Science & Health

Real life zombies: These animals can live even after their head is chopped off

The world is filled with strange phenomena, including creepy animals who show movement even after getting their heads chopped off.

Sep 11, 2017

By Rishvi Pragasam

Cotton cultivation in space? Center for Advancement of Science in Space organises a competition

International Space Stations National laboratory- Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) arranges a competition for growing cotton in space.

Sep 11, 2017

By Rahul KR

Space

Hurricane Irma leaves behind flooding and destruction in Florida

Hurricane Irma bought widespread devastation to the southeastern-most U.S. state of Florida, from Key West to Tampa, on Sunday (September 10).

Sep 11, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Hurricane Irma makes landfall in Florida Keys

Hurricane Irma, the Category 4 storm, has made landfall in the Florida Keys just around 9 am with 130 mph sustained winds.

Sep 10, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Zika virus could help to fight brain cancer: Study

According to the report, the virus would likely be injected directly into the brain during surgery to remove the primary tumor.

Sep 10, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Floridians head to shelters to brace for Hurricane Irma

Hurricane Irma is expected to make landfall on Florida as a Category 4 storm on Sept. 10. There are 260 shelters open throughout the state to accommodate the evacuees, as 70 more are expected to be open on Sept. 9.

Sep 10, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Residents evacuated from Caribbean islands following Hurricane Irma

A tour company on Antigua assisted with the evacuation of over 200 residents from Barbuda. The elderly, pregnant woman and mothers with young children were evacuated first.The neighboring island was devastated by Hurricane Irma. Food, water and medicine were also transported to Barbuda from Antigua. The islands now have to prepare for the imminent arrival of Hurricane Jose.

Sep 9, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Cubas coast battered by Irma

Hurricane Irma continues to move along the northern coast of Cuba. Cuba was drenched with rain and wind from the edge of the storm. Dangerous storm surges of up to 10 feet are expected. Irma may move closer to the country throughout the day. Tourists and even dolphins were evacuated from the predicted path of the storm. Cubans prepared rigorously for the storm, securing homes and belongings.

Sep 9, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Satellite imagery shows three hurricanes churning in the Atlantic basin

Satellite imagery shows hurricanes Irma, Jose, and Katia churning in the Atlantic basin.

Sep 9, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Solar flares and Sunspots: Scientists bewildered by a sun gone wrong

Two massive sunspots have sent solar storms toward Earth.

Sep 9, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Sun emits massive solar flares out of schedule, is this apocalypse?

Scientists have stated that the flares are likely to enter the Earth's atmosphere at the polar regions, affecting satellites and communication systems.

Sep 9, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Nasa

World First Aid Day: 7 best tips to save you from trip to doctor

Some useful tips for some regular minor injuries which will come handy in daily life.

Sep 8, 2017

By Rishvi Pragasam

Aerial footage shows scale of Irma devastation to Sint Maarten

The Caribbean island has lost 8 lives to the hurricane as of 7 September, and the whole island is without power.

Sep 8, 2017

By Staff Reporter

New pen device accurately identifies cancer in 10 seconds

Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin (UTA) have invented a ground-breaking pen device which quickly and accurately identifies cancerous tissue during surgery. The tool can provide results in around 10 seconds, more than 150 faster than current technology.

Sep 7, 2017

By Staff Reporter