Mysterious Stonehenge not a mystery anymore: Stones could have been moved by only 20 persons, archaeologists reveal
Researchers have revealed that the Neolithic Stonehenge was not difficult to build. Mounting the huge stones on a sycamore sleigh and dragging it along timbers required far less effort.
May 27, 2016
Humans are on their path to becoming cyborgs; Transformation started 2M years ago
Australian scientists from University of Adelaide have revealed that humans are in the process of turning into cyborgs. The process started about two million years ago when they started using stone tools.
May 27, 2016
Sharks have personalities just like humans; Their personality traits go back to some 300 million years ago
Sharks have distinct personalities and there are risk-taking sharks, shy sharks and also highly strung sharks that find stress difficult to handle. Just like humans, they have distinct individual personalities.
May 27, 2016
Paleo diet weight loss more effective
Experts from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have suggested that the popular Paleo diet is more effective in losing weight than the recommended Australian dietary guidelines.
May 27, 2016
Sarah Silverman shocks audience at a New York charity gala for kids with sex, semen and abortion jokes
Guests at a New York charity gala for kids were left embarrassed after Sarah Silverman joked about abortion and semen and various other topics that are primarily adult.
May 27, 2016
Nancy Dow, Jennifer Aniston’s estranged mum, dies at 79; Mum and daughter reconnected just two weeks back
Nancy Dow, Jennifer Aniston’s estranged mum, died two weeks after the two had their first meeting in five years. Dow was 79 and she was suffering from an unknown ailment.
May 26, 2016
Accurate tsunami warning made possible by new algorithm; Australian scientists develop the Time Reverse Imaging Method
The new algorithm enables scientists to pinpoint the tsunami source that in turn helps scientists in predicting the impact of the waves once they hit the shores.
May 26, 2016
13-foot python bites into man’s penis after crawling up sewer pipes; Victim manages to tie snake head to bathroom door
A 13-feet long python sunk its fangs into a Thai man’s penis as he was going about his daily morning bathroom routine, but the man managed to devise a clever plan.
May 26, 2016
Sheep go on cannabis trip, cause havoc in UK’s Swansea Valley
Stoned sheep in a Welsh village have gone on a “psychotic rampage,” breaking into homes and creating mess everywhere. Some have even been killed after coming in front of speeding cars.
May 26, 2016
‘Prison Break’ Season 5 spoilers: Michael and Sara may not reunite till end of season
The “Prison Break” Season 5 cast is currently shooting in Morocco to film scenes of Michael Scofield in a Yemen prison. Brother Lincoln won’t rest till Michael is out.
May 25, 2016
‘Game of Thrones’ Season 6 spoilers: After Hodor, focus shifts to King’s Landing; High Sparrow won’t give up so easily [Video]
After Hodor’s unfortunate death, “Game of Thrones” Season 6, episode 6 will shift focus to King’s Landing where the Faith Militant will be challenged by the Lannisters and the Tyrells.
May 25, 2016
Antibiotic-fed cows, burping and farting may lead to climate change; Tetracycline releases potent greenhouse gas methane
A new study has revealed that feeding cows with antibiotics may increase greenhouse gas emissions from cow dung, burps and farts.
May 25, 2016
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef’s water quality issues top priority; Taskforce recommends ways to spend $90M fund
The final report by the Great Barrier Reef Water Science Taskforce has put forward major concerns regarding the reef’s water quality. Water quality improvement measures till date have been slow.
May 25, 2016
After $1M shark cable, shark-detecting drones being tested to keep beachgoers safe from lurking predators [Video]
Researchers drone technology to track shark behaviour along coastal waterways. The drones can not only protect beachgoers, they can also allow experts learn more about shark behaviour and their environment.
May 25, 2016
Ancient Chinese beer recipe: Scientists unearth earliest evidence of beer-brewing in ancient China; Barley residue baffles scientists
Archaeologists have unearthed residue on pottery that suggest Chinese villagers shared beer about 5,000 years ago. It is the earliest evidence of beer brewing in ancient China.
May 24, 2016
Life on Earth: Violent solar storms bombarded Earth 4B years ago; Solar materials interacted with Earth’s magnetic field to favour life
Four billion years ago, Earth received only 70 percent of sun’s energy than what it receives today and should have been like an ice ball. Yet it was warm with liquid water.
May 24, 2016
Australian scientists reveal grave cannabis effects on future generations through DNA alteration
The University of Western Australia (UWA) scientists have revealed that cannabis use may expose a person to serious illnesses by DNA structure alteration that may be passed on to future generations.
May 24, 2016
Parched Earth: Burning fossil fuels may make planet uninhabitable by 2300; Climate change to increase global temperatures by 8 degrees
Burning all fossil fuels would make Earth so hot that global temperatures would soar by eight degrees. It would release five trillion tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
May 24, 2016
‘Game of Thrones’ Season 6 spoilers: Sophie Turner wants lesbian love between Sansa and sister Arya; Margaery considered too
“Game of Thrones” actress Sophie Turner has revealed that she wants her character Sansa to romance women. She has named Margaery and sister Arya as probable love interests.
May 24, 2016
Smartphones during sex is a concerning trend; Users show hyperactivity and inattention symptoms with notifications on
A study has revealed that one in 10 people check their phones even while having sex.
May 24, 2016
Man-eating crocodile alert: 3 juvenile Nile crocodiles surprisingly make way into Florida; Pet owners likely source
The Nile crocodiles can grow up to a length of 18 feet. They caused 123 fatalities in Africa and at least 480 attacks on humans between 2010 and 2014.
May 23, 2016
Breast cancer news: Women skipping breast check; Mammogram dependence concerns experts
Breast Cancer Care, a British charity organisation, has warned that women aged between 50 and 70 are too reliant on mammograms for detecting breast cancer signs.
May 23, 2016
No pain-relief for Nurofen: ACCC unhappy with $1.7M fine as it won’t serve as a strong deterrence message
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has lodged an appeal against the size of fine imposed by the Federal Court on Nurofen makers Reckitt Benckiser for breach of consumer laws.
May 23, 2016
2016 Billboard Music Awards: Britney Spears stuns in shimmering two-piece, performs medley of smash hits
On Sunday, Britney Spears sent temperatures off the roof during a steamy performance of her greatest hits songs at the Billboard Music Awards 2016 in Las Vegas.
May 23, 2016
Alyssa Azar becomes youngest Australian to reach Everest summit; Trainer Chase Tucker is all praises
Alyssa Azar set out early on Saturday for the final climb of about 800 metres to the peak of Mount Everest. She has become the youngest Australian to scale Everest.
May 22, 2016
E-cigarette Australia: Victorian Government to treat vaping as tobacco; New laws to come into effect in 2017
E-cigarettes will be treated as tobacco in Victoria. The Victorian Government is extending the smoking ban to e-cigarettes too.
May 21, 2016
Australian teenager has only one attempt to crack Everest record; Extreme windy weather may play spoilsport
Queensland teenager Alyssa Aza is all set to become the youngest Australian to climb Mount Everest. The 19-year-old daredevil mountaineer will make her record-breaking attempt on Saturday.
May 21, 2016
Australia’s cannabis legalisation: Drought-stricken farmers look to cultivate cannabis crops for greener pastures
Cannabis cultivation may soon turn out to be a major industry for drought-stricken farmers in South-west Queensland. The Federal Government’s decision to legalise medical marijuana has been hailed by farmers.
May 21, 2016
Tasmania measles alert: Three more cases confirmed; Experts warn of further spread of disease
Health authorities in Tasmania have confirmed three more cases of measles. They were exposed to the illness at Launceston General Hospital’s emergency department. Booster doses have been recommended to stay safe.
May 20, 2016
Antibiotics-resistant superbugs: UK takes a step towards reducing antibiotics use in agriculture
In order to combat drug-resistant superbugs, UK farmers have taken the initiative to cut down antibiotics use in agricultural products. A new UK taskforce will reduce antibiotics use in farming.
May 20, 2016
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