Science & Health

Low and middle-income countries see cancer rates rising, says study

Incidence and mortality rates from cancer in high-income countries are declining.

Dec 14, 2015

ISRO begins countdown for launching six Singaporean satellites

The successful launch of the six satellites will take ISRO's total flights of foreign satellites to 57.

Dec 14, 2015

Typhoon Melor: 700,000 evacuated from central Philippines

Hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated from the central Philippines on 14 December as Typhoon Melor made landfall with winds of up to 95mph, dumping heavy rain that could cause flooding, landslides and storm surges, authorities warned. About 40 domestic flights were grounded, while 73 ferries and hundreds of fishing boats were ordered to remain in port as Melor hit the village of Batag on the northern tip of Samar island.

Dec 14, 2015

Automobile industry will lose sale of 12,000 diesel cars due to NGT order: Sources

The order says no new diesel car will be registered and cars older than 10 years be banned.

Dec 14, 2015

Melting glaciers causing slight slowing of Earth's rotation

The slowing of Earth's rotation is a far-reaching impact of global climate change.

Dec 14, 2015

Drinking coffee leads to subtle changes in the brain

Changes were noticed in 'connectome' , the way different parts of the brain communicate.

Dec 13, 2015

Tiny bubbles released by cells may hold answer to being healthy or sick

Scientists are studying the biology of extracellular vehicles and their relationship to human diseases.

Dec 13, 2015

'Customisable' internet makes people select info that reinforces belief systems

'Selective exposure' behaviour leads to avoiding contrary information, a new study suggests.

Dec 13, 2015

New herbivorous dinosaur, Hualianceratops, found in China: Study

The animal is believed to have been able to stand on its rear feet and was the size of a spaniel.

Dec 12, 2015

Evolution of modern birds shaped by geography and climate: Study

The study said that birds in South America survived the extinction event and then started moving to other parts of the world.

Dec 12, 2015

Remains of 2,000-year-old golden horse found in China: Study

The research is being conducted by Chinese Academy of Social Science (CASS) institute of archaeology.

Dec 12, 2015

Japan: Researchers use 10-storey concrete building for seismic experiment

Japanese researchers conducted an earthquake simulation on a 10-storey concrete structure on 11 December, with the aim of improving earthquake management strategies. At 27.45m high, it is the tallest concrete building ever to be tested in an earthquake simulation.

Dec 11, 2015