Science & Health

Maharashtra bans plastic: Rs 25,000 fine plus jail term for repeat offenders

Three months after the government issued a circular, the plastic ban comes into effect in the state. Single-use plastics are being replaced with cloth and paper products.

Jun 23, 2018

Out of control iguana invasion in South Florida

South Florida's growing iguana population is causing officials to look at ways to manage the non-native species.

Jun 23, 2018

Singing the same song for 1000 years, the American swamp sparrows way

American swamp sparrows may have sung the same songs for centuries and passed them on through generations by learning, according to new research.

Jun 23, 2018

Are we the only intelligent species in observable universe? Possibly, says new research

The probability of getting life and intelligence on an exoplanet has an *extreme* uncertainty given what we know, say astronomers.

Jun 23, 2018

Four cups of coffee can keep your heart healthy

In the past, several studies have associated the consumption of caffeine with lower risk for coronary heart disease mortality, preferably in aged people.

Jun 22, 2018

A fly-over tour to Mars is the 'next best thing'? Take a look

If you've been waiting to see how the Red Planet looks when you soar over it, take a look at the video. It will help you get that realistic view of the planet.

Jun 22, 2018

Swedes have been brewing beer since the Iron Age, reveals new evidence

Researchers discovered new evidence that the Swedish have been brewing beer for large-scale productions since the Iron Age. The findings were made in Uppakra, Sweden.

Jun 22, 2018

Ground below Antarctica found to be rising rapidly- What happens next?

Scientists have now found that the Antarctic bedrock is rising up by about 41 mm every year because of the thinning ice above it.

Jun 22, 2018

Rare celestial trio spotted: Photographer captures green fireball, moon and Venus in same frame

The beautiful celestial event was captured by a photographer who intended to photograph the crescent moon of last weekend in southwest Germany. The moon and Venus were captured by chance in the same frame next to a neon green streak of the meteor as it cast a green glare on the surrounding clouds.

Jun 22, 2018

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Science & Health

Maharashtra bans plastic: Rs 25,000 fine plus jail term for repeat offenders

Out of control iguana invasion in South Florida

Singing the same song for 1000 years, the American swamp sparrows way

Are we the only intelligent species in observable universe? Possibly, says new research

Four cups of coffee can keep your heart healthy

A fly-over tour to Mars is the 'next best thing'? Take a look

Swedes have been brewing beer since the Iron Age, reveals new evidence

Ground below Antarctica found to be rising rapidly- What happens next?

Rare celestial trio spotted: Photographer captures green fireball, moon and Venus in same frame

SpaceX Falcon Heavy gets USAF approval, first launch order for 2020

Mars storm update - NASA upgrades it to 'Planet Encircling'; Spells doom for Opportunity rover

Woman notices a lump moving around her face and you cannot imagine what it was

Addiction explained: Here's why the brain chooses alcohol over healthier alternatives

Rising sea levels threaten this particular species of seabird, besides humans

How cancer progresses? New tech can map it real-time

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]