Having higher levels of testosterone does not mean men have a higher sex drive, as previously thought -- a new study published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society…
If people aged 40 and above adopted the activity levels of the top 25 per cent of the population, they could potentially extend their lives by an average of 5.3 years,…
If you’re a fan of Swiss chocolate, chances are you haven’t skipped Lindt’s famous chocolates.But the renowned chocolatier is now at the centre of a controversy after acknowledging the results…
Researchers have found a lonely dolphin in the Baltic Sea that appears to be talking to himself, according to a study published in the journal Bioacoustics last month. The solitary…
The Guinness world record for the longest-running experiment is held by scientists at the University of Queensland, Australia who have been running the 'Pitch Drop Experiment' for nearly 100 years,…
Scientists at the University of Sydney have provided the first objective evidence that cannabinol (CBN) - a constituent of cannabis, can improve sleep. The research, published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology,…
Microplastics are defined as fragments smaller than 5 mm in diameter.Microplastics in the atmosphere could be affecting weather and climate by promoting cloud formation, according to a new research by…
Giant African rats during training.Giant African rats that weigh 1.5-2 kg and are 3-4 times the size of brown rats can be used to fight illegal wildlife trafficking, according to…
Childbirth is difficult in humans owing to several reasons.Human childbirth may not be complicated due to our need for large brains and pelvises suitable for upright walking, referred to as…
Chocolate lovers, take note: Your favourite treats could be tainted with lead and other hazardous heavy metals, which may lead to serious health issues over time.A new study, published on…