Science & Health

Pear-shaped women are less prone to heart ailments and diabetes: Top things to know

The study stated that thin women who have pear-shaped bodies have a lesser risk of succumbing heart and liver ailments, as well as diabetes.

Aug 3, 2017

NASA's Hubble telescope discovers an exoplanet with a glowing water atmosphere

The mass of the WASP-121b exoplanet is around 1.2 times more than that of gas giant Jupiter.

Aug 3, 2017

Nasa is hiring a planetary protection officer to protect the Earth from aliens

Nasais looking for a Planetary Protection Officer to protect the Earth from aliens. The role involves preventing astronauts and robots from biological contamination during space exploration. The US governments site posted the job, which is open to US citizens and nationals. They will pay you a six figure salary up to $187,000 a year.

Aug 3, 2017

NASA continues research on pulsars 50 years after the accidental discovery: Top 5 things to know

More than 2,000 pulsars were spotted by the astronomers by chance and despite being studied for five decades, much is not known about them.

Aug 2, 2017

NASA is hiring a full-time Planetary Protection Officer; top 7 things to know about this alien combating job

Planetary protection officers have been employed by various space agencies in part-time roles but NASA and ESA will hire full-time employees.

Aug 2, 2017

Earth likely to warm 2°C by end of this century

Global temperature is likely to rise more than 2°C by 2100, and we have only a 5% chance of avoiding the temperature rise, according to a new study.

Aug 2, 2017

5 things to follow in your 40s for a healthy living

Biological changes like andropause and menopause are experienced in 40s.

Aug 1, 2017

World Breastfeeding Week 2017: 7 facts to know about nursing mothers

WHO recommends at least six months of breastfeeding for the baby.

Aug 1, 2017

NASA reveals more about Proxima b's habitability: Top 7 things to know

Proxima b, an Earth-sized exoplanet, might not be habitable as previously believed.

Aug 1, 2017

NASA's Cassini spacecraft discover stunning auroras in Saturn's southern atmosphere [VIDEO]

The glittering phenomenon is also referred to as Saturn's southern lights and is just like the ones found on Earth.

Jul 31, 2017

NASA develops new technology to detect corona discharge; here are top things to know

The technology examines, inspects and detects a corona discharge with the help of ultra violet cameras.

Jul 31, 2017

Duty first: Pregnant doctor performs patient's delivery before going into labour

The on-call doctor was on the way but Hess sensed the baby needed immediate attention.

Jul 31, 2017

Medical marijuana should be legalised in India, says Maneka Gandhi

Maneka Gandhi, the WCD minister, suggested that medical cannabis should be legalised in the country.

Jul 31, 2017

NASA to explore 2012 TC4's Earth flyby in October; top 7 things about the asteroid

NASA's Planetary Defense Coordination Office spots, tracks and characterise potentially dangerous space rocks nearing Earth and issue warnings about potential impacts.

Jul 29, 2017

NASA discovers chemical capable of forming cell membrane on Saturn's moon Titan [VIDEO]

Acrylonitrile was found in abundance in Titan's atmosphere by the Goddard team. It was found to be present at concentrations up to 2.8 parts per billion.

Jul 29, 2017