Trimethylaminuria causes people to smell like rotten fish because their urine, sweat and breath contain elevated levels of a harsh chemical that is normally metabolized in the gut. (Image credit: AndreyPopov via Getty Images) Disease name: Trimethylaminuria (TMAU), also known…
The mayor of the provincial capital Bursa, Mustafa Bozbey, has criticized the incident at the Uludağ Kervansaray hotel in Turkey that left 12 people hospitalized. A ski resort that was “not supposed to open” has seen a fire kill two…
The tomb contained a number of impressive artefacts, including bronze arrowheads, a ceremonial scepter and a gold ring engraved with the cartouche of Ramses III. Supreme Council of Antiquities. Remains of a high-ranking military commander during the reign of Ramses…
Recently, a local woman, while walking along the beach in Pedda Rushikonda on the east coast of India in the evening, discovered a 700-year-old statue of Vishnu, the main deity of Hinduism and the creator of the universe. Wikimedia CommonsKhondalite…
HIV drugs need to be taken regularly to suppress the virus. Significant cuts to HIV funding have threatened people’s access to these medications. (Image credit: Marco Di Lauro via Getty Images) We could see 10.8 million more HIV cases than…
(Image credit: Getty Images) Jump to: The best telescopes reveal the secrets of the night sky, right from your backyard and beyond. Zoom in on the moon and planets, explore magnificent star clusters, and see distant galaxies and nebulae firsthand…
This is a close-up image of a common garden fly. (Photo by Amith Nag Photography/Moment via Getty Images) As you explore any part of the planet, pay attention and you will find insects. Check your backyard and you may see…
(Image credit: Getty Images) Jump to: There’s a huge range of solar viewing equipment available these days, from solar eclipse glasses to specialist telescopes. This guide rounds up our top recommendations to ensure you get the most out of the…
A new study analysed networks in the brains of people of different ages and found that brain aging appears to accelerate at certain points in life. (Image credit: Eugene Mymrin/Getty Images) The study found that the human brain suddenly begins…
Test your knowledge of the human brain! (Image credit: Science Photo Library/Getty Images) Here’s the human brain: Often compared to a computer, it’s the most complex organ in the body, operating on electrical and chemical signals. These signals are transmitted…