Science

SYDENY: Entomologists are excited about a new family of moth discovered on Kangaroo Island in South Australia. So far, the...

Heavy metal rains played part in formation of earth’s core, crust

PARIS: Powerful collisions between the young Earth and iron-rich objects within the solar system would have resulted in significant amounts...

Cosmonauts to complete International Space Station expedition 42 on March 11

NEW YORK: The expedition 42 will complete its mission of International Space Station (ISS) on March 11. Cosmonauts including Alexander...

2 gorgeous species of spiders Skeletorus, Sparklemuffin discovered in Australia

WASHINGTON: Two gorgeous new species of peacock spiders nicknamed "Skeletorus" and "Sparklemuffin" have been discovered in Australia, according to a...

Astronomers discover planets Kepler-438b and Kepler-442b

NEW YORK: The scientists have discovered two new planets. The names of the planets are Kepler-438b and Kepler-442b. It provides...

Because of global warming cities face inundation

MEXICO: According to scientists, the West Antarctic Ice Sheet contains enough ice to cause a rise of between three to...

Yale researchers map ‘switches’ shaped evolution of human brain

WASHINGTON: Thousands of genetic “dimmer” switches, regions of DNA known as regulatory elements, were turned up high during human evolution...

Shimizu Corp. unveils advanced research lab on earthquake, disaster prevention

TOKYO: Shimizu Corp., a leading construction firm has revealed advanced research laboratory on earthquake and disaster prevention at its research...

Lockheed Martin tests new laser, able to melt engine of truck from mile away

NEW YORK: An American global aerospace, defence, security and advanced Technology Company, Lockheed Martin has successfully tried out the latest...

NASA finds existence of water on Mars 4.3 billion years ago

NEW YORK: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in a latest research found that the surface of Mars once had...

Scientists discover fossil in Ethiopia estimated to be 2.8 million years old

NEW YORK: The scientists have discovered fossil in Ethiopia. The studies reveal that humans emerged 400, 000 years earlier than...

Menopausal whales are influential & informative leaders

HONG KONG: Menopausal female orca are knowledgeable leaders who help younger members of their community find food, particularly in years...

Human jawbone discovered in Ethiopia belongs to oldest human group

HARROW: A 2.8 million year old jawbone fragment discovered in Ethiopia is shedding new light on a period of evolution...

360 view of a total solar eclipse from space

CANADA: A team of photographers that have already created a 360 degree film of a space balloon want to film...

Dawn spacecraft of NASA to reach Dwarf planet

NEW YORK: Dawn spacecraft of NASA will reach the dwarf planet Ceres on Friday. The spacecraft has covered eight-year long...

UK government announces its backing for Britain’s first commercial spaceport

PARIS: The decision comes after a three-month consultation period, during which the government heard from close to 40 experts, airports...

March 2015 guide to five visible planets

HONG KONG: March makes up for a long winter with the spring equinox and planet shows in both the morning...

170 year old beer uncovered from a Shipwreck

CANADA: When you're picking out a beer, what flavors do you look for? If hints of soured milk and burnt...

Europe’s languages were carried from the east, DNA shows

LONDON: Linguists follow the root for 'wheel' while geneticists follow DNA samples of Europeans and steppe dwellers. Both conclude European...

7 Compounds in spider venom could help treat chronic pain, research