First Ultra-Accessible Waterpark for the Disabled Just Opened its Doors in US

America’s first ultra-accessible waterpark has just opened its doors to the public. Every visitor with disabilities is given free admission.

Drop in violence associated with smoke-free policy at psychiatric hospital

The study has important implications for the introduction of smoke-free policies, not only in psychiatric hospitals but also in other institutions such as prisons.

Japan leads world in life expectancy, WHO report says

People in Japan continue to outlive those in other countries, marking the world’s longest average life expectancy of 83.7 years, according to the latest WHO report.

Meditation as an alternative to traditional pain medication

Just ten minutes of mindfulness meditation could be used as an alternative to painkillers, according to new research.

On World Environment Day, Volunteers Remove 160 Tons of Filth From Beach

In honor of the holiday, over 2,000 volunteers gathered on Versova Beach, India, collecting over 160 tons of accumulated trash.

First Asian Country Rules in Favor of Same-sex Marriage

Though the actual legislation is yet to be created, the highest court of the nation has recognized same-sex marriage as a constitutional right.

18-Year-Old Kid Builds World’s Lightest Satellite

An Indian teenager makes the lightest satellite to be launched by NASA next month.

SpaceX will help funeral startup launch people's ashes into space

US based startup Elysium Space is offering packages to memorialize the remains of your loved one by sending their ashes into space or to the surface of the moon.

Saudi Arabia Allows Women To Study & Travel Without A Man's Permission

In a bid to empower women, King Salman issued a royal decree to repeal the oppressive male guardianship system.

Gut Bacteria Can Influence Brain Activity, New Research Finds

According to team of neuroscientists in Portugal and Australia, bacteria in the guts may be chemically communicating with the brain in such a way as to impact dietary choices.

Reducing your trans fat intake may help ward off heart attack, stroke

Some communities in the US - most notably New York City - have eliminated the use of trans fats in restaurants and eateries in recent years.

Aging clock and epigenetics

Recent research has shown that DNA methylation, an epigenetic modification is so accurate that chronological age in humans can be predicted +/- 3.6 years from any tissue or fluid in the body. This is referred to as the epigenetic clock.

17,000 Indian Doctors Pledge To Deliver Baby Girls For Free

This gesture from the doctors comes as a remarkable and much needed move in a country where female foeticide and torture to mothers delivering girls is rampant. The neglect of female child is the accomplice for firm desire of having a boy child in their family.

Colombian town turns down $35B gold mine - prefers a clean environment

The town of Cajamarca, Colombia said no to what could have been the biggest gold mine in South America.