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2017 set to be hottest non-El Nino year: UN

Some 30% of the world's population now experience "extreme hot temperatures" for at least several days each year, the UN...

6 Nov 2017 6:21 PM IST

The precious metal platinum is already used in more than 50 per cent of cancer chemotherapies. (Photo: Pixabay)

Metal carried by dinosaur-killing asteroid could kill cancer cells,...

The precious metal platinum is already used in more than 50 per cent of cancer chemotherapies.

6 Nov 2017 4:20 PM IST

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PCOS increases risk of mental health disorders in women

Here is what researchers discovered.

6 Nov 2017 4:15 PM IST

This file photo taken in 1917 shows people demonstrating in Moscow during the period of the Russian revolution. It was the year that ended centuries of royal rule, brought two revolutions, ushered in Soviet domination and changed the course of Russian history irrevocably. A century later, the country seems unsure how to treat the tumultuous events of 1917 that saw it hurtle from the abdication of the last tsar Nicholas II to a Communist dictatorship in a matter of months (Photo: AFP)

Tate Modern in London to exhibit visuals on Russian Revolution

The exhibition at the Tate will display an extremely rare poster which proclaims the birth of the Soviet Union.

6 Nov 2017 4:10 PM IST

Humans, on the other hand, respond to a spinal cord injury by making scar tissue rather than new tissue. (Photo: Pixabay)

How geckos regrow their tails may help treat spinal injuries

Humans, on the other hand, respond to a spinal cord injury by making scar tissue rather than new tissue.

6 Nov 2017 3:24 PM IST

According to the letter by Kalayil 11 Asian nations could be affected by the quake, including China, India, Japan, Nepal, Indonesia and Afghanistan. (Photo: Pixabay)

Man from India predicts major earthquake to hit India, Pakistan

According to him, earthquake could shake Indian Ocean in December triggering massive tsunami which could affect...

6 Nov 2017 3:19 PM IST

Theres research showing that in more communal societies, these types of controlling behaviours may be seen as affection. (Photo: Pixabay)

Small gestures make people feel more loved: study

There's research showing that in more communal societies, these types of controlling behaviours may be seen as...

6 Nov 2017 2:42 PM IST

According to the results of the study, teenagers become better at weighing up their own interests against those of someone else. (Photo: Pixabay)

Teenager not as self-centred as thought: study

Researchers used four different methods to study their behaviour brain structure, brain function and the quality of...

6 Nov 2017 2:32 PM IST

About 11% of those who only read others posts - quit smoking; and only 8% of study participants that never visited quit smoking. (Photo: Pixabay)

Online networks can help smokers quit: study

About 11% of those who only read others posts - quit smoking; and only 8% of study participants that never visited quit...

6 Nov 2017 2:23 PM IST

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Why you should not store eggs in the fridge door

Find out where the right spot is.

6 Nov 2017 2:19 PM IST

Tests showed that flakes of paint often came away from the glass under when simulating sustained use, indicating the substances could be ingested over a prolonged period.

There may be toxic levels of lead in drinking glasses, says study

Researchers find lead and cadmium on surface of glasses and rims, with 1,000 times higher concentrations.

6 Nov 2017 2:04 PM IST

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Chemotherapy could damage fertility of patients' children: Study

New study sheds light on how patients' children are affected by the treatment.

6 Nov 2017 1:29 PM IST