Factors such as whether you are alone or with friends can affect how wisely you reason, says a study that suggests that our level of wisdom varies depending on the situation. The study defines wise reasoning as a combination of…
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Six innovations scientists hope will end malaria
The Gateses aim to eradicate malaria by 2040 by doubling funding over the next decade to support the roll out of new products to tackle rising drug resistance against the disease. Their goal of permanently ending transmission of the disease…
Why great white sharks are still a mystery to us
Thanks to Jaws, they’re the ocean’s most iconic and feared fish. But we know surprisingly little about them. Much of what we think we know about great white sharks simply isn’t true. They aren’t merciless hunters, they aren’t always loners,…
Debate triggered over white DiCaprio playing Rumi
Regardless whether one finds any common features, Oscar winning director David Franzoni is thinking of casting DiCaprio in the lead in his upcoming film, which is a biopic of Rumi himself. Critics took to social media to vent their anger…
Madhuri turns anxious of Sanjay’s biopic
Entertainment Desk Biopics of famous individuals have a habit of disgorging unpleasant memories from people’s lives. Rajkumar Hirani’s upcoming biopic on veteran Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt will be no exception. However, this seems to alarm the ageless Bollywood diva Madhuri…
Natural disasters kill 113 people in China in May
Natural disasters in May resulted in 113 deaths, 12 missing people and affected the lives of millions across China, according to official figures. The disasters included floods, wind and hail, as well as droughts, earthquakes, freezing temperatures, snow, and forest…
N. Korean hackers steal defense files from South
North Korean hackers managed to steal thousands of records from private firms and state agencies in the South including defence industry information and files from Korean Air, Seoul police said Monday.The hacking originated from 16 servers based in the North’s…
Surprising history of glowing fish
During the Cretaceous period, while flowers and tyrant dinosaurs were spreading over the land, and pterosaurs and birds were taking over the skies, in the oceans, fish were starting to glow. Today, some 1,500 fish species are bioluminescent—able to make…
Loud music increase hearing defects
Health Desk Exposure to loud music has increased the number of teenagers suffering from hearing defects as well as heightened their risk of deafness in adulthood, finds a new research. The findings revealed that young people engage in “risky listening…
Nancy’s duet album coming out on Eid
Entertainment Desk Popular singer Nancy is coming with a duet album in the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr festival. The album will feature five new songs. Snehashish Ghosh has penned the songs which have been composed and tuned by Imran. According to several…
Musk explains his ‘cargo route’ to Mars
SpaceX chief Elon Musk shed light Saturday on his new plan to send an unmanned spaceship to Mars as early as 2018, as part of his quest to someday colonize the Red Planet. Musk, the Internet entrepreneur who cofounded of…
Sonam Kapoor goes wild at her birthday bash
Entertainment Desk Sonam Kapoor celebrated her 31st birthday on Thursday. After leaving fans and media guessing about the special announcement lined up for the 11th (yup, today’s the day), Sonam went on to celebrate her special day with her BFFs.…
The Voice’ star’s alleged killer traveled to target her
The gunman who killed singer Christina Grimmie, a former contestant on the popular TV show “The Voice,” traveled to Orlando, Florida, apparently intending to attack her, police said Saturday. Armed with two handguns, ammunition and a hunting knife, the suspect,…
Bangladesh hopes to achieve global HIV target by 2030
Bangladesh has assured the global community to continue its endeavours for achieving the global target set to end HIV/AIDS worldwide within the year 2030. The assurance was given at a high-level meeting held in New York on Friday, according to…
Seven superfoods for diabetes
With diabetes being the theme for World Health Day this year, an expert says one should include millets, beans and fish in regular diet to keep diabetes away. Neha Sewani, dietician of weight loss company Truweight, has shared what should…
Snake slaughter after kindness ritual goes wrong
A woman in China has released hundreds of snakes into the wild as part of a ritual which shows compassion to all creatures. But now they are being slaughtered by villagers fearful of being bitten by venomous serpents. “Originally we…
Turmeric effective in treating various types of cancer
Curcuma longa, also known as turmeric, is effective in the treatment of various types of cancer, including breast and ovarian cancer, which has risen 30 percent among women in the last one decade, says a study. Turmeric has nearly 20…
Air pollution leading risk factor for stroke globally
Health Desk Air pollution, including environmental and household air pollution, has emerged as the leading risk factor for stroke globally, finds a new study. The findings showed that about a third (29.2 per cent) of global disability associated with stroke…
Jaya debuts in short film
Entertainment Desk Prominent actress Jaya Ahsan has received the Tele-Cine Award for the 2nd time in Kolkata as the Best Supporting Actress in 2015. She was also awarded National Film Award of Bangladesh twice for her role in the movies…
Shakib Khan in demand in Tollywood
Entertainment Desk Shakib Khan finally returned home after two days of shooting in Kolkata and London. He originally planned to spend more time in local films, but that didn’t end up happening. Last Friday evening, he abruptly left home for…
Sun-powered Solar Impulse 2 aircraft sets off for New York
The Solar Impulse 2 aircraft set off late Friday from Pennsylvania, aiming for New York and a fly-over of the Statue of Liberty in the latest leg of its bid to circle the globe using only solar power. The aircraft,…
Scientists turn CO2 into stone to fight climate change
Scientists have turned carbon dioxide into stone in a matter of months by pumping it deep underground, offering a revolutionary new way of storing the greenhouse gas to tackle climate change. The pioneering experiment in Iceland mixed CO2 emissions with…
Kareena sets aside rumours of pregnancy
Entertainment Desk Actress Kareena Kapoor, who will be seen in upcoming film “Udta Punjab”, has dismissed rumours about her pregnancy. Some of the actress’s pictures had recently sparked rumours that she is pregnant. When asked if the news of motherhood…
Manage diabetes during Ramadan
Health Desk Diabetic patients who fast during Ramadan are likely to be at risk of major health complications. Hence they should fast only if their doctors consider them fit enough. The month-long period that is typically marked by long fasting…
Climate change triggers drought, flood in Barind tract
Rajshahi Correspondent Adverse impact of climate change has been triggering natural disasters including drought and flood posing a serious threat to the overall public health especially relating to water and sanitation in the region including the vast Barind tract. To…
African Bat biodiversity project
In October of 2008, a NGS/Waitt grant enabled Michael Curran and his team to join a Darwin Initiative expedition to two isolated mountains in northern Mozambique. They were part of a large team of researchers whose aim was to explore…
Ed Sheeran faces $20 million copyright lawsuit over ‘Photograph’
Ed Sheeran accepts the award for Song of the Year for ”Thinking Out Loud” at the 58th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California February 15, 2016. Reuters Two California-based musicians are suing British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran for $20 million over…
Midlife fitness cuts chances of a stroke later in life
The more fit people are when they reach middle age, the less likely they are to suffer a later-in-life stroke, according to new US research out Thursday. The findings, published in a journal of the American Heart Association, are based…
Kobori in upcoming Eid play
Entertainment Desk Legendary film actress and former Member of Parliament, Sarah Begum Kobori last made a 13-episode TV series. On the occasion of the coming Eid-ul-Fitr, she is making a special play titled “Tumi Bhalo Theko”, the shooting for which…
Woman gives birth after four months of declaring dead
A woman who had been brain dead for nearly four months has given birth to a healthy baby in Portugal. “The baby boy, weighing 2.35 kilos, was born after 32 weeks without complications and by cesarean section,” announced the Lisbon…