Science & Health

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

Nasa releases photos of Saturns moon Enceladus

Nasa released photos of Saturns icy moon Enceladus on Thursday (15 October) after spacecraft Cassini obtained the images during its flyby the day before. Cassini flew 1,142 miles above the ocean-bearing moons surface

Oct 16, 2015

Mexico: Colima volcano spectacularly erupts into sunny sky

Mexicos Colima volcano erupted on Thursday (15 October) morning, spewing ash and smoke into the air, authorities reported.

Oct 16, 2015

Plastic skin that can feel sensations created by Stanford scientists

For people living with prosthetics, such a system could one day allow them to feel sensation in their artificial limbs.

Oct 16, 2015

UFO Sighting 2015: Advanced alien civilization possible in another planet, says report

The Kepler Space Telescope has found that a star emits strange light pattern, hinting at an advanced alien civilisation.

Oct 15, 2015

Bizarre 'Buddha statue' on Mars spotted: Conspiracy theorists make new claims of intelligent life

The statue-shaped structure is a proof that intelligent life once existed there, according to conspiracy theorists.

Oct 15, 2015

Ebola virus can persist in survivor's semen for nine months: Study

Live Ebola virus can persist in the semen of some survivors for at least nine months, says a study.

Oct 15, 2015

Give Candy Crush a rest; don't fall victim to smartphone strain

Smartphone addiction can cause repetitive strain injury to hand joints, warn doctors.

Oct 14, 2015

India demands international laws to ensure open access to space for all countries

Increasing the restraints on use of nuclear weapons is "not only an essential first step, it is also necessary in the current complex international environment".

Oct 14, 2015

Find an 'alien' city on moon: Coordinates revealed from NASA photos

Here are the coordinates for an alien city on the moon.

Oct 12, 2015

US court asks DuPont to pay $1.6 million to victim of toxic contamination

Other legal suits in the pipeline will result in punitive damages against DuPont, say lawyers.

Oct 12, 2015

Indonesia: Hundreds of orangutans face evacuation as forest fire spreads

Thick smoke from forest fires is severely affecting the health of orangutans in the country.

Oct 10, 2015

Indonesia haze kills baby, chokes several infants as forest fires burn

Scores of babies in Indonesia have been admitted to the ICU due to haze-related acute respiratory infections.

Oct 10, 2015

Vulnerable 20: Twenty nations vulnerable to climate change seek action

Twenty of the countries most vulnerable to climate change, from the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan to the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu, formed a new group to press for tougher action to curb warming. Finance ministers from the 20 nations joined for the first time in Lima, Peru to form The Vulnerable 20, or V20.

Oct 9, 2015