Science & Health

Scientists capture giant 800lb Stingray in Thailand

Footage shot on 6 March during the making of wildlife programme Ocean Mysteries, shows scientists examining a Giant Whiptail Stingray found in the Mae Klong River, Thailand.

Mar 20, 2015

Astrophysicist ‘Mr Eclipse’: Total solar eclipse most spectacular thing

On 20 March, people on the Faroe Islands will experience a total solar eclipse.

Mar 20, 2015

Mars One Mission a Hoax or a Reality? Astrophysicist Removed from the Program; 100 Finalists Rubbish Conspiracy Theory

In what could come as a shock to many, who have been anxiously following the ambitious Mars One Mission, an astrophysicist has questioned its feasibility and claimed that the program might become a reality, hinting that it could well turn into biggest hoax in history.

Mar 20, 2015

Chile: Volcano Villarrica expels gas and ash in active phase

The Villarrica Volcano in southern Chile, which erupted earlier this month before settling down, has entered a more active phase again, expelling gas and ash into the atmosphere, Chilean authorities said on 18 March.

Mar 19, 2015

Orangutans use hand like soundbox to make alarm calls

Orangutans use hand like soundbox to make alarm calls

Mar 18, 2015

Lake Malawi fish dig pits and build sand castles to attract females

Researchers discover fast evolution of courtship rituals of cichlid fish in Lake Malawi.

Mar 18, 2015

Scientists at London Zoo studying why penguins waddle

A team of scientists has been studying penguins at London Zoo to try to work out how the birds developed their distinctive waddle.

Mar 18, 2015

Solar Impulse Pilot Piccard Gets his Passport Stamped; SI2 Team Flies to Varanasi

The solar powered plane is scheduled to arrive in Varanasi at around 9pm local time.

Mar 18, 2015

Solar Eclipse Livestream: How You Can Watch Celestial Event Live on 20 March [Timing Details]

Svalbard in Norway and the Faroe Islands will have a total eclipse.

Mar 17, 2015

Solar Impulse 2: Watch Swiss Solar-Powered Plane's LIVE Landing in Varanasi [PHOTOS]

The solar-powered plane will land in Varanasi at around 9pm IST on Wednesday.

Mar 17, 2015

California: Stranded sea lion pups inundate animal rescue centre

California sea lions - mainly pups - are turning up stranded and starved on Southern California beaches in record numbers this year, leaving experts worried that this winter may be the worst season ever documented for the marine mammals.

Mar 17, 2015

Budget 2015: Follow IBTimes UK for coverage throughout the day

Follow IBTimes UK for all coverage of this years budget.

Mar 17, 2015

Pi Day 2015: Significance of this 'Mathematical Constant' Time that Comes Only Once in Century

The so called 'Pi Day' is celebrated every 14 March in order to match with the first three values of the 'mathematical constant' pi (or π).

Mar 14, 2015

World's First Successful Penis Transplant Conducted in South Africa

South African surgeons have created history by performing the world's first successful penis transplant ever.

Mar 14, 2015

Cerns Large Hadron Collider re-starts after two-year shutdown

The Large Hadron Collider (LHC), which was at the origin of the discovery of the long-sought Higgs Boson in 2012 and which was shut down for upgrades in 2013, is now improved and ready to do science again.

Mar 13, 2015