Science & Health

New gene-editing CRISPR tools can detect and repair Zika, dengue, sickle-cell disease in human genome

The CRISPR-Cas9, Cas12a and Cas13a have been used by scientists in three studies to detect and target Zika, HPV, dengue, sickle-cell disease in the human genome.

Feb 18, 2018

Sexperts advise how couples can increase their chances of conceiving

Experts reveal various sex tips which can help couples improve their chances of conceiving. Read to know more.

Feb 17, 2018

Hundred new 'alien planets' discovered beyond our solar system by NASA's Kepler probe

With the new discovery, the total number of exoplanets discovered by the K2 mission has gone up to almost 300.

Feb 17, 2018

Scientists create new form of light: Will real-life Star Wars lightsabers be a reality?

Scientists have created a new form of light that can be used in quantum computing, if not real-life Star Wars lightsabers.

Feb 17, 2018

Brain-readers: Humans might not need to talk to communicate in future, expert says

Expert says that humans will soon communicate only using their thoughts.

Feb 17, 2018

Chandrayaan-2, set to place robotic rover on the moon, 'more powerful than NASA's Apollo missions'

Chandrayaan-2 is also equipped with several scientific capabilities and could send important data regarding the moon back to the Earth.

Feb 17, 2018

Scientists discover 'aging clock' that can predict when you're likely to die [Exclusive]

Scientists had been working to come up with an accurate 'aging clock' as our biological age can predict our health condition and mortality.

Feb 17, 2018

SpaceX's Tesla Roadster could crash with Earth, experts reveal

Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster in space could crash into earth, a team led by Canadian astrophysicist Hanno Rein from the University of Toronto Scarborough has predicted.

Feb 16, 2018

Man 'sent to the year 8973' says time-travel machine will be revealed to the public soon [Video]

William Taylor talks about an "advanced time-traveling machine" that will be revealed to the public in 2028 and the Utopian world from the year 8973.

Feb 16, 2018

Is rise of AI a threat to humanity? Experts think 'superhumans' might be the answer

One expert says human brains should be linked with artificial intelligence to protect the humanity against the rise of AI.

Feb 16, 2018

Sprays used for cleaning can be as harmful as smoking 20 cigarettes a day

The drops in lung function can be compared to smoking a pack of 20 cigarettes for between 10-20 years.

Feb 16, 2018

Earth and moon in the same frame: NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft captures rare image from 40 million miles

Earth appears as the largest radiant spot present at the center of the image, while the moon appears to be dim and can be seen towards the right of Earth.

Feb 16, 2018

Scientists conduct experiment in Mars Simulation Center in Oman desert

A four-week long project has launched at a Mars Simulation Center located in Oman desert, where scientists and researchers are conducting experiments and collecting data to use for future manned missions on Mars.

Feb 16, 2018

Study suggests ultra-processed foods could increase risk of cancer

Eating ultra-processed foods could increase the risk of cancer according to a new study by researchers who studied the 24-hour dietary records of over 100,000 healthy adults.

Feb 16, 2018

Tiny crystal-shaped features discovered by Mars rover to provide potential evidence of relatively fresh water

"So far on this mission, most of the evidence we've seen about ancient lakes in Gale Crater has been for relatively fresh, non-salty water," Curiosity team member Ashwin Vasavada said.

Feb 15, 2018