Science & Health

Scientists create fastest rotating object in the world, spinning at 60 billion times per minute

The physicists, associated with this study, believe that observing this object will help them in learning more about vacuum and gravity

Jul 27, 2018

Lunar eclipse tonight coincides with strange positioning of Earth, Sun and Mars

On Friday, the Red Planet will be in opposition, which means, Mars and sun will be situated on the exact opposite sides of Earth, while a total lunar eclipse will be visible in some of the parts of the globe.

Jul 27, 2018

Listen to the sound of sun, what does it say?

Sun's sound, captured by ESA and SOHO and modified by the Stanford Experimental Physics Lab, brings the natural vibration of the star

Jul 27, 2018

Our galaxy had a sibling that Andromeda gobbled up billions of years ago, says study

Reportedly, this shredded galaxy used to be at least 20 times larger than the ones that have united with the Milky Way so far

Jul 27, 2018

Like Richter scale, new Rio scale is here to measure alien encounters, ET signals

The Rio scale is here to measure alien encounters, ET signals. It narrows news about alien sightings and signals down to a single numerical value between zero and ten. This is intended to give the general populace a quick way to understand just how important, or factual the news is.

Jul 26, 2018

NOAA's $11 billion project on hold after weather satellite malfunctions

GOES-17 is not operating at its optimal capacity due to cooling issues. The instrument is designed to look at Earth through 16 camera channels, but only about six are functional.

Jul 26, 2018

Blood Moon 2018: Temples offer 'puja' after lunar eclipse on July 27

A lot of religious beliefs are attached to the occurrence of Blood Moon. According to the Hindu zodiac calendar, the eclipse will affect people with zodiac signs of Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.

Jul 26, 2018

Earth just hit by geomagnetic Solar storm: What's happened later?

Minor solar storms pass without most people even being aware that they are happening.

Jul 26, 2018

Liquid water on Mars! There is a massive reservoir of liquid water under the surface

One and a half km below Martian polar ice, extending to about 20 km, there is a lake that holds liquid water.

Jul 25, 2018

Sands from Sahara can weaken hurricanes: Study

Researchers have calculated how sand and dust from the Sahara desert have an effect on ocean climate and its related weather patterns.

Jul 25, 2018

NASA yet to study rocks brought back by Apollo

Over 84 percent of all samples brought back from the Moon remain untouched.

Jul 25, 2018

NASA narrows down hunt for alien life to one centimetre under surface of Europa

The answer might be lurking just below the surface of Europa, Jupiter's icy moon.

Jul 25, 2018

July 27 Lunar Eclipse: Where are the best places to view the longest Blood Moon of this century

On Friday night, the Moon will fall under the shadow of Earth for a full 103 minutes, and during this time, the usually white moon will look red and ochre.

Jul 25, 2018

NASA's planetary defence programme is now 20 years old

The story of how NASA started and now operates the most precise and detailed map of all asteroids and comets that could potentially strike Earth.

Jul 24, 2018

UK's space agency wants you to help name their upcoming Mars rover

Boaty McBoatface all over again?

Jul 24, 2018