Science & Health

NASA has detected a smiley face in new galaxy

"The lower, arc-shaped galaxy has the characteristic shape of a galaxy that has been gravitationally lensed -- its light has passed near a massive object en route to us, causing it to become distorted and stretched out of shape," said NASA.

Nov 5, 2018

NASA locates multiple heat anomalies in Atlantic Ocean, conspiracy theorists speculates bizarre theories

Conspiracy theorists believe that the heat anomalies located in the Atlantic Ocean could be either signaling volcanic activities or the presence of a secret alien base

Nov 4, 2018

Ozone hole modest despite optimum conditions for depletion: Scientists

NOAA scientists said colder temperatures in 2018 allowed for near-complete elimination of ozone in a deep, 5km layer over the South Pole. This layer is where the active chemical depletion of ozone occurs on polar stratospheric clouds.

Nov 4, 2018

SpaceX Starman reaches beyond Mars in his cherry red Tesla Roadster

Elon Musk used to go to work in that Tesla Roadster before the car embarked upon its space journey.

Nov 4, 2018

Srinagar records season's coldest night, temperatures drop below freezing point

A Met official said after Saturday's heavy snowfall in the higher reaches and mild to moderate rains in the plains of the state, the weather is expected to improve from Sunday onwards.

Nov 4, 2018

Childhood violence may spur puberty and depression, reveals study

The results indicated that accelerated ageing following exposure to violence early in life can already be detected in children as young as eight years old.

Nov 4, 2018

Researchers unravel network of more than 200 genes linked to autism

Best known for its effects on social behaviour, autism is thought to be caused by mishaps in brain wiring laid down during embryo development.

Nov 4, 2018

Increasing protein intake can reduce disability risk in elderly, reveals study

The results showed that those who ate more protein were less likely to become disabled when compared to people who ate less protein.

Nov 4, 2018

Flip-flop movement of Cigar-shaped asteroid 'Oumuamua' makes it strange, could be an alien probe, say Harvard researchers

A recent study conducted by Harvard University researchers has suggested that interstellar visitor Oumuamua could be an alien probe

Nov 3, 2018

Domestic violence common in developing nations: Study

"Most perceive this behaviour as legitimate disciplining, rather than an act of violence," a researcher said.

Nov 2, 2018

NASA bids goodbye to planet-hunting Kepler space telescope

"As NASA's first planet-hunting mission, Kepler has wildly exceeded all our expectations and paved the way for our exploration and search for life in the solar system and beyond," said Thomas Zurbuchen, Associate Administrator of NASA's Science Mission Directorate in Washington, DC.

Oct 31, 2018

Delhi pollution: Private cars could be banned on roads from 1 November if air quality worsens

Delhi has reached this season's highest air quality with the index reaching 401 points or "Severe" levels.

Oct 31, 2018

CSIR's green firecrackers remain a distant dream ahead of Diwali celebrations

CSIR's eco-friendly firecrackers would have been a major relief for people living in Delhi/NCR region but it seems to be a distant dream as of now.

Oct 30, 2018

Air pollution kills 600,000 children every year, says World Health Organization

Maria Neira, WHO's head of environmental determinants of health, said the worrying findings highlighted in the study, including evidence of pollution causing stillbirth and preterm birth, as well as diseases into adulthood, should lead to policy changes globally.

Oct 30, 2018

Happy news for dads? London varsity researcher developing male breastfeeding kit

A London University student is apparently developing a male breastfeeding kit so that dads can also feed babies

Oct 29, 2018