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National Observatory of Biodiversity estimates a 30 per cent decline in grasslands birds between 1989 and 2017. (Photo: AFP)

Bird population in North America dipped by 3 billion since 1970

North American bird population fell by quarter over 50 years: study.

20 Sept 2019 1:51 PM IST

Death toll from vaping-related illnesses in US has crossed 500. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

More deaths in US caused by vaping

US vaping illnesses top 500, Missouri man is 8th death.

20 Sept 2019 1:37 PM IST

Words like sesh, solopreneur have also been added to the dictionary. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

'Dad joke' becomes part of Merriam-Webster dictionary

'Vacay' among other 530 words added to Merriam-Webster in September.

20 Sept 2019 1:31 PM IST

What keeps people reaching for their Hanfu outfits is often more personal. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

China's Hanfu movement revives ancient culture

Hanfu movement sweeps China in revival of traditional culture.

20 Sept 2019 1:30 PM IST

The team found that the modified pantothenamide molecules not only interfere with the development of the malaria parasite during its asexual growth phase. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Malaria can now be treated with psoriasis drug

Drug for treating psoriasis can be used to treat malaria, finds study.

20 Sept 2019 1:01 PM IST

These furry creatures have often saved human lives. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Pet dog dies after acting as fire alarm

Dog saves family by alerting them to fire, dies in process.

20 Sept 2019 1:00 PM IST

Theres been little research into the age of patients that paediatricians actually treat and how this varies across the world. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Here's when a child officially becomes an adult

Study defines when a child turns an adult.

20 Sept 2019 12:47 PM IST

Nurturing a childs learning skills is important. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Family literacy linked to children's learning

Research shows importance of parental involvement in children's academic attainment.

20 Sept 2019 12:42 PM IST

Baby girls exposed to higher levels of the male hormone, testosterone, in the womb are at greater risk of abnormal development. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Smoking during pregnancy affects daughter's fertility

Here's how smoking during pregnancy can affect daughter's fertility!

20 Sept 2019 12:26 PM IST

Trousers were striped, silk and pinstripe, and at times also see through, while jackets were round at the collar, wrap-around or tied at the neck. (Photo: AP)

Italian designers' collections feature earthy elements

Armani sees airy spring for Emporio line, Fendi picks earthy tones in Milan.

20 Sept 2019 12:16 PM IST

Strokes of balance

It's all about the interplay of 'nature the creator' and 'man the destroyer' in this exhibition.

20 Sept 2019 1:36 AM IST

The study found that women basically have little interest in having casual sex at first, unless they find the man really attractive. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

'Back' in the sack

The general fear is that back pain may impede good sex.

20 Sept 2019 1:36 AM IST