Science & Health

This material generates electricity when stressed

Swiss scientists have developed a rubber filament which could generate electricity when stretched. The new technology could be used as lesser risky alternatives to batteries used in surgical implants.

Nov 15, 2017

By IANS

Frankenstein monster? Scientists succeed in growing human brain in lab

A research team in Germany had been trying to replicate the human brain in a laboratory to observe why our species is more intelligent than all others, and they have finally succeeded.

Nov 15, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Jurassic period longest dinosaur track in France takes us 150 million years back

Researchers have excavated the longest footprints of the Sauropod dinosaur in Plagne village of France. The footprints were initially discovered in 2009 and further excavation led to finding more of them.

Nov 15, 2017

By Rahul K R

Dying? No, freeze them alive, to be revived later, says Russian cryonics firm KrioRus

KrioRus claims to be the first company outside the US that offers cryonics services, including cryoconservation and storage already preserving over 50 human patients and 20 animals.

Nov 15, 2017

By Nagesh Narayana

Martian lake in Canada contains extreme life forms: Does this hint at life on Mars? [VIDEO]

The Spotted Lake has different pools of concentrated salts and brine that is locally believed to have healing properties. Experts said that it seems like a huge "chunk of Mars has somehow broken off and travelled 33 million miles."

Nov 14, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Leonid meteor shower: Where, how and when to watch it

The Leonid meteor shower would be prevalent throughout the month. The best time to look the meteor is during the early mornings of November 17, 18. Around 20 asteroids could be visible at any time in the sky.

Nov 14, 2017

By Rahul K R

6 terrifying facts on sinister sea monster, Bobbit worm [VIDEO]

BBC documentary on Bobbit worms provided viewers with a share of their worst nightmares.

Nov 14, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Mysterious 'extinct' insect comes back from the dead [VIDEO]

Three Ball's Pyramid insects were discovered by scientists in 2001 while climbing the Ball's pyramid, a rocky outcrop southeast of the Lord Howe Island.

Nov 14, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

World Diabetes Day: Top 10 healthy food items that regulate blood sugar

Every year International Diabetes Federation celebrates World Diabetes Day on November 14.

Nov 14, 2017

By Sahana S

Women power: How a forest was saved from timber mafia

Armed with just water bottles and sticks, a group of poor tribal women in Muturkham village of Purbi Singhbhum district of Jharkhand trekked miles to the sal forest that surrounded their habitat. Their mission: To save the forest from being plundered and denuded by the "forest mafia".

Nov 14, 2017

By IANS

'Alien UFO' found in NASA images 'orbiting the Moon': Is it Black Knight Satellite? [VIDEO]

According to reports, the International Space Station footage and the images were scoured in an extensive search for evidence of alien life.

Nov 14, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Suffering from diabetes? Stick to these fruits

Diabetes has come to be one of the most dreaded offshoots of modern and hectic lifestyles. In such cases, fruits play a major role and can go a long way in helping a diabetes patients condition from worsening.

Nov 14, 2017

By IANS

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A street cleaner works in heavy smog in Delhi. India plans to use fire trucks to spray water over parts of its capital to combat toxic smog and dust that has triggered a pollution emergency, with conditions expected to worsen over the weekend.

India: Government declares medical emergency in capital as pollution level rises

The Delhi government has declared a medical emergency with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) sending out alarming messages on its website, calling for states to tackle pollution on a "priority basis".

Nov 14, 2017

By IANS

Environmental doomsday: Kashmir's vanishing fish, turtle doves and migratory birds

Kashmir's fish are dying because of eutrophication (excess of nutrients leading to oxygen depletion), turtle doves have almost stopped visiting paddy fields to pick grain and, alarmingly, lesser numbers of migratory birds have so far come to the Valley this year.

Nov 14, 2017

By IANS

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Forget age, watching TV for long affects all alike, ups blood clot risk: Study

Watching Television may seem interesting but its momentary pleasure may bring forth heavy defect in your health.

Nov 14, 2017

By Bikash Rai

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Science & Health

This material generates electricity when stressed

Frankenstein monster? Scientists succeed in growing human brain in lab

Jurassic period longest dinosaur track in France takes us 150 million years back

Dying? No, freeze them alive, to be revived later, says Russian cryonics firm KrioRus

Martian lake in Canada contains extreme life forms: Does this hint at life on Mars? [VIDEO]

Leonid meteor shower: Where, how and when to watch it

6 terrifying facts on sinister sea monster, Bobbit worm [VIDEO]

Mysterious 'extinct' insect comes back from the dead [VIDEO]

World Diabetes Day: Top 10 healthy food items that regulate blood sugar

Women power: How a forest was saved from timber mafia

'Alien UFO' found in NASA images 'orbiting the Moon': Is it Black Knight Satellite? [VIDEO]

Suffering from diabetes? Stick to these fruits

India: Government declares medical emergency in capital as pollution level rises

Environmental doomsday: Kashmir's vanishing fish, turtle doves and migratory birds

Forget age, watching TV for long affects all alike, ups blood clot risk: Study

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