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The birds will be able to lay eggs containing the disease-fighting agent. (Photo: Pixabay)

Japan scientists grow drugs in chicken eggs

Japanese researchers have genetically engineered hens whose eggs contain drugs that can fight serious diseases including...

9 Oct 2017 11:59 AM IST

The country had on 24 September 2014 successfully placed the Mars Orbiter Mission spacecraft in the orbit around the red plane.

British company launches service to scatter ashes in space

Person's remains are carried 22 miles up to be released into high-altitude winds of stratosphere before emptied canister...

9 Oct 2017 11:17 AM IST

A glut in December 2016 led to tomatoes being sold at Rs 1 per kg, with most farmers finding it easier to use the vegetables as manure.

Here's why children may not finish their greens

Scientists discover eating mutations that may explain why people don't like certain types of food.

9 Oct 2017 10:45 AM IST

The cubs will leave for Calgary Zoo in March 2018. (Photo: Youtube/Toront Zoo)

Monochrome madness! Hilarious footage of falling giant panda cubs in...

The cubs will leave for Calgary Zoo in March 2018.

9 Oct 2017 10:31 AM IST

SDMC has operationalised a new dog sterilisation centre as the civic body completed the census of stray dogs, which has pegged their number at 1,89,285. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Iraqi animal lovers start online adoption page to save Baghdad's...

So far creator has managed to find homes for some 25 animals after posting their pictures online on the social media...

9 Oct 2017 9:39 AM IST

The last time a rhino was spotted in Chad was in 1972, according to official documents Chad submitted to South Africa. (Photo: Pixabay)

Black rhinos to be reintroduced to Chad, following South Africa deal

Environment ministers from both countries signed MoU 'which will allow for the translocation of six black rhino from...

9 Oct 2017 9:18 AM IST

The condensed-reading idea on apps is appealing to time-starved readers, but raising the heckles of the traditional bookworms.

Most children with reading difficulties may have hearing problems

According to study, more awareness of youngsters' hearing problems might help kids to receive more structured support to...

9 Oct 2017 8:45 AM IST

Having dense breasts is a well-established risk factor for breast cancer. (Representational Image)

Bacterial imbalances may cause breast cancer, says study

Study is to understand bacteria in breast cancer by uncovering distinct microbial differences in healthy and cancerous...

9 Oct 2017 8:25 AM IST

In India, every three minutes a woman experiences violence.

Judicial decisions against women's rights showcase the need for women...

Men are not being persecuted. And the fact that national institutions are supporting this narrative should be deeply...

9 Oct 2017 1:22 AM IST

A recent WHO-led study estimates that depression and anxiety disorders cost the global economy $1 trillion each year in lost productivity.

Mental healthcare: Facing a number of challenges

The crucial issue is what can be done to better the quality of life of those affected by mental health problems.

9 Oct 2017 1:21 AM IST

Understanding breast cancer

Understanding breast cancer

Breast cancer is the very common and accounts for 27 per cent of cancer cases in Indian women.

9 Oct 2017 1:19 AM IST

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Tips to make international travel easy

There are certain basic things that every first-timer must keep in mind before heading for an international trip.

9 Oct 2017 1:19 AM IST