Science & Health

Lightning kills Chennai man trying to take photo of it; What happens when lightning strikes?

The man who was struck by lightning has been as HM Ramesh and the incident happened when he was visiting a friend's shrimp farm in Sunnampukkulam.

Jun 7, 2018

Meteor crashed in South Africa might be alien spaceship, claims UFO researcher

No objects recovered from the crash site which indicates that it was not a meteorite

Jun 7, 2018

Affordable healthcare for all: Modi hails government programmes

The Prime Minister cited the example of price capping on stents to indicate his government's success in bringing quality healthcare to millions.

Jun 7, 2018

NASA's Juno spacecraft solves the mystery behind Jupiter's lightning storms

Jupiter's lightning is similar to Earth's in radio frequency, but the planet's thunderstorms are concentrated around the poles, NASA's Juno found out why.

Jun 7, 2018

India's ISRO to help build Oman's space programme

The MoU was signed between Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Oman's Ministry of Transport and Communications in Muscat in February and will provide impetus to explore newer research activities and application possibilities.

Jun 7, 2018

Space journalist spots alien skulls on Mars, just hours before NASA press meet

Forget the press conference that belied space enthusiasts everytime, here's Joe White, a self-proclaimed space journalist, who said he has spotted alien skulls on the Martian surface just hours before the outcome of NASA press conference.

Jun 7, 2018

Modern education ruining children's 'vision'? Longer study hours linked to short-sightedness

The longer a child spends in the education system, the worse off it is for their eyes. Spending time outdoors, however, can help slow down the eye disease.

Jun 7, 2018

Move to 2050: It's time you need to book a date with sex robot, say researchers

Advocates of sex robots want the entire world to believe that these machines are more than just toys; rather they are the companions that would help people with health issues and relationship complications

Jun 6, 2018

NASA looks at commercial side of International Space Station, seeks business partners

NASA Administrator Bridenstine said the space agency is looking for suitable partners to commercially exploit the International Space Station (ISS) and that many large businesses are already interested in the venture.

Jun 6, 2018

Ancient Antarctic rift zones just got reactivated, triggering earthquakes under ice

These earthquakes, fueled by rapid melting over the last 100 years could cause ice to break away and massive ice-mass loss.

Jun 6, 2018

Did ancient humans mistake aliens for Gods? So says TV anchor

YouTube channel 'Logical Indian' had suggested that Hindu Gods might be aliens from outer space and now a TV host suggested the same as the theory gains momentum

Jun 6, 2018

Climate changes eventually crushes civilisation but hope for next brightens

Despite all our efforts at containing global warming or climate change, based on this research model, the whole planet gets affected and it might not be possible for Earth to recuperate, says study.

Jun 6, 2018

Kolkata second-most polluted city in India: WHO

The City of Joy has earned the infamy of being the lung cancer capital of India. Pollution levels in Kolkata saw a rapid increase during 2017-18 due to a steady increase in biomass burning and the number of vehicles, among other factors.

Jun 6, 2018

Aliens controlling our skies? Conspiracy theorists cite mysterious abductions, cattle mutilation

These mysterious black helicopters are often connected with several cases of alien abduction, cattle mutilation or UFO encounters.

Jun 6, 2018

Not sleeping but glued to mobile phone or TV? Then face these consequences, say experts

The more time teenagers spend browsing the internet, watching movies, and generally staring directly into screens, the higher their rate of insomnia and depression symptoms, says the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

Jun 6, 2018