Science & Health

This composite image shows the central cyclone at Jupiter's north pole and the eight cyclones that encircle it

NASA's Juno unearths Jupiter's mysterious interior: 4 key findings to know

The latest data from NASA's Juno mission has provided scientists with insights on Jupiter's interior structure, core mass and its origin, including its cyclones.

Mar 9, 2018

Ice crystal found trapped in super-deep diamond: What does it say about Earth's mantle?

These diamonds encapsulate liquid water, which later cools down while moving toward Earth's surface, maintaining the pressure in the rigid structure.

Mar 9, 2018

What to know about mumps, a virus tens of thousands of cheerleaders may have been exposed to

The mumps virus has been going around after someone with the virus entered a cheerleading competition.

Mar 9, 2018

NASA planning to destroy asteroid headed toward Earth with nuclear bombs

Project Hypervelocity Asteroid Mitigation Mission for Emergency Response (HAMMER) is not too different from the plot of 1998 science fiction film Armageddon.

Mar 9, 2018

Family forced to eat snow after Storm Emma left them with no food and water

The Irish family, in a desperate step to survive, boiled snow to quench their thirst but the snow water gave the youngest child stomach ache.

Mar 8, 2018

Scientists discover rare mineral inside diamond: 8 things you need to know about calcium silicate perovskite

Scientists believe that the calcium silicate perovskite — an extremely unstable mineral — survived because it was formed in a "super-deep diamond".

Mar 8, 2018

Bones found on remote Pacific island 'likely' belong to legendary US pilot Amelia Earhart

If true, it would confirm the theory that Earhart died as a castaway on the uninhabited island of Nikumaroro – and not in a plane crash in the Pacific.

Mar 8, 2018

What is Stratolaunch? Fascinating facts about the world's largest plane that could launch a space shuttle

Stratolaunch can carry three rockets under its belly to about 35,000 feet. Check out other facts about the plane that is going to serve as a mid-air launch pad.

Mar 8, 2018

World first air-breathing space engine could fly satellites around Mars

In a world first, an ESA-led team has built and fired an electric thruster to ingest scarce air molecules from the top of the atmosphere for propellant, opening the way to satellites flying in very low orbits for years on end.

Mar 8, 2018

Scientists solve decades-old mystery of how magnetic waves heat Sun and drive solar wind

In 'ground-breaking discovery', scientists may have discovered how magnetic waves heat the Sun and propel the solar winds.

Mar 8, 2018

One of Earth's most abundant minerals found trapped inside a diamond for the first time

The mineral trapped in the diamond explains the recycling of ocean crust into the lower mantle of the Earth.

Mar 8, 2018

World Kidney Day 2018: What is the theme this year and how can you keep your kidney healthy?

Around 195 million women suffer from Chronic Kidney Disease globally, of whom 600,000 die annually. It is the eighth-leading cause of death among women.

Mar 8, 2018

Chinas Tiangong-1 space station to crash land into Earth

Chinas first manned space station Tiangong-1 may crash land into the Earth. After launching in 2011, contact was lost with the module and a controlled re-entry is no longer possible.

Mar 8, 2018

Snowstorm exposes 7,000-year-old secret forest where trees have turned into stones

The Petrified Forest in Redcar is believed to have existed from late Mesolithic period and was covered with a variety of trees.

Mar 8, 2018

Apple India, Women empowerment, health, wistron, World Women day

Women's Day 2018: Apple shares first insight on their pro-women measures in India

Apple India has collaborated with St John's National Academy of Health Sciences to impart health education, early cancer detection for women in Bengaluru.

Mar 8, 2018

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Science & Health

NASA's Juno unearths Jupiter's mysterious interior: 4 key findings to know

Ice crystal found trapped in super-deep diamond: What does it say about Earth's mantle?

What to know about mumps, a virus tens of thousands of cheerleaders may have been exposed to

NASA planning to destroy asteroid headed toward Earth with nuclear bombs

Family forced to eat snow after Storm Emma left them with no food and water

Scientists discover rare mineral inside diamond: 8 things you need to know about calcium silicate perovskite

Bones found on remote Pacific island 'likely' belong to legendary US pilot Amelia Earhart

What is Stratolaunch? Fascinating facts about the world's largest plane that could launch a space shuttle

World first air-breathing space engine could fly satellites around Mars

Scientists solve decades-old mystery of how magnetic waves heat Sun and drive solar wind

One of Earth's most abundant minerals found trapped inside a diamond for the first time

World Kidney Day 2018: What is the theme this year and how can you keep your kidney healthy?

Chinas Tiangong-1 space station to crash land into Earth

Snowstorm exposes 7,000-year-old secret forest where trees have turned into stones

Women's Day 2018: Apple shares first insight on their pro-women measures in India

DMK Chief M K Stalin takes Oath as TN Chief Minister; Releases Rs. 2,000 Cr for Covid relief

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