Science & Health

Fossilised giant burrowing bat, 3 times the size of today's average bats, discovered in New Zealand

The giant bat had an estimated weight of about 40 grams, and had specialised teeth.

Jan 11, 2018

The 7 deadly sins when it comes to food items: Avoid these forever for a slimmer waistline

No matter how controlled your proportions of banana bread or French fries, or even fruit yoghurt are, Australian dietician Suzie Burrell claims they should be ditched from our lives altogether.

Jan 11, 2018

Suffering from January blues? Here's how you can fight them for an easier winter

Also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD - it's a type of depression where the symptoms worsen particularly in winter. A study of 150,000 people also revealed that women suffer far more than men during this time of the year.

Jan 11, 2018

12 launches a year vs. 360 new rice varieties a year

Why is the agriculture sector taken for granted, especially given that it caters to a more basic and crucial need than space missions?

Jan 11, 2018

Hormone therapy can prevent menopause-related depression: Study

A study claims that women who are going through menopause are likely to experience depression due to the hormonal changes that take place in their body.

Jan 11, 2018

Ancient water-bearing meteorites found to host ingredients essential for life

The space rocks were found to contain liquid water and complex organic compounds like hydrocarbons and amino acids.

Jan 11, 2018

Serena Williams reveals her childbirth nightmare

Serena Williams has unveiled that she had delivered her baby in an emergency caesarean section and developed blood clots in her lungs.

Jan 11, 2018

Armed robbers steal millions from Ritz Paris Hotel

Axe-wielding robbers stole jewellery on January 10 possibly worth more than $5 million from a store in the famed Ritz Paris hotel, police said. Five thieves carried out the heist at the luxury hotel in late afternoon. Three were arrested while two others got away.

Jan 11, 2018

Astronomers have just made unprecedented observations of some of the earliest galaxies in the Universe

An international team of researchers has made unprecedented observations of two small new-born galaxies which appear as they existed just 800 million years after the Big Bang, around 13 billion years ago.

Jan 11, 2018

India races to make history in space: Everything to know about ISRO's 100th satellite

The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, in its 42nd flight (PSLV-C40), will launch the 710 kg Cartosat-2 Series Satellite for Earth observation and 30 co-passenger satellites together weighing about 613 kg at lift-off.

Jan 11, 2018

Are you heartbroken? Psychologist explains what happens to your brain after a heartbreak

Studies found that heartbreak activates the same mechanisms in the brain that get activated when addicts are withdrawing from substances like cocaine and opioids.

Jan 10, 2018

Why do you have migraine and fatigue? This could be the reason behind it

Migraines, fatique, eye twitch, mood swings, cravings and Insomnia could be signs of a simple problem. Read on know to more about it.

Jan 10, 2018

Diamond-bearing alien stone found in Egypt contains mysterious compounds that don't belong to our solar system

The small stone contains minerals that seem to predate the Sun.

Jan 10, 2018

Biological breakthrough: Scientists create first-ever working human muscle from skin cells

The newly-created muscle can help scientists develop genetic therapies, discover drugs and study rare diseases.

Jan 10, 2018

Unhealthy snacking hindering your weight loss goals? Study reveals easy way to control it

If sugar craving is one of the main reasons why you're not able to reach your weight loss goals, this new study may help you in controlling it.

Jan 10, 2018