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The prawns in the study were all from Gyllyngvase beach in Falmouth, and their feeding behaviour was tested using parcels of brine shrimp. (Photo: PIxabay)Life
Prawns have personalities too!

It turns out that some of them are recklessly adventurous while others have yet to come out of their shell.

1 Jun 2018 5:01 PM IST

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Video of young boy helping elderly woman goes viral

The eight-year-old boy went to help the elderly woman to climb up the stairs.

1 Jun 2018 4:40 PM IST

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Alarming study reveals new diet trend among teen girls

Here is what a new study has found.

1 Jun 2018 4:15 PM IST

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New study finds baking soda could help tackle cancer

Find out how it can help target cells inside a tumour.

1 Jun 2018 3:23 PM IST

Between 3.7 and 4.5 billion years ago, the Earth was being bombarded by meteors, at a rate about eight to 11 times higher than today. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Here are 3 ways human civilisation could go extinct

According to researchers, humanity could go through a soft landing, a gradual die off or full blown collapse.

1 Jun 2018 3:06 PM IST

A cuppa green tea could save your heart. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
A cuppa green tea could save your heart

The health benefits of green tea have been widely promoted in recent years.

1 Jun 2018 1:33 PM IST

Researchers say walking faster could help you live longer. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Researchers say walking faster could help you live longer

Walking pace is associated with all-cause mortality risk.

1 Jun 2018 1:12 PM IST

After spending three weeks in hospital, Marinho, one of four patients given the procedure, was discharged and is now thrilled with the results. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Woman born without vagina becomes first in world to have one made out...

The 23-year-old from Brazil, Jucilene Marinho, underwent a neovaginoplasty in April last year after being born with...

1 Jun 2018 1:06 PM IST

Only by understanding the complex ways in which these factors interact can we identify effective interventions (Photo: AFP)Life
Dieting may not be a good idea for teenagers: study

Intentional weight loss is not something we should necessarily encourage, especially among this population.

1 Jun 2018 12:40 PM IST

Previous studies show early exposure to complex foreign proteins, such as cows milk proteins, increases the risk of type 1 diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
World Milk Day: Animal vs plant milk, which is the healthier choice?

Typically, milk is the primary source of nutrition for infant mammals before they are able to digest other types of...

1 Jun 2018 11:00 AM IST

The bacteria can be spread to humans through the consumption of infected milk, beef and produce fertilised by cow manure. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
World Milk Day: Here's everything you need to know

Observed on June 1 each year since 2001, day intends to provide opportunity to bring attention to dairy sector.

1 Jun 2018 10:27 AM IST

Results suggest that patients should not consider vertebroplasty for fractures that happened only a month or two ago. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Spine surgery may not be needed to ease back pain from osteoporosis

Study finds majority of fractured spines heal spontaneously in same way as other bone fractures do and vertebroplasty...

1 Jun 2018 8:50 AM IST

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