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The only thing this tropical bulb needs is to be set in a bowl or anything else that keeps it from rolling away. (Photo: AP)

Halloween d©cor that works in winter

Eerie plants' season didn't end with Halloween.

20 Nov 2019 2:01 PM IST

In patients between 36 and 45 years of age, there was a three-fold increased risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma associated with CT scans. (Photo: ANI)

CT scan radiation can make you susceptible to cancer

Individuals exposed to CT scan radiation prone to thyroid cancer, leukemia.

20 Nov 2019 1:32 PM IST

Researchers found that in individuals with risk factors for dementia, including heart disease or diabetes, statin use slowed down cognitive decline. (Photo: ANI)

Statins can negatively impact cognitive health

Researchers find no connection between statins and cognitive health.

20 Nov 2019 12:36 PM IST

One of the central challenges in modern neuroscience is recording the exchange of information between different regions of the brain. (Photo: ANI)

New method found to detect neural activity centre in brain

Researchers develop new method to detect light in brain.

20 Nov 2019 12:33 PM IST

Men reported better mental health than their wives reported on their behalf. (Photo: ANI)

Husbands' stress levels increase when wives contribute significantly...

Stress in husbands increases if wives earn more than 40 per cent of household income: Study.

20 Nov 2019 11:36 AM IST

Several of the soup broths, collected from traditional family recipes that originated around the world, showed activity against the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

School children discover ancient family recipe with antimalarial...

Scientists, school kids discover family soup recipes having antimalarial properties: Study.

20 Nov 2019 10:46 AM IST

Recipes by Chefs Manula Gayan and Sajid Wimarshana from Movenpick Hotel, Colombo.

Selfsame food inside out

For food that shares flavours and spices with certain Indian cuisines, Sri Lankan dishes are surprisingly unique.

20 Nov 2019 1:15 AM IST

A panel discussion on Going back to our roots and Improving the world health system.

An ode to culture

In the 21st century, a discourse on Indian culture is relevant only if it is inclusive.

20 Nov 2019 1:02 AM IST

To keep the thrill alive in his readers, the author travels with the characters through their journeys, making it easy to then translate the experience.

Mumbai is a kaleidoscope'

Author Anthony Horowitz talks about writing the continuation for Sherlock Holmes and James Bond, and his love for the...

20 Nov 2019 12:42 AM IST

A windstorm overnight in the Rome area toppled scores of trees, with two falling on cars, severely injuring a motorist. (Photo: AP)

Weather woes: Venice hit with tide, snow and rain

3rd record tide enters Venice as Italy hit with snow, rain.

19 Nov 2019 6:40 PM IST

There are animal welfare concerns about keeping fish whose natural behaviour is to swim freely in seas and rivers in closed tanks. (Photo: AFP)

Dubai sees boom in salmon farming

In the deserts of Dubai, salmon farming thrives.

19 Nov 2019 5:20 PM IST

Bushfire-prone Australia has experienced a horror start to its fire season, which scientists say is beginning earlier. (Photo: AFP)

Blazing bush fire casts smoky haze over Sydney

Smoke haze blankets Sydney as bushfire threat rises.

19 Nov 2019 4:00 PM IST