It has long been said that Humans are 'social animals,' we thrive on being around people. We all know isolation can be emotionally taxing, which is why it has long been used as a form of punishment in jails.

Research unmasks shocking toll social isolation has on human body

Microsoft has now expanded public access to its generative artificial intelligence programmes and the AI-enhanced features are now available for anyone to use without a waitlist.

Microsoft expands AI access, allows users enhanced features without waitlist sign-up

Uranus — the seventh planet from Sun — has not just one, two or three moons, but a total of 27 moons. New research suggests that four of its moons may be hiding oceans beneath their icy exteriors.

Just three planets down from Earth, this icy alien planet's moons may be hiding oceans of salty water

A study has revealed that the media's coverage of climate research is, to a large extent, carried out in a way that doesn't provoke action. It claims that the media coverage doesn't inspire the pro-environmental behaviours needed to address the problem.

Study finds that media's climate crisis coverage sparks fear and favours avoidance

Oöcyte cryopreservation or women electing to "freeze their eggs," is in trend these days. But is it actually a trend or even "a calculated act by women to hack their fertility" by extending their "ticking clocks" using medical intervention?

Are men responsible for 'Motherhood on Ice' a.k.a., women freezing their eggs?

What works for one may not for another. This is especially true when it comes to mental health problems like depression and antidepressants. These drugs that can make a person's life significantly better often come with serious side effects.

Artificial Intelligence helps 'solve the mystery,' match medicine to patient, aid in treatment of depression

Sharing food with your loved ones is often considered a way to deepen the love and care two people share. However, a study published in the journal Nature shows that a virus that is primarily spread through saliva can evolve into cancer.

Study reveals how 'EBV' virus that spreads through saliva can lead to cancer

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere, and we mean everywhere. From virtual friends to chatbots, to image and video generation, AI is making headlines. But did you think it could ever be a part of sleep?

Here's how Artificial Intelligence can help modern-day Goldilocks get a good night's sleep

Last year's Tonga volcano explosion packed quite a punch. As per research, the explosion was around 1,000 times more powerful than the nuclear bomb the United States dropped on Japan's Hiroshima in 1945.

Quite a punch! Last year's Tonga volcano eruption was 1,000 times stronger than Hiroshima nuclear bomb

Even though it is fairly common these days, divorce remains something that society frowns upon. A new study has revealed that the end of a marriage could earn you more than society's displeasure, it could bring you serious health problems.

Unsure about marriage? Study indicates it might protect you from dementia in your old age

We've all been there. You have a song you can't get out of your head, maybe you hate it, but you still find yourself humming its tune. Why does this happen? Turns out there's science behind this.

Here's why that tune is stuck in your head: Study sheds light on our 'bad Romance' with 'earworms'

With Artificial Intelligence gaining popularity globally, one question that comes up time and time again is whether AI will take over jobs from humans. A new report by investment bank Goldman Sachs has the answer, and it is not good news.

AI could replace 300 million jobs worldwide, says report. Is your livelihood at risk?

Gone are the days of 'basic' AI abilities, like writing love letters, poems, and emails, or cracking a joke. ChatGPT's newly introduced advanced ability can turn text into video.

AI based ChatGPT will soon let you convert text into video. Here's all you need to know

Every year, hundreds of organ transplants around the world fail due to unsuccessful operations. At times, this is due to a faulty assessment of the donor organ by medical staff.

AI to pick suitable organs for transplants; help surgeons perform 300 more operations a year

Two years later and still the negative ramifications of the coronavirus pandemic just keep on coming. Now, a new study has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic not only affected our physical health but also had detrimental effects on our mental health and even our relationships; this was found to be especially true for young adults.

Study finds 'dramatic decline in mental well-being’ of young people, especially during Covid pandemic

How important is sleep for good health? As it turns out, a lot. A new study found that people with a good sleep schedule tend to enjoy longer lives. If you're a man, a good night's sleep will add five years to your life expectancy, while for women that number stands lower at two and a half years.

Study reveals five things that can help improve your sleep, and increase your lifespan

Stealing artists' work, helping students cheat on tests and now this. Scientists have warned that Artificial Intelligence holds the potential to be misused to design highly toxic biological and chemical weapons.

AI comes up with 40,000 toxic chemicals in 6 hours; scientists warn could be used to make biological weapons

In recent days, ChatGPT has been everywhere. People have used it to write valentine's day poems for their beaus, used it for their assignments, scholarly papers and in a very surprising twist, even used it to come up with potential bio-weapons.

Is ChatGPT biased? Internet calls it 'woke' and points to an alleged prejudice. Here's all you need to know

On the occasion of Valentine's day, let us tell you about a groundbreaking male contraceptive pill that in preclinical models proved its might and successfully stopped sperm in its track.

Researchers develop 'male pill', an oral contraceptive that successfully stops sperm in its track

The little tuxedo-wearing penguins of today were once huge. Don't believe us? Well, a new study has revealed this amazing bit of information. The flightless bird that today, on average, weighs 22 to 45 kilogrammes, was once a whopping 154 to 159 kg; this makes it thrice the weight of the Emperor Penguin, the largest member of the species today.

Scientists discover fossil of giant 150kg penguin that walked the Earth 57 million years ago

France's beautiful wild cat, the Eurasian lynx, is in danger. Scientists have warned that the feline which was reintroduced to Switzerland in the 1970s will vanish from France if action isn't taken soon.

France's lynx population 'desperately' needs help to survive: Report

There's nothing scarier than when fiction turns into reality. The moment an imagination born in the dark recesses of a mind turns into the hard truth, could be the biggest nightmare.

Wait, what? Zombie fungus portrayed in show 'Last of Us' could become a reality?

Sima, a 47-month-old lab rat, has broken the record to become the oldest living member of her species. The rat, whose name is the Hindi word for "limit" or "boundary" has reportedly achieved this feat thanks to experimental anti-ageing therapy, that can potentially be used in humans.

'Vampiric' treatment extends lifespan of lab rat. Can it be used in humans?

Antarctica is an unrelentingly harsh place to work - it’s cold, desolate and wild. However, the white landscape has once again proven to be an amazing place for meteorite hunting.

'Rare and exciting' find: International team of researchers discover meteorite weighing 8 kg in Antarctica