Science & Health

Rare phenomenon on Lake Superior stuns everyone on Christmas! [VIDEO]

An enormous wall of icy fog was captured over the lake due to a quick drop in temperature near Minnesota's Duluth Harbour.

Dec 26, 2016

Is Earth in danger because of star Gliese 710?

Gliese 710, currently 64 light years away from Earth, is expected to pass through our solar system's Oort cloud in 1.35 million years.

Dec 26, 2016

Six more radio signals from deep space deepen mystery: Are we being hailed by intelligent beings?

A total of 17 such radio signals -- called fast radio bursts (FRBs) -- have been received from this location in space since their discovery in 2007.

Dec 25, 2016

Mystery of dimming Tabby Star captivates scientists across the globe

Once it had shown a surprising reduction in its luminosity by 22 percent.

Dec 24, 2016

Heart Disease Deaths: Why New Year leads to more heart-related deaths

People who die during the holiday season were found to be younger in comparison to the people dying in the rest of the year.

Dec 24, 2016

Cellular therapy: This man got rid of spondylitis after 11 years of suffering, but does it really work?

Cellular therapy proved to the turning point as Rajesh can now move his neck and back normally after just two sessions.

Dec 24, 2016

Toilet paper for your smartphones at Tokyo airport! [VIDEO]

There are more than five times of germs on a smartphone screen as compared to a toilet seat.

Dec 23, 2016

Roopa Ganguly admitted to Kolkata hospital; BJP blames TMC attack for blood clots in brain

The 50-year-old has complained of severe headache and partial loss of vision.

Dec 23, 2016

Green offices improve workers' performance and can make your company lots of money!

A rise has been observed in the number of green buildings being constructed after finding the health and cost related benefits.

Dec 23, 2016

NASA's Cassini just photographed Pandora: Here are 5 things you need to know about Saturn's little moon

Here are 5 things you need to know about Pandora, the potato-shaped moon of Saturn, in order to be the life of that space-themed Christmas party.

Dec 23, 2016

NASA's Cassini spacecraft captures amazing images of Saturn's Pandora moon!

The potato-shaped moon of the ringed planet was beautifully captured by NASA's Cassini spacecraft on December 18.

Dec 23, 2016

Scientist Peter Whibberley explains why 2016 will be one second longer

On 31 December an extra second will be added before midnight, senior research scientist Peter Whibberley explains. Since the 1960s we have used atomic clocks to keep track of time, as they are more accurate than the old method of using the Earth, as the Earth randomly speeds up and slow down. But to make sure that the atomic clock is in line, an extra second is needed every so often to ensure many of modern societies functions like the internet and mobile phones can work.

Dec 22, 2016

Beijing Smog is being turned into an ornament...learn how China is making its pollution beautiful

Beijing was found to have 17 times higher limits of air pollution than what WHO recommends.

Dec 22, 2016

Cancer treatment: Sun Pharma to acquire Novartis' cancer drug Odomzo for $175 million

Odomzo, approved by the US FDA in July 2015, has marketing approval in over 30 countries.

Dec 22, 2016

Are female condoms going to be the next big trend in India?

About 74% participants said they will purchase female condoms from a store, while 26% agreed to buy it online, a survey by condom-maker Cupid highlighted.

Dec 22, 2016