Science & Health

Drones to Help Farmers Monitor their Crops

Drones or the aerial vehicle will soon aid farmers to monitor the growth of their crops and also determine if they are in need of pesticide application.

Jun 8, 2014

Dr Sina Naficy and Dr Robert Gorkin with the hydrogel material that has won funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop the next generation condom. (University of Wollongong in Australia)

Bill Gates Funds for Developing Condom that Feels Like Skin [VIDEO]

A whopping $100,000 has been awarded to University of Wollongong by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop a next generation condom.

Jun 8, 2014

Pill Changes What Women Want in a Partner? (Reuters)

Oral Contraceptive Pill Changes What Women Want in a Partner?

A recent study conducted in Italy has found that women who consume oral contraceptives desire different characteristics in an imaginary man compared to women who don't take pills.

Jun 7, 2014

Genetics Reveal how Sheep Separated from Goats Four Million Years Ago

In a breakthrough, scientists have cracked the genetic code of sheep to find out how they split to become separate species around four million years ago.

Jun 7, 2014

Moon Likely to have been Formed from Collision of Earth and Planet-sized Object

Scientists have found evidence that the moon was formed after the collision of Earth with another planet-sized object that occurred 4.5 billion years ago. Analysis of the lunar rocks that were brought back by Apollo astronauts showed that the earth was hit by large object called 'Theia'.

Jun 7, 2014

Monarch Butterfly (Wikimedia Commons/Kenneth Dwain Harrelson)

Monarch Butterflies with Redder Wings can Migrate Thousands of Miles: Study

Monarch butterflies are known to make make a splendid journey every year, travelling thousands of miles from the eastern parts of North America to Mexico. Scientists have now found how these butterflies travel the vast distance.

Jun 7, 2014

Luxury Company Sells Perfect Ice Blocks for a Whopping $8 Per Cube

'Luxury' ice cubes have been in demand recently among super wealthy who wants premium blocks to go along their beverages.

Jun 7, 2014

More than 300 New Species Discovered in Greater Mekong (Reuters)

Over 350 New Species Discovered in Greater Mekong

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has listed 367 news species which were recently discovered in Greater Mekong, according to a new report.

Jun 7, 2014

Drinking Red Wine Boosts Memory, Shows New Research

A new study says that a chemical compound found in red wine and dark chocolate can help improve memory.

Jun 6, 2014

Malnutrition Leaves Lasting Impact on Child's Development: Study

Malnutrition can leave a lasting impact on a child's development, according to a new study.

Jun 6, 2014

FDI in Health Insurance Set to be Hiked to Health Insurance

The finance ministry is considering increasing the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the insurance sector to 49 percent.

Jun 6, 2014

Plantain Fritters (Vazhakkai Bajji)

Plantain Fritters (Plantain Bajji) Ingredients Plantain - 2 cut into thin slices Besan flour - 1 cup Rice flour - 1/4 cup Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp Chilli powder - 2 tsp Salt to taste Cooking soda a pinch Water Oil for frying Method: 1. Mix Besan flour, Rice flour, Turmeric powder, Chilli powder, Salt, Cooking soda. Add water to make a batter. 2. Dip the plantain slices into the batter, coat it evenly with the batter & fry them in the hot oil. 3. Enjoy the Hot Plantain Fritters (Vazhakkai Bajji) with coffee or tea, its a great evening snacks. Like us on FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/HomeCookingShow Follow us on TWITTER - https://twitter.com/VentunoCooking Subscribe to YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/VentunoHomeCooking A Ventuno Production : http://www.ventunotech.com

Jun 6, 2014

How to do Beginner - Half Push Ups

Push Ups will help to increase your upper body strength and core stability. In this episode of Fast track to Fitness we will learn how to do Beginner level Push up which is Half Push ups also called as Knee Push Ups. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VentunoFitness Twitter - https://twitter.com/VentunoFitness Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/user/ventunofitness A Ventuno Production http://www.ventunotech.com

Jun 6, 2014

Fossil of 3-D Eggs Provide Insight of Ancient Flying Reptile (Reuters)

Fossil of 3-D Eggs Provide Insight into Ancient Flying Reptile

Researchers have discovered an ancient reptile's three-dimensional preserved eggs from China. This is for the first time that eggs of prehistoric flying creature have been found in intact condition. The winged reptile is believed to have lived over 100 million years ago.

Jun 6, 2014