Science & Health

Meltwater in East Antarctica collects in subsurface lakes

A warm microclimate in a 20-kilometre zone in East Antarctica has led to the formation of extensive lakes of meltwater sandwiched between two layers of ice. The ice sheet is showing behaviour that was thought only to occur in glaciers in places such as Greenland, which are not nearly as cold as East Antarctica.

Dec 12, 2016

Modi government planning a major overhaul of abortion law for single women

Union Health Ministry's recommendation will amend the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act.

Dec 12, 2016

The East Antarctic ice sheet is full of holes

Hot spots have been found in the East Antarctic ice sheet where holes – or moulins – are appearing in the ice sheet, allowing water to flow out into the sea. The ice sheet was not thought to be vulnerable to melting as it is one of the coldest places on Earth, but strong winds are removing snow and exposing ice below to melting.

Dec 12, 2016

Doomsday: This is how human race on Earth will be destroyed

Sun will turn into a giant star, expanding more than hundred times larger than its current size.

Dec 12, 2016

How UrtheCast teamed up with NASA to take Earth-views to the next level and into your living rooms

UrtheCast recently teamed up with NASA to improve earth observation imagery. This Canadian organization stands out in the crowd, by offering public access to their earth imagery

Dec 12, 2016

NASA images of the Red Planet are strong evidence that aliens exist! [VIDEO]

The video shows three symmetrically aligned one mile-high structures, which seem to be constructed with perfection.

Dec 12, 2016

NASA LAUNCH LIVE STREAMING! Watch NASA launch CYGNSS spacecraft

NASA launches its CYGNSS spacecraft on Monday December 12 2016, scheduled for 8:24 am EST (6:54 pm IST).

Dec 12, 2016

Revolutionary gene-editing proteins can cure genetic defects and end organ transplant shortage

In a major breakthrough, researchers have found anti-CRISPR proteins that can control the cutting of DNA in human cells.

Dec 12, 2016

These sea creatures use nanotech camouflage to turn transparent

Mid-water hyperiid amphipods have almost transparent bodies and possess the ability to be barely visible to their predators.

Dec 12, 2016

NASA: Latest images of Saturn's mysterious hexagon jet stream snapped by Cassini spacecraft

The mission will continue till April 22 next year when the spacecraft will fly by Saturn's moon Titan closely.

Dec 12, 2016

NASA shares stunning historic visuals of space, solar system on Pinterest and Giphy

Public can now browse beautiful photos of Earth, solar system, International Space Station, Mars mission, planets and more.

Dec 10, 2016

One of the rarest crystals on Earth discovered in Russia's Khatyrka meteorite

The last quasicrystal was discovered five years back when the researchers were observing Russia's Khatyrka meteorite.

Dec 10, 2016

Sushma Swaraj's kidney transplant at AIIMS successful

The transplant took place with the help of a kidney donated to the external affairs minister by an unrelated living donor.

Dec 10, 2016

Naperville: Marijuana-laced gummy bears led to hospitalisation of 14 students

Dry mouth, increased heart rate, dizziness and constant panic attacks were some symptoms shown by the admitted pupils.

Dec 10, 2016

Cancer: Cooling caps help preserve hair of patients undergoing chemotherapy

Cooling caps help in safeguarding hair follicles by reducing the exposure of the chemotherapy agent on them.

Dec 10, 2016