According to a recent study, published in the journal Aging-US, feeling unhappy, lonely or depressed can make your age faster than smoking or even certain diseases.

Report: Feeling unhappy, lonely can accelerate aging faster than smoking, diseases

While Mars is the intended target for humanity's first crewed mission to another planet, a group of experts is now advocating for Earth's sister planet Venus to get that accolade.

'Men are from Mars, women are from Venus', which planet should humans visit first?

According to a recent study, using voice-controlled assistants can have a long-term impact on a child’s social and cognitive development Today we are surrounded by AI-powered devices like Amazon's Alexa, Apple's Siri or Google Home which are used for several varied purposes like setting an alarm, playing music, asking questions, and so on.

Voice-controlled devices assistants can hinder child development, study finds

Have you been through a tough breakup, the kind which left you feeling physically drained, so much so that you didn't have the energy to go to work? Did you wish you could take a leave of absence for the heartbreak similar to the one offered for sick days?

Woman asks if she can take time off work after breakup. Do you think there should be a 'heartbreak leave'?

A team of American researchers has identified a new variant of coronavirus in Russian bats that is capable of infecting people. They have voiced concern that the virus called "Khosta-2" may be "completely resistant" to all coronavirus vaccinations now on the market and is just waiting to jump from bats to humans.

What is Khosta-2, the 'vaccine-resistant' severe Covid-like virus scientific community is panicking about?

A team of American virologists has identified a covid-like virus that is lurking in Russian bats and they fear that it is "completely resistant" to all the coronavirus vaccines available in the market.

Scientists sound alarm over virus that 'latches onto humans' just like Covid-19, and is vaccine-resistant

A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that the majority of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States could be prevented with proper care.

84.2% of pregnancy-related deaths in US could have been avoided with better care: CDC

As per a new analysis, the past year saw hundreds of books; 801 to be exact, banned in Texas. These books ranged across multiple genres from the so-called "Queer agenda" to those featuring people of colour.

Freedom of expression?: Last year saw 1,648 books censored from US schools, Texas tops with 650+ bans

Who doesn't know about the asteroid that killed dinosaurs? We've all pretty much grown up in the information that the otherworldly object was behind the extinction of the mighty lizards.

Was an asteroid the sole reason dinosaurs went extinct? New study claims they were already 'dying out'

The number of Weddell seals in Antarctica may have finally been estimated accurately by scientists. The monumental task was completed utilising photographs from space and the eyes, and talents of thousands of citizen scientists.

Scientists use space photos and volunteers to accurately calculate Weddell seal population

At this point, everyone (except a few naysayers) acknowledge that climate change is a reality and we are all facing a very real danger. The Earth is warming up, the ice caps are melting, and despite the fact that organisations and national governments around the world have set lofty goals, we are mostly at a loss for what can be done to speedily reverse the situation.

Scientists suggest a stop-gap solution for 'refreezing' melting ice; will cost whopping $11 billion yearly

Is artificial intelligence (AI) as smart as humans or is it smarter? As per scientists, it takes the human brain 25 years to reach full maturity, but new research claims that the AI used by Elon musk's Tesla could equal that in only 17 years.

By 2033, Elon Musk's Tesla and its AI will be smarter than humans: Study

There is no dearth of movies showing robots and artificial intelligence taking over the world; we've seen it all from the Terminator to Avengers: Age of Ultron. Did these movies make you just a little bit scared?

Robots are here 'for good, or bad,' but will they take over the world? World's most advanced humanoid says no

In Paris, the skeleton of a small dinosaur that lived millions of years ago is up for auction, and auctioneers claim that its size "is perfect for someone's living room".

'Home décor or scientific discovery': Experts express dismay as dinosaur skeleton goes up for sale

The first study of its sort has found a link between economic inequality and the use of social networking sites and instant messaging services. Studies show that teens from disadvantaged backgrounds are more likely to admit to having a social media addiction to Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and other platforms.

Children increasingly using social media to escape 'negative feelings': Report

There, it's been said premenstrual mood swings and anxiety are "key public health issue(s) globally". Premenstrual symptoms are reported by more than 64 per cent of women globally during each menstrual cycle, reports IANS quoting a recent study.

Finally! Research accepts PMS as a 'key public health issue globally' which interferes with women's lives

Secrets and unknown species abound in the waters of Earth's oceans. Among these mysterious species is one worm detected by scientists in 2020. Its iridescent colours reminded the discoverers so much of the king of rock'n'roll that they nicknamed it the "Elvis worm".

Mysteries of the ocean: Iridescent 'Elvis' worms that shimmer found thousands of feet underwater

A new report has shone the light on the stark difference between cardiovascular diseases or heart diseases in men and women. The American Heart Association (AHA) has released research warning that crucial indicators that a woman has or may develop heart disease in the future are frequently overlooked because they are more subtly displayed than in men.

Research shows that women heart diseases are often overlooked

We've all had our parents tell us that these devices will be the death of us. Now, new research has provided proof that electronic devices like smartphones, computers, and tablets and the excessive blue light they emit can significantly speed up our ageing process.

Study proves right what our parents have been saying for years 'phones will be the death of us'

A four million-year-old chunk of the Earth's crust, the size of Ireland, has been found floating under Western Australia. According to the research which was published online on June 17 in the journal Terra Nova, the old crust spans an area of at least 38,610 square miles (100,000 square kilometres) and is buried "Tens of kilometres" underground.

Crust almost as old as the planet and thousands of kilometres long found floating under Australia

The emphasis of Generation Z on social issues, healthy living, and moderate alcohol consumption has earned them the nickname "generation sensible." However, therapists assert that because Generation Z is extremely careful about taking chances, they risk missing out on a wealth of life experiences.

Gen Z is ‘generation sensible’ & too cautious, risks missing out on life experiences, warn therapists

Seven million years back our ancestors could walk upright. Did that surprise you? We tend to picture the early man as this hunched-up creature, but new evidence suggests that that's not how they were.

Seven million year old human bone leads to an amazing discovery

A new report released by the Brookings Institution has found that the average cost of raising a child has grown to over $300,000 in the USA, primarily due to sky-high inflation rates.

Want to raise a kid in the US? Be prepared to shell over $300,000

Their emphasis on social issues, healthy living, and moderate alcohol consumption has earned them the nickname "generation sensible." However, therapists assert that because generation Z is extremely careful about taking chances, they risk missing out on a wealth of life experiences.

Gen Z or ‘generation sensible’ risk missing out on life experiences, warn therapists

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