Science & Health

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

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

Partial Solar Eclipse Today: Super Moon to shield the Sun; Here's where and when to watch

Those deep in the southern hemisphere, in New Zealand, southern coast of Australia, and Antarctica can see this event as it unfolds today.

Jul 12, 2018

Largest solid rocket engine ever built waiting to be hot fire tested

If successful, the engine will gain validation as the booster of choice for Vega-C in 2019 as well as the Ariane 6 starting 2020.

Jul 12, 2018

No, all humans did not descend from one woman who lived in Africa 200,000 years ago

New research shows that this woman, often called "Mitochondrial Eve" might not actually be the only single ancestor of all humans.

Jul 12, 2018

Nibiru destroyed life on Mars, earth may be next, claims legendary Serbian astronomer

Legendary Serbian astronomer Milorad B. Protić, in his memoirs, said Nibiru was responsible for the destruction of life on Mars, and earth may also face the same fate

Jul 12, 2018

NASA might have found, destroyed complex organic material on Mars 40 years ago

Complex organic material is the closest pointer to actual life outside the Earth. We now know that they exist on Mars, but this discovery could have come 40 years back.

Jul 12, 2018

How big are SpaceX rockets? This visual helps you see just how massive these machines are

One of the reasons why it is not easy to visualise the size and magnitude of these machines is because of the way they are presented. Launch pads are isolated, normally near the coast, and there is nothing near them except for the sky and a launch tower for scale comparison.

Jul 11, 2018