Science & Health

Dame Vivienne Westwood: Fracking a crime against humanity

British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, known for her anti-fracking campaigning, took to the streets of London on Monday cradling a fracked baby of the future in her latest show of opposition to hydraulic fracturing.

Apr 27, 2015

Thailand: Customs make second biggest seizure of illegal ivory tusks

Thai customs displayed over three tonnes of confiscated African ivory worth $6m (£3.96m) on 27 April, the second largest seizure in Thailands history.

Apr 27, 2015

'Yetakaram' Choreographer Vijay Dies in Car Accident Caused by Earthquake in Nepal

Telugu actor and choreographer Vijay, who was busy shooting for "Yetakaram.com", died in a car accident caused by the Nepal earthquake.

Apr 27, 2015

Nepal Earthquake: 20-Member Telugu Film Unit of 'Yetakaram.com' Goes Missing in Kathmandu [VIDEO]

A 20-member team of Telugu comedy film "Yetakaram.com" has gone missing in the Earthquake-affected Kathmandu in Nepal.

Apr 26, 2015

Hubble 25th anniversary: Nasa’s space telescope explained in 60 seconds

As Hubble turns 25, heres everything you need to know about Nasas famous space telescope.

Apr 23, 2015

China: Lyrid meteor shower creates dazzling display in skies

The annual Lyrid meteor shower lit up the night sky over Changbai Mountain in northeast Chinas Jilin Province on Wednesday and was recorded by observers with stop-motion cameras.

Apr 23, 2015

Earth Day 2015: Activist swims in polluted New York City canal

An environmental activist gave up less than halfway through his attempt to swim the length of a notoriously polluted New York City canal on 22 April.

Apr 23, 2015

Chile: Calbuco Volcano erupts belching ash and smoke into the sky

Volcano Calbuco in southern Chile erupted for the first time in more than five decades on 22 April, sending a thick plume of ash and smoke several kms into the sky.

Apr 23, 2015

UFO Sightings Cover Up Hinted: Will Governments Worldwide Reveal Information on Aliens Spotted in the Skies?

Unknown Flying Objects (UFO) have been a topic of discussion for decades with several sightings being reported from around the world but it still remains a mystery as no notable organisation has thrown in enough evidence to support the claims. Now, a former Canadian defence minister has claimed that world governments are resorting to cover up.

Apr 22, 2015

Space geckos filmed playing on unmanned spacecraft

Thick-toed geckos filmed playing with a collar one had managed to remove during pre-launch period.

Apr 21, 2015

Japan: White tiger cub brothers rescue sibling fallen in a pool

Feline family ties proved essential at a zoo in Japan recently after a newly born white tiger cub fell in to a pool of water, and had to get his brothers to come to the rescue.

Apr 21, 2015

Gulf of Mexico expedition encounters unexpected whale visitor

The crew of the Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus had an unexpected encounter with a sperm whale on a routine trip measuring natural methane and hydrocarbon plumes in the Gulf of Mexico on 14 April.

Apr 21, 2015

Heavy Rains, Thunderstorm to Strike Jammu & Kashmir During the Next 24 Hours

J&K faced flood-like situation in the last week of March due to heavy rainfall.

Apr 20, 2015

Delhi Inhales Toxic Air: Dangerous Fine Particles Level Exceeds Recommended Limit by 21 Times

The air quality in Delhi is worse than London and Beijing, which are considered to be world's most polluted cities.

Apr 19, 2015

Canada: Baby seals shot or impaled in head in heart-breaking commercial seal hunt [Graphic video]

Humane Society International, Canadas Hunt Watch warn hundreds of baby seals being killed in Canadas ice floes

Apr 17, 2015