Star sent hurtling across space at record speed following supernova explosion
The star moving at 1200kps is the fastest such object recorded so far.
Early diagnosis of strokes and cancer possible using new method
A newly invented compound detects low levels of oxygen in the cells to predict the onset of diseases.
Earth entering period of fastest climate change seen in last 1,000 years
Europe, North America and Arctic to first feel impact of rapid climate change, finds study.
Himalayan glaciers retreating in eastern region says report
Kathmandu-based mountain development centre report says river flows not to be significantly affected.
World's oldest mummies turning to black ooze under impact of climate change
High levels of humidity is causing the skin of ancient mummies to ooze.
Pakistan test fires Shaheen-III missile that 'can reach any part of India'
Missile has a range of 2,700 km and can deliver a nuclear warhead as far away as Israel.
IVF: Success rate increases with gene test that pins down fertile window
The timing of implantation of embryo is crucial.
UK: Alarming rise in type 1 diabetes among youth
Obesity a risk factor in diabetes, with implications for eye and kidney diseases, finds RCPCH report.
Assisted reproduction: Mother of gay man turns surrogate to deliver his child
Child whose surrogate mother is his grandmother could kick off debate on ethics of assisted reproduction.
Japanese encephalitis: China denies India's request for additional doses of vaccine
Rising demand for the vaccine from many countries could be the reason for the refusal.
Malaysia Airlines flight MH370: ATC supervisor caught napping in crucial hours following flight disappearance
Malaysian civil aviation authority's interim report also flags expired battery and Vietnam ATC delay.
International Women's Day 2015: Unsafe water fifth biggest killer of women across the globe
More than a billion women have no access to a safe private toilet, says WaterAid.
India: WHO advises annual vaccination to combat swine flu
WHO says some viruses can float around even during off season necessitating vaccination..
Sitting for long hours increases risk of heart attack in spite of exercise
Coronary calcium build up was seen in sedentary participants in the study.
Rare cosmic alignment sees dark matter in cluster galaxy split images of supernova
The cosmic event is predicted by computer models to happen again in the next few years.
India bans screening of Fifty Shades of Grey
The film with explicit sexual scenes and dialogues has led to the Censor Board's refusal to grant permission.
BBC ignores India's request and airs controversial film on Delhi gang-rape
BBC advances broadcast of documentary scheduled for International Women's Day.
Bali Nine duo on death row: Indonesia rejects Australian offer to swap prisoners, executions delayed
Australian foreign minister Julie Bishop pleads for mercy for convicts.
MH370: Alien abduction and Russian hijack theories offered a year after plane went missing
Malaysian government due to submit report on missing Beijing-bound Boeing 777.
Boston marathon bombings trial begins with admission of accused Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's guilt
Admitting it was the Kyrgyzstan-born US citizen who carried out the bombings, defence focuses on brother of accused Tamerlan.
New species continue to be born on Earth, shows Tree of Life initiative
Diversification of species continues at one new species appearing every two million years.
Hormone helps lose weight and restores insulin sensitivity
The hormone MOTS-c prevented mice in lab fed a high fat diet from gaining weight.
Bird flu: Novel antibody offers 100% protection against deadly disease in single, low dose
Shown to be effective in ferrets, the antibody is expected to protect humans as well.
Fifth monkey reports sick from deadly bacterium released from US lab
The monkeys are believed to have been infected at the veterinary hospital far away from the lab.
Buddhist monk's mummified remains to be returned to grave in Mongolia
Stolen remains of 200-year-old lama were found in Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia.
Cancer research: Dual role protein could be potential drug target
The protein plays a role in the immune system as well as breast development.
World Wildlife Day: No prayers for these voiceless gods of India
Growing crowds in pilgrim centres situated in thick forests pose a threat to wildlife.
Deforestation in temperate zone cuts rainfall in tropics by 18%
Monsoons in India can drop by 18% following large-scale deforestation in higher latitudes.
World heritage site Keoladeo National Park in India could lose tag as birds stay away
Water scarcity and disturbance at roosting sites are blamed for the alarming dip in birds at Bharatpur.
Vietnam war babies still searching for birth parents 40 years on
Airlifted to many parts of the world in 1975, these war children meet next month in Vietnam.
