Science & Health

What is xeroderma pigmentosum? 22-year-old woman's rare condition causes blisters when exposed to daylight

Lizzie Tenney, who suffers from XP, said even a five-minute exposure could develop agonizing blisters which would eventually turn into skin cancer.

Mar 2, 2018

World's last male northern white rhino seriously ill, conservationists hope IVF will save extinction

Sudan, the world's last male northern white rhino, recently developed another serious infection following an age-related infection on his back right leg.

Mar 2, 2018

Remains of humans and puppy from 14,000-year-old grave goes to prove dogs are man's best friend

An ancient grave, which was found in Germany, reveals that the emotional bond between humans and dogs is 14,000 years old.

Mar 1, 2018

Cosmic dawn: Astronomers detect signals from universe's first stars

If the signal is confirmed, experts say it would explain the origin of the first stars, black holes, galaxies and almost every other object that exists.

Mar 1, 2018

Hubble Space Telescope successor JWST launch could be delayed again

James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will replace NASA's Hubble Space Telescope which is two decades old.

Mar 1, 2018

Nature's wonder: Phenomenal photos show blue ice on Michigan's upper and lower peninsulas

The natural blue ice phenomenon has appeared after seven years on Michigan's upper and lower peninsulas, according to a local photographer.

Mar 1, 2018

Did Elon Musk violate NASA guidelines while sending Tesla Roadster into space?

Scientists don't want another Tesla Roadster in space without sterilization as it poses threat to lifeforms on other planets.

Mar 1, 2018

Saturn's moon Enceladus may be home to methane-emitting aliens, say researchers

Researchers recreated Enceladus' environment in the lab and found some microbes were able to survive in it and even produce and emit methane gas.

Mar 1, 2018

Earliest stars shone 180 million years after big bang

Using radio waves, scientists have determined that the period of darkness following the Big Bang likely lasted about 180 million years. As the first stars in the universe turned on, there was also interaction with dark matter, which could explain the observation of the universe being twice as cold as expected at the time.

Mar 1, 2018

Bus-sized asteroid to zoom past Earth on Friday: Where to watch the live webcast and what to expect

Known as 2018 DV1, the 23-feet asteroid will be just 70,000 miles away from Earth. A live webcast is scheduled to witness it all!

Mar 1, 2018

What is the Worm Moon? When and where to watch March's first full moon

The month of March is filled with phenomenal full moon events as the first full moon will be a rare Super Blue Blood Moon.

Mar 1, 2018

Flightless bird extinct for more than 700 years can be brought back to life, say scientists

The little bush moa inhabited parts of New Zealand and went extinct in the late 13th century as a result of overhunting.

Feb 28, 2018

Extreme dwarfism: 2ft 8in tall Indian woman fears no one will marry her due to her height

The people of her village love 28-year-old Santosh Kumari, but she still feels very lonely and wishes that she had a partner.

Feb 28, 2018

Widespread water on moon could mean future lunar colonies will use it directly from the surface

The water found on the moon's surface is in the OH form — which can also be converted into hydrogen and oxygen for rocket fuel, or just oxygen to breathe.

Feb 28, 2018

Does brain shut down immediately after death? Some cellular changes may be reversible, finds study

Brain cells may function even five minutes after the heart stops. Researchers believe if circulation resumes then it's very likely that the person will recover.

Feb 28, 2018