Science & Health

Exoplanets found with stable climates, regular seasons; What else required to harbor life?

According to the scientists, both these plants are capable of harboring life as they probably have stable climates and regular seasons. The astronomers also believe that one of them is more or less similar in size as the Earth.

Jul 1, 2018

Does the use of the last name signify a better reputation for scientists? Study reveals so

A recent study has found that scientists known by their last names enjoy more prestige than the females or other scientists known by their first or full names.

Jul 1, 2018

Scientists use single-pixel images of Earth to understand exoplanets better

The researchers were actually able to determine several facts about the planet from those single-pixel images; such as water clouds in the atmosphere and its rotation rate.

Jun 30, 2018

Monsoon hits India 17 days early, Delhi to receive rainfall till July 3

The Indian Meteorological Department announced that the monsoon has covered India 17 days ahead of usual, NCR region to receive rainfall till July 3 followed by a dry spell.

Jun 30, 2018

Interested in museum paintings or old books? Beware, some may be laced with poison

A recent study of old books accidentally led to a conclusion, according to which, the museum paintings that look so creative contain arsenic, which can have a dangerous impact on users.

Jun 29, 2018

Electricity on Mars? It is possible to harvest wind energy, says new study

Most other sources of power like thermoelectric or even solar might not be as effective in the long run and wind could be a way to supplement other sources of power on Mars.

Jun 29, 2018

Harvard researchers explain why our worries never end

The team conducted three different experiments and has found why our brain tends to dwell on problems.

Jun 29, 2018

NASA on Oumuamua: Everything we know and what we don't about the interstellar visitor

Oumuamua's trajectory changed recently, leading astronomers to conclude that it is a comet. Here are all the things that we know and what we still don't know about this interstellar traveller.

Jun 29, 2018

Will you trust an AI smartphone app to diagnose your illness?

A healthcare company in the UK has developed an AI smartphone app that asks patients about 30 questions regarding pain and symptoms to diagnose the illness.

Jun 29, 2018

After three-fingered mummies, bizarre UFO spotted at Nazca lines in Peru; Sparks debate

A skywatcher has apparently captured an unidentified flying object (UFO) in Peru, very near to the Nazca lines allegedly drawn by aliens in the ancient times

Jun 29, 2018

Australia wins WTO approval for plain packaging of cigarettes

In a landmark decision, World Trade Organisation has approved the Australian government's move to allow cigarettes to be sold in plain packages with health warnings, rejecting complaints that it violates international trade policies.

Jun 29, 2018

Project Blue: Mission to photograph Earth-like exoplanets where humans could live

The Kepler-186f, about 550 light years away was the first identified exoplanet that is potentially habitable and it has been found to be a lot more habitable than once believed.

Jun 29, 2018

New friend in sight for Diabetics as AI, radar tech lend a helping hand

Blood sugar levels can now be detected without pricking your finger! Artificial Intelligence and radar devices are being invented to detect blood sugar levels without drawing blood.

Jun 29, 2018

Eco friendly Andhra: South Central Railways installs bottle crushers at stations

South Central Railways installed machines for crushing and recycling plastic bottles at Kachiguda, Secunderabad, Nizamabad and Vijayawada stations with a capacity for 5,000 bottles per day.

Jun 29, 2018

Risk of death by old age reduces as people get older, says new study

Ageing is a topic that has seen much debate through most of human history. A new study has found that human longevity is actually increasing over time.

Jun 29, 2018