Science & Health

This supersonic X-Plane by NASA will whizz through your cityscape but you won't hear anything

NASA's supersonic X-Plane will generate about 60 A-weighted decibels of noise, which is in the range of normal conversation.

Jun 27, 2017

NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory reveals new image of Arp 299, a galactic goulash

The ultra-luminous X-ray sources (ULXs) were spotted in the regions where stars were forming at a speedy rate.

Jun 27, 2017

Do aliens exist? NASA says it doesn't know yet but missions under way to find the answer

NASA said that it was not going to announce any alien discovery, suggesting that the recent Anonymous video was nothing but a bogus claim.

Jun 27, 2017

ISRO: 13 satellites being used by military to keep eye on enemies

The total number of satellites that are being used for military purposes has gone up to 13 following the successful launch of the Cartosat-2E satellite that has surveillance capabilities.

Jun 26, 2017

NASA's Opportunity Mars rover to look for evidence of ancient lake in Perseverance Valley

Scientists have planned to send Opportunity down Perseverance Valley after completing a "walkabout" survey of the area.

Jun 26, 2017

Hactivist group claims NASA could soon announce the discovery of intelligent alien life

Hacktivist group Anonoymous claimed recent discoveries by NASA strongly suggest the existence of alien life.

Jun 25, 2017

Top 7 reasons why you must include more avocados in your diet

Unlike other fruits which are generally rich in carbohydrates, this humble fruit is rich in healthy fats.

Jun 24, 2017

Sexual activeness enhances brain functions in old people, says study

This research revealed that increased sexual activity enhanced most of the brain functions in elderly people.

Jun 24, 2017

KalamSat: Top 7 facts you need to know about the world's smallest satellite

NASA launches world's smallest and lightest satellite -- KalamSat -- on Thursday, June 22, 2017.

Jun 23, 2017

NASA's IRIS helped in solving the mystery behind Sun's spicules [VIDEO]

The scientists used to face difficulties in analysing the spicules and to understand the movement of the solar material and energy move through and away from the Sun. Now it appears the mystery has been solved.

Jun 23, 2017

Isro PSLV-C38 launch is special for these Tamil Nadu students [PHOTO]

The launch of PSLV-C38 by Isro on Friday, June 23, is special for students of the Noorul Islam University in Tamil Nadu because a satellite they built is part of the payload. Read to know more.

Jun 23, 2017

Isro PSLV-C38 launch updates: Cartosat 2, NIUSAT and 29 other satellites put in orbit [PHOTOS]

The Indian Space Research Organisation has launched the PSLV-C38 on Friday, June 23, at around 9:30 am IST. Read all the details and live updates right here.

Jun 23, 2017

Isro PSLV-C38 launch LIVE streaming: Where to watch as Indian space agency launches satellites [VIDEO]

Isro on June 22 began the countdown for the launch of PSLV-C38 along with Cartosat-2 series satellite, which will take place on June 23. Watch it online right here.

Jun 22, 2017

Top 5 asteroids that made headlines

Earth has narrowly escaped various space rock collisions and they have made news quite a number of times, here's our list of top five news made by space rocks.

Jun 22, 2017

NASA's Hubble spots dead disk-shaped galaxies

As per the previous studies conducted about dead galaxies, they are believed to transform into a structure similar to the local elliptical galaxies.

Jun 22, 2017