Largest genome studies establish obesity links to genes and brain
More than a single gene has been identified to play a role in obesity.
Taiwan: Prisoners kill themselves after failed jailbreak attempt
After a long stand-off with authorities, the six prisoners released their hostages and killed themselves.
Ebola cases double in Guinea in second week, says WHO
Around 64 new cases were recorded in Guinea as compared to 39 in the previous week.
Petrobras rig blast off Brazil coast kills 3, injures many
The explosion follows a spate of accidents the scandal-riddled company has faced
Time runs bizarre in quantum world where past is changed by the future
Time symmetry in the world of individual particles has been proven in a real experiment.
100-million-year-old fossil of earliest grass linked to dinosaurs that feasted on LSD producing fungus
The fungus infected grass was the predecessor of most crops available today.
18th century Indian sword made of pure steel was forged using unique technique
Non-destructive study techniques show the shamsheer got its band-like pattern from slow cooling of ingots.
India: Unsafe, untested combination drugs being encouraged by drug act, says Lancet
Combination drugs are resorted to in order to avoid approvals and price control.
Deep sea methane emissions occurring for millions of years, says study
Methane gas flares as high as the world's tallest building have been detected under water.
Earth's inner core reveals another core inside with unique properties
Using seismic waves, a distinct region within the inner core has been detected.
Dark Matter detected in abundance close to Earth and inner Milky Way
Precise measurements of gas and star rotation have shown dark matter around solar system and other areas.
India: Over 200 swine flu deaths in less than two months raising concerns
High mortality and poor response to drugs is seen across the country.
Lose weight with a spiced-up diet followed by red wine
Capsaicin in chilli peppers and a compound in grapes stimulate increased metabolism by burning more fat.
India: 'Genetically male' woman gives birth despite underdeveloped uterus
Person with a rare condition presenting non-functional ovaries and uterus was assisted to give birth.
Ebola: High mortality in young children sees four out of five dying
WHO calls upon authorities to address high death rate in young children.
North Korea test-fires 'ultra-precision' intelligent rocket
Pyongyang claims anti-ship rocket strikes 'enemy' ship in East Sea fleet exercise.
Isis 'plots' abduction of Westerners, aid workers seen at risk
Islamic militants 'plan' to capture more hostages for propaganda videos..
India: Activist targeted for online campaign against rape videos in circulation
Videos filming rape have been in circulation for six months showing public apathy.
Ukraine conflict: Putin, Merkel and Hollande agree to draft peace plan
Peace plan to implement broken Minsk truce agreement to be discussed with Ukraine's Petro Poroshenko.
TransAsia crash: Pilot shut off wrong engine, says preliminary data
Aviation Safety Council officials say lack of thrust caused Taiwan plane to stall.
Meditation keeps you mentally young by prolonging loss of grey matter in brain
Decline of grey matter in those practising meditation was markedly low.
Indian women tackling groping and harassment using phone and social media
The visual medium seems much effective in shaming perpetrators of harassment against women.
Norway decides not to ban begging after opposition drops support
Centre Party opposes ban meant to check alarming rise in crime linked to begging.
Harvard bans sexual or romantic relationships between professors and students
Following many other top universities Harvard has banned student faculty relationships to check harassment on campus.
Termite mounds check desertification in Africa, Asia and South America
Thanks to moisture stored within mounds, vegetation grows around them and survives with less rainfall.
Isis extremism not new, says scholar, predicting group's fate from rise and fall of Tawheed
Tawheed gained control in Lebanon at a time of civil unrest and later lost legitimacy.
Researchers crack code to halt infections by common cold and polio viruses
RNA code detected is responsible for virus assembly and functioning.
Red grapes, wine and peanuts good for improving memory says study
The resveratrol in red grapes and wine enhanced memory in mice significantly.
Most stars in Milky Way have at least two Earth-like planets in habitable zone
The study relied on the Titius-Bode law that gives a mathematical progression to predict planets around stars.
'Oldest fairy penguin' on island gets a longer lease of life after beak operation
Found on Australia's Phillips Island, the penguin at 21 years is believed to be the oldest there.
