Science & Health

Antarctica was once a thriving green forest, say researchers

Currently, the team of scientists is trying to conclude as to what made the forest at Antarctica go extinct

Nov 13, 2017

By Poulami Nag

Low blood phosphate levels may increase risk of heart attack

Insufficient levels of phosphate in the blood may pose risk to cardiovascular health, claims a new research, challenging previous findings which suggested that low volumes of the mineral was beneficial to the heart.

Nov 13, 2017

By IANS

New micro-robot might help in removing disease causing bacteria in water

Scientists are on the verge of developing tiny robots that can help detect and destroy disease-causing germs and pathogens in the water, by zooming in.

Nov 13, 2017

By Bikash Rai

What happens to brain when astronaut travels to space?

A radiologist at MUSC and her team found out the effects of space travel on the brains of astronauts by conducting a unique study

Nov 13, 2017

By Poulami Nag

Male breast enlargement is common, can be easily rectified

It is estimated that up to 50 percent of men may suffer from gynaecomastia at some point in their life.

Nov 13, 2017

By IANS

Low heart hormone BNP reduces re-admission chances, death risk among patients

According to study, patients with lower BNP hormone level, have 30 percent less chances of getting hospitalised again.

Nov 13, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Research: Addiction to alcohol among early adolescents might lead to insomnia

Addiction to alcohol among early adolescents might lead to insomnia and other sleep disorders, research claims.

Nov 13, 2017

By Bikash Rai

NASA scientists send E. coli bacteria to space for rare experiment

The E. coli AntiMicrobial Satellite (EcAMSat) mission is aimed at investigating spaceflight effects on bacterial antibiotic resistance

Nov 13, 2017

By Poulami Nag

Thailand: Internet users who even view 'illegal content' to face legal action

Donor corneas can be preserved for 11 days, says study

Corneal donor tissue can be safely stored for 11 days without negatively impacting the success of a transplant, a clinical trial has shown.

Nov 13, 2017

By IANS

Study: Men more at risk of rare heart attack after sex

Men with a history of cardiovascular disease may be more at risk of facing sudden cardiac arrest during or soon after sex, a study led by an Indian-origin researcher has revealed.

Nov 13, 2017

By IANS

Orbital ATK rocket takes off carrying Thanksgiving gifts for ISS astronauts

Cygnus, which is carrying 7,400 pounds of cargo, including new science and technology investigations, is expected to reach the ISS on Tuesday morning

Nov 13, 2017

By Poulami Nag

Why there's void in Great Pyramid of Giza? Experts differ

Unlike electrons which pierce a few centimeters, muons are 207 times as massive and travel through hundreds of meters of stone before being absorbed.

Nov 12, 2017

By Nagesh Narayana

Ancient Egyptian scribes mixed copper in inks: Study

Papyri is a material similar to thick paper that was used in ancient times as writing surface. It was made from the pith of the papyrus plant, Cyperus papyrus, a wetland sedge.

Nov 12, 2017

By IANS