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Scientists have found that much of the Indus civilisation thrived around an extinct river. (Photo: Pixabay)

Indus civilisation did not develop around flowing river

Archaeological evidence shows that many of the settlements in the Indus was developed along the banks of a river called...

29 Nov 2017 2:40 PM IST

The advance takes a major step toward the end goal of repairing dead heart muscle in human patients, researchers said. (Photo: Pixabay)

Artificial muscle patch can mend broken hearts

Unlike some human organs, the heart cannot regenerate itself after a heart attack.

29 Nov 2017 1:57 PM IST

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This protein cuts risk of viral infection, herpes-induced cancer:...

Researchers of the University Of Southern California conducted the study.

29 Nov 2017 1:45 PM IST

In a study covering more than 800,000 people, they found that walking through life alone increased the chances of Alzheimers. (Photo: Pixabay)

Marriage can make you crazy, but it deters dementia too: study

Being widowed after extended co-habitation also took a toll, boosting the odds of mental slippage by about 20 percent.

29 Nov 2017 1:31 PM IST

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Delay in hip fracture surgery for more than 24 hrs ups odds of death

Here is what a new study has found.

29 Nov 2017 1:00 PM IST

Liquid nitrogen fills the capsule as oxygen goes down causing a peaceful death (Photo: YouTube)

Euthanasia advocate called 'Dr Death' makes machine helping people...

The machine comes with a detachable capsule which can later be used as a coffin and causes peaceful death in a matter of...

29 Nov 2017 12:38 PM IST

She has also displayed pictures of donors with used condoms (Photo: Pexel)

Here's a condom that can rate performance

It boasts ability to detect STI and assess performance but has sparked concerns it could be used to spy on a person's...

29 Nov 2017 12:35 PM IST

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How to choose the right jewellery for different necklines

Find out how to get the right look.

29 Nov 2017 12:31 PM IST

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Dogs lick faces to communicate with angry humans

A new study's findings suggested that dogs may have a functional understanding of emotional information.

29 Nov 2017 12:00 PM IST

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Stress during pregnancy affects the size of baby

Here is what a new study has found.

29 Nov 2017 11:41 AM IST

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Can social media help you lose weight?

University of California researchers investigated this subject.

29 Nov 2017 11:30 AM IST

Sightings of the abominable snowman have been reported across Nepal and Tibet and stories have been passed down for generations. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

DNA evidence suggests ancient samples of Yeti actually belong to bears

Experts analysed specimens which showed one was from dog and others were from Asian black bears and Himalayan or Tibetan...

29 Nov 2017 10:44 AM IST