Science & Health

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Massive Smoke Forces Malaysia to Seek Emergency Steps Before Pollution Index Reaches 500

Malaysian Natural Resources and Environment Minister Datuk Seri G. Palanivel said on Saturday that the National Security Council will proclaim emergency if the Air Pollutant Index (API) of any area in the country was found above 500.

Jun 30, 2013

Manisha Koirala Back in India after 6-Month Long Battle with Cancer

Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala, who spent the past six months in New York for cancer treatment, has returned to India.

Jun 27, 2013

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NASA Hits Milestone, Discovers 10,000th Near-Earth Object

Scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) have discovered the 10,000th Near-Earth Object (NEO) which could pass near Earth.

Jun 27, 2013

Indian Version of GPS: ISRO to Launch First Navigational Satellite on 1 July

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has scheduled the launch of the country's first dedicated Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System-1A (IRNSS-1A) for 1 July.

Jun 26, 2013

Cow-Sized Ugly Reptile Roamed Ancient Desert Before Dinosaurs

A cow-sized, plant-eating reptile of the genus Bunostegos lived around 260 million years ago, even before dinosaurs roamed the Earth.

Jun 25, 2013

Giant Panda Gives Birth to Twins in China [VIDEO]

A giant panda has given birth to twins in Sichuan Province of Southwest China. The birth of the panda twins has been claimed as the first of its kind to have happened this year.

Jun 25, 2013

Supermoon Illuminates Night Sky [Stunning Photos]

Star gazers and astronomy enthusiasts across the world were in for a treat when the supermoon arrived on Sunday illuminating the night sky.

Jun 24, 2013

Supermoon 2013: Watch the Year's Biggest, Brightest Moon Live Online [PHOTOS+VIDEO]

This weekend, stargazers and astronomers will get a rare chance to observe the year's largest full moon, also known as supermoon.

Jun 23, 2013

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Lost and Found: Archaeologists Discover Hidden Maya City in Mexico [PHOTOS]

A team of archaeologists has discovered a lost city of the ancient Maya civilization in a remote jungle in southeastern Mexico.

Jun 22, 2013

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Global Warming may Increase Daily Variability of India's Monsoon Rainfall: Study

Global warming may increase the daily variability of India's monsoon rainfall in the future, finds a new study. The findings came at a time when floods have killed more than 550 people and destroyed unaccounted properties in North India.

Jun 22, 2013

Australian Govt Blamed for Inaction to Protect Great Barrier Reef

Australia has been put 'on notice' by the World Heritage Committee for jeopardising the Great Barrier Reef by not implementing their recommendations to preserve the global treasure.

Jun 19, 2013

Leopard Creates Scare after Straying in Farmer's House in Tumkur

A leopard strayed into the house of a farmer in Naganahalli village, Tumkur, creating big scare among the residents.

Jun 19, 2013

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Want to Communicate with Aliens? Send a Message to Space via Lone Signal

In an unprecedented attempt, a group has come together to further human-alien communication by allowing people to send personal messages which will be transmitted into space.

Jun 18, 2013

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Star Wars-Like Planets with 2 Suns May Have Better Habitable Conditions: Study

A new research found that planets like 'Tatoonie' with two Suns as shown in the epic space franchise "Star Wars" might have higher chances of supporting life.

Jun 17, 2013

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Prince William Has Indian Link, Reveals DNA Test

British Royal household has a new found Indian link with a DNA analysis directly linking King-to-be Prince William to Indian roots inherited from his maternal side.

Jun 15, 2013