Science & Health

Two-wheelers could be part of odd-even rule in Delhi after a week

If enough buses were added on the roads two-wheelers could also be barred from the 'exempted' list, said AAP.

Dec 29, 2015

Overeating healthy food can cause weight gain

Consumers hold an implicit belief that healthy foods are less filling than unhealthy foods.

Dec 28, 2015

Blocking naturally occurring protein for transporting fats may increase lifespan says research

The new study showed that the longevity benefits associated with increased lipophagy are hindered by too much VIT.

Dec 28, 2015

Wearable activity trackers bad at measuring sleep: Study

Device Fitbit tends to over-estimate at slower speeds and under-estimate at faster speeds.

Dec 28, 2015

River ecosystems recover faster than expected after dam removal: Research

"That these rivers can come back within our own generation is a really exciting thing," says the researcher.

Dec 28, 2015

Bacteria can survive in cookies for at least 6 months: Study

Not only can harmful bacteria survive in dry foods, like cookie but they can also live for long periods of time.

Dec 27, 2015

Severe flooding and heavy rains in South America; 1,00,000 flee homes

90,000 people in the area around the capital city of Asuncion, Paraguay, have been evacuated

Dec 27, 2015

More than high salaries, Chinese employees want better air quality from employers

Multinationals are spending thousands of dollars to install air-purifying systems in offices to retain employees.

Dec 25, 2015

Storms kill 11 in southern US, Mississippi declares state of emergency

Emergency crews in Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee were searching for several people reported missing.

Dec 25, 2015

Not just humans and primates, crows too make and use tools!

Crows can make, use, and even store for re-use certain tools while foraging for food.

Dec 24, 2015

Toddlers playing with electronic toys may have language problems

Children playing with electronic toys get to make less use of language.

Dec 24, 2015

All VIPs exempt from odd-even rule in Delhi except CM: Kejriwal

The new odd-even rule is going to be applicable between 1-15 January.

Dec 24, 2015

Full Moon Christmas Day live streaming: Where to watch Moon before Yule and Christmas Comet online

Full Moon Christmas is taking place for the first time since 1977 and will occur next only in 2034.

Dec 24, 2015

Government devises plan to clean Delhi air, will not target transport industry

The government will enforce a ban on burning garbage and tyres in New Delhi and surrounding areas.

Dec 24, 2015

India denies US report of building secret nuclear city in Karnataka

It is just a coincidence that several top institutions are being set up close to each other.

Dec 23, 2015