Science & Health

Deadly fungal disease killing snakes by rotting their skin

Snakes all around the planet are now on the verge of extinction, as a deadly fungus that forms fast-spreading lesions all across its body are widely killing the reptiles.

Dec 22, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

What are antibiotic resistant bacteria?

Antibiotic resistant bacteria are "sleeper cells" which can survive doses of antibiotics and lie resting in a dormant state, but have the ability to "wake up" and re-infect, research has found.

Dec 22, 2017

By IANS

NASA's exploration missions Dragonfly, CAESAR to achieve new milestone: All the details here

The examination of the largest moon of Saturn, Titan and the collection of the samples from the icy nucleus will be the priority of these missions.

Dec 22, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Spooky skull-shaped asteroid approaching you: Is 2018 an omen? [VIDEO]

Scientists say that the asteroid 2015 TB145 was last seen in 2015 and such a thrilling encounter will not be witnessed in the near future until 2088.

Dec 21, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

We just lost 115 million-year-old dinosaur fossil: Jurassic Age footprint destroyed in Bunurong Marine Park [VIDEO]

A 115 million-year-old dinosaur fossil of a three-toed theropod was found vandalized in Bunurong Marine Park in the Australian state of Victoria.

Dec 21, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Antarctica: Penguin-cams capture Gentoo penguins talking to each other

Penguins existed in Antarctica before 14600 years

A recent research by Chinese scientists found that Penguins existed in Antarctica even before 14,600 years.

Dec 21, 2017

By IANS

The Pacific Ring of Fire: Why is Japan susceptible to periodic earthquakes?

Japan's location is a major cause behind periodic earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunami.

Dec 21, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Deja Vu 6 years after? Massive earthquake, Tsunami 'may hit' Japan, say experts

The scientists in Japan have warned the public and government officials that a mega-earthquake triggering a massive Tsunami a-la 2011 may hit Japan again any time

Dec 21, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Artificial womb to gene therapy, top advances made in health sector in 2017

Advancement in technologies including gene therapy, gene editing technology, development of artificial wombs and digital pills in 2017 are capable of making significant changes in the health sector.

Dec 21, 2017

By IANS

Tobacco product retailers seek roll back of 85% pictorial warnings

Over 1,000 retailers of tobacco products on Thursday protested outside the Union Health Ministry office here, demanding reduction in the size of the graphical health warnings on cigarette packets.

Dec 21, 2017

By IANS

NASA develops new instruments for detecting alien life

NASA has developed new spectroscopic instruments to study the biological activities in other planets to find alien life.

Dec 21, 2017

By IANS

Nasa

Two sides of dark matter? Scientists unfold the age-old mystery

Researchers unfold the mystery surrounding the nature of the dark matter whose particles have two states of energy like the atoms which are separated by 3.5 keV energy band, visible and invisible.

Dec 21, 2017

By Rahul K R

Drone aerial shot of the ancient Turkish ruins on Dongoin shiree. (North at the top.) Segments of the inscriptions and sarcophagus excavated from the hole at the center of the ruins can be seen. (September 2016)

Archaeologists discover strangely arranged monument in Asia, including sarcophagus

Ruins of a unique monument surrounded by 14 large stone pillars, each covered in Turkic Runic inscriptions and arranged in a square have been found.

Dec 20, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Archaeology

Mexican police officer stands guard over nesting sea turtles

Nest of globally endangered turtle species spotted in Cambodia

A nest of the globally endangered Asian giant softshell turtle was found on a sandbar on the Mekong river in Cambodia, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) said.

Dec 20, 2017

By IANS

Diabetes Resource Centre opens in Nee Soon to raise awareness among residents

Social isolation might lead to diabetes: Study

Men and women who are not active socially and remain isolated can be affected by diabetes than individuals with larger social networks, a study has found.

Dec 20, 2017

By IANS

Diabetes

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Deadly fungal disease killing snakes by rotting their skin

What are antibiotic resistant bacteria?

NASA's exploration missions Dragonfly, CAESAR to achieve new milestone: All the details here

Spooky skull-shaped asteroid approaching you: Is 2018 an omen? [VIDEO]

We just lost 115 million-year-old dinosaur fossil: Jurassic Age footprint destroyed in Bunurong Marine Park [VIDEO]

Penguins existed in Antarctica before 14600 years

The Pacific Ring of Fire: Why is Japan susceptible to periodic earthquakes?

Deja Vu 6 years after? Massive earthquake, Tsunami 'may hit' Japan, say experts

Artificial womb to gene therapy, top advances made in health sector in 2017

Tobacco product retailers seek roll back of 85% pictorial warnings

NASA develops new instruments for detecting alien life

Two sides of dark matter? Scientists unfold the age-old mystery

Archaeologists discover strangely arranged monument in Asia, including sarcophagus

Nest of globally endangered turtle species spotted in Cambodia

Social isolation might lead to diabetes: Study

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