Science & Health

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

6.9 magnitude earthquake jolts Fiji Islands; tsunami alert issued

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said that tsunami waves were possible within 299 km of the quake's epicenter.

Jan 4, 2017

Cannabis oil: Is this the new miracle cure for epilepsy?

Florida is planning to reduce restrictions on medical cannabis after 71 percent people voted to support an amendment to the state constitution.

Jan 3, 2017

Quadrantids Meteor Shower 2017: Timings, Locations and Live Streaming link!

The Quadrantids Meteor Shower will be the first astronomical event marking the beginning of 2017! The meteor shower will take place on the night of January 3 and 4.

Jan 3, 2017

The mystery behind the extinction of dinosaurs is finally solved!

The cretaceous meteor strike caused the mass extinction of dinosaurs, but other species of birds and mammals were booming up.

Jan 3, 2017

Bangladesh earthquake: 5.5 magnitude quake hits India-Bangladesh border; tremors felt in Assam and Tripura

There were no reports of any damage to life or property.

Jan 3, 2017

Sir Isaac Newton birthday: Things you didn't know about the genius

On Sir Issac Newton's 384th birthday, learn more about him than you ever thought you knew.

Jan 3, 2017

NASA's NEOWISE Mission: Two celestial bodies discovered!

Two celestial objects have been detected by NASA's NEOWISE mission, which was launched in the December of 2009.

Jan 2, 2017