Science & Health

NASA aims to launch next-gen rocket on debut flight in early 2022

NASA is aiming to fly its massive next-generation rocket, the Space Launch System (SLS), for the first time in February 2022, a critical test flight on the US space agency's journey to send people back to the Moon.

Oct 25, 2021

Common Antidepressant Used to Treat Agitation in Dementia Patients Ineffective; May Increase Mortality [Study]

According to a new study, mirtazapine—an antidepressant used to treat agitation in individuals with dementia—offered no more benefit than a placebo did.

Oct 23, 2021

Shape of Virus May Decide Outcome of RSV Infection; Can Affect Activation of Key Immune Proteins [Study]

According to a new study, when the RSV changes shape,an essential viral protein also changes shape; this can affect the manner in which protective proteins within the immune system are activated.

Oct 23, 2021

The youngest ever planet found, still hot unleashing energy

The light from this planet can provide information on its composition, as well as where and how it formed in a long-gone disc of gas and dust orbiting its home star.

Oct 23, 2021

It's Possible That Asteroid Hits Have Decreased Oxygen Supply on Earth

The vapours generated by each hit would have reduced the relatively modest amounts of oxygen left in the early atmosphere.

Oct 23, 2021

Tardigrade to CT90: What's the perfect motorbike for NASA's next mission to Moon

The entire objective of developing the lunar exploration vehicle is to lower the cost of the payloads for prospective lunar missions.

Oct 22, 2021

The Blazing Fireball Seen on Wednesday Might Not Be A Meteor: Expert

Numerous fireball events occurred throughout the years, including the unique meteor light in Norway.

Oct 21, 2021

These Four-legged Swarm Robots Can Help Each Other Navigate Obstacles, Different Surfaces [Details]

In a new study, researchers have described new multi-legged robots with the ability to manoeuver difficult environments and accomplish challenging tasks collectively.

Oct 20, 2021

Certain people are born with natural resistance to Covid, who are they?

Over 400 individuals who fit the requirements for participation in a specialist resistance study group have already been enrolled.

Oct 20, 2021

Astronomers Discover Solar System's Lowest Carbon-Abundant Star to Date

Their findings suggest the existence of a supernova-like outburst with high carbon, iron, magnesium, calcium, and titanium concentration ratios.

Oct 20, 2021

Diver Discovers 900-year-old Sword on Seabed off Coast of Israel; Believed to Be A Crusader Knight's Sword [Details]

Shlomi Katzin, a resident of Atlit in the Haifa District of Israel, found a 900-year-old hilted sword when he went diving off Carmel Beach, in the northern coast of the country.

Oct 19, 2021

Rivers in this space body deeper than previously thought, could host alien life [details]

NASA scientists had previously discovered a weird molecule in the atmosphere of Saturn's moon Titan

Oct 19, 2021

Earth Tilts: Paleomagnetic Data Indicates True Polar Wonder Occurred

The international team of scientists bet that paleomagnetic data from Cretaceous limestones in Italy would provide a clear confirmation.

Oct 19, 2021

Listen to Sound of Mars: NASA's Perseverance Rover Obtains Sound on Red Planet

"It's as if you're there in person. Martian sounds include a lot of bass vibrations that you may experience when wearing headphones " said planetary scientist Baptiste Chide.

Oct 19, 2021

Jezero Crater: NASA's Perseverance captures panoramic view of Martian ridges of South Seitah region

NASA's Perseverance rover has clicked a panorama view of the "South Seitah" region of Mars' Jezero Crater, offering clues to the area's mysterious past.

Oct 19, 2021