Science & Health

Andean snow as clean as Alaskan ice in terms of carbon deposits

The Andes has ice and snow that is comparable in purity to the Alaskan and Canadian ice sheets, but the glaciers there are still retreating and melting away.

22 days ago

How DNA evidence was used to capture the Golden State Killer

A 40-year old cold case that involved over 50 rapes and 12 murders was finally put to rest using only DNA evidence. DNA collected in crime scenes was matched with a sample from an online genealogy test to close the case.

22 days ago

Scientists find new way to produce hydrogen fuel from sunlight

The hydrogen can then be used as a fuel, with the potential to power everyday items such as homes and vehicles. Hydrogen is considered to be a promising alternative fuel source that is clean -- its only by-product is water -- and is capable of replacing fossil fuels.

22 days ago

Mass child sacrifice site discovered in Peru may be world's largest

The mass child sacrifice site, which was discovered in Peru's northern coastal region, could have been a response to severe rain and flooding. Alongside 140 children, 200 young llamas were also sacrificed during the event.

22 days ago

Ageing can be natural stress reliever for women

Researchers from the University of Michigan found that perceived stress -- a measure of confidence, control and ability to cope with life's stressors -- did indeed decrease for most women over a 15-year span.

22 days ago

Scientists in shock as NASA junks first-ever robotic mission to Moon

NASA pulled the plug on Resource Prospector that aimed to be the first mining expedition on another world. NASA issued a statement, saying that "some of the instruments from the Resource Prospector mission would be used in other missions that would land on the moon later".

23 days ago

Can we remember dreams? Science says vitamin B6 can make it happen

After taking vitamin B6 supplements before going to bed, a participant of a study by the University of Adelaide, Australia, said that with time, the dreams became clearer and easier to remember.

23 days ago

Amateur astronomer captures 3 UFOs flying in front of the moon [Video]

The video shows three UFOs flying between Earth and the Moon, but some users are saying that the objects are balloons. Some social media users even said that the objects could be space rock or meteor.

23 days ago

Blue light from smartphones increases risk of breast, prostate cancer: Study

Researchers found that high levels of outdoor blue light in dark surrounding increases the risk of developing breast and prostate cancer by 1.5-fold as the light decreases the release of melatonin in the brain.

23 days ago

These fungus cells can communicate with each other to make you sicker

The fungus, which is called Cryptococcus gattii, communicate by using microscopic, fluid-filled sacs called extracellular vesicles to team up and infect your body better. This fungus also has the ability to infect completely healthy people.

23 days ago

New video-based app for treating TB is cheap and effective

The app, which provides video Directly Observed Therapy (video DOT) for tuberculosis patients is not only inexpensive, but also gives more privacy to patients compared to in-person, which requires daily visits to a trained health care worker.

23 days ago

What is scabies? Former model was eaten alive by parasitic mites

Dr. Kris Sperry, a forensic pathologist, who conducted the autopsy on Rebecca Zeni's body said that Zeni's case was one of the most horrendous things he had ever seen in his entire career as a forensic pathologist.

23 days ago

Fatty liver disease on the rise in Gujarat: How to prevent it?

Fatty liver occurs when too much fat is stored in liver cells, which in turn can prevent the organ from functioning properly. The disease is linked to overweight or obesity, insulin resistance, high blood sugar and type 2 diabetes.

23 days ago

NASA's budget kicks out human exploration of Mars, focus stays on Moon

NASA's current budget is unlikely to support the burden of Mars missions. With the space agency focusing on the Moon, it might be up to Elon Musk to finally take people to the red planet and start a colony there.

24 days ago

Most detailed 3D map of Milky Way created - includes 1.7 billion stars

There are billions of stars in the Milky Way and ESA has managed to accurately map out 1.7 billion of them. This resource is expected to provide researchers and astronomers with vital data on the origins and evolution of the galaxy.

24 days ago