Science & Health

Can a river flow uphill? If it's in Antarctica, it looks like it certainly can!

According to a 2015 study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, molecular cohesion and gravity seem to be involved in the process

Mar 27, 2017

NASA captures Sun without spots for 15 days, but how?

The celestial phenomenon, known as the solar minimum, was last noticed in April 2010.

Mar 25, 2017

Two UFOs spotted flying by ISS in this recent footage [VIDEO]

Initially these alien spacecraft appear to be lens flares, but they can be seen clearly later on.

Mar 25, 2017

Keystone XL Pipeline: Trump approves controversial US-Canada oil pipeline rejected by Obama in 2015

Keystone XL Pipeline will span nearly 1,200 miles across six US states, moving over 800,000 barrels of carbon-heavy petroleum daily from Canadian oil sands through Nebraska to refineries on the Gulf Coast.

Mar 24, 2017

ISS Expedition 50: Astronauts to conduct 3 spacewalks to prepare for SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft

The first spacewalk outside ISS will begin at 8am EDT on Friday, March 24. The second spacewalk is rescheduled for March 30 and the third on April 6.

Mar 24, 2017

Bengaluru: How a rare liver and kidney dual-transplant gave this man a new life

At a young age, Sanish Bharat had to undergo 38 sessions of dialysis after which he was considered eligible for a kidney transplant.

Mar 24, 2017

NEET 2017 to be conducted in 23 new cities; did your city make it to the list?

In total, NEET will be conducted in 103 cities in the country. The number is now at par with the number of centre cities where IITJEE is conducted.

Mar 24, 2017

Losing your sense of smell? You could be dying!

Those participants who could identify odors correctly were said to be at an 8 percent lower mortality risk, research revealed.

Mar 23, 2017

World Tuberculosis Day 2017: Rise in number of TB cases among youngsters in Mumbai

The surveys have noted a rise in TB cases between the age group of 16 to 30.

Mar 23, 2017

Yellow fever is decimating Brazils monkeys

Yellow fever, a virus carried by mosquitoes and endemic to Africa and South America, has killed thousands of brown howler monkeys since late 2016 in Brazil. Scientists are now ready to census the monkeys that remain at a reserve near the city of Caratinga to see how they can be better protected.

Mar 23, 2017

NASA reveals new data about giant Martian volcano Arsia Mons, and it's staggering!

Arsia Mons is a part of the Martian volcanic trio called Tharsis Montes, which comprises Ascraeus Mons, Pavonis Mons and Arsia Mons

Mar 23, 2017

Maharashtra doctor strike: Medical Teachers' Association threatens mass resignation if demands are not fulfilled within 48 hours

The doctors have demanded better security at hospitals and a pass system which would allow only two relatives to remain with a patient.

Mar 23, 2017

Babies in Australia can now chill better in the first baby spa opened by two Indians [VIDEOS]

The massage and water immersion sessions really calm the little ones down and aid in developing them physically and mentally.

Mar 22, 2017

Contraceptive pills protect women from cancers for over 3 decades!

Women are usually more prone to cancers when they are in their 50s and above.

Mar 22, 2017

Do DHA supplements, consumed by pregnant women, really raise their baby's IQ?

The DHA supplement is said to aid in boosting the brain and eyesight of the baby, but this seven-year-long research rubbishes the claim.

Mar 22, 2017