Science & Health

Here's why Sun's outer atmosphere is hotter than its surface

The cause of Sun's counterintuitively high temperatures has been an outstanding question in solar physics for years and now, finally, it might have an answer.

Oct 15, 2017

By Poulami Nag

Nasa

Space radiation cannot keep NASA from sending humans to Mars, believes scientist

NASA is developing several technologies and taking numerous countermeasures for the astronauts to ensure a safe and successful journey to Mars.

Oct 15, 2017

By Poulami Nag

Nasa

Russia launched European satellite successfully as part of ESA's Copernicus programme

The satellite, that has been launched recently, will be used to monitor Europe's air pollution level.

Oct 15, 2017

By Poulami Nag

Chinese space station Tiangong 1 to crash-land on Earth soon

Scientists are not certain as to exactly where the out-of-control space station will fall.

Oct 14, 2017

By Poulami Nag

Scientists discover Sun-like twin stars located 350 light years away from Earth

One of the stars of the pair may have devoured a dozen or more of its own rocky planets.

Oct 14, 2017

By Poulami Nag

Ninth Planet in our Solar System does exist, believes NASA

The NASA scientist has formulated theories of the existence of a ninth planet in the solar system. They believe that the ninth planet is capable of changing the course of the entire solar system.

Oct 14, 2017

By Rahul K R

Nasa

Asteroid 2012 TC4 may collide with Earth on its next visit

The asteroid, which just closely moved past the Earth this week, is expected to come back in 2079

Oct 14, 2017

By Poulami Nag

At least 54 killed as worst floods in years batter Vietnam

At least 54 people died and 39 went missing after destructive floods battered northern and central Vietnam this week, the countrys disaster prevention agency said on Friday (13 October). More than 300 homes have collapsed in floods and landslides, while more than 34,000 other houses have been submerged or damaged.

Oct 13, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Iconic telescope observatory Jodrell Bank nominated as UNESCO World Heritage Site

Lovell Telescope of Jodrell Bank, at the time when it was completed, was the world's largest telescope.

Oct 13, 2017

By Poulami Nag

Record rise in CO2 level caused by 2015-16 El Nino

The increase in the atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) due to the El Nino was the highest in, at least, the last 2,000 years.

Oct 13, 2017

By Poulami Nag

Nasa

Drone footage shows fire decimated Santa Rosa

Firefighters, facing resurgent winds and bone-dry conditions on 11 October, battled to halt the advance of wildfires that have killed at least 21 people, destroyed 3,500 homes and businesses and blanketed Northern California and amp;#39;s famed wine country in smoke.

Oct 12, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Massive mysterious hole, 80000 sq km in size, spotted in Antarctica

The hole, known as polynya has emerged in the middle of the frozen Weddell Sea of Antarctica

Oct 12, 2017

By Poulami Nag

Nasa

SpaceX successfully launched third recycled Falcon 9 rocket, watch it here

The latest mission marked the 12th Falcon 9 rocket launch by SpaceX in 2017.

Oct 12, 2017

By Poulami Nag

World Arthritis Day: All you need to know about the disease

Every year, World Arthritis Day is celebrated on October 12 across the globe to raise awareness about rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs), which are a leading cause of disability.

Oct 12, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore scientists crack tropical fruit Durian genome

Singaporean scientists have achieved a world's first by decoding the complete genetic map of durian, a highly prized tropical fruit delicacy known in Asia as the "king of fruits".

Oct 11, 2017

By Bikash Rai

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Science & Health

Here's why Sun's outer atmosphere is hotter than its surface

Space radiation cannot keep NASA from sending humans to Mars, believes scientist

Russia launched European satellite successfully as part of ESA's Copernicus programme

Chinese space station Tiangong 1 to crash-land on Earth soon

Scientists discover Sun-like twin stars located 350 light years away from Earth

Ninth Planet in our Solar System does exist, believes NASA

Asteroid 2012 TC4 may collide with Earth on its next visit

At least 54 killed as worst floods in years batter Vietnam

Iconic telescope observatory Jodrell Bank nominated as UNESCO World Heritage Site

Record rise in CO2 level caused by 2015-16 El Nino

Drone footage shows fire decimated Santa Rosa

Massive mysterious hole, 80000 sq km in size, spotted in Antarctica

SpaceX successfully launched third recycled Falcon 9 rocket, watch it here

World Arthritis Day: All you need to know about the disease

Singapore scientists crack tropical fruit Durian genome

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!