Science & Health

Solar flares and Sunspots: Scientists bewildered by a sun gone wrong

Two massive sunspots have sent solar storms toward Earth. 

Sep 9, 2017

Antarctica's volcanic caves may host unknown species of animals and plants

With temperature up to 25 degrees Celsius, some of these caves may be ideal for secret life to thrive.

Sep 9, 2017

Rare phenomenon called 'earthquake lights' observed in Mexico skies! [VIDEO]

The strongest earthquake of the century took place in Mexico on Friday.

Sep 8, 2017

NASA's Juno spacecraft reveals new mysteries about Jupiter's auroras: 7 things to know

The polar auroras formed on Earth are generated by accelerating electrons, whereas the ones on Jupiter are formed by electrons trapped in its huge magnetic field.

Sep 8, 2017

Drinking can lead to breast cancer; here are some common factors that increase cancer risk

'Drinking alcohol increases the risk of some of the most common forms of cancer,' says a recent study

Sep 8, 2017

NASA's SDO captures biggest solar flare of the decade: 7 things to know

This is the biggest flare recorded in past 12 years since September 2005, when a huge an X17 flare was emitted by the Sun.

Sep 8, 2017

UK PM Theresa May defends response to Hurricane Irma

The UK has come in for criticism from some over the response to the damage caused by Irma. Former U.K. EU representative for Anguilla Dorothea Hodge told The Guardian the speed of response has been absolutely disgraceful. However May has defended her government, saying we have taken action. We moved swiftly.

Sep 8, 2017

NASA's Curiosity Rover discovers boron on Mars: All you need to know

The boron discovered on the Red Planet was found in calcium sulfate mineral veins in the Martian groundwater.

Sep 7, 2017

Aerial footage shows scale of Irma devastation to Sint Maarten

The Caribbean island has lost 8 lives to the hurricane as of 7 September, and the whole island is without power.

Sep 7, 2017

New pen device accurately identifies cancer in 10 seconds

Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin (UTA) have invented a ground-breaking pen device which quickly and accurately identifies cancerous tissue during surgery. The tool can provide results in around 10 seconds, more than 150 faster than current technology.

Sep 7, 2017

India's first hyperloop to connect twin Amaravati and Vijayawada [VIDEO]

The public private partnership (PPP) project will cost between Rs 1,300-1,600 crore ($200-250 million) and is expected to create over 2,500 jobs.

Sep 7, 2017

Is there an alien megastructure really there around Tabby's star? All you need to know

The mysterious Tabby's star is present in the constellation Cygnus located at a distance of around 1,280 light-years away from Earth.

Sep 7, 2017

5 things to do if a condom gets stuck inside you

Here's what you need to do if you land up in this embarrassing situation.

Sep 6, 2017

Can Zika virus cure brain cancer? Scientists come up with breakthrough research

The WHO had declared Zika virus to be a public health emergency of international concern in 2016.

Sep 6, 2017

NASA's SDO captures stunning image of mid-level solar flare: 5 things to know

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) was launched in 2010 to observe the Sun.

Sep 6, 2017