Science & Health

Moon

Atmosphere formed in moon following volcanic eruptions

Researchers have found that atmosphere was formed in moon before 4 billion years ago due to constant volcanic eruptions. The gases present there are believed to be entrapped in the ice of the moon's unlit polar regions.
Oct 9, 2017
By ​Rahul K R
Hurricane Nate makes landfall at US Gulf Coast

Hurricane Nate makes landfall at US Gulf Coast

The fast-moving hurricane made landfall at the mouth of the Mississippi River around 8:00 pm ET on Saturday. The storm was expected to continue its path north, moving towards the Mississippi and Alabama coasts.
Oct 8, 2017
By Staff Reporter
White House welcomes efforts to study gun bump stock devices

White House welcomes efforts to study gun bump stock devices

The White House said on 5 October it welcomed efforts by both political parties to address the use of bump stock gun accessories, which enable rifles to be turned into rapid-fire weapons, following the Las Vegas mass shooting.
Oct 6, 2017
By Staff Reporter
BLOGS AND FEATURES
Antarctica

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

By Samhati Bhattacharjya