Science & Health

2018 Winter Olympians affected by norovirus but performance should not be affected, says Swiss team

A spokesperson from Swiss team said that one of the affected athletes was Fabian Boesch but he did not agree to reveal the other person's name.

Feb 16, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Minke whales in Antarctica feed like Pac-Man: Researchers

The throat pleats of a minke, the second smallest whale species, expanded with every gulp of prey-laden water.

Feb 16, 2018

By IANS

How asthma may affect your chances of pregnancy

The short-acting asthma relievers provide quick relief of symptoms whereas long-acting asthma preventers are used to control the condition instead of getting quick relief.

Feb 16, 2018

By IANS

Mysterious radioactive substance detected above Alaska, source 'not natural'

The researchers are not aware of the source of the radioactive particle, which they say is definitely not from a natural source but could have come from Japan, China or North Korea.

Feb 16, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Cycle robot learns its way like human child

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) experiment has huge potential from training driverless cars to translating languages, recognizing people in images, or detecting credit card fraud.

Feb 16, 2018

By Soorya Kiran NN

Artificial intelligence

Indiana mom accused of feeding her autistic daughter with bleach to cure disease

Upon complaint made by the kid's father, the 28-year-old lady was arrested by the police on Saturday.

Feb 16, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Cooking in nonstick pans could result in weight gain, says study

Apart from nonstick pots and pans, perfluoroalkyl substances are also found in stain-resistant carpeting and even in some types of food packaging.

Feb 16, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Andromeda Galaxy on collision course with our Milky Way, who'll survive?

According to experts, this galactic clash will be so huge, and only one galaxy will emerge victorious, while the other will be absorbed

Feb 16, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Milky way

This wearable sensor can track your eye movement

The sensor could also track how a special-needs child walks in a home test, as well as in occupational therapy for seniors.

Feb 15, 2018

By IANS

Alzheimer's disease reversed in mouse model

Thee study provides genetic evidence that preformed amyloid deposition can be completely reversed after sequential and increased deletion of BACE1 in the adult.

Feb 15, 2018

By IANS

3-year-old prankster turns nightmare for passengers mid-air from Germany to New Jersey [VIDEO]

Even though the mother of the annoying child was trying to calm him down, but the reckless kid continued his depredation.

Feb 15, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Maternal deficiency of Vitamin D may up childhood obesity risk

Children born to mothers with very low Vitamin D levels during their first trimester are likely to have bigger waists or be about half an inch plumper on average by age six.

Feb 15, 2018

By IANS

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

China to dredge section of Yangtze river

It is among a series of measures to build world-class industrial clusters manufacturing electronics, high-end equipment, automobiles, home appliances and clothing along the river.

Feb 15, 2018

By IANS

Aerobic exercise increases the brain size and decrease brain function

How exercise helps you to stay sharp

The new study provide more evidence that exercise improves brain health and could be a lifesaving ingredient that prevents Alzheimer's disease.

Feb 15, 2018

By IANS

Professor Ketan Patel works in the lab at MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge

Scientists in Sweden find new tool to fight cancer

Selenium is a chemical element that is an essential micronutrienT as selenium-containing enzyme, called TrxR1, can be used to protect them from oxidative stress.

Feb 15, 2018

By IANS

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

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Science & Health

2018 Winter Olympians affected by norovirus but performance should not be affected, says Swiss team

Minke whales in Antarctica feed like Pac-Man: Researchers

How asthma may affect your chances of pregnancy

Mysterious radioactive substance detected above Alaska, source 'not natural'

Cycle robot learns its way like human child

Indiana mom accused of feeding her autistic daughter with bleach to cure disease

Cooking in nonstick pans could result in weight gain, says study

Andromeda Galaxy on collision course with our Milky Way, who'll survive?

This wearable sensor can track your eye movement

Alzheimer's disease reversed in mouse model

3-year-old prankster turns nightmare for passengers mid-air from Germany to New Jersey [VIDEO]

Maternal deficiency of Vitamin D may up childhood obesity risk

China to dredge section of Yangtze river

How exercise helps you to stay sharp

Scientists in Sweden find new tool to fight cancer

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!