Science & Health

Why saturated fatty acids are bad for our health

The study also showed why unsaturated fats, such as those from fish and olive oil, can be protective.

Dec 5, 2017

By IANS

This tool may help trace Alzheimer's risk in elders

Alzheimer's -- the most common form of dementia -- is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions in the elderly.

Dec 5, 2017

By IANS

Voyager 1 gets boost in interstellar space: NASA manages to fire up probe after 37 years

The Voyager flight team dug up decades-old data and examined the software that was coded in an outdated assembler language, to trigger a new fire up

Dec 5, 2017

By Poulami Nag

Project Genesis: Robots, carrying gene factories, to reach and recreate life on exoplanets

Scientist Claudius Gros project plans to send robotic missions, carrying gene factories, into the universe and spread the life on exoplanets to recreate evolution of life in the next 500 million years replicating the evolution on Earth.

Dec 5, 2017

By Poulami Nag

Cry of your newborn baby comes from pain and you need to understand that, says study

Researchers have found that a newborn baby's brain shows a heightened response to pain which they express through crying.

Dec 5, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

The Villarrica Volcano is seen at night from Pucon town

Can Yellowstone volcanic eruption be as catastrophic as 1991 Mount Pinatubo explosion in Philippines?

Scientists suggest that the Yellowstone volcanic eruptions occur every 17,000 years.

Dec 4, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Singapore set to offer land plots to encourage high-tech farming

Want healthy teeth and gums? Here are top 5 minerals and vitamins for oral care

There are 5 awesome minerals and vitamins that are mandatory for the healthy growth of both mouth and teeth.

Dec 4, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Malaysian police detain couple and seize 182kg of ganja in Jelutong

Do you think marijuana reduces your depression, anxiety? Then you are in for a rude shock

Research has said that smoking marijuana regularly does not help in reducing anxiety and depression, instead it has the opposite effect.

Dec 4, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Consuming placenta benefit mother's health

Placenta consumption has no effect on postpartum mood, maternal bonding: Study

Consuming of placenta in the form of capsules has been found to have little to no effect on postpartum mood, maternal bonding and fatigue, while compared to placebo, claimed UNLV research.

Dec 4, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Gunshot causes death? Not exactly, says study on 45-year-old victim

A new study published in JAMA Ophthalmology Clinical Challenge has explained the miracle.

Dec 4, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

These five companies are trying to get to Mars

While there are many forms of life on Earth, whether any exists on Mars at all remains a question.

Dec 4, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

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Cyclone Ockhi Update: Fishermen advised not to venture into sea

Fishermen's boats - 40 from Poonthura and 15 from Vizhinjam in Kerala - left for the high seas with food, water and communication equipment looking for stranded victims.Currently, Lakshadweep is facing the storm.

Dec 4, 2017

By Soorya Kiran NN

Where is everybody? Five popular theories about alien existence making rounds

There are many probable causes as to why haven't we found aliens in the universe despite searching for around a century now.

Dec 3, 2017

By Poulami Nag

Scientists discover remains of Brazil's largest dinosaur

Researchers explain how alligators could solve dinosaurs' feather mystery

A group of researchers have published a study which claims that in ancient time birds had developed scales and on the other hand dinosaurs used to have feathers from head to tail.

Dec 3, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Sea sponges are common ancestors of all animals: Study

A new research led by the University of Bristol has identified that sponges are the most ancient lineage.

Dec 3, 2017

By IANS

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Science & Health

Why saturated fatty acids are bad for our health

This tool may help trace Alzheimer's risk in elders

Voyager 1 gets boost in interstellar space: NASA manages to fire up probe after 37 years

Project Genesis: Robots, carrying gene factories, to reach and recreate life on exoplanets

Cry of your newborn baby comes from pain and you need to understand that, says study

Can Yellowstone volcanic eruption be as catastrophic as 1991 Mount Pinatubo explosion in Philippines?

Want healthy teeth and gums? Here are top 5 minerals and vitamins for oral care

Do you think marijuana reduces your depression, anxiety? Then you are in for a rude shock

Placenta consumption has no effect on postpartum mood, maternal bonding: Study

Gunshot causes death? Not exactly, says study on 45-year-old victim

These five companies are trying to get to Mars

Cyclone Ockhi Update: Fishermen advised not to venture into sea

Where is everybody? Five popular theories about alien existence making rounds

Researchers explain how alligators could solve dinosaurs' feather mystery

Sea sponges are common ancestors of all animals: Study

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!

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