Science & Health

The mapping of the near-Earth asteroid Bennu is one of the science goals of NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission, and an integral part of spacecraft operations. The spacecraft will spend a year surveying Bennu before collecting a sample that will be returned to Ear

First NASA probe to return asteroid sample reaches Bennu

NASA's OSIRIS-REx met Bennu on Monday after a two-year journey that covered over two billion kilometres.

Dec 4, 2018

Has Pakistan bought Chinese SH-15 Howitzer for its 'miniaturized' nuclear shells?

Termed as a game-changer against India's 'Cold Start' doctrine, the move has triggered a new debate over the nuclear capability between India and Pakistan.

Dec 3, 2018

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Black hole mystery: Scientists one step closer to unlocking secrets of darkest space entity

Scientists believe that the shape of the gases surrounding the black hole is like a 3D fountain, and is not doughnut shaped.

Dec 3, 2018

Mild tremors experienced in Maharashtra's Palghar district

Civic officials said that quake-preparedness training programmes were held for villagers between November 26-29 in two talukas of Palghar district.

Dec 3, 2018

From Geminid meteors to Saturn's cosmic pairing: Five celestial events to look forward to in December 2018

International Business Times, India presents five celestial events that you should not miss this December

Dec 3, 2018

Neil deGrasse Tyson opens up about sexual misconduct allegations [Full Statement]

Dr Tyson has recounted his version of all three incidents in detail and has cooperated to participate in investigations to look into the accusations.

Dec 2, 2018

Blood Moon Delights Skygazers To A Celestial Spectacle

Rare lunar celestial event in January 2019 a sure sign of apocalypse, claim doomsday mongers

As the supermoon coincides with the blood moon in January 2018, many doomsday mongers consider it a sign of an apocalypse

Dec 2, 2018

Alaska hit by over 230 aftershocks after massive earthquake

The magnitude-7.0 earthquake sent residents scurrying for cover when it hit about 8.30 am on Friday. The quake was centred 10 miles northeast of Anchorage, the state's largest city with a population of about 300,000.

Dec 2, 2018

Chinese scientists design new self-powered sensor to monitor heart failure

The sensor is 1.5 cm long, 1 cm wide and 0.1 cm high. It has been experimented on pig models and integrated with a surgical catheter for minimally invasive implantation.

Dec 2, 2018

InSight's landing site on Mars couldn't have been more perfect, say NASA scientists

NASA's InSight team were hoping to land the vehicle at a sandy area on the Red Planet that had fewer number of rocks and the actual result is even better

Dec 1, 2018

NASA warning: Gigantic asteroid to zip past earth today, should we worry?

NASA has warned that an asteroid measuring more than 160 feet in length will have its close approach with earth today

Dec 1, 2018

Frank Hoogerbeets' seismic predictions coming true? Earthquake jolts Alaska; Christmas tremors next?

In the wake of the Alaska earthquake, many people believe that the tremor predictions made by Frank Hoogerbeets are coming true

Dec 1, 2018

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42% of world's coal power stations run at loss, reveals report

It challenges the need for new coal generation and shows that it makes economic sense to close plants in line with the 2015 Paris Climate Change Agreement.

Nov 30, 2018

Warning gets louder of high magnitude earthquakes in Himalayas

The researchers followed the local geology and structural map published by the Geological Survey of India, besides using Google Earth and imagery from Indian space agency ISRO's Cartosat-1 satellite.

Nov 30, 2018

NASA on Elon Musk's public pot smoking: 'You won't be seeing that again'

NASA ordered a probe into the work culture of SpaceX following Musk's viral video of him hitting a blunt on Joe Rogan.

Nov 30, 2018

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Science & Health

First NASA probe to return asteroid sample reaches Bennu

Has Pakistan bought Chinese SH-15 Howitzer for its 'miniaturized' nuclear shells?

Black hole mystery: Scientists one step closer to unlocking secrets of darkest space entity

Mild tremors experienced in Maharashtra's Palghar district

From Geminid meteors to Saturn's cosmic pairing: Five celestial events to look forward to in December 2018

Neil deGrasse Tyson opens up about sexual misconduct allegations [Full Statement]

Rare lunar celestial event in January 2019 a sure sign of apocalypse, claim doomsday mongers

Alaska hit by over 230 aftershocks after massive earthquake

Chinese scientists design new self-powered sensor to monitor heart failure

InSight's landing site on Mars couldn't have been more perfect, say NASA scientists

NASA warning: Gigantic asteroid to zip past earth today, should we worry?

Frank Hoogerbeets' seismic predictions coming true? Earthquake jolts Alaska; Christmas tremors next?

42% of world's coal power stations run at loss, reveals report

Warning gets louder of high magnitude earthquakes in Himalayas

NASA on Elon Musk's public pot smoking: 'You won't be seeing that again'

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]