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Taking smaller earthquakes also into account, the repeat interval becomes increasingly irregular to a level where they happen randomly. (Photo: Pixabay)

Giant earthquakes not as random as thought: study

In 1960, South-Central Chile was hit by the largest known quake on Earth with a magnitude of 9.5.

31 Jan 2018 8:25 PM IST

The bacteria can be spread to humans through the consumption of infected milk, beef and produce fertilised by cow manure. (Photo: Pixabay)

Bacteria in milk may trigger rheumatoid arthritis: study

Patients suffer from pain and deformities mostly in the hands and feet.

31 Jan 2018 7:52 PM IST

She replied in her usual candid, tongue-in-cheek manner. (Photo: Twitter/JKRowling)

J K Rowling shares insights into her writing style

On being asked if she creates a visual plan for her novels, she replied that she definitely do so in a table form.

31 Jan 2018 7:40 PM IST

Another study found a link between long commutes and side-effects on quality of life. (Photo: Pixabay)

Short commute boost more happiness than sex

The report suggested that the link is due to a sense of time pressure with commuters of long stretches.

31 Jan 2018 7:06 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Juicy Couture tracksuits to make a comeback

The zip-up hoodie, and comfortable-snuggling jogging pants will be making their runway debut on February 8.

31 Jan 2018 7:04 PM IST

The deep brain stimulation (DBS) implant is similar to a cardiac pacemaker device. (Photo: Pixabay)

Brain pacemaker may delay Alzheimers symptoms: study

We have many memory aides, tools and pharmaceutical treatments to help Alzheimer's patients with memory.

31 Jan 2018 6:46 PM IST

Traditionally in the past, its never been clear if the timing of the weight gain matters. (Photo: Pixabay)

Early pregnancy weight gain linked to baby's size at birth

Mothers' pre-pregnancy weight was consistently associated with babies' birth weight.

31 Jan 2018 6:34 PM IST

New study claims that a lemon craze in 19th century may have given rise to Sicilian mafia.

Here's how lemons created the mafia

New study claims that a lemon craze in 19th century may have given rise to Sicilian mafia.

31 Jan 2018 5:46 PM IST

Trends like cushioning which involves having someone on the side in case the relationship goes bad are well known (Photo: AFP)

Knowing about these brutal dating trends will help you stay a step...

47 percent single people have experienced a trend which is all about men or women bragging too much about themselves.

31 Jan 2018 4:57 PM IST

The absolute risk of suicide was less than 1 percent for both surgical and non-surgical patients in both registries. (Photo: Pixabay)

Weight-loss surgery tied to slight increased risk of suicide

The findings suggest that patients should be followed for several years after surgery to monitor for any potential...

31 Jan 2018 4:47 PM IST

Jasmin Vlassi was also embarrassed to run in front of people from the other sex (Photo: Pixabay)

Woman trying to raise funds online for breast reduction surgery gets...

One user said she should be punched and another said she should have her pout cut off.

31 Jan 2018 4:25 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

New online tool imparts knowledge of breast cancer treatment options

The interactive site was designed to walk people systemically through key facts about breast cancer surgery.

31 Jan 2018 3:26 PM IST