Science & Health

Hospital horror: Russian woman dies after she was accidentally 'embalmed alive'

The 27-year-old woman was put on a drip containing formaldehyde, a chemical used to preserve corpses, instead of a saline drip.

Apr 9, 2018

How plastic waste is killing the oceans

Current estimates show that at least 8 million pieces of plastic are entering the oceans every single day, and if left unchecked plastic will outweigh fish by 2050. Here are some shocking figures on how plastic pollution is affecting our oceans and our underwater wildlife.  

Apr 9, 2018

Buzz Aldrin passes 'lie detector' on claims that Apollo astronauts saw UFOs

Audio tapes of Apollo astronauts speaking of UFOs were put through tests and they show that the astronauts were not lying about sightings in space.

Apr 9, 2018

Man survives despite his heart stopping for 18 hours

The probability of the 53-year-old man's survival was nearly zero. He suffered several broken ribs due to the heart massages and was on a heart-lung machine for 3 days.

Apr 9, 2018

Meat increases cardiovascular risk, four plant-based proteins you can have instead

If you want to reduce the consumption of meat, or completely stop having it, here are five plant-based proteins that you can add to your diet.

Apr 8, 2018

Sugar could ruin your sex life: 5 steps to combat the process

High blood sugar level causes damage to the nerves and blood vessels, which in turn decreases sexual stimulation and sensitivity.

Apr 8, 2018

Capgras: Syndrome makes people believe their loved ones being replaced by impostors

People with Capgras syndrome suffer from a delusion that can make them believe an animal, object, or even a home is an impostor.

Apr 8, 2018

Space hotel, condos coming in 2022 for those who can afford it

The hotel is set to open in 2022, with condos and other lease opportunities opening up in the following years.

Apr 8, 2018

Dinosaurs could have gone extinct even if the asteroid never hit Earth

A new study theorizes that dinosaurs would have eventually killed themselves off by eating poisonous substances and not knowing how to avoid them.

Apr 8, 2018

First ever Antarctic harvest shows how food can be grown on Mars

Salad greens and vegetables were grown and harvested for the first time in Antarctica to study how this can be done on Mars.

Apr 8, 2018

TeamIndus plans lunar probe launch in 2019, expanding India's private space ecosystem

India's first private space company is working toward opening up the space ecosystem for common people within the next 10 years.

Apr 8, 2018

What is epidermolysis bullosa? 'Butterfly boy' dies due to rare skin condition

Epidermolysis bullosa is a rare skin condition causing fragile and blistering skin just like a butterfly's wings.

Apr 7, 2018

What is ectopic pregnancy? Woman lost her baby due to the condition

McDermid, who is now a mother of two, says that the experience of ectopic pregnancy altered her view of bearing a child.

Apr 7, 2018

What are palytoxins? Man raises awareness about coral toxins post family's poisoning

Palytoxin is "a potentially life-threatening toxin that can act via dermal, inhalation, and oral routes of exposure," according to the CDC.

Apr 7, 2018

World Health Day: Five simple ways of leading a healthy life

If you're planning to start a healthy life and don't know where to begin, these five simple steps may help you with that on this World Health Day.

Apr 6, 2018