Science & Health

Oldest living shark, born in 1500s, discovered in North Atlantic Ocean

Scientists have recently discovered a whopping 18 feet long shark, which could be around 512 years old.

Dec 13, 2017

By Poulami Nag

Mysterious bright spots on Ceres hint at 'active new world'

NASA's Dawn spacecraft has sent pictures of the dwarf planet Ceres and all the images show some mysterious bright spots on the surface of the otherwise dark planet.

Dec 13, 2017

By Poulami Nag

Strange UFO filmed mid-air by plane passenger puzzles many [VIDEO]

A new video released by conspiracy theory channel 'Secure Team 10' on YouTube has once again brought alien buffs to a state of frenzy.

Dec 13, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Alien

Hard tick grasping a dinosaur feather preserved in 99 million-year-old Burmese amber. Modified from the open access article published in Nature Communications: 'Ticks parasitised feathered dinosaurs as revealed by Cretaceous amber assemblages.'

100-million-year-old dinosaur fossil discovered with parasites still holding blood inside

Scientists have tried to extract dinosaur-building DNA from the ancient amber but failed due to the short lifespan of this complex molecule.

Dec 13, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

NASA astronaut takes in earths beauty from space

New Horizons' next flyby target may have a moon

The next flyby target of NASA's New Horizons mission which is an icy world billion kilometres past Pluto might have a small moon as orbital company, new data suggests.

Dec 13, 2017

By IANS

Nasa

Morocco named best spa destination in Africa

Morocco was named the world's best spa destination in Africa for the second consecutive year at the World Spa Awards gala ceremony in Vietnam.

Dec 13, 2017

By IANS

Researchers discover depression trigger: Find out how it can help people find cure

Researchers have found the root of the problem which triggers symptoms of depression, such as reduced happiness and pleasure or negative memories.

Dec 13, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Using liquid biopsy to monitor colorectal cancer

Cancer is a terrifying disorder which has touched almost everyone in some way or the other. With incidents of cancer rising across the globe, scientists have been frantically researching to figure out solutions to treat this disease in the most effective and non-invasive manner.

Dec 13, 2017

By IANS

This 'black box' recorder can measure surgeons' proficiency

Scientists have developed a novel recorder similar in concept to a flight recorder on an airplane that can be used to objectively measure surgeons' proficiency in robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgery.

Dec 13, 2017

By IANS

Ultra-stretchable bioprobes using Kirigami designs could be used in sensors and activators in organs

Researchers have developed ultra-stretchable bioprobes which could be used in sensors, activators, and energy harvesters to aid organs and tissues.

Dec 13, 2017

By Rahul K R

Scientists have discovered excitonium: New form of matter

Researchers have discovered a new form of matter known as excitonium which shows properties of a superconductor, insulator, or a superfluid.

Dec 13, 2017

By Rahul K R

NASA probe 'Juno' identifies red spot of Jupiter as storm bigger than Earth

NASA's Juno probe has identified that the Giant Red Spot on Jupiter is a huge storm which is larger than Earth.

Dec 13, 2017

By Rahul K R

Nasa

A woman walks past a display of a brain slice of patient "H.M." at the press preview for the MIT 150 Exhibition at the MIT Museum

Major breakthrough in Huntington's disease, researchers find cure

Researchers have apparently discovered a new drug which can cure dementia.

Dec 13, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Magnifying Universal Health Coverage in India: Focus on financing health, accelerating primary healthcare

The two-day event discussed health financing, health service delivery and primary health care.

Dec 13, 2017

By Bikash Rai

UK weather warning after recent snowfall blanketed the country

London experiences snow weeks before Christmas; Which other cities can expect White X-mas this year?

As London is seeing snowfall weeks before Christmas, the Met Office reveals the chances of a white Christmas in several cities.

Dec 12, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

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Science & Health

Oldest living shark, born in 1500s, discovered in North Atlantic Ocean

Mysterious bright spots on Ceres hint at 'active new world'

Strange UFO filmed mid-air by plane passenger puzzles many [VIDEO]

100-million-year-old dinosaur fossil discovered with parasites still holding blood inside

New Horizons' next flyby target may have a moon

Morocco named best spa destination in Africa

Researchers discover depression trigger: Find out how it can help people find cure

Using liquid biopsy to monitor colorectal cancer

This 'black box' recorder can measure surgeons' proficiency

Ultra-stretchable bioprobes using Kirigami designs could be used in sensors and activators in organs

Scientists have discovered excitonium: New form of matter

NASA probe 'Juno' identifies red spot of Jupiter as storm bigger than Earth

Major breakthrough in Huntington's disease, researchers find cure

Magnifying Universal Health Coverage in India: Focus on financing health, accelerating primary healthcare

London experiences snow weeks before Christmas; Which other cities can expect White X-mas this year?

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

Solar Storm Delights Global Audience with Mesmerizing Auroras: Understanding the Phenomenon and Check Spectacular View

Solar Storm Delights Global Audience with Mesmerizing Auroras: Understanding the Phenomenon and Check Spectacular View