Science & Health

Chinese space agency gears up to launch rover to unexplored parts of moon

In December, the vehicle will travel aboard the unmanned lunar probe Chang'e 4, which is expected to land in the Aitken basin on the far side of the Moon,

Aug 17, 2018

Russia's 'inconsistent' satellite could be a space-based weapon, says the US

This is a matter of concern for the Americans because both the military and intelligence community rely on satellites for most of their operations including communication, navigation and spying.

Aug 16, 2018

NASA warns: Carbon monoxide clouds from California wildfires spreading throughout US

Over the weeks covered by the NASA study, carbon monoxide clouds that are high in the atmosphere is seen gradually drifting east. One branch is seen moving south toward Texas and the one branching off north east.

Aug 16, 2018

Climate change: Heat waves hit seawater hard, number doubled in last 35 years

Effects of these warming events and extreme heat in the waters could irreparably damage kelp forests and corals, while also harming fish.

Aug 16, 2018

Ancient 2,500 years old beer residue found and scientists now want to brew it again

There was a need for beer at a time because fermentation was one way to keep barley safe to consume later, for longer and even made it more nutritional. Also, beer is fun to drink.

Aug 16, 2018

Big data to the rescue: New software can predict landslides 2 weeks in advance

The tool uses applied mathematics and big data analytics to analyse intricate ground motion.

Aug 16, 2018

This is how your 'dog lick' can actually kill you; all you need to know about Capnocytophaga

Capnocytophaga is a bacteria commonly found in the mouths of dogs and cats. Here's everything that you need to know about the capnocytophaga — the bacteria that can actually kill you.

Aug 15, 2018

Israel conducted secret nuclear tests in 1979? Declassified cold war era study suggests so

Researchers note that this Israeli test, if it did indeed take place, was in clear violation of the Limited Test Ban Treaty of 1963.

Aug 15, 2018

Lack of sleep could make you lonelier, increase social isolation: Study

Researchers have found that we're less likely to want to interact with someone if they're lonely and less likely to interact with others when we're lonely- it is a vicious cycle.

Aug 15, 2018

Images: SpaceX offers first look and interior view of upcoming Crew Dragon capsule

The Crew Dragon, placed on a Falcon 9 will launch a crew of scientists and engineers to the International Space Station as early as February 2019.

Aug 15, 2018

What is 'OMG' particle? High energy cosmic rays that travel almost at the speed of light

As number of observations increase and the astrophysicists are able to gather more data, maybe in a few years from now, mystery of the high energy cosmic rays will finally be solved.

Aug 14, 2018

Earth's first rocks were likely made by meteors crashing into the planet billions of years ago

Called felsic rocks, they were found at the Acasta River in Canada, they are estimated to be well over four billion years old.

Aug 14, 2018

Opportunity rover on Mars lost forever? Not waking up after put to sleep during storm

One of the hardiest vehicles ever built- the Mars Opportunity rover got bogged down by a planet-encircling dust storm earlier this year, the storm might have finally killed it.

Aug 14, 2018

Parker Solar Probe needs to do 7 flybys of Venus before reaching Sun

During its scheduled seven-year long mission, the Parker probe will go for total seven flybys of Venus

Aug 14, 2018

Here is why ISRO has to postpone Chandrayaan-2 mission once again

As per reports, the chairman of ISRO has stated that they are looking to launch Chandrayaan-2 on January 3, 2019

Aug 14, 2018

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Science & Health

Chinese space agency gears up to launch rover to unexplored parts of moon

Russia's 'inconsistent' satellite could be a space-based weapon, says the US

NASA warns: Carbon monoxide clouds from California wildfires spreading throughout US

Climate change: Heat waves hit seawater hard, number doubled in last 35 years

Ancient 2,500 years old beer residue found and scientists now want to brew it again

Big data to the rescue: New software can predict landslides 2 weeks in advance

This is how your 'dog lick' can actually kill you; all you need to know about Capnocytophaga

Israel conducted secret nuclear tests in 1979? Declassified cold war era study suggests so

Lack of sleep could make you lonelier, increase social isolation: Study

Images: SpaceX offers first look and interior view of upcoming Crew Dragon capsule

What is 'OMG' particle? High energy cosmic rays that travel almost at the speed of light

Earth's first rocks were likely made by meteors crashing into the planet billions of years ago

Opportunity rover on Mars lost forever? Not waking up after put to sleep during storm

Parker Solar Probe needs to do 7 flybys of Venus before reaching Sun

Here is why ISRO has to postpone Chandrayaan-2 mission once 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]