Women have long been told if they take the contraceptive pill they may be at higher risk of cervical cancer or breast cancer. But according to the new research from the University of Aberdeen (Scotland), those women who have taken the oral contraceptive pill are protected from three common cancers for as long as 30 years.
Researchers at the University...
In a bid to further strengthen its 4G network amid surging data demand, Bharti Airtel, currently India's largest telecom operator, will acquire internet service provider Tikona Digital Network's 4G business, including the BWA (broadband wireless access) spectrum in the 2,300 mega hertz band in five circles for Rs 1,600 crore.
With this acquisition, Airtel will be second company, after Reliance...
Global warming is a serious threat. Several incidents in 2017 make it evident that the rising global temperature has serious affects on the environment.
NASA has recently reported that the sea ice in both the poles have decreased. In the north pole, the Arctic sea ice appears to have reached a record low wintertime maximum extent. And in the south...
The Chinese smartphone company Oppo on Thursday launched a new ‘Selfie Expert’ smartphone, Oppo F3 Plus in the Indian market at an event in Delhi. Oppo’s much-hyped selfie-centric smartphone, Oppo F3 Plus comes with dual front camera setup, including a 120-degree wide-angle group selfie camera. The F3 Plus is priced at Rs 30,990 and will be available across leading...
Celestial bodies are recognized as planets, based on several criteria. The scientists demoted Pluto to a dwarf planet in 2006 when the definition of a planet changed. Since then, there are only 8 planets in our solar system.
Recently, a group of scientists have proposed a new way to classify planets. This will possibly add about 100 objects into the...
Do you have the impulsive habit of checking Facebook, Snapchat, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter or other social media accounts while driving, while talking to other people, while in a classroom or at other times? Beware, this impulsive act could lead to negative consequences has been linked to a deficiency in the balance between two cognitive-behavioral systems in the human brain,...
SeaWorld San Diego starts a new program, which will entertain as well as educate its visitors. The park's killer whales will no longer be in Shamu-style shows.
This new show serves the purpose of educating the younger generation about the orcas. With, Granny, the oldest female orca's death last year, and the death of another orca earlier this week, it is...
NASA always advances itself every single day. Also, each day, its efforts to explore the space, doubles. In one such effort to advance basic and applied research for lunar and planetary science NASA has created the SSERVI.
Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI), created to advance human exploration of the solar system through scientific discovery, is NASA's major step towards space...
The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo has launched its latest smartphone, the Vivo Y66 in India at a price tag of Rs 14,990. Vivo Y66 is another selfie-focused smartphone from the company, which had recently introduced its Vivo V5, Vivo V5 Plus in the country. Packaged with exciting features, the 4G enabled smartphone is aimed at winning over selfie enthusiasts...
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi on Monday launched a new budget smartphone -- the Redmi 4A -- in India at price of Rs. 5,999. Xiaomi Redmi 4A, the latest model in the company's low-cost, entry-level Redmi smartphone series and the successor to the Redmi 3s range that was launched in India last year. The Redmi 3s range, includes Redmi 3s,...
