Science & Health

Are we the only intelligent species in observable universe? Possibly, says new research

The probability of getting life and intelligence on an exoplanet has an *extreme* uncertainty given what we know, say astronomers.

Jun 23, 2018

Four cups of coffee can keep your heart healthy

In the past, several studies have associated the consumption of caffeine with lower risk for coronary heart disease mortality, preferably in aged people.

Jun 22, 2018

A fly-over tour to Mars is the 'next best thing'? Take a look

If you've been waiting to see how the Red Planet looks when you soar over it, take a look at the video. It will help you get that realistic view of the planet.

Jun 22, 2018

Swedes have been brewing beer since the Iron Age, reveals new evidence

Researchers discovered new evidence that the Swedish have been brewing beer for large-scale productions since the Iron Age. The findings were made in Uppakra, Sweden.

Jun 22, 2018

Ground below Antarctica found to be rising rapidly- What happens next?

Scientists have now found that the Antarctic bedrock is rising up by about 41 mm every year because of the thinning ice above it.

Jun 22, 2018

Rare celestial trio spotted: Photographer captures green fireball, moon and Venus in same frame

The beautiful celestial event was captured by a photographer who intended to photograph the crescent moon of last weekend in southwest Germany. The moon and Venus were captured by chance in the same frame next to a neon green streak of the meteor as it cast a green glare on the surrounding clouds.

Jun 22, 2018

SpaceX Falcon Heavy gets USAF approval, first launch order for 2020

September 2020 will see SpaceX launch a massive military satellite using the Falcon Heavy- the first government project comes after just one test flight.

Jun 22, 2018

Mars storm update - NASA upgrades it to 'Planet Encircling'; Spells doom for Opportunity rover

Mars, in its entirety is now going through a storm of epic proportions and has reached a stage that NASA has categorised as, "planet-encircling".

Jun 22, 2018

Woman notices a lump moving around her face and you cannot imagine what it was

The Russian woman initially noticed a lump a small lump under her left eye. However, in five days, the swelling shifted above her left eyelid and in 10 days, the left side of her upper lip.

Jun 22, 2018

Addiction explained: Here's why the brain chooses alcohol over healthier alternatives

Addicts know that their behaviour is harmful, and yet they continue to do so and scientists were able to identify molecular rearrangements in the brain that led to impulsive and sometimes destructive addiction.

Jun 21, 2018

Rising sea levels threaten this particular species of seabird, besides humans

Researchers found out that the temperature change at the sea surface during late winter leads to the most significant variations in the population growth rate of the black-browed albatrosses.

Jun 21, 2018

How cancer progresses? New tech can map it real-time

A new tissue-imaging microscope has been developed by Illinois researchers. The system uses precisely tailored pulses of light to simultaneously image with multiple wavelengths.

Jun 21, 2018

Summer Solstice 2018: Longest day of the year - why it happens, what you need to know

Axial tilt makes regions near the Tropic of Cancer get a lot more sunlight than the rest of the planet. As you get further north, the summer solstice will last longer and longer.

Jun 21, 2018

Construction workers continue to fix Delaware Aqueduct leak to save NYC from water deficiency

The hard-hat workers are working day and night to make sure the water in the Delaware Aqueduct doesn't get wasted because of the leakage in the old tunnel. The work commenced in 2013 and is expected to complete by 2020.

Jun 21, 2018

Following Kochi's lead, Bengaluru airport to switch to total solar power by 2020

Kempegowda International Airport will run on 100 percent solar energy by 2020 with plans to produce close to 12MW of power from an on-field solar plant. Airport authorities also plan to switch to LED in a bid to save electricity.

Jun 21, 2018