Life

Rise in oxygen levels led to explosion of life over 400 million years ago: Study

A recent study has suggested that a spike in levels of oxygen may have caused a three-fold increase in biodiversity during between 445 and 485 million years ago.

Bitch! Powerful imagery of assertive, rebellious females will win your heart

It’s time to call out all those who call you 'ßitch' for not following their idea of what a woman is.

Super-Earth: Scientists discover planet that could contain liquid water, harbour life

An international team of astronomers has discovered a so-called "super-Earth" that could contain liquid water, a situation that would make it a very good candidate for harbouring life.

Every situation in life teaches you something: Hrithik Roshan

Actress to political icon: Jaya’s incredible life journey

While the world prays for her recovery from illness, here is an insight into Jayalalithaa’s journey from a struggle-filled childhood to a political queen.

Scientists discover oldest evidence of life on land, dates back 3.2 billion years

A recent study by scientists in Germany have found the oldest evidence of life on land suggesting that life took birth on land as early as 3.2 billion years ago. The research led by Sami

WATCH! Stranded whale frees itself after baby calf helps mother swim back into sea

A humpback whale that was stranded off an Australian beach has managed to free itself after its calf was seen apparently pushing it into deeper waters. The whale was stuck on a sandbar in the

This epigenetic clock can predict lifespan, calculate biological age

Some people who fill their lives with fitness and healthy habits die younger than peers who live a much less healthy life. This turns out that your life expectancy is at least partially determined

Life spotted? NASA's Hubble telescope finds water vapour plumes on Jupiter's largest moon Europa ( Video )

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has spotted water vapour plumes erupting off the surface on Jupiter's moon Europa, in a possible evidence of the existence of life there. Releasing new images captured from the Hubble

Life story work may help dementia patients, claims study

Life story work, which involves helping people to record past incidents and present lives, has the potential to help dementia patients, a study has found. Researchers at the University of York said, life story work

NASA to send submarine to Saturn's moon Titan in search of life

U.S space agency NASA is planning to send a submarine to Saturn's biggest moon Titan. The aim is to find the chemical composition of the Kraken Mare, the largest ocean of the moon, and search

Discovered: ‘Second Earth’ close to our planet that could potentially support life

In an indication of the possible presence of life on an alien planet, scientists have discovered another planet similar to earth that could support life, just outside our solar system. According to reports, the

Venus may have supported life, suggests new NASA model

Today Venus is highly impossible planet, but for up to two billion years of its early history, the planet could have hosted life, a NASA study says. According to the computer modeling of the planet's

Too much of 'good cholesterol' may shorten your life, says research

Too much of a good cholesterol — lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is as dangerous as having too little of it, warn researchers, adding that it may cause untimely death Researchers have shown that intermediate level of

Seashell ‘spotted’ on Mars surface indicates life once existed on the Red Planet

Alien hunters believe that there was a primitive ocean on Mars that had more water than the Arctic Sea. A broken seashell spotted on the surface further indicates that life once inhabited the ancient sea.

Late menstruation and menopause may increase women’s lifespan

A new study has revealed that late onset of puberty as well as late arrival of menopause is likely to increase the chances of women surviving up to 90 years.

Four of the 100 planets discovered by NASA’s Kepler mission could host life

Data from NASA’s Kepler spacecraft has enabled scientists to discover a treasure trove of over 100 planets outside the solar system, some of which have the possibility of hosting life.

Baby boys at higher risk of life-threatening pregnancy complications , study claims

Melbourne: New born baby boys are much more likely to experience potentially life threatening outcomes at birth than girls, a new study has revealed. According to a researchers at University of Adelaide in Australia and

Want to extend life? Simply consume pomegranate juice

New Delhi: Pomegranates contain a miracle ingredient that has the potential to strenghthen ageing muscles and extend life, say researchers. According to researchers at the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne , there is a substance

Saturn’s moon Titan can possibly support life, even without water: study

A new study by scientists at Cornell University indicates that the chemical composition found on Saturn’s biggest moon Titan might breed life even without water.