Science & Health

More than 1 in 8 Americans are now alcoholics

Two large surveys carried out in 2001-02 and 2012-13 have found that harmful levels of drinking are increasing among almost all demographics in the US. According to an analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry, the number of teetotalers is falling while high-risk drinking and alcoholism rose sharply during the 11-year period.

Aug 10, 2017

NASA to investigate the mysterious lunar swirls: Top 7 things to know

The space agency will assess more than 100 unusual patterns on the lunar surface with the help of CubeSats.

Aug 10, 2017

Our universe might be home to more than 100 million black holes, new study reveals

Astronomers carried out a cosmic survey to calculate and classify the mysterious dark objects existing in the cosmos.

Aug 9, 2017

Massive Earthquake in China's Sichuan kills 19, more than 245 injured [VIDEO]

At least 19 people were killed and more than 245 injured after a massive earthquake rocked Jiuzhaigou, a popular tourist area in southwest China.

Aug 9, 2017

Perseid meteor shower 2017: Date, Time, Live streaming of astronomical event

The Perseid meteor is a small piece of the periodic comet Swift-Tuttle, which orbits around the Sun in every 133 years.

Aug 9, 2017

German woman has legs, left arm amputated after insect bite

Kujas' condition worsened and she was admitted to another hospital where she slipped into a coma.

Aug 9, 2017

Weather-related disasters are exponentially increasing

Weather-related disasters are exponentially increasing. In fact, two-thirds of Europe could be affected by an extreme weather event by 2100, according to a study published in the  Lancet Planetary Health journal on 4 August. In the 72 hours since, this years worlds strongest storm , Typhoon Noru pounded Central Japan, causing more than 400 flights to get cancelled.Landslides crippled Northern Italy and Southwest China following extended heatwaves Meanwhile, wildfires raged in  Western Greenland, an occurrence so rare that The European Union Earth Observation Programme has no data on  similar activity in this region. At this time, this appears to be unprecedented.

Aug 8, 2017

Over 20 dead as landslide hits village in Chinas Sichuan Province

The local authority mobilized more than 700 firefighters and staff members from the civil affairs administration and the public security to conduct emergency rescue.

Aug 8, 2017

New detailed satellite images of Antarctica captured by Deimos Imaging: Top 5 things to know

These stunning new images were captured by Deimos Imaging; the photos portray the eastern Antarctic Peninsula in great detail.

Aug 8, 2017

Usher sued for exposing people to herpes: 7 things to know about the incurable disease

Lawsuits were filed against the singer for exposing three people to the sexually transmitted disease (STD).

Aug 8, 2017

Preparing for a quantum future: An inside look at groundbreaking research in Singapore

If were going to have quantum computers, we will need quantum communications too. But how will it work?

Aug 8, 2017

NASA's SAGE III begins its mission: Here are 7 things to know about the device

The main task of SAGE III is to monitor the recovery of the ozone layer.

Aug 8, 2017

Fognado hits Santa Cruz beach: 7 things to know about the rare phenomenon [VIDEO]

The term "fognado" has been coined by the beachgoers.

Aug 7, 2017

Flesh eating sea fleas attack Australian teen: Top 5 things to know about the creatures

An Australian teenager attacked by flesh-eating sea creatures, here are the top things to now about this species.

Aug 7, 2017

NASA replies to a 9-yr-old's job application who wants to be Guardian of the Galaxy

A 9-year-old wants to be Planetary Protection Officer at NASA. Read his letter below and NASA's reply to his job application

Aug 7, 2017