Science & Health

World Aids Day: HIV also affects brain, reveals study

A team of researchers from Stellenbosch University (SU) in South Africa has discovered that the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) directly impacts the brain in the early stages of the infection.

Dec 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Woman rescued after floor panel caves in at Chinese subway station

Commuting by tube? Toxic dust in subways of LA, NYC, London more dangerous than outside pollution, says study

A recent study in the US says that subways, one of the cheapest and most availed forms of public transport, expose commuters to more pollution than a car.

Dec 1, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Super volcanic eruptions can wipe out civilization soon: How much time left for the next one? [VIDEO]

A latest study reveals that the Earth might face its next volcanic super-eruption leading to the destruction of civilization.

Dec 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Origin of Yeti: Asia's Abominable snowman or mere black bear?

A study conducted by scientists, based on the DNA tests conclude that Yetis never existed and that the samples belonged to the Asian Black Bears.

Dec 1, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Researchers discover 200 fossilized Pterosaur eggs in China

Though researchers have found more than 200 eggs so far, there could be more eggs beneath the surface in China.

Dec 1, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Worlds fattest man has surgery to halve his weight

Excess body fat increases dementia risk

Obese people are at an increased risk of developing dementia than those with a normal weight, says a large study involving data from 1.3 million adults.

Dec 1, 2017

By IANS

Pluto may have liquid water oceans beneath icy surface: NASA

In a boost to the search for alien life, a new NASA study suggests that some icy worlds in our outer solar system, including Pluto, may harbour liquid water oceans beneath the surface.

Dec 1, 2017

By IANS

Sea-level rise might submerge America's first English settlement, Kennedy Space Centre at risk too

Global Warming, leading to the constant rise in the sea-level might lead to the submergence of major cities in the United States including Virginia and Kennedy Space Center.

Dec 1, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Neolithic women were stronger than today's athletes, says study

The study shows that physical labour was not only confined to men in the prehistoric period; women contributed equally or more in agricultural activities.

Dec 1, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Doctors discover stoned foetus in woman's abdomen, 15 years after termination of pregnancy

Stone baby, a rare phenomenon of ectopic pregnancy where the foetus grows outside the womb, was removed by doctors after 15 years of termination of the pregnancy.

Dec 1, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

World AIDS Day: Know the symptoms of HIV infection before it's too late

World AIDS Day is celebrated every year to make victims aware of HIV infection and its symptoms like flu, Herpes and menstrual problems.

Nov 30, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Incredible view of Earth from ISS shows lightning and city lights

NASA Astronaut Randy Bresnik shared a video taken from his favorite window at the International Space Station orbiting above the Sea of Japan on November 29. The time-lapse video shows lightning strikes, city lights and fishing boats.

Nov 30, 2017

By Staff Reporter

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Chinese satellite in search of dark matter picks 'mysterious' signals

Chinese satellite 'Dark Matter Particle Explorer' (DAMPE) receives signals from deep space triggering dark matter and dark energy controversy.

Nov 30, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Women are more likely to suffer from asthma: Here's why?

Women have higher chances of suffering from asthma than men because of the absence of male sex hormone- testosterone.

Nov 30, 2017

By Bikash Rai

South Korean scientist claims to have found cure for baldness

South Korean scientists have discovered how to prevent two proteins, responsible for balding, called CXXC5 and Dishevelled protein by using an agent called PTD-DBM.

Nov 30, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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World Aids Day: HIV also affects brain, reveals study

Commuting by tube? Toxic dust in subways of LA, NYC, London more dangerous than outside pollution, says study

Super volcanic eruptions can wipe out civilization soon: How much time left for the next one? [VIDEO]

Origin of Yeti: Asia's Abominable snowman or mere black bear?

Researchers discover 200 fossilized Pterosaur eggs in China

Excess body fat increases dementia risk

Pluto may have liquid water oceans beneath icy surface: NASA

Sea-level rise might submerge America's first English settlement, Kennedy Space Centre at risk too

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World AIDS Day: Know the symptoms of HIV infection before it's too late

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Chinese satellite in search of dark matter picks 'mysterious' signals

Women are more likely to suffer from asthma: Here's why?

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