Science & Health

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

Temperatures hit dangerous levels in European heatwave dubbed Lucifer

A heatwave nicknamed Lucifer is making Europe sweat. Temperatures of more than 40 degrees Celsius were reached in southern and eastern Europe. The highest grade red weather warnings were issued for 10 countries.

Aug 5, 2017

NASA's New Horizons to explore a mysterious Kuiper Belt Object: Here are top things to know

The Kuiper Belt Object 2014 MU69 is located beyond Pluto 1.6 billion kilometers (1 billion miles) from Earth.

Aug 4, 2017

Dinosaur fossils accidentally discovered in Canada: Top things to know

The dinosaur fossils were found in a Canadian Park while testing a new model of Mars rover.

Aug 4, 2017

Pear-shaped women are less prone to heart ailments and diabetes: Top things to know

The study stated that thin women who have pear-shaped bodies have a lesser risk of succumbing heart and liver ailments, as well as diabetes.

Aug 3, 2017

NASA's Hubble telescope discovers an exoplanet with a glowing water atmosphere

The mass of the WASP-121b exoplanet is around 1.2 times more than that of gas giant Jupiter.

Aug 3, 2017

Nasa is hiring a planetary protection officer to protect the Earth from aliens

Nasais looking for a Planetary Protection Officer to protect the Earth from aliens. The role involves preventing astronauts and robots from biological contamination during space exploration. The US governments site posted the job, which is open to US citizens and nationals. They will pay you a six figure salary up to $187,000 a year.

Aug 3, 2017

NASA continues research on pulsars 50 years after the accidental discovery: Top 5 things to know

More than 2,000 pulsars were spotted by the astronomers by chance and despite being studied for five decades, much is not known about them.

Aug 2, 2017

NASA is hiring a full-time Planetary Protection Officer; top 7 things to know about this alien combating job

Planetary protection officers have been employed by various space agencies in part-time roles but NASA and ESA will hire full-time employees.

Aug 2, 2017

Earth likely to warm 2°C by end of this century

Global temperature is likely to rise more than 2°C by 2100, and we have only a 5% chance of avoiding the temperature rise, according to a new study.

Aug 2, 2017

5 things to follow in your 40s for a healthy living

Biological changes like andropause and menopause are experienced in 40s.

Aug 1, 2017

World Breastfeeding Week 2017: 7 facts to know about nursing mothers

WHO recommends at least six months of breastfeeding for the baby.

Aug 1, 2017

NASA reveals more about Proxima b's habitability: Top 7 things to know

Proxima b, an Earth-sized exoplanet, might not be habitable as previously believed.

Aug 1, 2017

NASA's Cassini spacecraft discover stunning auroras in Saturn's southern atmosphere [VIDEO]

The glittering phenomenon is also referred to as Saturn's southern lights and is just like the ones found on Earth.

Jul 31, 2017