Science & Health

13 million years old baby ape skull provides vital clues about human evolution

Are ancient Peruvians with long skulls aliens? No, they were self-made, says study

Many conspiracy theorists believed that aliens have once lived in Peru, while some other claimed that these skulls are that of human-alien hybrids. But anthropologists have come out with a unique explanation.

Feb 18, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Kepler Space Telescope discovers nearly 100 new exoplanets

K2 searches for exoplanet transits by registering dips in light caused by the shadow of an exoplanet as it crosses in front of its host star.

Feb 17, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Nasa

6 lions, 74 vultures poisoned to death in Tanzania

An investigation launched by the government has been able to arrest one suspect, with samples of the poisoned lions and vultures taken to the Chief Government Chemist Laboratory.

Feb 17, 2018

By IANS

Fluctuation in female hormones may cause asthma, claims study

The researchers have associated the onset of menopause with a higher chance of having asthma compared with pre-menopause.

Feb 17, 2018

By Staff Reporter

Study says household cleaning products may harm lung function in women

Researchers say that asthma was more prevalent in women who cleaned at home or at work compared to those who did not clean.

Feb 17, 2018

By Staff Reporter

Singapore minister Gan Kim Yong to chair WHO commission on non-communicable diseases

Gan Kim Yong said he will share Singapore's experience with NCD, exchange views with the global counterparts and contribute to the work of the commission.

Feb 17, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Diabetes

Will humans freak out upon discovery of alien life?

During the research, the team led by Varnum surveyed over 500 people and asked them how humanity would react if an announcement of alien microbes is made.

Feb 17, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Alien

Transgender woman breastfeeds baby after induced lactation treatment

A transgender woman from the US has become the first to officially breastfeed a baby after an experimental induced lactation treatment which was carried out for three months.

Feb 17, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

MexicoFallen merchandise is seen on the floor of a shop after an earthquake in Oaxaca

Strong 7.2-magnitude quake jolts Mexico; buildings damaged [PHOTOS]

Emergency authorities in the Oaxaca reported "only material damage and no loss of human life" during the earthquake on Friday night, reports CNN.

Feb 17, 2018

By Bikash Rai

Copper-coated uniforms may cut infection outbreak at hospitals

Cotton and polyester coated-copper fabrics showed excellent antibacterial resistance against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Escherichia coli (E. coli).

Feb 16, 2018

By IANS

Hubble captures Neptune's mysterious shrinking storm as it disappears

NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft discovered the immense dark storms on Neptune for the first time in the late 1980s.

Feb 16, 2018

By Staff Reporter

Toddlers turning couch potatoes? Survey blames busy parents

A study of 242 parents surveyed in Vancouver showed that half of them allow their toddlers to use smartphones or tablets, ignoring the guidelines of the Canadian Pediatric Society which recommends against it.

Feb 16, 2018

By Soorya Kiran NN

Short kids at greater stroke risk in adulthood: Study

The risk of bleeding stroke , condition whereby ruptured blood vessels cause bleeding inside the brain ,is even more common in men.

Feb 16, 2018

By IANS

heart surgery in infant may cause deafness

Researchers claim heart surgery in infants may cause deafness

Study urged that children who undergo heart surgery should have their hearing evaluated by age 24 to 30 months, to increase their chances of receiving timely medical intervention.

Feb 16, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

100,000 orangutans killed in Borneo; researchers blame deforestation

The researchers predict that nearly 45,000 orangutans will be lost over the next 35 years due to deforestation.

Feb 16, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Science & Health

Are ancient Peruvians with long skulls aliens? No, they were self-made, says study

Kepler Space Telescope discovers nearly 100 new exoplanets

6 lions, 74 vultures poisoned to death in Tanzania

Fluctuation in female hormones may cause asthma, claims study

Study says household cleaning products may harm lung function in women

Singapore minister Gan Kim Yong to chair WHO commission on non-communicable diseases

Will humans freak out upon discovery of alien life?

Transgender woman breastfeeds baby after induced lactation treatment

Strong 7.2-magnitude quake jolts Mexico; buildings damaged [PHOTOS]

Copper-coated uniforms may cut infection outbreak at hospitals

Hubble captures Neptune's mysterious shrinking storm as it disappears

Toddlers turning couch potatoes? Survey blames busy parents

Short kids at greater stroke risk in adulthood: Study

Researchers claim heart surgery in infants may cause deafness

100,000 orangutans killed in Borneo; researchers blame deforestation

Frozen Secret: Thousands of 'Alien-Like' Icefish Nests Found Beneath Antarctic Ice Sheet

Frozen Secret: Thousands of 'Alien-Like' Icefish Nests Found Beneath Antarctic Ice Sheet

Singapore's Skies Will Sparkle in Early November — Don't Miss the Beaver Moon and Meteor Shower Show!

Singapore's Skies Will Sparkle in Early November — Don't Miss the Beaver Moon and Meteor Shower Show!