Science & Health

Floridians head to shelters to brace for Hurricane Irma

Hurricane Irma is expected to make landfall on Florida as a Category 4 storm on Sept. 10. There are 260 shelters open throughout the state to accommodate the evacuees, as 70 more are expected to be open on Sept. 9.

Sep 10, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Residents evacuated from Caribbean islands following Hurricane Irma

A tour company on Antigua assisted with the evacuation of over 200 residents from Barbuda. The elderly, pregnant woman and mothers with young children were evacuated first.The neighboring island was devastated by Hurricane Irma. Food, water and medicine were also transported to Barbuda from Antigua. The islands now have to prepare for the imminent arrival of Hurricane Jose.

Sep 9, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Cubas coast battered by Irma

Hurricane Irma continues to move along the northern coast of Cuba. Cuba was drenched with rain and wind from the edge of the storm. Dangerous storm surges of up to 10 feet are expected. Irma may move closer to the country throughout the day. Tourists and even dolphins were evacuated from the predicted path of the storm. Cubans prepared rigorously for the storm, securing homes and belongings.

Sep 9, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Satellite imagery shows three hurricanes churning in the Atlantic basin

Satellite imagery shows hurricanes Irma, Jose, and Katia churning in the Atlantic basin.

Sep 9, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Solar flares and Sunspots: Scientists bewildered by a sun gone wrong

Two massive sunspots have sent solar storms toward Earth.

Sep 9, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Sun emits massive solar flares out of schedule, is this apocalypse?

Scientists have stated that the flares are likely to enter the Earth's atmosphere at the polar regions, affecting satellites and communication systems.

Sep 9, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Nasa

World First Aid Day: 7 best tips to save you from trip to doctor

Some useful tips for some regular minor injuries which will come handy in daily life.

Sep 8, 2017

By Rishvi Pragasam

Aerial footage shows scale of Irma devastation to Sint Maarten

The Caribbean island has lost 8 lives to the hurricane as of 7 September, and the whole island is without power.

Sep 8, 2017

By Staff Reporter

New pen device accurately identifies cancer in 10 seconds

Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin (UTA) have invented a ground-breaking pen device which quickly and accurately identifies cancerous tissue during surgery. The tool can provide results in around 10 seconds, more than 150 faster than current technology.

Sep 7, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Early detection of Parkinson's disease is possible: Study

Researchers from RMIT University in Melbourne have developed a method for early detection of Parkinson's disease.

Sep 7, 2017

By Rahul KR

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: All you need to know about the disease

September is commemorated in the US as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, so here is everything you need to know about prostate cancer, its symptoms, risk factors, and treatment.

Sep 6, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

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

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: 6 tips to keep your prostate healthy

September is considered the Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in the US, which makes it mandatory to share lifestyle tips for reducing prostate cancer risks.

Sep 5, 2017

By Adrita Biswas