengaluru. He is set to go to Kochi next, and then to Bhutan.

Apr 19, 2018

Earth Day a communist conspiracy? What's wrong if it indeed was one?

The demonization of environmentalism is a useful ploy used by all resource monopolies -- whether they are bourgeoisie, communist or neo-liberal.

Apr 19, 2018

Strange Antarctic phenomenon has cold water floating on warm water, trapping it

Warm water is getting trapped under layers of cold freshwater along the Antarctic coast, making way for calving from under the ice sheet.

Apr 19, 2018

Scientists discover hundreds of dying octopus mothers with eggs in deep sea

The purple octopuses were found clutching to broods of eggs, which are assumed dead already as scientists could not observe any sign of embryo movement.

Apr 19, 2018

Surge in peacock deaths raises concerns for Sariska Tiger Reserve officials

Post-mortem reports of few peacocks have shown liver infection as the reason behind deaths. The officials are now investigating the mass death of the peacocks

Apr 19, 2018