Remembering Laika, the worlds first living creature in space

3 November marks the 60th anniversary for the world and amp;#39;s first living creature, Laika the dog to leave earth and amp;#39;s orbit.

Nov 4, 2017

The asteroid that killed dinosaurs may have left effective cancer killer on Earth

Laser-based technologies combined with Iridium can create an effective cancer killer, which doesn't affect the healthy cells

Nov 4, 2017

Solar-powered NASA spacecraft Juno completes 8th flyby over Jupiter

As per the calculations by NASA, Juno's next close flyby of Jupiter is scheduled to occur on December 16

Nov 4, 2017

On this day 60-years ago Earth had sent a dog to space and then...

Laika, the stray dog, was sent off to space in a space capsule on November 3, 1957

Nov 3, 2017

Being in touch with optimistic people can prevent decline in memory loss: Study

Having positive and trustworthy friendships can be effective in preventing the decline in memory loss in old age.

Nov 3, 2017

Nasa finds hole over ozone at its smallest since 1988

The hole in the ozone layer is at its smallest since 1988 and warmer climates could be the reason behind reduced depletion of the protective layer in the Earths atmosphere. In spite of this recovery, Nasa mentions that there is enough ozone depleting material in the atmosphere to cause significant damage. That is why the current hole, though small by records, is actually large by 1980s standards.

Nov 3, 2017

New species of Orangutans found in Indonesia, now there are 3 types!

Researchers have identified a new species of orangutan, the reddish-haired ape in the Sumatra Island of Indonesia. With the new classification, the orangutans have 3 distinct species among them. The new species has been marked as the 7th member of the ape category.

Nov 3, 2017

Higher levels of thyroid hormone increases risk of heart diseases in older adults

Most of the adults who are having higher levels of a thyroid hormone are exactly more likely to suffer from artery disease and consequently, it leads to death said researchers.

Nov 3, 2017

Bone hormone 'osteocalcin' can control diabetes: Study

The hormone produced by bone cell known as osteocalcin plays a pivotal role in declining the furtherance of sugar and fat levels in the body, and unveil its ability to prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity found researchers

Nov 3, 2017

Human brain not great as believed: study

A recent research has proved that humans do not consume as much energy which could give them better brain power when compared to other animals. The study on energy intake by the human brain with the comparison to other animal species found that other animals too consume a good percentage of energy for their brain functions.

Nov 3, 2017

Less calorie consumption improves body's adaptive metabolism

Researchers at the University of Sao Paulo (USP) have found that restricting calories in the diet have multiple health benefits.

Nov 2, 2017

Pregnant women should go for Zika test more than once, says study

The study advises pregnant women to go for tests at least twice every week as it is believed that Zika virus can affect the baby and even lead to death in its critical stage.

Nov 2, 2017

Baby bats can speak in dialects?

Research reveals that baby bats can speak in their dialect due to the influence of the bat colony chattering.

Nov 2, 2017

Safety First: NASA, Boeing to usher in new aviation technology by 2017 end

NASA and Boeing have come together to form a new technology for safer aviation. The combined research has developed a technology which could help pilots to detect the surrounding regions even during adverse weather conditions and other critical circumstances. The technology will be tested from the last part of 2017.

Nov 2, 2017

Stephen Hawking joins Doomsday Sayers; Warns about AI, colonising other planets

The 75-year-old physicist warns human beings of the risks involved in AI and states that mankind should soon colonise other planets to survive.

Nov 2, 2017