Science & Health

Kerala weddings to go green as government implements eco-friendly rules

The Kerala government has notified a Green-Protocol for weddings, dictating how waste generated from the auspicious occasions can be reduced. Read to know more.

Jun 7, 2017

Showa crater erupts in Sakurajima, Japan

Footage shows an incredible volcano eruption in Sakurajima, Japan

Jun 7, 2017

NASA discovers Jupiter-like hottest exoplanet

This strange exoplanet is 2.8 times more massive than the gas giant Jupiter and possesses half its density.

Jun 6, 2017

Looking forward to sleeping in during the weekend? Here's why you shouldn't

The study has found that sleeping longer on weekends leads to social jet lag, which increases the risk of heart diseases by about 11 percent.

Jun 6, 2017

NASA to launch new manned Mars rovers in 2020

Astronauts would be sent to deep space farther than Earth's orbit by 2019 with the help of NASA's Space Launch System.

Jun 5, 2017

World Environment Day 2017: Connecting People to Nature

This year's theme invites you to think about how we are part of nature and how intimately we depend on it.

Jun 5, 2017

ISRO GSLV Mk-III launch updates: 'Fat Boy' launcher successfully puts satellite GSAT-19 in space

ISRO is all set to launch its "fat boy" satellite. Get all the LIVE updates of the GSLV MK-III launch right here, all in one place.

Jun 5, 2017

Is your child obese? The television in their bedroom could be the reason

A University College London research has found out that children who have television sets in their bedroom since the age of seven are at a higher risk of obesity by the time they become 11.

Jun 5, 2017

ISRO's 'fat boy' GSLV-Mk III to lift off from Sriharikora; here's where you can watch the launch LIVE

The 640-tonne rocket, the heaviest made by India yet, will be launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 5:28pm on Monday, June 5.

Jun 5, 2017

Citizen scientists discover brown dwarf 100 light years away

Brown dwarfs are spread throughout the Milky Way, the galaxy in which our solar system dwells.

Jun 4, 2017

Want to slow aging of your skin? THIS antioxidant can do it for you

Methylene blue, also known as methylthioninium chloride, is used as a medication and dye.

Jun 3, 2017

NASA to launch its first-ever neutron star exploring mission with NICER [VIDEO]

This one of a kind investigation of the neutron stars -- pulsars -- will begin a week post the installation of the explorer.

Jun 3, 2017

Bored of the gym and looking for a new form of workout? Goat yoga is the latest fad

Goat yoga, another workout trend that is fast catching on, is fun but be warned, it comes with a four-legged workout buddy that bleats.

Jun 3, 2017

After Asparagus and flaxseeds, rice bran might just be the newest superfood

The newest member to join the long list of superfoods seems to be rice bran, which is said to contain high amounts of fats, proteins, minerals and micronutrients such as vitamin B.

Jun 3, 2017

Here's why more than 12% of US citizens will still pursue the Paris accord

The Climate Mayors of 83 cities are coming together to ensure that at least one out of eight US citizens works to achieve the goals of the Paris climate accord. Read to know more.

Jun 2, 2017