Science & Health

CRISPR scientist wants to edit genes that cause deafness but falls short of permission

The Russian scientist did not get permission to transfer the gene-edited eggs into the womb.

Oct 22, 2019

By Pinaz Kazi

Chinese scientists use dirty waste from coal-fired power plants to make white paper

Scientists aim to improve the technology so that one day it can be used in every paper mill

Oct 22, 2019

By Pinaz Kazi

Beware, blue light can speed up your aging, even if you aren't looking at it

If you are in the midst of blue light that is being emitted by your phone, computer and other items in your house, it could be speeding up your age. The blue light might be harming your retinas as well as your brain cells.

Oct 22, 2019

By Revathi Sivakumar

Amid criticism, a new bird-friendly wind turbine design proposed to save wildlife

There was a negative impact of three birds lost for every wind turbine within 400 meters of a bird habitat and the need to set them far apart, says new study

Oct 21, 2019

By Soorya Kiran NN

Yellowstone Supervolcano: What's happening beneath it that erupted 630,000 years ago?

The origin of the plume behind the Yellowstone Supervolcano is traced to the "Baja California", more than a thousand kilometers southwest of the national park

Oct 21, 2019

By Soorya Kiran NN

American Indians prone to higher risk of irregular heartbeat, says study

Among American Indians, new AFib cases were 7.5 times per year per 1000 patients, compared to 6.9 times per year per every thousand patients of other races or ethnic groups

Oct 21, 2019

By Soorya Kiran NN

Singapore: Couple opens home to pregnant women amidst Zika threat

Laughing gas new choice for women in labour pain; epidural still tops the list

A study suggested nitrous oxide was helpful in managing pain in women in labour with no side effects to the baby.

Oct 21, 2019

By Priya Yadav

Israeli archaeologists unearth 2,000-year-old ancient road from Pool of Siloam to Temple Mount in Jerusalem

100 coins found beneath the paving stones that date it to 31 CE and archaeologists argue that it provides the strongest ever clue that the street was built by Pontius Pilate

Oct 21, 2019

By Soorya Kiran NN

Archaeology

Astronomers found evidence that the corona of a black hole is what drives its evolution. Pictured: A composite X-ray (blue), radio (pink and green), and optical (orange and yellow) image of the galaxy Centaurus A is shown in this image from space. A broad

Astronomers find evidence of how ancient black holes became supermassive

A new study conducted by astronomers explained how ancient black holes can grow into enormous sizes.

Oct 21, 2019

By Carlo Inigo Monzon

Space

Scientists grow human brain in lab. Is it ethically right to do so?

Researchers have argued that growing and transplanting human organoids into animals were close to crossing ethical lines.

Oct 21, 2019

By Priya Yadav

white lotus paste with single yolk and macadamia nuts

Mediterranean diet is beneficial for a healthy gut, study claims

Certain foods such as legumes, nuts, and red wine are associated with healthy gut microbiomes, suggests the study.

Oct 21, 2019

By Priya Yadav

An artist's concept of the ARTEMIS spacecraft in orbit around the Moon

Elon Musk reveals serious flaw in SpaceX's Moon base plan for Starship

Elon Musk admits that a serious issue could affect the operations of SpaceX's refueling station on the Moon.

Oct 21, 2019

By Carlo Inigo Monzon

Elon musk Spacex Space

DEET turns humans 'invisible' to fend off mosquitos, finds new study

Researchers have deciphered the secret behind DEET that was used for over a century to fend off mosquitos from biting humans and save from malaria.

Oct 21, 2019

By Soorya Kiran NN

Will daredevil 'Mad' Mike Hughes finally be able to prove the Earth is flat?

The limousine driver Mike Hughes is committed to proving that Earth is flat by launching on a home-made rocket.

Oct 21, 2019

By Carlo Inigo Monzon

Mother doesn't want to have a baby ever again after the nightmare that she went through

The 27-year-old woman said that she doesn't want to have a baby ever again after the nightmare that she went through.

Oct 21, 2019

By Pinaz Kazi

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Science & Health

CRISPR scientist wants to edit genes that cause deafness but falls short of permission

Chinese scientists use dirty waste from coal-fired power plants to make white paper

Beware, blue light can speed up your aging, even if you aren't looking at it

Amid criticism, a new bird-friendly wind turbine design proposed to save wildlife

Yellowstone Supervolcano: What's happening beneath it that erupted 630,000 years ago?

American Indians prone to higher risk of irregular heartbeat, says study

Laughing gas new choice for women in labour pain; epidural still tops the list

Israeli archaeologists unearth 2,000-year-old ancient road from Pool of Siloam to Temple Mount in Jerusalem

Astronomers find evidence of how ancient black holes became supermassive

Scientists grow human brain in lab. Is it ethically right to do so?

Mediterranean diet is beneficial for a healthy gut, study claims

Elon Musk reveals serious flaw in SpaceX's Moon base plan for Starship

DEET turns humans 'invisible' to fend off mosquitos, finds new study

Will daredevil 'Mad' Mike Hughes finally be able to prove the Earth is flat?

Mother doesn't want to have a baby ever again after the nightmare that she went through

Three Earth-Sized Planets Found Orbiting a Single Binary Star—Could Life Exist?

Three Earth-Sized Planets Found Orbiting a Single Binary Star—Could Life Exist?

Dino Twist! Fossils Show the Giants Were Flourishing Moments Before Mass Extinction

Dino Twist! Fossils Show the Giants Were Flourishing Moments Before Mass Extinction