Science & Health

Does it snow on Pluto? Scientists seem to think it does

Scientists have recently found proof that snow and ice features are present on Pluto's surface

Jan 5, 2017

Stephen Hawking 75th birthday: From Big Bang Theory to Simpsons, here is a list of his memorable TV and film appearances

Over last three decades, Stephen Hawking has appeared in many sci-fi TV shows and animations

Jan 5, 2017

Stephen Hawking birthday: 5 things you need to know about the renowned physicist

The world renowned physicist Stephen Hawking will turn 75 on January 8.

Jan 5, 2017

Wildlife crime: India bans import of skins of reptiles, mink, fox and chinchillas, thanks to Maneka Gandhi

"Animals are not fabric, and we commend the government of India for recognising that fact," PETA India said in a statement.

Jan 5, 2017

Stephen Hawking 75th birthday: Renowned physicist's top inspirational quotes

On his 75th birthday, we bring to you Stephen Hawking's top inspirational quotes.

Jan 5, 2017

NASA: These findings will reveal more about Mars' mysterious climate

Similar to Earth, the Red Planet too has polar ice caps.

Jan 5, 2017

Remember those mysterious radio signals from space? Scientists have located their origin!

Scientists have now located the origin of FRBs, or fast radio bursts, but are still divided on what their possible source is.

Jan 5, 2017

Will NASA's IXPE mission uncover the secrets of Sagittarius A*, the demon at the centre of our galaxy?

Sgr A* is the cosmic shepherd and we're its celestial flock of stars, always making sure we stay together, yet looking to us them with its ravenous hunger

Jan 5, 2017

Long-term circulation of heat in the Atlantic Sea is more at risk than we thought

The long-term circulation of heat in the Atlantic Ocean is at risk if the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere were to double, a new study finds. The new modelling study predicts that centuries of doubled atmospheric CO2 could cause the collapse of a major Atlantic current, producing dramatically different effects than previous models have anticipated.

Jan 5, 2017

The famous ‘global warming hiatus’ in recent years never existed

Changes in the way ocean temperatures were measured in the late 20th Century made it look as though the oceans were getting cooler, but now independent data have confirmed that this hiatus in global warming never actually happened.

Jan 5, 2017

NASA picks mission IXPE to expand its understanding of cosmic space

The mission will send telescopes to faraway galaxies in an effort to understand the nature of black holes and neutron stars.

Jan 4, 2017

Autism treatment gets a boost after team identifies area of brain linked with ASD

A team of researchers have used MRI scanning technology to locate the area of the brain linked to behavioral patterns in those with ASD

Jan 4, 2017

Alien hunting 2017: Focus will be on Europa and Enceladus moons

This year, look out for a lot of chatter on the two moons as scientists start laying groundwork for two flagship missions set to launch in the next 10 years

Jan 4, 2017

There's a spanking new 'organ' in your body... meet the Mesentery

In fact, Grey's Anatomy has been updated to encompass the new information found on the mesenteric organ.

Jan 4, 2017

Meet the five eccentric physicists who changed the world of science

A quick peek at the quirky side of the game-changers in the world of physics.

Jan 4, 2017