Science & Health

New species of Galapagos giant tortoise identified

Scientists have identified a new species of giant tortoise on the Galapagos Islands, using genetic data to determine that a group of 250 of the slow-moving grazing reptiles was distinct from other tortoise species residing in the Pacific archipelago.

Oct 22, 2015

Nasa animation shows star torn apart by black hole

Animation from Nasa Goddard illustrates what happens when stars enters a black hole.

Oct 22, 2015

Spooky idea of observing one particle changing another is real: Dutch scientists

Delft University of Technology researchers showed how two electrons at separate locations share invisible connections.

Oct 22, 2015

UFO sighting 2015: Huge 'alien floating city' spotted in China? [VIDEO]

Thousands of people reportedly saw an alien floating city in China and a video footage has been uploaded online.

Oct 21, 2015

Mexico: Rumbling Popocatepetl volcano erupts with ash and smoke

Mexico: Rumbling Popocatepetl volcano erupts with ash and smoke

Oct 21, 2015

Forest fires in Indonesia could last another month, says government

Indonesia has asked Russia, Canada and Australia to send them water-bombing aircraft for extinguishing the forest fires.

Oct 21, 2015

Scavenger vultures' genes help the tough birds thrive on rotting flesh

Defence against infections from the decomposing flesh is linked to the vulture's immune system.

Oct 21, 2015

UFO sighting 2015: Object on fire crashes onto road in West London? [PHOTOS]

Kingston Police said that an object on fire that like a crash landed UFO was spotted in the middle of the road in London.

Oct 21, 2015

Climate change: Tibet sees receding glaciers, shrinking permafrost

Scientists have warned that due to global warming, glaciers could disappear by 2050.

Oct 20, 2015

Moles on right arm could indicate risk of skin cancer for women

Women having more moles on the right arm risk developing skin cancer.

Oct 20, 2015

Orionid meteor shower 2015: When & how to watch the October shooting stars; live streaming information

As compared to the Perseids in August or the Gemenids in December, the Orionids are said to be modest in nature, but too spectacular to be missed.

Oct 20, 2015

Organ donations hit a record high in China

The record comes after the use of executed prisoners' organs was banned.

Oct 20, 2015

Prince William speaks out on illegal wildlife trade in China

In a televised appeal on Monday (19 October), Britains Prince William has urged Chinese consumers to stop buying illegally traded wildlife products.

Oct 20, 2015

European-Russian joint mission to soon colonise the Moon

The probe, named "Luna 27," will explore the freezing "dark" south pole of the Moon to assess whether there is water .

Oct 19, 2015

Now, a skin-tight space suit that mimics the impact of gravity

Australian researchers have designed a skin-tight space suit inspired by the bodysuit worn by Australian sprinter Cathy Freeman.

Oct 19, 2015