Science & Health

Russian defence satellite 'lost' after failing to separate from carrier rocket

This was the second launch of the Soyuz-2.1B three-stage carrier rocket.

Dec 8, 2015

Arnold Schwarzenegger: Dont listen to the climate change cynics

Former California governor and Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger told delegates at the United Nations climate conference on 7 December to ignore the naysayers who say a global deal is out of reach. The motivational address came as ministers representing many of the 195 parties met in Paris with the talks moving into their second phase before a 11 December deadline for an agreement.

Dec 7, 2015

Mount Etna: Red-hot lava spurts into sky as volcano erupts again

The worlds most active volcano on the Mediterranean island of Sicily has been putting on an impressive display

Dec 7, 2015

India, most flood-prone country in the world: Report

Out of 164 countries, India ranks as the most flood-prone country with a huge risk to its GDP.

Dec 7, 2015

World's first biologically powered chip created at Columbia Engineering

Molecular machinery of living systems to power an integrated circuit.

Dec 7, 2015

Soon, a 'power paper' that can store electricity made from simple materials

The material consists of nanocellulose and a conductive polymer.

Dec 7, 2015

Storm Desmond: Emergency teams make door-to-door rescues in flooded northwest

British soldiers, sea rescue workers, firefighters and mountain rescue teams were working through day and night in Cumbria on 6 December after the northwest was hit by flooding that observers say has been on an unprecedented scale.

Dec 7, 2015