Science & Health

Not just iron rain, this 'land of hell' exoplanet is special for many other reasons

This exoplanet named WASP-79b is 1.7 times wider than Jupiter, the biggest planet in the solar system

May 8, 2020

By Nirmal Narayanan

Blacks and Asians infected by coronavirus likely to die 2 to 3 times more than others: Study

Research using NHS data revealed that ethnic minorities are at a greater risk of dying due to coronavirus. Socio-economic inequalities to blame says experts

May 7, 2020

By Vinay B.S.

Coronavirus

These 30,000-year-old cave lions never interbred, reveal new genetic clues

Experts have successfully sequenced the genomes of 20 individual lions, including the long lost cave lions

May 7, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Millions in US might not take the Coronavirus vaccine even when it becomes available

Surveys have shown that there are significant number of anti-vaxxers who will not get vaccinated against COVID-19 that includes the political spectrum

May 7, 2020

By Vinay B.S.

Coronavirus

Easing lockdowns found to increase fear of catching coronavirus

Researchers from University College London claim spike in stress levels over fears of getting infected by coronavirus

May 7, 2020

By Bharat Sharma

Coronavirus

Posting edited selfies on Insta ups eating disorders risk

The study ound that posting photos (edited or unedited) contributed to greater anxiety and reinforced urges to restrict food intake and exercise compared with not posting photos

May 7, 2020

By IANS

Massive 'apocalypse' sandstorm hits West Africa; sky turns red, buildings engulfed [VIDEO]

The massive sandstorm hit Niamey in Niger at 2 pm Sandstorms are not a rare phenomenon in Niger as the area faces a series of sandstorms from January to April, every year

May 7, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Teenage obesity, BP may lead to prematurely aged arteries

The study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association said that atherosclerosis increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular events

May 7, 2020

By IANS

Meat eaters have a good news as this study vouches better mental health among them than vegans

A new study from the University of Alabama claims that people who eat meat products show better metal health than vegetarians

May 7, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Depression

Australia suicide rate could increase by 50% due to pandemic

It is likely around 30 percent of increased cases will be young people aged between 15 to 25 years and the number could increase if Australia's economy deteriorated even further

May 7, 2020

By IANS

Coronavirus

Coronavirus relief: Blood thinners may act as lifesavers in severe COVID-19 cases

Coronavirus has already killed more than 2,65,600 people, and the number of infected cases has risen to 3.8 million

May 7, 2020

By Nirmal Narayanan

Coronavirus

Tested positive for Coronavirus second time doesn't mean reinfection, says WHO; Here's why

it is still not clear whether the body systematically builds up enough immunity to provide protection from a new attack from the virus.

May 7, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

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Fossil preserves a 200 million-year-old wild encounter of a 'squid' savagely attacking prey

The study, an analysis of a fossil discovered in the 19th century on the coast of southern England, found a squid-like creature attacking a fish and preserved within the reliquiae

May 7, 2020

By Jeevan Biswas

Archaeology

Outdoors relatively safer than indoors when it comes to contracting Coronavirus

Experts and studies showed that novel coronavirus spreads more readily indoors than outdoor environments, this could help in easing the lockdowns and reopening beaches

May 7, 2020

By Vinay B.S.

Coronavirus

Former US CDC director Dr Tom Frieden reveals '10 plain truths' about Coronavirus pandemic

American physician Tom Frieden laid out '10 plain truths' about the Coronavirus pandemic, which killed over 70,000 people in the US

May 7, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

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Massive Undersea Mountain Taller than Mount Olympus Discovered Off Chile, Home to Rare "White Casper Octopus"

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Science & Health

Not just iron rain, this 'land of hell' exoplanet is special for many other reasons

Blacks and Asians infected by coronavirus likely to die 2 to 3 times more than others: Study

These 30,000-year-old cave lions never interbred, reveal new genetic clues

Millions in US might not take the Coronavirus vaccine even when it becomes available

Easing lockdowns found to increase fear of catching coronavirus

Posting edited selfies on Insta ups eating disorders risk

Massive 'apocalypse' sandstorm hits West Africa; sky turns red, buildings engulfed [VIDEO]

Teenage obesity, BP may lead to prematurely aged arteries

Meat eaters have a good news as this study vouches better mental health among them than vegans

Australia suicide rate could increase by 50% due to pandemic

Coronavirus relief: Blood thinners may act as lifesavers in severe COVID-19 cases

Tested positive for Coronavirus second time doesn't mean reinfection, says WHO; Here's why

Fossil preserves a 200 million-year-old wild encounter of a 'squid' savagely attacking prey

Outdoors relatively safer than indoors when it comes to contracting Coronavirus

Former US CDC director Dr Tom Frieden reveals '10 plain truths' about Coronavirus pandemic

Massive Undersea Mountain Taller than Mount Olympus Discovered Off Chile, Home to Rare "White Casper Octopus"

Massive Undersea Mountain Taller than Mount Olympus Discovered Off Chile, Home to Rare "White Casper Octopus"

Researchers Discover 1705 Ancient Frozen Viruses in Tibetan Glacier, Are they Threat to Humans ?

Researchers Discover 1705 Ancient Frozen Viruses in Tibetan Glacier, Are they Threat to Humans ?