Science & Health

Can snow eating be dangerous? Researchers reveal when it's safe for you to have it

"Very fresh snow has very little bacteria," said Istvan Mathe. But in the open, it can be laced with pollutants.

Feb 9, 2018

Scientists discover completely new form of 3D vision in praying mantises

Entirely unique form of 3D vision found in praying mantises can lead to simpler visual processing for robots, scientists said.

Feb 9, 2018

This weird breakfast combination will make you avoid food for at least a few days

A Reddit user posted a picture of a bizarre breakfast combination and it got people talking about diet choices.

Feb 9, 2018

Aphrodisiacs debunked: These 4 food items do not boost your sex drive at all!

Be it chocolate or wine - nutritionist Lily Soutter claims there's little evidence that these edible items can actually boost one's sex drive

Feb 9, 2018

What is Foreign Accent Syndrome: American woman starts talking in Irish, Australian and British accents

Michelle Myers has a rare speech disorder called Foreign Accent Syndrome which changes her accent randomly.

Feb 9, 2018

Are you full of self-deprecating humor? It's a sign you might be happier and more sociable, says study

People who can laugh at themselves can suppress anger and mask negative feelings better than others.

Feb 9, 2018

Green tea, chicken soup and other flu-fighting foods and drinks that will boost your immune system

Including these foods and drinks in your diet can help you fight flu. Read to know more

Feb 9, 2018

Ruthless fate awaits Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster floating in space: Experts

Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster, which was sent to Mars onboard the Falcon Heavy rocket, will be torn apart by space radiation, experts said.

Feb 9, 2018

From donuts to steak: These 6 'guilty pleasure' food items are actually healthy, claim experts

The nutritionists enlisted all the 'bad' food which actually enhance the diet and improve the health.

Feb 9, 2018

Small asteroid to closely pass by Earth on Feb 9: NASA

Asteroid 2018 CB which will closely flyby Earth was discovered by the astronomers at the NASA-funded Catalina Sky Survey (CSS) in Arizona on February 4, 2018.

Feb 9, 2018

NASA wants to send a submarine to Saturn's moon Titan; researchers create alien ocean to test it

To better understand how a submarine might react to freezing hydrocarbon seas on Titan, researchers created an alien ocean in a lab.

Feb 9, 2018

Grey's Anatomy turns real? Human bone tissue grown in lab used to repair man's damaged leg

This surgery is truly science fiction, it changes the entire game in orthopedics, said Dr Nimrod Rozen, who led the surgery.

Feb 9, 2018

Thinking of going on a detox diet? Experts explain how it is ineffective and potentially dangerous

Experts believe that every part of the body is capable of cleaning itself, meaning these detoxes are unnecessary, and can only contribute to loss of nutrients.

Feb 9, 2018

Dinosaur-killing asteroid triggered underwater volcanic eruption and ejected magma enough to cover US: Study

The study claims that the asteroid triggered the apocalyptic earthquake and even caused a massive volcanic eruption resulting in the mass extinction of 75 percent of the world's species.

Feb 9, 2018

NASA's MRO spots a 'tadpole crater' on Mars

The images may help scientists understand the evolution of the dry planet which is believed to have had a watery past.

Feb 8, 2018