Science & Health

Asteroid (representational image), photo credit: NASA

Massive Asteroid, 1 Kilometre in Diameter, to Approach Earth on 26 January

If the massive Asteroid hits the earth's surface, it will cause one of deadliest catastrophes on Earth's history.

Jan 6, 2015

Gurgaon, Delhi Police Create Green Corridor to Transfer Heart for 16-Year-Old

The ambulance escorted by police vehicles traveled at a speed of 100 km per hour to cover distance of 32 km in 29 minutes.

Jan 6, 2015

SpaceX Falcon's Precision Landing in Atlantic Will Bring Down Rocket Launching Costs

Drone Spaceport ship has been prepared for the landing of SpaceX Falcon Rocket.

Jan 6, 2015

10 Fresh Cases of Swine Flu Reported from Delhi and Hyderabad

Four people tested positive for swine flu in Delhi, six in Hyderabad.

Jan 6, 2015

Pets can Help Autistic Children Improve Social Skills

Though dogs have been known to help in this aspect, the new study found that any type of pets – including rabbits or cats- were equally beneficial.

Jan 6, 2015

It s official! Men are better at dieting than women

New Delhi, Jan 05 (ANI): A new study has found that men are better at dieting than women, as men lose weight faster and find it easier to keep off. According to a study, a large percentage of men declare that dieting is 'easy' and the stats showed men are better at losing weight over both long and short timescales, an online portal reported. It was also revealed if men do start putting a few pounds back on after reaching their target weight, they do so more slowly and combining exercise with a healthy diet followed by walking more and cutting out fat.But the survey revealed that a plus point for women was that they tend to set more realistic weight-loss targets but they did admit they often lack the willpower to stick to their planned diet schedule, as women were also more likely to combine exercise with a healthy diet than men, with almost four in ten revealing this as their chosen weight -loss method.

Jan 5, 2015

India to Make 'Iris' for Biggest Telescope to Search Life beyond Solar System

India will be manufacturing the sensors and actuators to keep the huge mirror of the 30-meter long telescope in place.

Jan 5, 2015

Night Shift Work Linked Mortality to from Cancer, Cardiovascular Illness

Working rotating night shifts for five or more years slightly 'increases' risk of dying early, mainly through cardiovascular events

Jan 5, 2015

US Monitoring Health Worker Exposed to Ebola

The patient was transported to the country on Sunday in a private air ambulance and has been admitted to the Nebraska Medical Centre in Omaha for observation and testing.

Jan 5, 2015

Comet Lovejoy Moving Closer to Earth; When and Where to Watch C/2014 Q2 [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

Lovejoy will make its closest appearance to Earth on 7 January.

Jan 5, 2015

Is depression a form of 'sickness behavior'?

New Delhi, Jan 05 (ANI): A new study has demonstrated that depression is a result of inflammation caused by the body's immune system. Depression does involve psychology, but it also involves equal parts of biology and physical health, a leading daily reported. According to the study, a family of proteins called cytokines sets off. Both cytokines and inflammation have been shown to rocket during depressive episodes and in people with bipolar to drop off in periods of remission. Healthy people can also be temporarily put into a depressed, anxious state when given a vaccine that causes a spike in inflammation.

Jan 5, 2015