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Plastination, which was invented by Dr von Hagens, is meant to preserve these corpses and organs by replacing the human fluids and fats with plastic. (Photo: Pixabay)

Man steals' two human toes from dead body at exhibition displaying...

The accused appeared in the Auckland District Court and was 'remanded on bail', according to the NZ Herald.

18 Jun 2018 4:21 PM IST

This phenomenon is known as the Midas Effect, since King Midas turned all that he touched into gold in Greek mythology. (Photo: Pixabay)

Not every touch turns to gold

The cuddle nerves activating touch did not affect the behaviour of the subjects in any of the three studies.

18 Jun 2018 4:11 PM IST

The leadless pacemaker is as big as the size of a vitamin pill (Photo: Pixabay)

Game-changer brain pacemaker' reduces seizures

A device the size of a Â£2 coin has now been used to interrupt the fits reducing seizures.

18 Jun 2018 3:28 PM IST

Its also reported that approximately nine per cent of all TB transmission is from non-human animals to humans and the percentage is even higher among children. (Photo: Pixabay)

Stop spread of TB from infected elephants to humans in Amber fort:...

Group says Modi's TB-Free India by 2025 can't be achieved without dealing with TB-infected elephants near Jaipur.

18 Jun 2018 3:02 PM IST

Pre-orgasmia is a top sexual concern among women (Photo: AFP)

Here's what men should do to make women orgasm

She said that while men have bragged to her that their partners always had orgasmed, most did not even know the right...

18 Jun 2018 2:41 PM IST

Travel the length and breadth of our country, and enjoy the offbeat corners you have never imagined.

Love travelling? Take the off-beat path with these 7 Indian...

Enjoy these lesser-known corners of the country that you probably never thought of visiting.

18 Jun 2018 1:54 PM IST

Experts urge parents to talk with their pediatrician if they have concerns about vaccine safety. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Online information on vaccines, autism not reliable'

The idea that vaccines can cause autism is still around, and parents continue to be exposed to this misinformation.

18 Jun 2018 1:16 PM IST

People with obesity are almost just as likely to develop atrial fibrillation as people with hypertension or diabetes (Photo: AFP)

Gut microbes may contribute to depression in obesity

The eventual goal is to find drugs or supplements that can help to achieve healthier metabolic profiles in the brain.

18 Jun 2018 1:07 PM IST

Children already have a strong inclination to benefit others, but their behaviour is influenced by their position in the social group. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Sharing is caring' is selective, finds study

Children already have a strong inclination to benefit others, but their behaviour is influenced by their position in the...

18 Jun 2018 12:46 PM IST

This research extends the deleterious effect of cured meat on health (Photo: Pixabay)

Allergen in red meat causes heart disease: Study

A subgroup of the population may be at heightened risk due to a food allergen.

18 Jun 2018 12:30 PM IST

Sex robots may also have different personality traits that can be activated manually (Photo: Pixabay)

Now, a sex robot that will snub suitors if they fail to get her in...

According to Dr Sergi Santos, his creation, Samantha, will shut down if bored or if the sensors hidden under her skin...

18 Jun 2018 12:08 PM IST

Milky Way Galaxy (photo: NASA)

Upgrade to boost capacity of CERN's giant particle smasher

The powerful accelerator, which began operating in 2010, smashes high-energy protons into each other at velocities near...

18 Jun 2018 11:49 AM IST