Science & Health

Just an eye but 530 million years old

530-million-year-old fossil of an extinct creature, possibly of a trilobite, found in Estonia. Trilobites are considered the ancestors of spiders and crabs, and they lived in the sea

Dec 8, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Not gems but germs clutter inner surface of ISS

Scientists conducted a new study, which revealed that International Space Station harbours thousands of microbe species on its inner surface and that is actually a good sign.

Dec 8, 2017

By Poulami Nag

From fluorescent scorpions to iridescent flies: Researchers discover new species in Malaysian rainforest

The 117 member team documented the flora and fauna of the rainforests in Malaysia's Penang Island.

Dec 8, 2017

By Rahul K R

Swiss woman claims to have visited aliens on Mars and conversed with them

Recently it has been reported that a woman, named Hélène Smith had claimed to have visited Mars and seen aliens there in 1894.

Dec 8, 2017

By Poulami Nag

Highway to Hell - Driver films terrifying wildfire in Los Angeles

California to witness extreme fire hazard as Red Flag alert has been issued till Saturday

The US National Weather Service has stated that a consistent and strong Santa Ana wind, with speed up to 80 mph, will lead to extreme fire weather conditions through Friday in Southern California, leading to a Red Flag warning across the area.

Dec 8, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Clay on Mars could have formed due to planet's crust, not water: Study

Researchers have actually found evidence of ancient phyllosilicates, or clays, on the Martian surface. If proved true, this latest news can rewrite the early history of the Red Planet.

Dec 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Scientists found 75 million years old duck-like dinosaur or 'Dino-Swan'

A strange looking feathered duck-like dinosaur has been identified by scientists who claim that it could be the fossil of a mutant swan that roamed around 75 million years ago.

Dec 7, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Underground fiber-optic cables can detect earthquake and other subsurface activities, claim researchers

Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's (Berkeley Lab) scientists have recently conducted the test successfully on dark fiber.

Dec 7, 2017

By Poulami Nag

Bronze Age alien weapons shed light on how nickel-rich iron came from meteorites

French scientist Albert Jambon claims that iron weapons used by early men in the bronze age came from outer space and hence contained large quantities of nickel.

Dec 7, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Mistakenly 'declared dead' child finally dies in Delhi

On November 30, Max doctors had declared the 22-week-old premature baby dead at the hospital and handed over the body to parents in a polythene bag along with the infant's stillborn twin brother but some movement in the bag while on way to perform the funeral made parents rush the baby found alive to hospital but he is dead now.

Dec 7, 2017

By IANS

Anti-poaching doubled tigers in Sumatra but deforestation pushing them nearer to extinction, says report

The anti-poaching campaign to protect Sumatra tigers have increased the number of tigers. But the Tigers are still at risk due to the extensive deforestation in the Island for oil palm plantations. The biodiversity of the Island is disrupted by the extensive deforestation which is fast depleting its forest cover.

Dec 7, 2017

By Rahul K R

Women are fitter than men, says study

Women are more athletic than men with 30% faster oxygen processing than men.

Dec 6, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Daily health tips: 7 ways to stay healthy and fit

Check out seven ways to help you stay fit and healthy.

Dec 6, 2017

By Bikash Rai

15,000-year-old abandoned cave of Ice Age discovered beneath Montreal city

A 15,000-year-old cave which apparently belongs to the ice age has been discovered beneath Montreal City situated in Canada.

Dec 6, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Why we haven't encountered extraterrestrial life? Blame it on false communication, say experts

Recently a project named Breakthrough Listen surveyed almost 700 planets and found 11 potential extraterrestrial signals. However, later all of them were found to be false positives.

Dec 6, 2017

By Poulami Nag

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Science & Health

Just an eye but 530 million years old

Not gems but germs clutter inner surface of ISS

From fluorescent scorpions to iridescent flies: Researchers discover new species in Malaysian rainforest

Swiss woman claims to have visited aliens on Mars and conversed with them

California to witness extreme fire hazard as Red Flag alert has been issued till Saturday

Clay on Mars could have formed due to planet's crust, not water: Study

Scientists found 75 million years old duck-like dinosaur or 'Dino-Swan'

Underground fiber-optic cables can detect earthquake and other subsurface activities, claim researchers

Bronze Age alien weapons shed light on how nickel-rich iron came from meteorites

Mistakenly 'declared dead' child finally dies in Delhi

Anti-poaching doubled tigers in Sumatra but deforestation pushing them nearer to extinction, says report

Women are fitter than men, says study

Daily health tips: 7 ways to stay healthy and fit

15,000-year-old abandoned cave of Ice Age discovered beneath Montreal city

Why we haven't encountered extraterrestrial life? Blame it on false communication, say experts

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!