Science & Health

Citizen scientists discover brown dwarf 100 light years away

Brown dwarfs are spread throughout the Milky Way, the galaxy in which our solar system dwells.

Jun 4, 2017

Want to slow aging of your skin? THIS antioxidant can do it for you

Methylene blue, also known as methylthioninium chloride, is used as a medication and dye.

Jun 3, 2017

NASA to launch its first-ever neutron star exploring mission with NICER [VIDEO]

This one of a kind investigation of the neutron stars -- pulsars -- will begin a week post the installation of the explorer.

Jun 3, 2017

Bored of the gym and looking for a new form of workout? Goat yoga is the latest fad

Goat yoga, another workout trend that is fast catching on, is fun but be warned, it comes with a four-legged workout buddy that bleats.

Jun 3, 2017

After Asparagus and flaxseeds, rice bran might just be the newest superfood

The newest member to join the long list of superfoods seems to be rice bran, which is said to contain high amounts of fats, proteins, minerals and micronutrients such as vitamin B.

Jun 3, 2017

Here's why more than 12% of US citizens will still pursue the Paris accord

The Climate Mayors of 83 cities are coming together to ensure that at least one out of eight US citizens works to achieve the goals of the Paris climate accord. Read to know more.

Jun 2, 2017

Dolphins are intelligent enough to operate touchscreens

The eight-foot screen was created complete with dolphin friendly apps and keyboard so the animals in the aquarium could interact with it. With the device, researchers have developed a range of studies to better understand dolphin vocal learning, their capacity for symbolic communication and how their behaviour changes when they are able to use the computer to make requests—for specific videos, images and interactive games etc.

Jun 2, 2017

Police officer plays divine game of football with Irish nun

Garda OConnell of the Henry St Community Policing Unit in Limerick city was spotted in a tense standoff with a member of the Dominican Sisters in Limerick during the Our Lady of Limerick Triduum and Festival. A video of the game was shared to Facebook by the Garda Siochanas Southern Region page on 31 May. 

Jun 2, 2017

Great Barrier Reef can no longer be saved, say scientists

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority may declare the reef as a World Heritage Site "in danger."

Jun 2, 2017

NASA's Curiosity rover: Ancient Martian lake might have supported life

The main aim of the Curiosity rover when it landed inside Gale Crater in 2012 was to find out if Mars ever possessed any environmental conditions which supported microbial life.

Jun 2, 2017

World's biggest floating solar power plant in China can power 15,000 homes

World's largest floating power plant in China can generate 40 megawatts of electricity -- enough to power 15,000 homes.

Jun 2, 2017

Leaders and influencers react to Donald Trump pulling U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement

Donald Trump has announced he is following through on one of his campaign pledges and is pulling the U.S. out of the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, stirring controversy with world leaders expressing disappointment at the withdrawal.

Jun 2, 2017

French President Macron: Make our planet great again

French President Emmanuel Macron categorically ruled out any renegotiation of the Paris climate accords on June 1 and said US President Donald Trumps decision to withdraw would harm American interests and citizens. During a televised address, the recently elected president echoed Trumps election slogan to convey his message, saying Wherever we live, whoever we are, we all share the same responsibility: Make our planet great again.

Jun 2, 2017

Einstein was right! LIGO detects gravitational waves for third time, confirming new population of black holes

Gravitational waves are incredibly fast ripples in space that travel at the speed of light, and would squeeze and stretch anything in their path.

Jun 2, 2017

Donald Trump announces decision to withdraw from Paris climate deal, targets India and China

Calling it a "self-inflicted major economic wound," Trump complained that the Paris climate accord allows other nations to receive monetary aid from the US and gives "unfair" benefits to India and China.

Jun 2, 2017