Science & Health

New evidence unearthed on extinction of dinosaurs

An asteroid that hit Earth 66 million years ago may have possibly triggered a worldwide release of volcanic magma that could have sealed the fate of the dinosaurs.

Feb 12, 2018

By IANS

Russian Progress-M spacecraft is ready to be lifted on its launch pad at Baikonur cosmodrome, Kazakhstan

Launch of Russian cargo mission to space station aborted [PHOTOS]

The planned launch of a Russian Progress cargo spacecraft from Kazakhstan to the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday has been scrubbed, NASA said.

Feb 12, 2018

By Bikash Rai

Virtual cancer tissue biobank developed, online 3D sourcing possible soon

These digital cancer samples in the virtual biobank are made up of high-resolution microscopy images in both 2D and 3D, plus important clinical and molecular information that may provide the foundation for virtual research into cancer.

Feb 12, 2018

By Staff Reporter

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral

SpaceX preparing Starlink demo satellite launch

The prototype spacecraft, known as Microsat 2a and 2b, are reportedly to be included as secondary payloads on a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.

Feb 12, 2018

By IANS

More than 200 monkeys killed in Brazil as yellow fever fear escalates

In the midst of escalating tensions associated with yellow fever, more than 200 monkeys were killed by people in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 12, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

A man stands near a part of a Saratov Airlines Antonov AN-148 plane that crashed after taking off from Moscow's Domodedovo airport, outside Moscow

Russia plane crash: 71 dead after passenger jet crashes near Moscow [PHOTOS]

A passenger plane with 71 people on board crashed shortly after leaving Moscow, with no hope of survival of the crew and passengers.

Feb 12, 2018

By Bikash Rai

Flavored liquids in e-cigarettes could trigger lung damage, study claims

A new study has found that the liquid used in e-cigarettes could cause damage to lungs over long-term abuse.

Feb 12, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Lab technician checking sample in Beijing.

Ultrasound, blood test together may boost liver cancer detection

Using ultrasound and a blood test for high alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels together improves detection of early-stage liver cancer significantly.

Feb 12, 2018

By IANS

Yash Dhake, a mechanical engineering student and Samruddhi Dhake, a computer engineering student from Chinchwad College of Engineering in Nigadi, Pune with their model at the annual "SOLIDWORKS WORLD 2018" conference in Los Angeles.

Why India needs to flip current education models to create future innovators?

Yash Dhake and Samruddhi Dhake showcased their project titled "Smart Product for Waste Management and Reuse" at the annual "SOLIDWORKS WORLD 2018" conference here last week.

Feb 12, 2018

By IANS

Russian President Vladimir Putin to reveal alien existence secret?

Steve Bassett flew to Russia with a hope that President Vladimir Putin will take a lead to disclose the fact that aliens visit earth and work along with the government.

Feb 12, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Professor Ketan Patel works in the lab at MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge

Researchers develop virtual cancer tissue bio-bank

Australian researchers said that they have developed the first virtual platform for storing 3D copies of human cancer tissues.

Feb 12, 2018

By IANS

New combo therapy found effective in kidney cancer patients

Combining an anti-angiogenesis agent with an immunotherapy agent, has shown promising anti-tumour activity in an early phase clinical trial in patients with advanced kidney cancer.

Feb 12, 2018

By IANS

Your body could soon power wearable devices

Researchers have developed a metallic tab which can convert mechanical energy into electrical energy for electronic devices.

Feb 11, 2018

By IANS

Being vegan good for environment,says study

Researchers said that it is due to the high energy requirements of livestock farming as well as the very large contribution of livestock to greenhouse gas emissions.

Feb 11, 2018

By IANS