Costa Rica: To the delight and surprise of residents and tourists in Costa Rica , a so-called rainbow cloud formed over the skies leaving them in awe. This rainbow cloud phenomenon, known scientifically as cloud iridescence was caught on camera and has caused an online sensation. This rare event occurs when water droplets or ice crystals in the atmosphere scatter the light, according to the Weather Channel. The beautiful natural […]

In this incredible story, a bunch of friends launched a weather balloon fitted with a GoPro camera near Arizona, United States in 2013 which has now been found by a hiker. The footage recorded will take your breath away. According to The New York Times, the camera escalated about 100,000 feet into the stratosphere and shot footage of the Grand Canyon. After an hour and a half, the sounding balloon […]

WASHINGTON: A ‘global’ ocean containing a vast liquid water reservoir lies beneath the icy crust of Saturn’s geologically active moon Enceladus, according to new research using data from Nasa’s Cassini mission. Researchers found that the magnitude of the moon’s very slight wobble, as it orbits Saturn, can only be accounted for if its outer ice shell is not frozen solid to its interior, meaning a global ocean must be present. […]

We have all suffered from acidity at some point or the other. Excess stomach acid can cause uncomfortable symptoms, pain, and even severe health problems. Well, instead of popping up antacids, there are some natural home remedies you can try to get rid of the problem.   Cold milk: The calcium in milk prevents acid build up and absorbs the excess acid produced, thereby reducing the symptoms of acidity. Mint […]

Poor sleep habits may put you at higher risk for heart diseases when compared to those who get around seven hours of good quality sleep every night, a study says.   “Inadequate sleep is a common problem and a likely source of poor health, including visible signs of disease, such as heart attack,” said study co-lead author Chan-Won Kim from Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine in Seoul, South Korea. Researchers […]

While discovering a protein that causes muscle weakness and loss during ageing, scientists from University of Iowa have also stumbled upon two natural compounds, one found in apples and one in green tomatoes, which reduce the protein’s activity in aged muscle. The protein called ATF4 alters gene expression in skeletal muscle, causing reduction of muscle protein synthesis, strength and mass. The team identified ursolic acid, which is found in apple […]

Chinese and Italian transplant specialists are planning to conduct the world’s first human head transplant surgery on a Russian computer scientist that they claim would change the course of human history by curing incurable medical conditions. Change the course of human history” Sergio Canavero will partner with Chinese surgeon Ren Xiaoping at a hospital affiliated to Harbin Medical University to carry out the operation. A successful head transplant would “change […]

It is no surprising fact that oily and fatty food such as burgers and pizzas make us crave for a good nap. How unromantic that could be when you are with you better half… Isn’t it? But did you know that there are some food products that would actually want you to take your shirt off and get naughty with your partner? Yes, that’s true! There are some nutrient-packed foods […]

Laughing is the key component to stay happy and lead a healthy lifestyle. So, one should laugh alot to stay healthy. Going by an old saying which says that laughter is the best medicine, it is also the best form of exercise which can be done easily. Laughing is an excellent way to relieve physical or emotional stresses or discomfort. It is also one of the most commonly used complementary […]

“There’s nothing much to photograph you know,” jokes Dr Vanit Nalwa, when asked if she could be photographed in the chamber where she conducts her hypnotherapy sessions. “No candles or swinging pendulums!” Dr Nalwa, well-known Delhi-based hypnotherapist and neuropsychologist, isn’t far off the mark. For many people, the word hypnosis conjures images that have more to do with magic than medicine. But the truth is that hypnotherapy is a scientifically-acknowledged […]