Science & Health

ISRO invites proposals for space experiments for Venus mission

The focus of the mission will be atmospheric and surface studies, Sun-Venus interaction, biology experiments and technology demonstration.

Apr 24, 2017

Watch unmanned Chinese cargo ship Tianzhou-1 dock with space lab

An unmanned Chinese cargo ship has successfully docked with the orbiting space lab Tiangong-2. Tianzhou-1 is 10 metres in length and is said to carry 6.5 tonnes of supplies.This would mean it is able to carry double that of rival cargo ships, claims China. The craft raises China’s hopes for its first manned space station by 2022.After removing waste from the space lab it will burn up when re-entering Earth’s atmosphere.

Apr 22, 2017

March for Science sees protesters worldwide supporting scientists on Earth Day

Around the world, 500 Marches for Science are planned this International Earth Day. Several thousand protesters in Sydney kicked off the demonstrations.March for Science wants to highlight the importance of public investment in science. The protests are partially a reaction to U.S. President Donald Trump’s denial of climate change.International Earth Day commemorates the birth of the environmental movement in 1970.

Apr 22, 2017

MCD Elections 2017: Delhi BJP prepares to send Kejriwal to Bengaluru for treatment over his comments

Kejriwal tweeted on Friday that Delhiites would face health hazards like dengue if they voted the BJP to power; prompting the Delhi unit of the BJP to hit back.

Apr 22, 2017

NASA is presently facing a lawsuit! Here's why

NASA is presently facing a lawsuit which was filed against the space agency by astrobiologist Rhawn Joseph. He has accused the agency of covering up the actual findings.

Apr 22, 2017

Time for marijuana to get legalised in sports? UFC fighters, bodybuilders, NFL athletes approve

While UFC's Nate Diaz was seen openly smoking a CBD vape pen, Jim McAlpine plans opening a marijuana fitness gym in San Francisco; we ask the oft-asked question from the sports perspective.

Apr 21, 2017

Summer skin care tips: How your skin care products could kill you!

The main aim of the conference was to educate people on the dos and don'ts of skincare and also enlighten people on various skin-related problems.

Apr 21, 2017

How dusty hamburgers feed young stars and help them grow

For the first time, scientists have observed an accretion disk – also referred to as a dusty hamburger – around a young star. An accretion disk is formed by diffused material in orbital motion around a central body that is typically a star. Gravity then causes material in the disk to spiral inward towards the central body. Here, they explain how this disk feeds the central young star during the onset of an extra-solar system.

Apr 21, 2017

Fertility diet: Dietitian Jaime Rose Chambers believes it really works and she has proof

Dietitian Jaime Rose Chambers, who had been struggling with fertility issues, believes the fertility diet guidelines from Harvard University is what really helped her get pregnant.

Apr 21, 2017

Mental Health: Scientists discover two repurposed drugs to halt Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

Building up of misfolded proteins takes place in the brain due to neurodegenerative diseases and it also is one of the main causes of dementias like Prion, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases.

Apr 21, 2017

NDMA conducts first mock drill for forest fires in Uttarakhand

In the summer 2016, at least 3,500 hectares of forest area were destroyed by as many as 1,600 fire incidents.

Apr 20, 2017

Negative mass created by American physicists could be used to solve cosmic mysteries

Theoretically, like an electric charge can be either negative or positive, matter can also have negative matter and negative mass too.

Apr 20, 2017

Post-workout snacks: From smoothies to eggs, 7 things that make your gym time even better

Here are seven things that make for a good post-workout snack. They are not only healthy, but also do not take much time or effort to prepare.

Apr 20, 2017

Yamuna floodplains case: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar slams NGT for calling AOL 'irresponsible'

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said that "those who say the Art of Living is irresponsible simply don't know us or have gained a sense of humour."

Apr 20, 2017

Bengaluru: NGT orders shutdown of industrial units near Bellandur: Read NGT directives

NGT Orders Shutdown: The green court was hearing the Bellandur clean-up case on day-to-day basis after it pulled up the Karnataka government for not following its directions.

Apr 19, 2017