Twin Babies Delivered Five Days Apart After Mother's Labor Stopped Midway (Catherine/Flickr)

Twin Born Five Days Apart

A mother in the U.S has given birth to twins who don't share a common birth date. The twins were born five days apart. The twins Axel and Alfie Perkins, were born prematurely at 24 weeks after their mother Emma Day experienced premature labor. But after Axel was born , Day's cervix closed unexpectedly. Jun 21, 2014
Ancient Parasite Uncovered from Burial Site in Syria (Representational Image) [Wikimedia Commons/Bildspende von D. Andreas Schmidt-Rhaesa]

Ancient Parasite Uncovered from Burial Site in Syria

Scientists have unearthed some primitive human parasite infection from Syria. The parasite was found in ancient burial site in Syria. The eggs of the parasite that is known to infect people even today, was also found close to the burial site of a child who is believed to have lived about 6,200 years ago in an primitive farming community. Jun 21, 2014
World No Tobacco Day

Five Things to Expect from Union Budget 2014-15

With just a few weeks to go for the Budget Session to kick off in the Parliament, several proposals have been put forth to the government. We have highlighted five things to expect from the Budget if the proposals are accepted. Jun 21, 2014
Drishya

'Drishya' Review Roundup: A Masterly Remake

Kannada film "Drishya" directed by P Vasu is receiving unanimous overwhelming reviews. "Drishya" which is a remake of Malayalam film "Drishyam" is rated best for its overall presentation. Jun 21, 2014
Mars image (NASA)

US Scientist Grows Asparagus in Alien Soil

A US scientist is trying to grow asparagus in alien rocks such as meteorites to prepare humans for space farming. In an attempt to grow microorganisms in space, Michael Mautner, a Virginia Commonwealth University researcher, hopes to terraform Mars and cultivate crops in the Martian soil that would make food, drink, and even oxygen available for any future human settlements. Jun 20, 2014