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WHO: Thailand, first Asian country to eliminate mother-to child transmission of HIV

Men could get pregnant and deliver babies 'tomorrow'

Dr. Richard Paulson, president of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine says: "There would be additional challenges, but I don't see any obvious problem that would preclude it. I think it would be possible."
Nov 4, 2017
By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Nasa finds hole over ozone at its smallest since 1988

Nasa finds hole over ozone at its smallest since 1988

The hole in the ozone layer is at its smallest since 1988 and warmer climates could be the reason behind reduced depletion of the protective layer in the Earths atmosphere. In spite of this recovery, Nasa mentions that there is enough ozone depleting material in the atmosphere to cause significant damage. That is why the current hole, though small by records, is actually large by 1980s standards.
Nov 3, 2017
By Staff Reporter
orangutan

New species of Orangutans found in Indonesia, now there are 3 types!

Researchers have identified a new species of orangutan, the reddish-haired ape in the Sumatra Island of Indonesia. With the new classification, the orangutans have 3 distinct species among them. The new species has been marked as the 7th member of the ape category.
Nov 3, 2017
By ​Rahul K R
Poaching

Bone hormone 'osteocalcin' can control diabetes: Study

The hormone produced by bone cell known as osteocalcin plays a pivotal role in declining the furtherance of sugar and fat levels in the body, and unveil its ability to prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity found researchers
Nov 3, 2017
By Bikash Rai
Brain

Human brain not great as believed: study

A recent research has proved that humans do not consume as much energy which could give them better brain power when compared to other animals. The study on energy intake by the human brain with the comparison to other animal species found that other animals too consume a good percentage of energy for their brain functions.
Nov 3, 2017
By ​Rahul K R
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Yacht Sinks After Being Rammed by Orcas in the Strait of Gibraltar, Again

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