Science & Health

NASA's Cassini is heading towards its Grand Finale on September 15: Top things to know

Read to know what Cassini will do before it plunges onto the surface of the ringed planet.

Aug 30, 2017

Doomsday approaching? Author claims planet Nibiru will destroy Earth and it is written on the pyramids

The conspiracy theorist claims that Earth will be destroyed between September 20 to 23 by the mysterious planet Nibiru.

Aug 30, 2017

Astonishing Nasa footage shows what its like to go on a spacewalk

Newly released footage from Nasa on Monday, 28 August, shows a spacewalk conducted by astronauts Peggy Whitson and Jack Fischer at the International Space Station sometime in May 2017.On 12 May, the two astronauts participated in the 200th spacewalk performed at the ISS. It was Whitsons ninth spacewalk and Fischers first. 

Aug 29, 2017

NASA to probe interior of Red Planet: Top things to know about Mars Mission

The latest Martian mission by NASA could help us learn more about the interior of the Red Planet. Read to know more.

Aug 29, 2017

Man tries to catch fish with bare hands in flooded Texas home

What do you do if your house floods during a hurricane? Go fishing! Saul Saldana made the best of a terrible situation when he tried to catch a fish inside his flooded home. Much to the enjoyment of his family, he got soaked before finally making the catch.

Aug 27, 2017

Astronomers map alien supermassive star Antares; all you need to know

The researchers used European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope Interferometer (VLTI) in Chile to map Antares.

Aug 26, 2017

30-year-old woman's arms reattached by doctors after French Alps train accident

The accident took place at Chambery railway station in the foothills of the French Alps, France.

Aug 26, 2017

Hurricane Harvey batters Texas after making landfall as Category 4 storm

Hurricane Harvey made landfall as a Category 4 storm. Corpus Christi, Texas was already battered by strong winds and heavy rainfall. Supermarkets ran out of stock and schools remained closed. Voluntary and mandatory evacuation orders were issued in some coastal areas in Texas. Driscoll Childrens Hospital evacuated 10 babies from its neonatal intensive care unit. Harvey could potentially be the biggest hurricane to hit the mainland in more than a decade.

Aug 26, 2017

NASA's HiRISE captures new spectacular image of snowy dunes on Martian surface: All you need to know

NASA releases a new stunning image of the Martian surface.

Aug 26, 2017

Astrophysicists recreate 'diamond rains' similar to ice giants Uranus and Neptune

According to researchers, the diamond showers take place on these ice giants because of extreme temperatures and severe pressure.

Aug 25, 2017

International Space Station captures new footage of Hurricane Harvey

Cameras aboard the International Space Station captured new views of Hurricane Harvey as the storm rapidly intensified on Thursday afternoon, August 24.Harvey is expected to make landfall on the Texas coast on Friday, 25 August, or Saturday morning, 26 August.

Aug 25, 2017

NASA will explore icy moons Europa and Enceladus for alien life: 7 things to know

The new data collected by the most powerful James Webb Space Telescope can also help in guiding the future missions to the icy moons.

Aug 25, 2017

SpaceX successfully launches and lands Falcon 9 rocket

SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon 9 rocket, carrying an Earth-observing satellite into orbit, before returning the booster to a drone ship in the Pacific Ocean.

Aug 25, 2017

Martin Scorsese set to produce gritty Joker Origins movie

The Batman universe is set to expand once more with a new film from Warner Bros and DC focusing on the Jokers origins. Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese is on board to produce the film based on Batmans iconic nemesis.

Aug 25, 2017

Gunman Shot After Hostage Drama in Charleston, South Carolina

A disgruntled former employee attacked a restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina, killing one person and taking another hostage. The gunman was shot and disarmed by police and taken to hospital in critical condition.

Aug 25, 2017