Science & Health

Deja vu Minamata outbreak in Senegal? Dancing cat fever looms large near goldmines

Very high levels of mercury around Senegal's goldmines can cause an outbreak similar to Minamata disease that had hit the Japanese city in the 1950s and 60s.

Feb 10, 2018

By Soorya Kiran NN

Decoded: Why you feel hungry after weight loss

The study showed that when we lose weight, the stomach releases greater amounts of the ghrelin hormone, which makes us feel hungry.

Feb 9, 2018

By IANS

Virus attacks Himalayan blue sheep, eyes bulge out

The case of the unknown virus first appeared in September 2017 after a year-old blue sheep was found infected and died.

Feb 9, 2018

By IANS

NASA's Juno probe completes 10th science orbit of Jupiter

Juno's science instruments and the spacecraft's JunoCam were in operation during the flyby, collecting data that is now being returned to Earth.

Feb 9, 2018

By IANS

School children playing a ball games as it helps them to develop the stronger bone and also can increased their strength and improved bone health.

Ball games can boost bone health in school children

Want your child to have stronger bones? Encourage them for ball games or circuit strength training as it may help them to develop stronger bones, a new study has claimed.

Feb 9, 2018

By IANS

SpaceX founder Elon Musk waves at a press conference following the first launch of a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket at the Kennedy Space Center

SpaceX launched world's most powerful rocket [PHOTOS]

SpaceX successfully launched the worlds most powerful rocket, known as the Falcon Heavy that tore through the sky with the thundering force of 18 Boeing 747 jetliners.

Feb 9, 2018

By Bikash Rai

Spacex

Anti-anxiety drug can reverse brain deficits caused by alcohol

Australian researchers have identified an anti-anxiety drug that could potentially reverse the damage caused to the brain by alcohol abuse.

Feb 9, 2018

By IANS

Ebola virus can infect human reproductive organs: Study

The Ebola virus has the potential to infect reproductive organs of humans, reveals a study conducted on macaques.

Feb 9, 2018

By IANS

NASA's New Horizons snaps farthest images ever taken

The routine calibration frame of the "Wishing Well" galactic open star cluster on December 5 was taken when New Horizons was 6.12 billion km from Earth -- making it, for a time, the farthest image ever made from Earth.

Feb 9, 2018

By IANS

Nasa

Limited intake of foods rich in asparagine could halt spread of breast cancer: Study

Asparagine is basically an amino acid which is found in asparagus and in other foods including milk products, beef, eggs, nuts, fish and whole grains.

Feb 9, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Taiwan earthquake: Deaths and Destruction all over tiny island (Pictures)

Authorities have provided aid and shelter to the displaced people while the families of the victims have been given compensation.

Feb 9, 2018

By Bikash Rai

Mammoth breakthrough as scientists grow human eggs to full maturity in laboratory conditions

A new study report revealed that scientists have successfully grown human eggs from an early stage to full maturity in laboratory conditions.

Feb 9, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Pokemon Go developers to launch new Harry Potter game

Touchscreen games may boost brain skills of old pooches: Study

Simple mental tasks on the computer, combined with a reward system, can replace physically demanding training and still keep the animals mentally fit even in old age.

Feb 9, 2018

By IANS

At 100, world's oldest yoga teacher Tao decides to go on whirlwind tour

Tao Porchon-Lynch was recognized on Women's Entrepreneurship Day at the United Nations in 2016 and will visit Singapore, Arizona, Dubai, Slovenia, France, China and India in 2018.

Feb 9, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Old chemical compounds may lead to new antibiotics: Scientists

Different chemical compounds with antibacterial properties were examined during the mid-20th century, but only a small proportion were selected for development into drugs.

Feb 9, 2018

By IANS

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Science & Health

Deja vu Minamata outbreak in Senegal? Dancing cat fever looms large near goldmines

Decoded: Why you feel hungry after weight loss

Virus attacks Himalayan blue sheep, eyes bulge out

NASA's Juno probe completes 10th science orbit of Jupiter

Ball games can boost bone health in school children

SpaceX launched world's most powerful rocket [PHOTOS]

Anti-anxiety drug can reverse brain deficits caused by alcohol

Ebola virus can infect human reproductive organs: Study

NASA's New Horizons snaps farthest images ever taken

Limited intake of foods rich in asparagine could halt spread of breast cancer: Study

Taiwan earthquake: Deaths and Destruction all over tiny island (Pictures)

Mammoth breakthrough as scientists grow human eggs to full maturity in laboratory conditions

Touchscreen games may boost brain skills of old pooches: Study

At 100, world's oldest yoga teacher Tao decides to go on whirlwind tour

Old chemical compounds may lead to new antibiotics: Scientists

Yacht Sinks After Being Rammed by Orcas in the Strait of Gibraltar, Again

Yacht Sinks After Being Rammed by Orcas in the Strait of Gibraltar, Again

Climate Change Study: Record-Breaking Heatwave Last Month Caused by Humans, Repercussions Numerous

Climate Change Study: Record-Breaking Heatwave Last Month Caused by Humans, Repercussions Numerous