Science & Health

'Black hole so big shouldn't even exist' - Scientists baffled by breakthrough discovery

Chinese astronomers have discovered a massive black hole that's so big it shouldn't even exist in our Galaxy.

Nov 29, 2019

Robots may cut cost of repairing broken satellites in space

In his lab, Ma and University of Cincinnati senior research associate Anoop Sathyan are developing robotic networks that can work independently but collaborativly on a common task.

Nov 29, 2019

Israeli scientists develop bacteria which "eat" carbon dioxide

The Israeli scientists have been able to "reprogram" E.coli bacteria, which consume sugars and release carbon dioxide.

Nov 29, 2019

How drinking coffee may reduce heart disease risk

His research suggests that polyphenols contained in coffee may be involved in the inverse association, specifically phenolic acids and flavonoids.

Nov 28, 2019

Isro launches CARTOSAT-3, 13 US nano-satellites from Sriharikota

At about 9.28 am the 44.4 metre tall, weighing 320 ton rocket blasted off from the second launch pad at the country's rocket port in Sriharikota.

Nov 27, 2019

Global temperature rises could bring 'destructive' effects, says UN

The head of the World Meteorological Organization said global temperatures could rise by 3-5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels this century.

Nov 27, 2019

Cut global emissions by 7.6% every year: UN report

UNEP's annual Emissions Gap Report says that even if all current unconditional commitments under the Paris Agreement are implemented, temperatures are expected to rise by 3.2 degrees Celsius, bringing even wider-ranging and more destructive climate impacts.

Nov 27, 2019

Pet owners beware: Man gets licked by dog, dies after experiencing flu-like symptoms

After being licked by his pet dog, the man initially developed flu-like symptoms and was later admitted at the Red Cross Hospital in Bremen as his conditions worsened.

Nov 26, 2019

Six dead, buildings down as strongest tremor in decades rocks Albania

Emergency workers told local media one of those killed was an elderly woman who had managed to save her grandson by cradling him with her body.

Nov 26, 2019

How obesity can cause brain damage

Developments in MRI, like diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), a technique that tracks the diffusion of water along the brain's signal-carrying white matter tracts, have enabled researchers to study this damage directly.

Nov 26, 2019

Climate change making El Ninos more extreme: Study

The study showed compelling evidence in the Pacific Ocean that the stronger El Ninos are part of a climate pattern that is new and strange.

Nov 26, 2019

Wound healing in mucous tissues might prevent AIDS: Study

The study looked at why certain species can carry the virus throughout their lives, and still avoid disease progression.

Nov 26, 2019

Tamil Nadu, Karnataka to soon have 440-MW of Nuclear power plants

The first nuclear power unit that is expected to restart generation is the third unit 220 MW unit at Kaiga Generating Station in Karnataka.

Nov 25, 2019

Deadly asteroid impacts more often on earth than previously thought, experts warn

Space experts believe that doomsday asteroid hits are not confined to the past, and it will happen in the future too.

Nov 24, 2019

This place on Earth has no life despite abundant water

Living beings, especially microorganisms, have a surprising ability to adapt to the most extreme environments on our planet but not at the Dallol geothermal field.

Nov 24, 2019