Food waste accounts for a tenth of global greenhouse gas emissions Around 1.3 bn tonnes of food is wasted annually and is expected to increase. Apr 11, 2016
Temple authorities being blamed for explosion that killed 108 in Kerala The fireworks display was carried out despite a ban by district magistrate. Apr 11, 2016
Outdoor light helps prevent short-sightedness in children At least three hours spent outside is advised to help the eye. Apr 7, 2016
Pig heart could soon be used in end-stage human patients after success of transplant in baboons A new immune system suppressing drug therapy helped avoid organ rejection. Apr 7, 2016
Half of world heritage sites threatened by infrastructure projects, logging and mining The area comprises a mere 0.5 percent of the Earth's surface but holds immense ecological value. Apr 7, 2016
Study links pizzas, burgers and meat sandwiches to higher cancer risk Even sugary soft drinks have been associated with high cancer risk. Apr 6, 2016
Massive Planet Nine comes closer to reality with observations on Cassini The distant planet first predicted in January this year is four times the size and ten times as massive as Earth. Apr 6, 2016
Brain burnout among teens due to social media addiction raises concern Information overload is stressing the brain, say psychologists. Apr 5, 2016
Around 640 million people are obese and the number will go further up Around 10.8% of the men and 14.9 % women across the globe are obese. Apr 4, 2016
World's strongest, thinnest condoms being made using Australian Spinifex grass The grass when added to latex makes it more strong and durable. Apr 4, 2016
Ancient virus DNA found in humans decides sex of offspring Large amount of the modified fragment can result in male numbers doubling over females. Apr 2, 2016
3D printing of implants during a surgery soon possible The biopen allows surgeon to print stem cells in precise geometry of tissue needed. Apr 1, 2016
Draw window shades and cut down energy consumed by 10 percent The ventilation in summer and winter plays a big role in energy consumed. Apr 1, 2016
Will Palmyra rise like the Phoenix? Efforts to reconstruct the devastated ancient Syrian city are on. Apr 1, 2016
Strange lifestyle of tadpoles of Indian dancing frog family discovered The tadpoles live burrowed in sand till they develop into baby frogs. Mar 31, 2016
Nanotubes that easily self-assemble into large and uniform stacks are here These have advantages in drug delivery as shown in another study. Mar 30, 2016
Giant Siberian unicorn remains in Kazakhstan show species went extinct quite recently The animal was more of a rhino than a horse and probably existed with humans. Mar 30, 2016
Nano spheres of glass housing DNA strands can store all data on Earth The info-bearing DNA do not need any particular care and are error-free. Mar 28, 2016
Yoga can cure and prevent cancer says Indian minister The minister said this would be proven scientifically in a year. Mar 28, 2016
Upcoming HIV vaccine trial gets boost from cell targeting design The design could help induce the right precursor cell to bind to the HIV protein in the vaccine. Mar 28, 2016