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Last year, out of about 2.8 million deaths, there were 10,721 deceased donors. Their organs led to 29,680 transplants. (Photo: AP)

Place of death determines chances of organ donation

Where you die can affect your chance of being an organ donor.

16 Oct 2019 11:25 AM IST

Our findings are the first to demonstrate that Lyme disease diagnosis can be carried out in a microfluidic format that can provide rapid quantitative results. (Photo: ANI)

Now diagnose Lyme disease in just 15 minutes

Study finds method to diagnose Lyme disease within 15 minutes.

16 Oct 2019 10:53 AM IST

There are currently only two approved drugs to treat dry eye, and they dont work for everyone, especially those with severe disease. (Photo: AN()

Cure for dry eyes can be made from human antibodies

Antibody-based eye drop may treat dry eye disease: Study.

16 Oct 2019 10:32 AM IST

The result, it said, was that the thick snow layer quickly disappeared and the strong melt continued until early September. (Photo: AFP)

Intense heatwaves causes Swiss glaciers to melt

Studies reveal that Swiss glaciers shrink 10 percent in five years.

16 Oct 2019 9:01 AM IST

A large section of Bengalureans from all walks of life, are now opting for staycations within the city or just on the outskirts.

Holiday in your own city

Staycations are the new vacations. We tap this travel trend to find out why it's so popular.

16 Oct 2019 12:52 AM IST

Adam completed his schooling and then joined an aviation academy attached to Lanseria International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Sky is the limit

How a youngster took wings despite losing his family support during the gender fight.

16 Oct 2019 12:22 AM IST

In the 20s and 30s in New York, nightlife flourished despite all the rules for musicians and clubs. Jazz music functioned as a combination of artistic expression, an outlet to protest, and a way for a homebody or an escapist to get out.

Music of midnight

Dutch saxophonist Ben van den Dungen led his band at the recent international jazz festival at NCPA.

16 Oct 2019 12:20 AM IST

Shwetaabh Singh

Reel Intent

With online platforms continuing to flourish, short films are finding the space they have long deserved.

16 Oct 2019 12:17 AM IST

Many people rely on the Delhi Metro Rail Corporations very active Twitter handle to receive updates regarding issues like this.

Not fast, only furious

The Delhi Metro has become a talking point among Delhiites again, but for all the wrong reasons.

16 Oct 2019 12:15 AM IST

For starters, think of commonly used drugs like Disprin, Nimesulide, D-Cold, as well as childhood favourite shows like Shin Chan. Yikes!

India's banpocrisy

Sure, we have been banning things left, right and centre... well, except for these brands and TV shows that other...

16 Oct 2019 12:11 AM IST

Buddhist artefacts were destroyed 18 years ago by the Taliban in Afghanistan. (Photo: Representational/ Pexels)

Buddhist artefacts are being reinstated in Aghanistan

Afghan museum restores Buddhist history, one broken piece at a time.

15 Oct 2019 8:56 PM IST

The damage happens when new, weak blood vessels form behind the retina at the back of the eye. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Combat macular eye degeneration with gene therapy

Gene therapy effective for treating wet age-related macular degeneration: Study.

15 Oct 2019 12:02 PM IST