Science & Health

German woman has legs, left arm amputated after insect bite

Kujas' condition worsened and she was admitted to another hospital where she slipped into a coma.

Aug 9, 2017

Weather-related disasters are exponentially increasing

Weather-related disasters are exponentially increasing. In fact, two-thirds of Europe could be affected by an extreme weather event by 2100, according to a study published in the  Lancet Planetary Health journal on 4 August. In the 72 hours since, this years worlds strongest storm , Typhoon Noru pounded Central Japan, causing more than 400 flights to get cancelled.Landslides crippled Northern Italy and Southwest China following extended heatwaves Meanwhile, wildfires raged in  Western Greenland, an occurrence so rare that The European Union Earth Observation Programme has no data on  similar activity in this region. At this time, this appears to be unprecedented.

Aug 8, 2017

Over 20 dead as landslide hits village in Chinas Sichuan Province

The local authority mobilized more than 700 firefighters and staff members from the civil affairs administration and the public security to conduct emergency rescue.

Aug 8, 2017

New detailed satellite images of Antarctica captured by Deimos Imaging: Top 5 things to know

These stunning new images were captured by Deimos Imaging; the photos portray the eastern Antarctic Peninsula in great detail.

Aug 8, 2017

Usher sued for exposing people to herpes: 7 things to know about the incurable disease

Lawsuits were filed against the singer for exposing three people to the sexually transmitted disease (STD).

Aug 8, 2017

Preparing for a quantum future: An inside look at groundbreaking research in Singapore

If were going to have quantum computers, we will need quantum communications too. But how will it work?

Aug 8, 2017

NASA's SAGE III begins its mission: Here are 7 things to know about the device

The main task of SAGE III is to monitor the recovery of the ozone layer.

Aug 8, 2017

Fognado hits Santa Cruz beach: 7 things to know about the rare phenomenon [VIDEO]

The term "fognado" has been coined by the beachgoers.

Aug 7, 2017

Flesh eating sea fleas attack Australian teen: Top 5 things to know about the creatures

An Australian teenager attacked by flesh-eating sea creatures, here are the top things to now about this species.

Aug 7, 2017

NASA replies to a 9-yr-old's job application who wants to be Guardian of the Galaxy

A 9-year-old wants to be Planetary Protection Officer at NASA. Read his letter below and NASA's reply to his job application

Aug 7, 2017

26-year-old marketing executive diagnosed with 'binge watching' addiction

It is a lifestyle related addiction, which, like in this case, can result in critical symptoms of depression and anxiety, the doctor said.

Aug 6, 2017

Partial Lunar Eclipse 2017: Live Streaming and all you need to know

The entire partial eclipse will be visible from central and east Africa, central Russia, China, India, the Far East and most of Australia.

Aug 6, 2017

Total Solar Eclipse 2017: Top 7 things to know about the astronomical event [Live Stream link]

America is going to experience Total Solar Eclipse on August 21 for the first time after 1979.

Aug 5, 2017

Astronomers conduct Dark Energy Survey; top 7 things to know

Dark Energy Survey (DES) is the largest study carried forward to assess the dark matter so far.

Aug 5, 2017

Get ready to witness the lunar eclipse on August 7 [VIDEO]

A partial eclipse of the Moon (lunar eclipse) will occur on August 7 night and it will be visible from all places of India.

Aug 5, 2017