Science & Health

Watch: Hubble footage of 2 galaxies crashing into each other

Two spiral galaxies, about 80 million light-years away, is crashing into each other in a slow, gradual merger that will last millions of years. This Hubble footage combines visible light with infrared and X-ray wavelengths to offer the best possible view of this slow dance of the cosmos.

Apr 24, 2018

Trapped by gravity? Super-Earth aliens could be imprisoned in their own planets

Life is likely to flourish in super-Earths around the universe as long as they fall within their star's habitable zone, but their large mass will make spaceflight nearly impossible because large planets have excessively strong levels of gravity.

Apr 24, 2018

What is Fodmap diet? 5 food alternatives that are sugar substitutes

Fodmap refers to the sugars that are poorly absorbed by the body, leading to symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Making a few replacements in the diet, such as low sugar substitutes of certain carbs, can help one stay fit.

Apr 24, 2018

Uranus smells like rotten eggs- gas giant has hydrogen sulphide rich atmosphere

The seventh planet and third gas giant of the Solar System is also probably the stinkiest. Researchers have found that the cloud tops of the planet is dominated by hydrogen sulphide gas, not ammonia like Jupiter and Saturn.

Apr 24, 2018

Vegetarian diet vs Mediterranean diet: Which is more effective for weight loss?

Both vegetarian and Mediterranean diet is considered healthy. In a recent study, researchers tried to find out the difference between the two and which one is more effective in terms of weight loss, heart health and more.

Apr 24, 2018

Mysterious Nazi submarine, believed to have reached South America after WWII, found

Nazi submarine U-3523 has a few wild theories surrounding it including stories of Nazi gold, members of the high commission, and a last-minute escape to South America after surviving a bombing in May 1945. The wreckage has finally been found.

Apr 23, 2018

Marijuana could reduce stress: 5 best weed infused snacks you should try

Marijuana with high concentration levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) was able to cause large reductions in symptoms of stress within the participants in a study conducted by the Washington State University, USA.

Apr 23, 2018

Suicide bomber ants that explode to protect their colony under threat discovered

A new species of ants discovered in the jungles of Borneo explode when attacked. They spray their enemies with toxic goo that is sticky and kill any threat to their nests and colony.

Apr 23, 2018

What does your handshake say? Experts reveal secrets behind grip's strength

A recent study has been able to reveal that the strength of one's grip during handshake can actually indicate how healthy their brain is. At the same time, a stronger grip also means a better functioning heart. This lead experts to try and figure out if weight training could improve brain functioning.

Apr 23, 2018

From Chandrayaan-2 to GSAT-7A, ISRO set for a busy launch season

The Indian Space Research Organization is set to launch five satellites -- GSAT-11, GSAT-29, GSAT-7A, Chandrayaan-2, and Risat-2A -- in the next few months. These satellites will reportedly help the forces secure the land and sea and aid them when it comes to guarding the country's borders.

Apr 23, 2018

World Malaria Day: Know the symptoms, treatment and prevention of the disease

World Malaria Day is globally observed, April 25. The disease caused by a parasite and transmitted by infected mosquito bites kills around 660,000 people each year. So, here's the symptoms, risk factors, treatment and everything else that you need to know about the disease.

Apr 23, 2018

What is meningococcal meningitis? Man gets limbs amputated after the rare disease

Jacob Clift fell ill on Boxing Day following which he was diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis – a rare bacterial infection that causes inflammation in the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.

Apr 23, 2018

Artificial sweeteners can lead to diabetes: Natural alternatives you can have instead

According to a new research, both sugar and artificial sweeteners seem to exhibit negative effects linked to obesity and diabetes. So, here are some healthy natural sweeteners that you can have instead.

Apr 23, 2018

Muscular strength may enhance brain health: Study

According to a recent research by NICM Health Research Institute and Western Sydney University showed that on an average, stronger people performed better in tests involving brain functioning.

Apr 23, 2018

What is floating kidney? Know all about the rare medical condition

A woman in Michigan, United States was diagnosed with floating kidney. For years, she had endured severe abdominal pain, and felt like "a ball was rolling inside of her".

Apr 23, 2018