Science & Health

Climate change: Tibet sees receding glaciers, shrinking permafrost

Scientists have warned that due to global warming, glaciers could disappear by 2050.

Oct 20, 2015

Moles on right arm could indicate risk of skin cancer for women

Women having more moles on the right arm risk developing skin cancer.

Oct 20, 2015

Orionid meteor shower 2015: When & how to watch the October shooting stars; live streaming information

As compared to the Perseids in August or the Gemenids in December, the Orionids are said to be modest in nature, but too spectacular to be missed.

Oct 20, 2015

Organ donations hit a record high in China

The record comes after the use of executed prisoners' organs was banned.

Oct 20, 2015

Prince William speaks out on illegal wildlife trade in China

In a televised appeal on Monday (19 October), Britains Prince William has urged Chinese consumers to stop buying illegally traded wildlife products.

Oct 20, 2015

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