Science & Health

H1N1 flu outbreak fear makes more than 100 students skip school in Malaysia

An H1N1 virus outbreak rumour at a Perak primary school in Malaysia's Kuala Kangsar led to a drop in its attendance from 26 to 102 within a day.

Jan 26, 2018

By Adrita Biswas

China uncovers massive illegal vaccine ring

Father refuses to vaccinate daughter against measles, polio; supports US 'vaccine choice' movement

A 47-year-old chiropractor, Joe Accuror, refused to get the vaccination for his daughter against polio, measles and whooping cough

Jan 26, 2018

By Bikash Rai

Early exposure to alcohol in families does not embrace responsible drinking in children: Study

According to the new study, parents who are providing their kids with alcohol are not doing them any favor

Jan 26, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Saturn's moon Enceladus can support life, carries ocean within its icy crust: NASA

The conditions at Enceladus appear right for supporting life, Cassini Project Scientist Linda Spilker said here on Thursday while hinting at a possible future mission to go back to the Saturn moon.

Jan 26, 2018

By IANS

NASA's InSight tests successfully extending solar arrays mid-way, what it means?

NASA has successfully completed tests to extend solar arrays in InSight mission to Mars.

Jan 26, 2018

By Rahul K R

SpaceX test fires Falcon Heavy rocket, can carry payload of 54 metric tons, equal to 737-jetliner

SpaceX test fires its Falcon Heavy rocket as a prelude to its first test flight which is to be held within weeks.

Jan 26, 2018

By Rahul K R

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Undaunted, 'Flat-Earther' Mike Hughes gears up again for space jump on Feb 3

On Jan 20, 'Mad' Mike Hughes posted a video on Facebook revealing his plans to go to the space in order to prove his flat earth theory.

Jan 25, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Artificially reducing Sun's rays to stop global warming could destroy the world, says study

Geoengineering schemes to deflect some of the Sun's rays have a chance of backfiring if they are abruptly discontinued.

Jan 25, 2018

By Adrita Biswas

Scientists successfully create clone monkeys, pave way for human baby clones

Now, for the first time, after the creation of Dolly, a female domestic sheep and the first mammal cloned from an adult somatic cell, researchers have used the cloning technique to develop a healthy monkey.

Jan 25, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Dust on snow-capped Colorado mountains behind snowmelt, helping river water supplies: NASA study

NASA research has found that layers of dust on top of snow in Colorado rocky mountains in the US determines the snowmelt and water flow in the Colorado River.

Jan 25, 2018

By Rahul K R

Singapore: SCDF rescues 11 people in flash flood

Singaporean claim delay in opening floodgates at Marina Barrage, triggers flash flood [VIDEO]

According to the authority flash flood hit Jalan Boon Lay and Craig Road at around 5:20 pm and in Tanjong Pagar Road the water was noted to be ankle-deep

Jan 25, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Google Lunar XPRIZE: How Team Indus failed?

Google Lunar XPRIZE the global competition to sent spacecraft to Moon has failed as the final competitors, including Team Indus, couldn't raise fund for the mission.

Jan 25, 2018

By Rahul K R

The whopping $30 million Google Lunar X Prize goes unclaimed, confirms Google

Even though two months are remaining to the completion of the deadline, it has been learned that no team is ready for launch including India's Team Indus taht raised many hopes initially.

Jan 25, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Dust storms in Mars behind gas escape from Martian atmosphere: NASA

Mars watchers are looking forward to a global dust storm on the red planet and believe that this phenomenon can help in detecting the seasonal changes in the Martian atmosphere.

Jan 24, 2018

By Rahul K R

Critically endangered red handfish found in Tasmania; unique fish 'walks' on ocean floor [VIDEO]

Scientists and divers from the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) in Tasmania have discovered a group of rare red handfish.

Jan 24, 2018

By Adrita Biswas

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Science & Health

H1N1 flu outbreak fear makes more than 100 students skip school in Malaysia

Father refuses to vaccinate daughter against measles, polio; supports US 'vaccine choice' movement

Early exposure to alcohol in families does not embrace responsible drinking in children: Study

Saturn's moon Enceladus can support life, carries ocean within its icy crust: NASA

NASA's InSight tests successfully extending solar arrays mid-way, what it means?

SpaceX test fires Falcon Heavy rocket, can carry payload of 54 metric tons, equal to 737-jetliner

Undaunted, 'Flat-Earther' Mike Hughes gears up again for space jump on Feb 3

Artificially reducing Sun's rays to stop global warming could destroy the world, says study

Scientists successfully create clone monkeys, pave way for human baby clones

Dust on snow-capped Colorado mountains behind snowmelt, helping river water supplies: NASA study

Singaporean claim delay in opening floodgates at Marina Barrage, triggers flash flood [VIDEO]

Google Lunar XPRIZE: How Team Indus failed?

The whopping $30 million Google Lunar X Prize goes unclaimed, confirms Google

Dust storms in Mars behind gas escape from Martian atmosphere: NASA

Critically endangered red handfish found in Tasmania; unique fish 'walks' on ocean floor [VIDEO]

Yacht Sinks After Being Rammed by Orcas in the Strait of Gibraltar, Again

Yacht Sinks After Being Rammed by Orcas in the Strait of Gibraltar, Again

Climate Change Study: Record-Breaking Heatwave Last Month Caused by Humans, Repercussions Numerous

Climate Change Study: Record-Breaking Heatwave Last Month Caused by Humans, Repercussions Numerous