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Australias three wombat species face threats to their survival from predatory dogs, diseases and competition for food from kangaroos. (Photo: AFP/File)

Bum-biting wombat mating habits could hold key to survival

Australia's three wombat species face threats to their survival from predatory dogs, diseases and competition for food...

10 May 2018 9:14 PM IST

The pre-wedding night rehearsals were perfect but the nuptials were doomed when a series of unfortunate events forced bride to reach late to the church. (Photo: Pixabay)

What to know before saying 'yes' to an online wedding dress

Take your measurements, and use them with the website's size guide.

10 May 2018 8:56 PM IST

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Church and religion take back seat as a secular Ireland votes on...

Ireland was once one of Europe's most socially conservative and staunchly Catholic countries.

10 May 2018 8:55 PM IST

Diabetic patients who have high blood pressure and cholesterol have greater risk of heart diseases. (Photo: Pixabay)

Statin patients and their hearts

Some patients experience a heart attack or need coronary revascularisation to open blocked heart arteries while taking...

10 May 2018 8:50 PM IST

The mystery has gripped the internet as speculation mounts about the potential for a discovery of alien life on the red dwarf star known as Ross 128 -- despite the best attempts of astronomers to put such rumors to rest. (Photo: AFP)

Atmospheric seasons could signal alien life

It's a tricky business, since biosignatures based on single measurements of atmospheric gases could be misleading.

10 May 2018 8:41 PM IST

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Mass vaccinations can't prevent Ebola outbreaks

Here is what a new study has found.

10 May 2018 8:41 PM IST

This undated photo released by the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities, shows workers examining the remains of a temple dating back to the second century, in the countrys western desert, some 50 km west of Siwa Oasis, Egypt. (Photo: AP)

Archaeologists find remains of Roman-era temple in Egypt

It was found near the Siwa Oasis in the western desert

10 May 2018 8:04 PM IST

104-year-old Australian scientist David Goodall speaks during a press conference a day before his assisted suicide in Basel, Switzerland, on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. (Photo: AP)

Australian, 104, dies in assisted suicide in Switzerland

The British-born scientist said he had been contemplating the idea of suicide for about 20 years.

10 May 2018 7:46 PM IST

Potentially inappropriate or unnecessary medications included sleeping tablets, pain drugs, depression drugs and acid reflux drugs. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study reveals depression in older adults linked to memory problems

It may be possible that treatment may also reduce thinking and memory problems.

10 May 2018 6:22 PM IST

Its true that maybe in 50% of the population, a stroke grows very quickly. (Photo: Pixabay)

This technique can improve stroke patients' walking speed

The evidence doesn't show improvement in balance and other key outcomes in stroke patients undergoing rTMS.

10 May 2018 6:13 PM IST

May 10 is marked every year as the World Lupus Day and raises awareness about the chronic autoimmune disease which people suffer from across the globe. (Photo: AP)

World Lupus Day: Here's everything you need to know

Lupus was disease that caused Selena Gomez's kidneys to fail and in 2017 she received kidney donation from actress...

10 May 2018 5:26 PM IST

While the most common causes are physical issues affecting blood flow, such as heart disease and diabetes, psychological ones including stress and depression. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pointers to deal with post-traumatic stress disorder

Psychotherapy approaches addressed the underlying dysfunctions of fear extinction and emotion regulation.

10 May 2018 5:18 PM IST