Science & Health

Asian elephants are just like humans, says new study

Interestingly, male and female elephants do not differ in these traits, as the study shows how personality develops in a long-lived, social species like humans or elephants.

Feb 23, 2018

By Soorya Kiran NN

New study reveals how humans got their bigger brains

The brain size increased gradually and consistently, driven by evolution within populations, introduction of larger-brained species and extinction of smaller-brained ones.

Feb 22, 2018

By IANS

Hormone therapy may help reduce curvature of spine in women, says study

Women who reported continuous or remote past hormone therapy use had less pronounced kyphosis by the time they were in their mid-80s than never-users.

Feb 22, 2018

By IANS

Amateur astronomer captures rare sighting of a supernova with his new camera

After taking a series of short exposure images, Buso took a look at his work. Upon initial analysis, he found a bright point at the end of one of the galaxy's spiral arms

Feb 22, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Underwater cave treasure throws up ancient human remains from Ice Age Mayan era

Initial analysis reveals that these remnants were that of living creatures which roamed the planet in the last Ice Age and expected to shed light on the ancient Mayan civilization

Feb 22, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Inspired by eel, scientists develop implantable 'Soft Power' electric device

Indian-origin researcher Anirvan Guha makes breakthrough inventing an implantable soft-power source in human body

Feb 22, 2018

By Soorya Kiran NN

Low-fat diet as effective as low-carb to shed weight

The fundamental strategy for losing weight with either a low-fat or a low-carb approach is the same , eat less sugar, less refined flour and as many vegetables as possible

Feb 22, 2018

By IANS

Ice coats the Hudson River as a river ferry departs for New York City from Weehawken, New Jersey, U.S.

New York tops list of America's dirtiest cities

The Big Apple took the top spot in three of those categories with a score of 427.9 on Busy Bee's "dirtiness index." Los Angeles ranked second with a score of 317.8.

Feb 22, 2018

By IANS

Researchers discover new shark species in Atlantic Ocean

Researchers say that these newly discovered Atlantic sixgill sharks are among the oldest creatures on Earth.

Feb 22, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

A woman runs along the East River through Brooklyn Bridge Park during unseasonably warm weather in Brooklyn, New York

NYC burning? Records highest temperature since 1930

A drop in the tempurature is expected from Thursday and the week will be closed with 50-degree Fahrenheit, says weather report.

Feb 22, 2018

By Staff Reporter

Sponges left behind after surgery removed, Japan woman returns happily but not doctors

According to the researchers, the sponges might have been left in the woman's abdomen after a cesarean procedure 6 years ago

Feb 22, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Children watch as Mount Sinabung volcano spews smoke and ash in Karo, North Sumatra of Indonesia

Aftermath of Mount Sinabung volcanic eruption in Indonesia [PHOTOS]

Mount Sinabung volcano had been quiet for four centuries before erupting in 2010 and volcano had also erupted in 2014 and 2016.

Feb 21, 2018

By Bikash Rai

Drinking alcohol causes longevity, claims new study

The study was presented during the conference of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), where the author stated that alcohol boosts life expectancy.

Feb 21, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Going to Mars? Here's some good news

International team publishes roadmap to circumvent radiation effects during deep space travel to Mars

Feb 21, 2018

By Staff Reporter

Diabetes Resource Centre opens in Nee Soon to raise awareness among residents

People with heavy thighs unlikely to become diabetic, says study

Diabetes is a major challenge being faced by clinicians worldwide and an estimated 415 million people suffered from the disease worldwide in 2015.

Feb 21, 2018

By IANS

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Asian elephants are just like humans, says new study

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Underwater cave treasure throws up ancient human remains from Ice Age Mayan era

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New York tops list of America's dirtiest cities

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