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SETI spots 72 new radio signals coming from alien galaxies 3 billion light years away

The bursts came from a dwarf galaxy, researchers find, that is about 3 billion light years away. However, as to what created the signals, scientists are yet to find out--It could even be alien technology.

Sep 11, 2018

Individuals pay more than $ 1 trillion in bribes each year, says UN chief

UN chief linked corruption to many forms of instability and violence, such as the illicit trafficking of weapons, drugs, and people, and noted that connections between corruption, terrorism and violent extremism have been repeatedly recognised by the Security Council and the General Assembly. Corruption costs $ 2.6 trillion, or five per cent of the global GDP.

Sep 11, 2018

Over one million evacuated as Hurricane Florence barrels towards US southeast coast

The size of the hurricane-force winds doubled over 12 hours from 30 to 60 mph, the National Hurricane Centre (NHC) said Monday afternoon.

Sep 11, 2018

Apocalypse imminent? Red heifer born in Israel sparks fear

Christian believers argue that the birth of a red heifer in Israel has fulfilled Biblical prophecies, and they claim that an apocalypse is imminent

Sep 11, 2018

India moves ahead of Japan to become third-largest world economy in terms of PPP

Purchasing power parity (PPP) compares how many goods and services a unit of money can purchase in different countries. While GDP shows the total productive output of a country, PPP compares the value of money in different countries.

Sep 11, 2018

Gender bias in science? Woman scientist receives recognition for the work she did 50 years ago

In 1967, Jocelyn Bell Burnell achieved a huge scientific breakthrough but a male scientist ended up getting the Noble Prize for the same research while she was overlooked

Sep 11, 2018

Curiosity rover clicks a 360-degree selfie on dusty-Mars, while Opportunity still sleeps in hibernation

The image shows how harsh the condition is, at this point, on the Red Planet due to the brutal dust storm

Sep 11, 2018

Solar panels may bring back vegetation in Sahara desert and stop its expansion: Study

Scientists created a computer simulation of the Sahara desert, where 20% of Sahara is covered with solar panels and the result was astonishing

Sep 11, 2018

A Star is Born: Lady Gaga had an 'instant connection' with her co-star Bradley Cooper

Lady Gaga who will be seen opposite Bradley Cooper in 'A Star Is Born' revealed that she was simply blown away when she first heard the actor sing.

Sep 11, 2018

Did Zac Efron hook up with Mel B on a dating app?

'High School Musical' actor Zac Efron apparently shared a night of passion with former Spice Girl, Mel B after the duo met on an exclusive dating app.

Sep 11, 2018

US Vice President Pence calls Obama's criticism of Trump 'very disappointing'

In a speech Friday at the University of Illinois, Obama offered his most pointed criticism yet of Trump, accusing him of cozying up to Russia, emboldening white supremacists and polarizing the nation.

Sep 10, 2018

Djokovic on US Open final: Love Serena; chair umpire Ramos shouldn't have pushed her to the limit

Novak Djokovic also said he doesn't agree with WTA CEO Steve Simon backing Serena Williams' sexism claims. The American tennis superstar had chastised chair umpire Carlos Ramos for handing her three code violations during the dramatic women's singles final on Saturday.

Sep 10, 2018

Antarctica has been mapped accurately and in stunning detail for the first time ever

Up until now, we've had a better map of Mars than we've had of Antarctica and now it is the highest-resolution terrain map by far of any continent.

Sep 10, 2018

Climate change may have originally been influenced by ancient farmers, says study

Climate change has been talked around fo quite some time. However, what could be the possible reason for its origin? A study says it could be the practice of ancient farmers.

Sep 10, 2018

Novak Djokovic realises dream after emulating 'idol' Pete Sampras at US Open 2018

After outclassing Juan Martin del Potro in straight sets in the US Open final on Sunday, Djokovic moved alongside Sampras into joint-third on the all-time list of men with most Grand Slam titles.

Sep 10, 2018