Science & Health

Venus' atmosphere spins so fast that it steals 2 minutes from the planet every day

Venus is about as large as Earth but its atmosphere and proximity to the Sun makes it hot and toxic. Astronomers have now found that the planet is losing about 2 minutes every Venus-day because of its atmosphere.

Jun 19, 2018

Yoga and meditation may lead to an inflated ego, study says

Self-centered people who practice yoga and meditation are likely to be more self-absorbed after yoga sessions. People have a high sense of self-enhancement after practicing mindfulness exercises.

Jun 19, 2018

Are aliens using cloud cloaking technology to hide their spaceships? (VIDEO)

The well-defined edges of the object indicate that it is not lenticular clouds, claims conspiracy theorists

Jun 19, 2018

Trump orders new US Space Force as 6th branch of armed forces; What forced him to do so?

Details about how this new space force would look like and how they operate still remain a mystery but conspiracy theorists say alien disclosure is imminent now

Jun 19, 2018

Why is the US healthcare most expensive in the world? Here's the answer

Researchers found that it was not one single sector that cost a lump sum. Every single healthcare sector was found to have its share of high price tags.

Jun 18, 2018

Was Albert Einstein a racist? That's what his personal diary reveals about him

The sudden emergence of the travel diaries of Albert Einstein reveals the darker side of the scientist's character. His racist attitude is unveiled as the piece gets published by a renowned university.

Jun 18, 2018

Can't live without video games? Beware, you may be suffering from 'gaming disorder'

The World Health Organization is set to announce "gaming disorder" as a new mental health condition.

Jun 18, 2018

NASA's 'Opportunity': Mars rover caught in dust storm might help study Martian climate

The Opportunity rover is caught in a massive dust storm that has grown to cover about one quarter the red planet. Scientists are excited to see the sheer volume of data they might gather on the Martian climate.

Jun 18, 2018

Volcanoes produce music deep inside them and it could help prepare for eruptions

Craters are like windpipes and high-pressure air moved around by the changing shape of the craters can help predict eruptions and save lives.

Jun 18, 2018

SpaceX, NASA and Blue Origin cannot go to Mars with their current engines, says Chris Hadfield

Astronaut Chris Hadfield feels that while rockets will make it to Mars, the first few missions are likely to be too dangerous for humans to survive.

Jun 18, 2018

What are olivines? Know about the green gems raining in Hawaii after Kilauea volcano eruption

These green crystals are actually part of the rock-forming mineral group olivine and from them, the green semi-precious stone peridot is formed.

Jun 18, 2018

ISRO's GSAT-11 ready for launch, but when will the 'heaviest communication satellite' take off?

The Indian Space Research Organisation's GSAT-11 was scheduled to be launched on May 26 from Kourou, a site in South America, but was recalled over doubts of possible glitches. The communication satellite was then thoroughly checked and is now found to be free of glitches.

Jun 18, 2018

NASA's space ninja Peggy Whitson retires at 58

Peggy Whitson, the oldest woman ever to go to space, is also widely known for being the world's most experienced female spacewalker.

Jun 18, 2018

Scientists discover over 100 planets with possible habitable exomoons

Each of these planets is over three times the width of Earth and they all are orbiting their star within the habitable zone.

Jun 18, 2018

Scientists discussing possibilities of building cities on asteroids, what next?

Scientists are now planning to build cities on asteroids, as a closed ecosystem there will provide perfect living conditions.

Jun 17, 2018