Science & Health

Countdown for ISRO's GSAT-6A satellite begins, launch on March 29

The 27-hour countdown for GSAT-6A satellite launch began at 1.56 pm Wednesday and the GSLV will blast off the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, at 4.56 pm Thursday.

Mar 28, 2018

Massive supernova puts out dying, burning star in just a few days

Supernovas normally take months to burn out, but this one went out in less than 3 days, burning very brightly as it expelled the remnants of a dying star.

Mar 28, 2018

Australia's Aboriginal languages had a common ancestor

Around 250 distinct indigenous languages were spoken in Australia when European explorers first landed in the continent in the late 18th century.

Mar 28, 2018

Tiangong-1: Why did China launch a space station and later abandon it?

The space station was designed to be in orbit for only two years, but spent over four years in space. It is finally coming down on April 1.

Mar 28, 2018

What is Sarcophagus? 2500-year-old coffin may unveil the mysteries of ancient Egypt

The hieroglyphs of the ancient coffin indicate that the occupant was a high priestess from the temple of the goddess Sekhmet.

Mar 28, 2018

The truth about Elon Musk's SpaceX punching a hole in the atmosphere

No, the Falcon 9 did not make a hole in the ozone as it exited the Earth carrying a small satellite in August last year.

Mar 28, 2018

4 in 10 cancer cases could be prevented with lifestyle changes

Four in 10 cases of cancer could be avoided by making lifestyle changes, shows a new study of cancer rates in the United Kingdom.

Mar 27, 2018

What is sleep apnea? Causes, symptoms and treatment for the sleep disorder

People who are suffering or have suffered from stroke, diabetes and congestive heart failure are more prone to sleep apnea.

Mar 27, 2018

Post-exercise food: What not to eat after a workout

Post-workout food is essential to not only restore energy but also to help build the muscles and boost metabolism.

Mar 27, 2018

Bigger size beneficial for sea animals – but only up to a point

Marine animals have considerably increased in size over the last 500 million years compared to land animals.

Mar 27, 2018

Suffering from knee pain? Know different home remedies to get relief

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society shows that knee pain can lead to depression and should not be neglected.

Mar 27, 2018

'Alien Megastructure' star has gone dark again, record dip in brightness observed

Tabby's Star has dipped in brightness yet again, this time to a record level, yet no one seems to know why.

Mar 27, 2018

Photos of China's Tiangong-1 hurtling towards Earth are terrifying: Should you worry?

Take a look at the images of flaming China satellite, Tiangong-1, which were shot using a radar imaging system as the module appeared in low orbital height.

Mar 27, 2018

Elon Musk's Mars colonization plans published- here are the highlights

Elon Musk's plans to colonize Mars, build a massive rocket, and set up a Moon base is now officially academic literature and it is free for all to read.

Mar 27, 2018

Planning to follow vegan diet? Dietician reveals how to get all nutrients

In an exclusive chat with IBT India, dietician Pavithra N Raj revealed the proper diet plan to be followed if someone plans to go vegan.

Mar 26, 2018