Science & Health

Pavement paintings celebrate 'Modernismo' Nicaraguan poet

Interested in museum paintings or old books? Beware, some may be laced with poison

A recent study of old books accidentally led to a conclusion, according to which, the museum paintings that look so creative contain arsenic, which can have a dangerous impact on users.

Jun 29, 2018

Electricity on Mars? It is possible to harvest wind energy, says new study

Most other sources of power like thermoelectric or even solar might not be as effective in the long run and wind could be a way to supplement other sources of power on Mars.

Jun 29, 2018

Harvard researchers explain why our worries never end

The team conducted three different experiments and has found why our brain tends to dwell on problems.

Jun 29, 2018

NASA on Oumuamua: Everything we know and what we don't about the interstellar visitor

Oumuamua's trajectory changed recently, leading astronomers to conclude that it is a comet. Here are all the things that we know and what we still don't know about this interstellar traveller.

Jun 29, 2018

Will you trust an AI smartphone app to diagnose your illness?

A healthcare company in the UK has developed an AI smartphone app that asks patients about 30 questions regarding pain and symptoms to diagnose the illness.

Jun 29, 2018

After three-fingered mummies, bizarre UFO spotted at Nazca lines in Peru; Sparks debate

A skywatcher has apparently captured an unidentified flying object (UFO) in Peru, very near to the Nazca lines allegedly drawn by aliens in the ancient times

Jun 29, 2018

A packet of Marlboro cigarettes made by Philip Morris are pictured in this photo illustration

Australia wins WTO approval for plain packaging of cigarettes

In a landmark decision, World Trade Organisation has approved the Australian government's move to allow cigarettes to be sold in plain packages with health warnings, rejecting complaints that it violates international trade policies.

Jun 29, 2018

Project Blue: Mission to photograph Earth-like exoplanets where humans could live

The Kepler-186f, about 550 light years away was the first identified exoplanet that is potentially habitable and it has been found to be a lot more habitable than once believed.

Jun 29, 2018

New friend in sight for Diabetics as AI, radar tech lend a helping hand

Blood sugar levels can now be detected without pricking your finger! Artificial Intelligence and radar devices are being invented to detect blood sugar levels without drawing blood.

Jun 29, 2018

Plastic bottle crushers installed at select railway stations

Eco friendly Andhra: South Central Railways installs bottle crushers at stations

South Central Railways installed machines for crushing and recycling plastic bottles at Kachiguda, Secunderabad, Nizamabad and Vijayawada stations with a capacity for 5,000 bottles per day.

Jun 29, 2018

Risk of death by old age reduces as people get older, says new study

Ageing is a topic that has seen much debate through most of human history. A new study has found that human longevity is actually increasing over time.

Jun 29, 2018

Buzz Aldrin embroiled in public feud with kids over 'misuse of finances'

The 88-year-old former astronaut is suing his children and longtime manager over misuse of his finances and slander. The two children, Andrew and Janice say they're merely trying to protect his businesses.

Jun 28, 2018

Humans only visit 25 places regularly, we are creatures of habit

The first of its kind study says that we really are creatures of habit - even though our 25 places often change over time.

Jun 28, 2018

Milky Way galaxy is filled with carbon-rich, toxic 'space grease'

There are nearly 100 greasy carbon atoms for every million hydrogen atoms out there. That makes up for between a quarter and a half of all available carbon. In the Milky Way Galaxy alone, this makes up about 10 billion trillion, trillion tonnes of grease.

Jun 28, 2018

China releases stunningly clear images taken on Moon surface by Chang'e-3 rover

Chang'e-3's objective was to land on the dark side of the Moon and explore that region using a rover, something that has not happened since the Apollo missions.

Jun 28, 2018

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Science & Health

Interested in museum paintings or old books? Beware, some may be laced with poison

Electricity on Mars? It is possible to harvest wind energy, says new study

Harvard researchers explain why our worries never end

NASA on Oumuamua: Everything we know and what we don't about the interstellar visitor

Will you trust an AI smartphone app to diagnose your illness?

After three-fingered mummies, bizarre UFO spotted at Nazca lines in Peru; Sparks debate

Australia wins WTO approval for plain packaging of cigarettes

Project Blue: Mission to photograph Earth-like exoplanets where humans could live

New friend in sight for Diabetics as AI, radar tech lend a helping hand

Eco friendly Andhra: South Central Railways installs bottle crushers at stations

Risk of death by old age reduces as people get older, says new study

Buzz Aldrin embroiled in public feud with kids over 'misuse of finances'

Humans only visit 25 places regularly, we are creatures of habit

Milky Way galaxy is filled with carbon-rich, toxic 'space grease'

China releases stunningly clear images taken on Moon surface by Chang'e-3 rover

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]