Science & Health

Beware of Florida Monkeys! They could give you herpes

Nearly 30 percent of the rhesus macaque monkeys living in and outside of Florida state parks are infected with a strain of herpes which is exceptionally dangerous to human beings

Jan 13, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Biggest underwater volcanic eruption in Pacific Ocean: Covers 600 miles, forms pumice island

The Havre volcanic eruption in 2012, according to scientists, is the biggest eruption ever seen on land in the 20th century.

Jan 13, 2018

By Sanchalita Mullick

PSLV successfully deploys 31 satellites; ISRO announces big space victory

India's PSLV launcher successfully deployed 31 satellites including India's earth observation Cartosat-2f satellite and 28 foreign satellites.

Jan 13, 2018

By Rahul K R

Scientists spot supermassive black hole eating gas and burping; Milky Way to burp soon too?

Scientists have recently presented the pictures of a burping black hole, located around 800 million light years away from our home planet

Jan 13, 2018

By Poulami Nag

New AI technology may boost kidney disease prognosis

Researchers, including one of Indian origin, have developed a new computer model based on artificial intelligence (AI) that can quantify the extent of kidney damage and predict the life remaining in the organ.

Jan 13, 2018

By IANS

North-south section of the Great Pyramid showing (dust-filled area) the hypothetical project of the chamber, in connection with the lower southern shaft. The upper southern shaft does not intersects the chamber (as instead suggested by the section) becaus

Secret chamber found in Cheops' pyramid may contain mysterious Iron Throne

The Cheops' Pyramid was built around 2550 BC and historians said that it has a very complex structure from the architectural point of view.

Jan 13, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Archaeology

WHO and UN join hands to prevent 12.6m annual deaths from environmental risks

UN Environment and WHO are all set to collaborate to curb the consequences of climate change and environmental hazards on health, that causes an estimated 12.6 million deaths a year.

Jan 13, 2018

By Sanchalita Mullick

SHOCKING: Dog sentenced to death for biting child in Pakistan

Want to know what your pet is saying? This device will help your puppy speak like humans

A scientist is developing new technology to interpret calls of animals.

Jan 13, 2018

By Bihu Ray

Night falls over radio telescope dishes of the KAT-7 Array at the proposed South African site for the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescope near Carnavon in the country's remote Northern Cape province

Timeline of mysterious radio signals received so far from outer space

Here is a list of six unexplained and mysterious radio signals, what scientists received from other galaxy.

Jan 13, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

4 billion years ago, ancient Earth had the recipe for life

Recently a team of chemists have discovered that chemical ingredients that are needed to form life existed on earth around four billion years ago, which means life form began during that period.

Jan 12, 2018

By Poulami Nag

Dust mites in your house not only cause asthma but also damage DNA

Dust mites damages you DNA and if not immediately treated it can lead to cell death.

Jan 12, 2018

By Bihu Ray

Madagascar cannibal spiders bear ancient lineage dating back to the time of Pangaea, Gondwana

The pelican spiders are native to Madagascar, Australia, and South Africa.

Jan 12, 2018

By Sanchalita Mullick

Meteorological Service Singapore: 'monsoon surge'

Singapore, Malaysia weekend weather turns hostile as thunderstorms, rain, cold waves sweep region

Weather forecast says that heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and cold waves are expected in Singapore and Malaysia this weekend weekend.

Jan 12, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Scientists discover thick ice sheets hiding beneath Mars surface

Recently scientists have discovered as many as eight locations on Mars, where around 300 feet ice sheets are hiding below the surface.

Jan 12, 2018

By Poulami Nag

Monkey business takes medical turn: Orangutans seen making pain relief ointment in Indonesia

This is the first time researchers observed the external application of an anti-inflammatory agent in animals.

Jan 12, 2018

By Bihu Ray

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Science & Health

Beware of Florida Monkeys! They could give you herpes

Biggest underwater volcanic eruption in Pacific Ocean: Covers 600 miles, forms pumice island

PSLV successfully deploys 31 satellites; ISRO announces big space victory

Scientists spot supermassive black hole eating gas and burping; Milky Way to burp soon too?

New AI technology may boost kidney disease prognosis

Secret chamber found in Cheops' pyramid may contain mysterious Iron Throne

WHO and UN join hands to prevent 12.6m annual deaths from environmental risks

Want to know what your pet is saying? This device will help your puppy speak like humans

Timeline of mysterious radio signals received so far from outer space

4 billion years ago, ancient Earth had the recipe for life

Dust mites in your house not only cause asthma but also damage DNA

Madagascar cannibal spiders bear ancient lineage dating back to the time of Pangaea, Gondwana

Singapore, Malaysia weekend weather turns hostile as thunderstorms, rain, cold waves sweep region

Scientists discover thick ice sheets hiding beneath Mars surface

Monkey business takes medical turn: Orangutans seen making pain relief ointment in Indonesia

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