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Poaching is also a huge problem in a country where the illegal trade of wildlife parts flourishes, due largely to the insatiable appetite from neighbouring China. (Photo: AFP)

Crowdfunding saves endangered animals

Crowdfunding brings life-saving water to Myanmar's deer.

10 May 2019 2:09 PM IST

Experts saying educators need to give staff and students as many options as possible in the worst-case scenario. (Photo: AP)

US schools review safety strategies post shootings

Hero students highlight shift in school shooting guidance.

10 May 2019 11:46 AM IST

British royals launch new phone messaging service to help people

British royals launch new phone messaging service to help people

British royals William, Kate, Harry and Meghan launch mental health service.

10 May 2019 11:28 AM IST

The study also revealed that mothers have to succeed only 50% of the time for a bond to form between mother and child. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Mothers don't need to be perfect, just good enough

New mothers have to get it right only 50% of the time to for a secure attachment with the baby.

10 May 2019 11:19 AM IST

Netherland Princess gifts rompers to Prince Harry

Netherland Princess gifts rompers to Prince Harry

Prince Harry given baby romper at first workday as father.

10 May 2019 10:21 AM IST

More than half of the global rise over these 33 years was due to increases in BMI in rural areas. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Rural areas have more obesity cases than urban areas

Global obesity rising faster in rural areas than cities: Study.

10 May 2019 10:17 AM IST

The research found that meals including avocado not only resulted in a significant reduction in hunger and an increase in how satisfied participants felt, but also found that an intestinal hormone called PYY was an important messenger of the physiological response. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Avocados, as a substitute for carbohydrates can aid weight loss

Avocados can help in suppressing hunger without adding calories.

10 May 2019 10:00 AM IST

The game automatically customised the training to focus on the sweets that each participant tended to eat and adjusted the difficulty according to how well they were resisting the temptation of sweets. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Brain training' game to resist sweet temptation

Researchers develop computer game that can train brain to eat less sugar.

10 May 2019 9:59 AM IST

The annual ceremony comes just days after the end of King Vajiralongkorns weekend coronation, a ritual-laden event rich with Buddhist and Hindu influences. (Photo: AFP)

Sacred oxen predict abundant' harvest at Thai royal ploughing...

Royal soothsayers base their predictions on which foods and animals choose to eat after ploughing.

10 May 2019 9:55 AM IST

The limit is designed to protect the delicate sandstone environment and create a peaceful solitude. (Photo: AP)

Dramatic hiking spots in US to see bigger crowds

US agency considers more visitors to popular hiking spot.

10 May 2019 9:45 AM IST

Research shows a clear relationship between the appendix, or appendix removal and Parkinsons disease, but it is only an association. (Photo: ANI)

Appendix removal can lead to Parkinson's

Risk of Parkinson's more for those who got appendix removed.

10 May 2019 9:14 AM IST

Flower farming in Meghalaya has helped farmers reap maximum benefits from the natural resources of the state, and tap the potential the state already possesses. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Flower cultivation helps farmers reap maximum benefits

Floriculture helps boost farmers' income in Meghalaya, boosting the state's economy.

10 May 2019 8:50 AM IST