Science & Health

Leaked NASA report: EmDrive can cut down 3 months of travel time to Mars to 30 days

It functions by giving out microwaves in a cone-shaped closed engine, making the engine act like a propulsion system.

Nov 9, 2016

ISRO gears up for GSLV Mk-III launch in December; know about the indigenous cryogenic engine

ISRO's next mission is the launch of GSLV-Mk III by December end and its integration is getting complete.

Nov 9, 2016

CO2 absorbed by plants and oceans has doubled over last 50 years, says study

An imbalance was caused in the environment due to the increasing levels of CO2 which led to global warming.

Nov 9, 2016

Make way for Atkins pill to shed weight swiftly

The hormones present in this diet makes one feel full and avoid eating more.

Nov 8, 2016

Rise in Earth's temperature by 5 degrees Celsius can be threatening for coastal areas: Scientists

Cities like New York, Tokyo, Miami and Guangzhou will lose its ground to the sea water if the global temperature exceeds up to five degrees Celsius or more.

Nov 8, 2016

Green tribunal slams Delhi, neighbouring states for being lame ducks on pollution

This is a matter of life and death and you have forced children to stay indoors, the NGT told all the states on Tuesday.

Nov 8, 2016

New anti-ageing pill can postpone onset of wrinkles and crow's feet

Researchers believe that this anti-ageing cure could also aid in treating cancer.

Nov 8, 2016

Music therapy reduces depression and emotional issues in youngsters, says study

It was observed that the levels of depression had reduced remarkably in youngsters given music therapy.

Nov 8, 2016

New Delhi grapples with worst smog in 17 years

New Delhi is dealing with serious levels of smog this winter, especially since Diwali celebrations on 30 October. The official data shows that the haze that has covered the Indian capital in the past one week is the worst in nearly 20 years. It has forced the city government to go for several desperate measures, including shutting down schools for three days. It is also considering bringing back the odd-even car rationing scheme in an attempt to bring down the pollution levels.

Nov 8, 2016

Delhi pollution update: 15-year-old diesel vehicles to go off roads from today

Lieutenant-Governor Najeeb Jung has ordered that a slew of measures be implemented immediately to combat smog in Delhi.

Nov 7, 2016

Russia: Natural snowballs appear on beaches in rare phenomenon

Hundreds of snowballs ranging from the size of a tennis ball to over a metre wide appeared on Russian beaches last week (3 November). Excited residents posted videos on social media of the rare phenomenon.

Nov 7, 2016

Delhites, don't worry about air pollution! This Canadian company promises to rescue you

Vitality Air said it will soon begin shipping its packaged air to India at approximately Rs 12.50 a breath.

Nov 6, 2016

Delhi: Foods that will protect you from air pollution

Rising air pollution in Delhi has resulted in increasing number of cases related to respiratory diseases and breathing problems.

Nov 6, 2016

This Indian woman challenged Leonardo Di Caprio's perception about Climate change

Sunita Narain of the CSE said the hole the US consumption has put in the planet won't be filled unless its citizens change their lifestyles.

Nov 6, 2016

New condom helps couple conceive way cheaper than IVF

The success rate of this over-the-counter condom, Stork, is said to be around 20 percent as effective as the IVF technique.

Nov 6, 2016