Science & Health

An outsized Hurricane Florence early on Thursday crept closer to the U.S. East Coast, packing tropical storm-force winds across hundreds of miles that threaten the region with potentially catastrophic flooding and torrential rain.

Former US Vice President Al Gore says recent hurricanes are biblical events

Al Gore has claimed that Hurricane Florence which is hitting the US mainland is very similar to a Biblical event

Sep 17, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

High waves hit the shore at Heng Fa Chuen, a residental district near the waterfront, as Typhoon Mangkhut slams Hong Kong, China September 16, 2018. REUTERS/Bobby Yip

Super typhoon slams into China after pummeling Philippines

Packing gale force winds of more than 200 kph (125 mph), tropical cyclone Mangkhut is considered the strongest to hit the region this year.

Sep 16, 2018

By Reuters

Researchers Dr Alberto Peruzzo (left), Mr Jean-Luc Tambasco and Dr Robert Chapman.

Scientists develop new photon chip which could revolutionise quantum computing

The research group found out that quantum data can be encoded, prepared and exchanged at separation with topological circuits on the chip.

Sep 16, 2018

By Ribhu

The updated BFR design flying around the Moon

Elon Musk plans to send Japanese billionaire to moon?

When asked about the space tourist in Twitter, Elon Musk posted the image of a Japanese flag which made many people think that the man who will fly around moon will be from Japan

Sep 16, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Spacex

ISS sabotage: Russia and United States issue joint statement

Amid fear of sabotage, NASA and Roscosmos have issued a joint statement about the current developments

Sep 16, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Nasa

300-endangered-turtles-killed-after-being-caught-in-fishermans-net

New study claims every piece of plastic in the ocean can potentially kill a turtle

"Even one little thin, filmy piece of plastic can...result in death," said the researcher.

Sep 15, 2018

By Immanuel Jotham

Used as place of shelter by gathered and hunters, Blombos Cave is presently a significant archaeological site for researchers looking to understand our initial predecessors.

Scientists discover world's oldest drawing by humans 73,000 years ago in South Africa

Scientists have discovered drawings in a cave in South Africa that could be 73,000 years old, and looks like a hashtag.

Sep 15, 2018

By Ribhu

People are seen inside an evacuation centre in preparation for Typhoon Mangkhut in Cagayan, Philippines, in this September 13, 2018 photo by LGU Gonzaga Cagayan from social media. LGU Gonzaga Cagayan/Social Media/via REUTERS

Super Typhoon 'Mangkhut' strikes northern Philippines

Disaster authorities have yet to complete damage assessments from Mangkhut, the 15th and most powerful storm to hit the Philippines this year.

Sep 15, 2018

By Reuters

Researchers discover world's oldest beer making facility

A team of the researchers from the United States and Israel has discovered the world's oldest beer making facility

Sep 15, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Harrison Ford asks people to stop voting for candidates who don't believe in science

Hollywood actor Harrison Ford argues that the most serious threat faced by humans is people in key positions who do not believe in science.

Sep 15, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Humans co-existed with largest elephant birds for thousands of years

A new study report suggests that humans have co-existed with elephant birds weighing half a tonne thousands of years ago

Sep 14, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

FORS2, an instrument mounted on ESO's Very Large Telescope captured the spiral galaxy NGC 3981 in all its glory. The image, captured during the ESO Cosmic Gems Programme, showcases the beauty of the southern skies when conditions don't allow scientific ob

ESO releases beautiful picture of distant galaxy in stunning detail

The image shows spiral galaxy NGC 3981 "suspended in the inky blackness of space".

Sep 13, 2018

By Immanuel Jotham

US conducted secret experiments on people in Georgia?

'A whole range of experiments involving Georgians had lethal finales,' said the minister, and documents show 24 people of a group of 30 died on the same day.

Sep 13, 2018

By Immanuel Jotham

Scientists discover previously unknown ghostly sea creatures in the Pacific Ocean [VIDEO]

These three new sea species of translucent and gelatinous snailfish were found in the Atacama Trench, one of the deepest points in the Pacific.

Sep 12, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Pediatric HAL merges two important technologies: robotics and artificial intelligence, to create a simulation which can help medical students practice better.

Pediatric HAL is an robot which cries, bleeds and turns handy for medical students

Powered by artificial intelligence and robotics, Pediatric HAL makes sure that medical students have a close to real experience while practicing.

Sep 12, 2018

By Ribhu

Artificial intelligence

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Former US Vice President Al Gore says recent hurricanes are biblical events

Super typhoon slams into China after pummeling Philippines

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Elon Musk plans to send Japanese billionaire to moon?

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New study claims every piece of plastic in the ocean can potentially kill a turtle

Scientists discover world's oldest drawing by humans 73,000 years ago in South Africa

Super Typhoon 'Mangkhut' strikes northern Philippines

Researchers discover world's oldest beer making facility

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