Science & Health

Mayor of French town eats rat after losing football bet

Mayor of French town eats rat after losing football bet

The mayor of French town Mont-de-Marsan forced himself to eat a rat after he lost a bet that Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) would defeat Barcelona in the second leg of the 2017 Champions League round of 16.
Jul 27, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Football

Football players prone to brain injuries?

202 former football players of the U.S. and a surprising 99% of former NFL players suffered brain injuries and a neuro-degenerative disease associated with repetitive head trauma, says a new study.
Jul 26, 2017
By Soorya Kiran NN
Manchester Citys Pep Guardiola says large transfer fees are here to stay

Manchester Citys Pep Guardiola says large transfer fees are here to stay

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said on July 25 that large transfer fees are here to stay as he spoke about the money the club has had to pay for their new signings.City have spent around £120 million ($156.35 million) on buying three new full backs in 10 days.
Jul 26, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Why havent we found alien life?

Why havent we found alien life?

In the Milky Way alone, there are millions of stars and billions of planets, many of which are potentially habitable, meaning they could have the conditions right for life. With an estimated two trillion galaxies in the universe, the universe should be teeming with alien life. So where is it?
Jul 26, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Almost 100 million sharks slaughtered each year

Almost 100 million sharks slaughtered each year

Sharks are usually considered fierce and brutal but an estimated 100 million sharks are slaughtered by humans each year. Some species populations have dropped between 30% - 50%. The increase in shark fishing, mainly for valuable shark fins, is the main reason for their decreased population.
Jul 22, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Stunning white Angolan colobus monkey born at Zoo Atlanta

Stunning white Angolan colobus monkey born at Zoo Atlanta

An Angolan colobus monkey was born at Zoo Atlanta on July 15. The snow-white baby will grow the typical long black and white hair at three months old. Angolan colobus monkeys are threatened by hunting and habitat loss in central and east Africa.
Jul 21, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Tiny moon Phobos photobombs Mars

Tiny moon Phobos photobombs Mars

Appearing tiny and almost looking like a distant star, the moon Phobos has turned up unexpectedly in an image of Mars taken by Nasas Hubble Telescope.
Jul 21, 2017
By Staff Reporter
At least two dead after 6.7 magnitude earthquake hits tourist hotspots in Greece and Turkey

At least two dead after 6.7 magnitude earthquake hits tourist hotspots in Greece and Turkey

The US Geological Survey said at around 1.30am local time on Friday morning (21 July) a magnitude 6.7 quake struck 10km south of the Turkish city of Bodrum and 16km north-east of Kos, Greece, areas popular with British tourists. The European quake agency EMSC reported the prospect of a small tsunami. However, this was downplayed by Turkish officials who said large waves, rather than a tsunami, were expected.
Jul 21, 2017
By Staff Reporter
BLOGS AND FEATURES
Orca killer whale

Yacht Sinks After Being Rammed by Orcas in the Strait of Gibraltar, Again

By Manthan C.