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If you live in the Arctic, it might be arriving as much as 16 days earlier, researchers said. (Photo: Pixabay)

Spring arriving earlier at poles than elsewhere: study

Springtime provides important biological cues for many plant and animal species, and it's unclear how an accelerated...

5 March 2018 3:44 PM IST

A cloud of a vapourised rock called synestia. (Photo: Pixabay)

Moon formed from donut-shaped cloud of vapourised rock: study

Tests have shown that the Moon is far less abundant in many volatile elements that are relatively common on Earth.

1 March 2018 3:57 PM IST

Notably, western men, with a life expectancy of 76-years produce 11,030kg of excrement in their lives. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how much people poop in their lives

Scientists provide a comprehensive breakdown on how much people excrete in their lifetime.

23 March 2018 9:56 AM IST

While black adults no longer lag behind white people in cardiovascular health as much as they once did. (Photo: Pixabay)

More Americans at risk for heart attack and stroke

But there are many other factors people can change, including poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking, excess weight.

20 March 2018 4:03 PM IST

This opens the door to the creation of larger mats that could soak up toxic chemicals in places like war zones. (Photo: Pixabay)

Novel protein mat can soak up pollution: study

This opens the door to the creation of larger mats that could soak up toxic chemicals in places like war zones.

18 March 2018 2:46 PM IST

Obesity was associated with lower volume of semen, sperm count, concentration, and motility, as well as greater sperm defects (Photo: AFP)

Obesity may put lupus patients at risk

Lifestyle interventions to improve body composition may reduce the severity of symptoms experienced by persons with...

11 May 2018 5:02 PM IST

The mystery has gripped the internet as speculation mounts about the potential for a discovery of alien life on the red dwarf star known as Ross 128 -- despite the best attempts of astronomers to put such rumors to rest. (Photo: AFP)

Atmospheric seasons could signal alien life

It's a tricky business, since biosignatures based on single measurements of atmospheric gases could be misleading.

10 May 2018 8:41 PM IST

According to Symantec telemetry, almost 40 per cent of Orangeworms confirmed victim organisations operates within the healthcare industry. (Photo: Pixabay)

Doctors have cost concerns about genetic tests for disease risk

Prenatal genetic tests accounted for the greatest spending, followed by hereditary cancer tests, the analysis found.

15 Jun 2018 2:56 PM IST

The levels of the female hormone, estrogen, begin to fall in their blood which can affect libido and the loss of interest in sex. (Photo: Pixabay)

Seafood tied to more sex and faster conception

It also wasn't clear what types of fish people ate, which could influence their risk of mercury exposure.

22 Jun 2018 3:07 PM IST

Its urgent to have a national breast cancer program in India, while at the local level, awareness needs to be raised about breast cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vitamin D cuts breast cancer risk: Study

Higher levels of vitamin D were associated with decreasing risk of breast cancer.

17 Jun 2018 5:00 PM IST

Cataract is one of the main causes of global sight loss. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cataract surgery tied to lower risk of car crashes

Drivers with cataracts were 9 percent less likely to be involved in collisions after surgery.

30 Jun 2018 5:09 PM IST

Research reveals ADHD medicines lower risk of sexually transmitted infections. (Photo: Pixabay)

Beyond drugs, it's not clear which ADHD treatments work

It is likely that a combination of medicine and behavioural interventions will be best suited for many.

2 Jun 2018 1:27 PM IST