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Banner-wielding climate change activists want the politicians to prioritise tackling environmental change to save the planet from irreparable damage. (Photo: AFP)

Climate protests take over London's financial hub

Activists from Extinction Rebellion, an academic environmentalist group campaigned around the London Stock Exchange.

26 April 2019 6:33 PM IST

Elaborate studies have proved that it has immensely benefitted people who are loners or prefer to lead a seduced life. (Photo: Pixabay)

Adopt a dog to stay healthy and motivated

Adopting dogs always have had a positive impact on the well being of the owners and their family members.

26 April 2019 4:46 PM IST

Ice is broken up by the passing of the Finnish icebreaker MSV Nordica as it sails through the Beaufort Sea off the coast of Alaska. (Photo: AP)

New hope for saving the Arctic

Trump administration revaluating its controversial offshore drilling plans after strong opposition from people and...

26 April 2019 3:01 PM IST

From 2000 to 2015 there were 3,06,201 new cases of insulin-treated type 2 diabetes in Australia: on average 19,000 new cases each year. (Photo: Representational | Pixabay)

Time-restricted eating can combat diabetes

Study suggest that time-restricted eating beneficial for blood glucose

26 April 2019 2:47 PM IST

Native American dancers from the United States and Canada take part in the grand entry to the Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo: AP)

Native Americans bring their missing, murdered women into focus

The two-day 'powwow' in New Mexico is one of the largest annual gatherings of indigenous people in the United States.

26 April 2019 1:59 PM IST

In these spring ceremonies, male royals are expected to wear Western-style coats and the women full-length dresses. (Photo: AFP)

Sneak peek into enthronement ceremony of Japan

Pine room and a secret jewel: Japan abdication rituals.

26 April 2019 11:28 AM IST

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) used satellite imagery to study the behaviour of the Halley Bay colony in the Weddell Sea due south of Cape Hope. (Photo: AFP)

Climate change adversely affects penguins breeding

Antarctic penguins suffer 'catastrophic' breeding failure.

26 April 2019 10:40 AM IST

Small-scale commercial farming of cocoa, for example, can also lead to the clearing of forests. (Photo: AFP)

2018 reports massive forest destruction

Tropical forest the size of England destroyed in 2018: report.

26 April 2019 10:39 AM IST

This is a large family of plants that is hugely important in Traditional Chinese Medicine and flavourings. (Photo: ANI)

Medicinal formula of Chinese Skullcap revealed

The secrets of Chinese medicinal mint unlocked.

26 April 2019 10:38 AM IST

Virunga is billed as Africas most biodiverse national park, spanning tropical forests, snow-peaked mountains and active volcanoes. (Photo: AP)

Man takes selfie with two orphaned gorillas

Congo park ranger tells of taking viral selfie with gorillas.

26 April 2019 10:36 AM IST

Without the benefits of sound sleep, distressing events of decades ago continue to activate the emotional circuits of the brain as if they are happening right now. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Insomnia fails to neutralise emotional and mental distress

Studies reveal that insomniacs are unable to get emotional distress off their minds.

26 April 2019 9:03 AM IST

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Blood thinning medicine causes heart failure

Studies show that blood thinners could reduce heart failure risks.

26 April 2019 9:02 AM IST