Science & Health

ISRO: IRNSS 1I successfully placed in its orbit unlike previous mission

The 1,425 kg IRNSS-1I was the second satellite sent up as replacement for IRNSS-1A and the ninth of the IRNSS satellite series or indian GPS system.

Apr 14, 2018

By IANS

What's behind fast paced extinction of many animal species? Researchers find it out

Two newly published studies have defined the reason behind the extinction of wild animals, particularly large animals.

Apr 14, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Drinking red wine can lower the short-term effects of cigarette smoking

Even one alcoholic drink a day capable of shortening your life considerably, study finds

A new study has found that even one drink of alcohol a day regularly could reduce the life span of users

Apr 14, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Wine glass grew 7 times in 300 years, finds Cambridge study

Almost four-fold increase in the size of the wine glass between 1960 and 1980 was found, and it doubled between 1980 and 2004.

Apr 13, 2018

By Soorya Kiran NN

Doomsday Prophecy: David Meade predicts another date, and it's April 23

Christian numerologist David Meade has once again claimed that the world will end on April 23 as Nibiru will collide with earth causing massive destruction everywhere

Apr 13, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

New net launched promising greater protection against malaria

The trial in Tanzania showed that a long lasting insecticidal net treated with a chemical called piperonyl butoxide (PBO LLIN) reduced the prevalence of malaria by 44 per cent and 33 per cent in the first and second year respectively

Apr 13, 2018

By IANS

Chinese baby born 4 years after his parents' death, prolonged legal battle by grandparents

Even though in China surrogacy is illegal, in vitro fertilization or IVF is nowadays considered a trusted process.

Apr 12, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Aliens might be living with us, but we cannot detect them with our senses, says top scientist

A top scientist has revealed that aliens might be living with us, but we cannot see them due to limitations of our senses

Apr 12, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Scientists discover earth's strange second magnetic field

The newly discovered second magnetic field is often difficult to detect because it is 20,000 times weaker than the earth's main magnetic field.

Apr 12, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

'Night owls' at greater risk of dying sooner

The findings based on a study of nearly half a million participants showed that night owls suffer from more diseases and disorders than morning larks.

Apr 12, 2018

By IANS

Singapore Zoo polar bear Inuka, 27, suffering from stiffer gait, poor health in old age

Inuka, 27, who was born in 1990 at Singapore Zoo, is now under special treatment for a stiffer gait in his hind.

Apr 12, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

NASA Nominated for Six 2018 Webby Awards

Starting from April 19, people vote for the nominees to receive the Webbys' People's Voice award, after registering with the Webby Awards site.

Apr 12, 2018

By Staff Reporter

Nasa

Space Baby soon? NASA sends ISS human sperm to see how they squirm in microgravity

The experiment if the frozen sperm will initiate the process to human reproduction in space, which may help to keep human species alive even in case of the earth getting destroyed or nuked in an accidental world War 3.

Apr 12, 2018

By Soorya Kiran NN

Australian jailed for fake cancer scam

Dickenson had pleaded guilty in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court to seven charges of obtaining property by deception.

Apr 11, 2018

By IANS

Australian birds hit by 'mysterious' illness

Investigators have identified symptoms similar to a neurological syndrome that caused mass bird death in New South Wales between 2003 and 2006.

Apr 11, 2018

By IANS

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Frozen Secret: Thousands of 'Alien-Like' Icefish Nests Found Beneath Antarctic Ice Sheet

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Science & Health

ISRO: IRNSS 1I successfully placed in its orbit unlike previous mission

What's behind fast paced extinction of many animal species? Researchers find it out

Even one alcoholic drink a day capable of shortening your life considerably, study finds

Wine glass grew 7 times in 300 years, finds Cambridge study

Doomsday Prophecy: David Meade predicts another date, and it's April 23

New net launched promising greater protection against malaria

Chinese baby born 4 years after his parents' death, prolonged legal battle by grandparents

Aliens might be living with us, but we cannot detect them with our senses, says top scientist

Scientists discover earth's strange second magnetic field

'Night owls' at greater risk of dying sooner

Singapore Zoo polar bear Inuka, 27, suffering from stiffer gait, poor health in old age

NASA Nominated for Six 2018 Webby Awards

Space Baby soon? NASA sends ISS human sperm to see how they squirm in microgravity

Australian jailed for fake cancer scam

Australian birds hit by 'mysterious' illness

Frozen Secret: Thousands of 'Alien-Like' Icefish Nests Found Beneath Antarctic Ice Sheet

Frozen Secret: Thousands of 'Alien-Like' Icefish Nests Found Beneath Antarctic Ice Sheet

Singapore's Skies Will Sparkle in Early November — Don't Miss the Beaver Moon and Meteor Shower Show!

Singapore's Skies Will Sparkle in Early November — Don't Miss the Beaver Moon and Meteor Shower Show!