Science & Health

Floridians head to shelters to brace for Hurricane Irma

Hurricane Irma is expected to make landfall on Florida as a Category 4 storm on Sept. 10. There are 260 shelters open throughout the state to accommodate the evacuees, as 70 more are expected to be open on Sept. 9.

Sep 10, 2017

Ayurveda advises against the banana-milk combo: Here's why

Both milk and banana are very nutritious, but having them together is not a good idea.

Sep 9, 2017

Residents evacuated from Caribbean islands following Hurricane Irma

A tour company on Antigua assisted with the evacuation of over 200 residents from Barbuda. The elderly, pregnant woman and mothers with young children were evacuated first.The neighboring island was devastated by Hurricane Irma. Food, water and medicine were also transported to Barbuda from Antigua. The islands now have to prepare for the imminent arrival of Hurricane Jose.

Sep 9, 2017

If you're drinking tap water, you're probably drinking plastic; here's why

Reportedly, over 400 million metric tons of new plastic is made each year and only a small fraction is recycled.

Sep 9, 2017

Cubas coast battered by Irma

Hurricane Irma continues to move along the northern coast of Cuba. Cuba was drenched with rain and wind from the edge of the storm. Dangerous storm surges of up to 10 feet are expected. Irma may move closer to the country throughout the day. Tourists and even dolphins were evacuated from the predicted path of the storm. Cubans prepared rigorously for the storm, securing homes and belongings.

Sep 9, 2017

These 5 drinks can help you shed weight!

Here are 5 drinks you need to know about that can help you shed weight.

Sep 9, 2017

Satellite imagery shows three hurricanes churning in the Atlantic basin

Satellite imagery shows hurricanes Irma, Jose, and Katia churning in the Atlantic basin.

Sep 9, 2017

Satellite imagery shows three hurricanes churning in the Atlantic basin

Satellite imagery shows hurricanes Irma, Jose, and Katia churning in the Atlantic basin.

Sep 9, 2017

Solar flares and Sunspots: Scientists bewildered by a sun gone wrong

Two massive sunspots have sent solar storms toward Earth.

Sep 9, 2017

Antarctica's volcanic caves may host unknown species of animals and plants

With temperature up to 25 degrees Celsius, some of these caves may be ideal for secret life to thrive.

Sep 9, 2017

Rare phenomenon called 'earthquake lights' observed in Mexico skies! [VIDEO]

The strongest earthquake of the century took place in Mexico on Friday.

Sep 8, 2017

NASA's Juno spacecraft reveals new mysteries about Jupiter's auroras: 7 things to know

The polar auroras formed on Earth are generated by accelerating electrons, whereas the ones on Jupiter are formed by electrons trapped in its huge magnetic field.

Sep 8, 2017

Drinking can lead to breast cancer; here are some common factors that increase cancer risk

'Drinking alcohol increases the risk of some of the most common forms of cancer,' says a recent study

Sep 8, 2017

NASA's SDO captures biggest solar flare of the decade: 7 things to know

This is the biggest flare recorded in past 12 years since September 2005, when a huge an X17 flare was emitted by the Sun.

Sep 8, 2017

UK PM Theresa May defends response to Hurricane Irma

The UK has come in for criticism from some over the response to the damage caused by Irma. Former U.K. EU representative for Anguilla Dorothea Hodge told The Guardian the speed of response has been absolutely disgraceful. However May has defended her government, saying we have taken action. We moved swiftly.

Sep 8, 2017