Science & Health

NASA's Scientific Investigator Steve Squyres on Mars Exploration Rover Mission

Steve Squyres, a professor of astronomy at Cornell University and the principal investigator of NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Mission, talked about his experience and recent discovery with the Mars Rovers Exploration project, in an email interview with International Business Times.

Jun 4, 2013

Simple Vinegar Test Cuts Cervical Cancer Death in India by One-Third, Says Study

Nearly 73,000 deaths across the world from cervical cancer could be prevented by a simple vinegar test, according to a study.

Jun 3, 2013

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Nomophobia: 9 out of 10 Mobile Phone Users Fear Losing Contact, Says Survey

How many of you often check and re-check your gear or pockets to make sure you haven't forgotten your mobile phone? There are nine in 10 chances that you may be suffering from nomophobia, a new symptom which is gripping mobile users worldwide.

Jun 3, 2013

Scientists Discover Judiceratops, New Species of 3-Horned Dinosaur

Scientists have discovered a new species of three-horned dinosaur from fossils dating back 66 to 80 million years.

Jun 3, 2013

1 in 13 Humans Have Flexible Ape-Like Feet: Study

A new study finds that one in 13 humans have ape-like feet, as against most of them who have more rigid feet.

Jun 3, 2013

UFO Sightings: Mysterious Shape Changing 'Jelly Fish' UFO Spotted over Peru [VIDEO]

A mysterious flying object which changes shape has been spotted over Lima, Peru in last week.

Jun 2, 2013

Why Microsoft Founder Bill Gates Wants to Meet Bollywood Actor Aamir Khan?

Bill Gates in his blog - thegatenotes - had expressed his wish to meet Bollywood actor Aamir Khan and since then the speculations regarding why the Microsoft founder want to meet Amir is circulating.

Jun 1, 2013

UFO Sightings: Black-Speck Object Spotted over North Shore Mountains

A photographer from Canada captured a black speck which he believes is an UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) hovering over the North Shore Mountain in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Jun 1, 2013

Kerala Reports First Death of the Season from H1N1

Kerala has reported the season's first death due to H1N1. Simi Mol, a 27 year old pregnant lady is the first victim of the epidemic.

Jun 1, 2013

Giant Asteroid with Orbiting Moon Flies Past Earth [VIDEO]

A giant asteroid that measures 2.7 km in diameter has safely zipped past Earth on Friday, according to NASA.

Jun 1, 2013

UNESCO Declares Nicobar Islands as World Biosphere Reserve

The Indian archipelago of Nicobar Islands, which is home to around 1, 800 animal species and some of the world's most endangered tribes, is now declared as a world biosphere reserve.

May 31, 2013

World No Tobacco Day 2013: 6 Million Die Every Year from Tobacco Use, Says WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) celebrates World No Tobacco Day 2013 on Friday with the theme "ban tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship", highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco use and the need to advocate policies that will reduce its consumption.

May 31, 2013