Science & Health

Earth Day a communist conspiracy? What's wrong if it indeed was one?

The demonization of environmentalism is a useful ploy used by all resource monopolies -- whether they are bourgeoisie, communist or neo-liberal.

Apr 19, 2018

Strange Antarctic phenomenon has cold water floating on warm water, trapping it

Warm water is getting trapped under layers of cold freshwater along the Antarctic coast, making way for calving from under the ice sheet.

Apr 19, 2018

Scientists discover hundreds of dying octopus mothers with eggs in deep sea

The purple octopuses were found clutching to broods of eggs, which are assumed dead already as scientists could not observe any sign of embryo movement.

Apr 19, 2018

Surge in peacock deaths raises concerns for Sariska Tiger Reserve officials

Post-mortem reports of few peacocks have shown liver infection as the reason behind deaths. The officials are now investigating the mass death of the peacocks

Apr 19, 2018

What is Familial Adenomatous Polyposis? Entire family diagnosed with rare cancer

One of the members of the family suffered weight loss and changes in bowel movement, and colonoscopy results showed multiple colon polyps akin to the condition FAP.

Apr 19, 2018

SpaceX launches NASA's TESS to hunt for alien worlds and habitable planets

TESS will look for exoplanets for the next two years, covering 85 percent of the sky and filtering out planets between 30 and 300 light years away.

Apr 19, 2018

Nuts reduce risks of atrial fibrillation: 4 nuts that curb heart risks

Nuts are loaded with healthy fats, minerals, and antioxidants – all of which are linked to better cardiovascular health.

Apr 19, 2018

Weight loss: 8 herbs and spices that help you burn fat faster

Herbs and spices are the best way to add flavor and taste to your meals without stacking up on calories.

Apr 19, 2018

Watch 350,000 stars over the Anglo-Australian telescope

An international team of astronomers has revealed the DNA of more than 350,000 stars which might help find the siblings of the Sun, according to the GALAH survey launched in late 2013. Music: Space Jam by Bobby Cole/Audioblocks

Apr 18, 2018

Top 5 flat Earth conspiracies

According to a suprising amount of people, the Earth is flat and everyone else is wrong. Here are some of the crazy consipiracies that flat-Eathers belive.

Apr 18, 2018

Diamond encrusted asteroid that fell on Earth came from failed, lost planet

In the early years of the Solar System, when planets were being born, one didn't survive and now we have diamonds from it.

Apr 18, 2018

What happens to human body in microgravity of Mars and Moon

Mars has less gravity and oxygen than the Earth. So, humans will have weaker muscles and inactivity will further stress spacefarers' body.

Apr 18, 2018

700 year old banyan tree gets saline treatment for infestation

They began the treatment of the tree with mixed chlorpyrifos(Pesticide) in saline bottle. The solution was injected in the barks of the tree.

Apr 18, 2018

Early breakfast is important for Type II diabetes people

According to a study conducted by the University of Illinois at Chicago, an 'evening person' is linked to higher body mass indices among people with Type II diabetes.

Apr 18, 2018

Dogs do not really sense earthquakes - there is no proof, say geologists

Most of the 'evidence' behind this popular belief is only anecdotal, say scientists. There is no real data to support it.

Apr 18, 2018