Science & Health

Doomsday Seed Vault in the Arctic flooded due to global temperature rise

Experts are monitoring the vault round the clock to analyse the adversary of the climate change—to find out whether the soaring temperature will bring in any unforeseen scenario.

May 21, 2017

By Ambili S

#YellowSunday campaign aims to support, train and empower women in DRC

#YellowSunday, a Congolese–led initiative, is hoping to raise funds to enable 1,000 women living in conflict and post-conflict zones in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to train as nurses.

May 19, 2017

By Staff Reporter

18.7 tons of plastic rubbish found on remote South Pacific island

Researchers have warned that an uninhabited island in the South Pacific, one of the worlds most remote places, is one of the worst affected by pollution from plastic debris.

May 17, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Turkish And Kurdish supporters come to blows after Trump-Erdogan meeting in Washington

In an unexpected turn of events on Tuesday (May 16), following a vital meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US President Donald Trump in Washington, two groups of protesters clashed outside the Turkish embassy. Altercations broke out between pro-Erdogan and Kurdish supporters outside the Turkish ambassadors official residence in the US capital. The two groups were carrying their respective flags and placards, shouting slogans outside the embassy. Footage from the Armenian National Committee of America showed policemen trying to intervene and stop the violence. The situation was reportedly brought under control after a reinforcement team reached the spot.

May 17, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Nikki Haley vows to call out states backing North Korea and slap sanctions on them

The US Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, on Tuesday (16 May) urged countries to decide whether they support North Korea or oppose its nuclear and missile ambitions. Speaking ahead of an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council following Pyongyangs latest missile test on 14 May, Haley vowed to call out states backing the reclusive state. She suggested that some countries were failing to adhere to UN-imposed sanctions and warned she would target them with sanctions for supporting the Kim Jong-un regimes missile programme.

May 17, 2017

By Staff Reporter

BMW 5-Series Remote Control Parking

Remote Control Parking is a £395 option which lets you drive the car from its touchscreen key fob.

May 16, 2017

By Staff Reporter

NASA Study Finds Unexpectedly Primitive Atmosphere Around 'Warm Neptune'

NASA discovers signs of water on newly-discovered 'Warm Neptune'

The team of astronomers say that this is the best measurement of water made so far on a planet of this size.

May 13, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Nasa Exoplanet

Consuming diet fizzy drinks can lead to dementia and stroke: Study

Artificially sweetened drinks such as diet sodas also have an adverse effect on the mental health of the consumer.

Apr 30, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

NASA discovers an icy planet having Earth's mass and orbits its star at the same distance

NASA discovers Earth's 'icy' twin planet at distance of 13,000 light years

The icy planet was found using an astronomical phenomenon called microlensing.

Apr 28, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Nasa

Caterpillars might be the solution for the world's plastic pollution

Wax worms might be the solution for world's plastic pollution! Check out how

Hundreds of wax worms were exposed to a plastic bag and interestingly, holes started appearing in just 40 minutes.

Apr 26, 2017

By Ambili S

Zika virus cases in Singapore reaches up to 215

Singapore zika crisis: NEA confirms new cluster at Highland Road, Jansen Close in Kovan

Singapore's National Environment Agency urges residents to be vigilant and continue to eliminate mosquito breeding habitats.

Apr 26, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

March for Science: Global protests on Earth Day against Donald Trump's dismissal of climate science

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said that climate change is not something we should worry about rather we should keep our cool. But the reality is far worse and there is a need for a change.

Apr 23, 2017

By Poulami Nag

Yoga helps ulcerative colitis patients by improving their quality of life: Study

Yoga helps ulcerative colitis patients by improving quality of life: Study

Ulcerative colitis affects men and women equally and begins at the age of 15 to 30 years or impacts those above 60.

Apr 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Men with more grey hair could be more prone to heart diseases

More grey hair in men increases risk for heart disease: Study

According to the research, greying of hair and atherosclerosis portray mechanisms like impaired DNA repair, oxidative stress, inflammation, hormonal changes and senescence of functional cells.

Apr 21, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China launches manned spacecraft Shenzhou-11 into orbit

China to launch first cargo spacecraft for space lab on April 20

China's first cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-1 is to be launched into space between April 20 and 24 to dock with the orbiting experimental space station.

Apr 19, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

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Science & Health

Doomsday Seed Vault in the Arctic flooded due to global temperature rise

#YellowSunday campaign aims to support, train and empower women in DRC

18.7 tons of plastic rubbish found on remote South Pacific island

Turkish And Kurdish supporters come to blows after Trump-Erdogan meeting in Washington

Nikki Haley vows to call out states backing North Korea and slap sanctions on them

BMW 5-Series Remote Control Parking

NASA discovers signs of water on newly-discovered 'Warm Neptune'

Consuming diet fizzy drinks can lead to dementia and stroke: Study

NASA discovers Earth's 'icy' twin planet at distance of 13,000 light years

Wax worms might be the solution for world's plastic pollution! Check out how

Singapore zika crisis: NEA confirms new cluster at Highland Road, Jansen Close in Kovan

March for Science: Global protests on Earth Day against Donald Trump's dismissal of climate science

Yoga helps ulcerative colitis patients by improving quality of life: Study

More grey hair in men increases risk for heart disease: Study

China to launch first cargo spacecraft for space lab on April 20

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!