Science & Health

Spiders on Mars? NASA picture captures crawling objects on Mars' surface

The picture has been taken by the space agency's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO). It features the "spiders" coming out of the planet's ground at the South Pole

Jul 15, 2018

Plastic bottle crushers installed at select railway stations

Railways to install plastic bottle crushing machines at 2,000 stations

To combat the rising number of plastic bottles disposed in and around railway stations, the Indian Railways has directed stations to install bottle crushers. Smaller stations will be covered under social responsibility schemes, larger stations to host bidding for selecting the operator.

Jul 15, 2018

High-energy neutrinos absorbed by Earth, IceCube Observatory Experiment finds

Alien neutrino found on Earth for the first time ever

This recently found neutrino has come from a supermassive black hole outside of our solar system.

Jul 15, 2018

Space Launch Complex 17 demolished to make way for Moon Express

According to NASA Spaceflight, the first ever successful launch from these launch towers took place in on September 20, 1957. Operations at the launch complex finally shut down officially in 2011, 55 years from its foundation.

Jul 14, 2018

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) headquarters

FDA approves first drug with potential for smallpox treatment

Due to fears of smallpox being used as a bioweapon, the FDA has approved TPOXX, a drug developed by SIGA Technologies Inc.

Jul 14, 2018

Alien shockproof: Giant planet-sized UFO detected by NASA's Stereo spacecraft

The flying object spotted in the video is seemingly planet-sized, and it also has imprinted drawings on its body

Jul 14, 2018

Did you know? Eating curd rice may put you on snooze but it has major health benefits

Most importantly, it gives you a great sense of satisfaction and contentment and eventually makes you feel happy about yourself when consumed.

Jul 13, 2018

At 200 db, these rockets are so loud that they can rip off rainbows in the sky (VIDEO)

At 200 decibels, the noise levels are about 80 decibels more than the average pain threshold. Apart from the immense heat that launches generate, the rumbling sound alone is enough to not only hurt people, it can literally set hair on fire and even topple buildings.

Jul 13, 2018

Archaeologists discover gigantic granite sarcophagus in Egypt: Will it reveal more about ancient mysteries?

Archaeologists unearth a large mysterious sarcophagus during a routine inspection at a construction site in Egypt.

Jul 13, 2018

How fast is the universe expanding? Gravitational waves give us a hint

Researchers believe knowing how fast the universe is expanding could shed light on the origins of the existence as well as describe whether the cosmos is ultimately headed for collapse or indefinite expansion.

Jul 13, 2018

Watch NASA demolish two rocket launch towers using explosives

This is the same complex where Opportunity, Spirit, and all the Pioneer missions were launched. It was active from the 1950s all the way to 2011.

Jul 13, 2018

Tim Cook speaks at the China Development Forum

Apple announces $300 mn fund to accelerate clean energy use in China

The China Clean Energy Fund will develop 1 gigawatt of renewable energy in China as Apple partners with 10 suppliers to invest $300 million over the next four years.

Jul 13, 2018

Our nearest exoplanet has the perfect conditions to host life

Ross 128b is more likely than not to have an "equilibrium temperature" 21 degrees C that is neither too hot nor too cold for humans.

Jul 13, 2018

McDonald's salads leave 30 ill in Illinois and Iowa

Over 30 have been hospitalised after intestinal illness leading to diarrhoea and nausea. McDonald's has temporarily stopped salads from its current supplier and is working with health officials to determine the cause.

Jul 13, 2018

Mexican earthquake throws up ancient Aztec temple hidden in Teopanzolco pyramid

A team of archaeologists has discovered the remnants of an ancient temple inside the Teopanzolco pyramid in Mexico

Jul 13, 2018

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Science & Health

Spiders on Mars? NASA picture captures crawling objects on Mars' surface

Railways to install plastic bottle crushing machines at 2,000 stations

Alien neutrino found on Earth for the first time ever

Space Launch Complex 17 demolished to make way for Moon Express

FDA approves first drug with potential for smallpox treatment

Alien shockproof: Giant planet-sized UFO detected by NASA's Stereo spacecraft

Did you know? Eating curd rice may put you on snooze but it has major health benefits

At 200 db, these rockets are so loud that they can rip off rainbows in the sky (VIDEO)

Archaeologists discover gigantic granite sarcophagus in Egypt: Will it reveal more about ancient mysteries?

How fast is the universe expanding? Gravitational waves give us a hint

Watch NASA demolish two rocket launch towers using explosives

Apple announces $300 mn fund to accelerate clean energy use in China

Our nearest exoplanet has the perfect conditions to host life

McDonald's salads leave 30 ill in Illinois and Iowa

Mexican earthquake throws up ancient Aztec temple hidden in Teopanzolco pyramid

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]