Science & Health

Are they coming? Russia's nuclear missile test triggers alien invasion fears

As Russia tested four intercontinental nuclear-capable ballistic missiles, conspiracy theorists believe that it is the country's precautionary act against a possible alien invasion

Oct 28, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

International Observe the Moon Night: Here's how you can celebrate our cosmic neighbour

International Observe the Moon Night first commenced in the year 2010 at the beginning of the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mission.

Oct 28, 2017

By Poulami Nag

A tour to space can alter humans' gene expressions, unveils NASA's 'Twins Study'

NASA researchers have been conducting this study on former NASA astronauts Scott and Mark Kelly, who are identical twins.

Oct 28, 2017

By Poulami Nag

After failed prediction of Oct. 15, now conspiracy theorists believe Earth ends on Nov. 19

The conspiracy theory, previously, had gained so much impetus online that even NASA had to come forward and deny it

Oct 28, 2017

By Poulami Nag

DAWN found evidence of oceans under icy surface of Ceres, pointing at possible alien life organism

NASA's Dawn mission has found evidence for the existence of oceans in dwarf planet Ceres. The agency had earlier said that organic molecules were present in Ceres. The new finding gives strong support for the theory of 'Fermi Paradox' which says that life exists in ocean planets which are separated from the surface by ice layers.

Oct 27, 2017

By Rahul K R

Nasa

NASA discovers first 'Interstellar Object', not Nibiru or Planet X

Astronomers have discovered the first "interstellar object" passing through the solar system. The mysterious object has been named as A/2017 U1. Astronomers do not have information regarding the object and are studying about its whereabouts.

Oct 27, 2017

By Rahul K R

Nasa Asteroid

Saudi Arabian 'citizen' Robot Sophia gives ominous statement; Have we created our own nemesis?

Developed by Hanson Robotics, Sophie is described as having feminine qualities like "porcelain skin", "slender nose", and "intriguing smile".

Oct 27, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Artificial intelligence

Hubble finds 'hot' exoplanet that 'snows'

The astronomers believe that powerful winds carry the titanium oxide gas around to the colder nighttime side, where it condenses into crystalline flakes, forms clouds, and precipitates as snow.

Oct 27, 2017

By IANS

Exoplanet

Check out NASA's list of plants which can be grown indoors to improve health

A team of NASA scientists has found that growing certain plants in your house will protect you from illness.

Oct 27, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Nasa

New videos claim to spot alien spacecraft, critter on surface of Mars

The video, which was released on October 18, seems to have evoked mixed reactions from the viewers: some of them disregarding it completely and calling it ridiculous.

Oct 27, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Nasa

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

Scientists unravel mystery behind spurt in diabetes

a recent study answered a long-standing question as to why diabetics have more amount of an enzyme called dipeptidyl peptidase 4 or DPP4 in their blood.

Oct 27, 2017

By IANS

Diabetes

'Mummified aliens' controversy again: Did extraterrestrials really live with us in past?

A set of 'alien mummies' discovered recently in Peru is now being claimed as real.

Oct 27, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Ichthyosaurs fossil find in India reveals biological connect of ancient Gondwanaland

The fossil find of a Jurassic-period 'fish lizard' from a village in Gujarat's Kutch district is "the most significant Indian fossil record" connecting the subcontinent to ancient Gondwanaland.

Oct 27, 2017

By IANS

Intellectual suits to monitor health for space voyage

New health suits designed by Chinese scientists to monitor health

The 'intellectual suits' which could detect the health of its wearer was introduced at the 3rd International Conference of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems in Beijing. It would use wireless communication to communicate with smartphones, computers giving the description of the health status of its user.

Oct 27, 2017

By Rahul K R

Genetically modified pigs may be lean but are healthier

Researchers from China have developed a new breed of pigs which has lower fat, about a quarter less than the normal pigs. The new pig breed could survive in cold weather conditions with lesser care.

Oct 27, 2017

By Rahul K R

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Science & Health

Are they coming? Russia's nuclear missile test triggers alien invasion fears

International Observe the Moon Night: Here's how you can celebrate our cosmic neighbour

A tour to space can alter humans' gene expressions, unveils NASA's 'Twins Study'

After failed prediction of Oct. 15, now conspiracy theorists believe Earth ends on Nov. 19

DAWN found evidence of oceans under icy surface of Ceres, pointing at possible alien life organism

NASA discovers first 'Interstellar Object', not Nibiru or Planet X

Saudi Arabian 'citizen' Robot Sophia gives ominous statement; Have we created our own nemesis?

Hubble finds 'hot' exoplanet that 'snows'

Check out NASA's list of plants which can be grown indoors to improve health

New videos claim to spot alien spacecraft, critter on surface of Mars

Scientists unravel mystery behind spurt in diabetes

'Mummified aliens' controversy again: Did extraterrestrials really live with us in past?

Ichthyosaurs fossil find in India reveals biological connect of ancient Gondwanaland

New health suits designed by Chinese scientists to monitor health

Genetically modified pigs may be lean but are healthier

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