Science & Health

Why sisters may be the key to understanding autism risk

Through the Autism Sisters Project, scientists are hoping to understand why being female provides some protection from developing autism.

Jun 13, 2017

By Staff Reporter

NASA's Hubble reveals brightest galaxies of the universe

The pictures of the galaxies captured by the Hubble telescope existed between 8 to 11.5 billion years ago.

Jun 10, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Nasa

NASA discovers Jupiter- like hottest exo planet

The scientists say that a blue A-type star called KELT-9 orbits round the planet.

Jun 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Nasa

Take an amazing 360 immersive tour of the Amazon rainforest with an indigenous guide

Watch iridescent snakes, sloths and a kaleidoscope of butterflies as indigenous Ecuadorian guide Kamanja Panashekung takes you through the Amazon rainforest, to explain why conservation of the lungs of the planet matters.

Jun 8, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Fires near Cape Town force evacuations

Fires in the countryside east of Cape Town forced evacuations, including in the popular resort town of Knysna, on June 7, local media reported. Video posted to a social media website showed a building in Knysna burning while flames engulfed the hillsides around the town.

Jun 8, 2017

By Staff Reporter

World Oceans Day 2017: There is a ghostly killer haunting our oceans

Ghost gear, or discarded fishing equipment, can kill hundreds of thousands of marine animals a year. Conservationists and volunteers are working to clean up as much of the gear as possible to save wildlife.

Jun 8, 2017

By Staff Reporter

War between NGOs and Hungarys right-wing government reaches climax in upcoming vote

The Rift between billionaire George Soros and Hungarian PM Viktor Orban heats up as foreign-funded NGOs face added scrutiny.

Jun 7, 2017

By Staff Reporter

War for the Planet of the Apes: Studio teams up with Jane Goodall to save chimpanzees [VIDEO]

Chimpanzee rehabilitation facility in Congo is to be named Caesar's Home.

Jun 7, 2017

By Riddhiman Mukhopadhyay

Showa crater erupts in Sakurajima, Japan

Footage shows an incredible volcano eruption in Sakurajima, Japan

Jun 7, 2017

By Staff Reporter

NASA to launch new manned Mars rovers in 2020

Shanon and Marc Parker have created these rovers in a span of less than five months.

Jun 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Nasa

A pint of Guinness every day can keep hearing loss at bay: Study

The scientists have analysed about 30,000 people leading to the establishment of a link between hearing ability and iron deficiency anemia.

Jun 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Dolphins are intelligent enough to operate touchscreens

The eight-foot screen was created complete with dolphin friendly apps and keyboard so the animals in the aquarium could interact with it. With the device, researchers have developed a range of studies to better understand dolphin vocal learning, their capacity for symbolic communication and how their behaviour changes when they are able to use the computer to make requests—for specific videos, images and interactive games etc.

Jun 2, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Police officer plays divine game of football with Irish nun

Garda OConnell of the Henry St Community Policing Unit in Limerick city was spotted in a tense standoff with a member of the Dominican Sisters in Limerick during the Our Lady of Limerick Triduum and Festival. A video of the game was shared to Facebook by the Garda Siochanas Southern Region page on 31 May.

Jun 2, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Leaders and influencers react to Donald Trump pulling U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement

Donald Trump has announced he is following through on one of his campaign pledges and is pulling the U.S. out of the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, stirring controversy with world leaders expressing disappointment at the withdrawal.

Jun 2, 2017

By Staff Reporter

French President Macron: Make our planet great again

French President Emmanuel Macron categorically ruled out any renegotiation of the Paris climate accords on June 1 and said US President Donald Trumps decision to withdraw would harm American interests and citizens. During a televised address, the recently elected president echoed Trumps election slogan to convey his message, saying Wherever we live, whoever we are, we all share the same responsibility: Make our planet great again.

Jun 2, 2017

By Staff Reporter

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