UK's mountains could be reduced to hills, thanks to rising sea levels!
Those in greatest danger of demotion include a peak in the Yorkshire Dales that was only reclassified as a mountain a few weeks ago.
Oct 10, 2016, 23:11 PM IST
The fury of Hurricane Matthew: What makes storms so vehement?
NASA reported that Matthew briefly reached Category 5 hurricane status — with winds exceeding 157 mph (252 km/h) — on October 1. It dropped to Category 4 strength soon after, with maximum sustained winds calculated at a still-dizzying 140 mph (225 km/h) on October 3.
Oct 05, 2016, 12:45 PM IST
Your arachnophobia may just rise a notch: Seven new species of Peacock spiders discovered!
For most people out there, more species of spiders is not exactly a piece of information that needs celebration, but the scientists are elated!
Oct 03, 2016, 19:20 PM IST
Father and son cut open a rattlesnake rattle – Watch video to find out what they saw!
Rattlesnakes are considered to be the newest and most evolved snakes in the world, as per scientists, owing to their sophisticated warning systems – the distinctive rattle as part of their tail.
Sep 18, 2016, 12:19 PM IST
Japan's Sakurajima volcano could erupt in next few decades, say researchers!
Sakurajima volcano is an active composite volcano and a former island in Kagoshima Prefecture in Japan. Its eruption in 1914 caused the erstwhile island to merge with the Osumi Peninsula.
Sep 13, 2016, 17:59 PM IST
New laser created from jellyfish proteins
The researchers filled optical microcavities with this protein before subjecting them to “optical pumping,” where nanosecond flashes of light are used to bring the system up to the required energy to create laser light.
Aug 22, 2016, 08:27 AM IST
New-found hope for epilepsy patients in the form of Marijuana
Various reports have suggested that parents of children with severe epilepsy have claimed incredible recoveries when their children were given cannabidiol, a derivative of marijuana.
Apr 04, 2016, 08:53 AM IST
Gravity-defying shoes to simulate Moonwalk!
The repellent force comes from the orientation of the magnets, which are arranged so that their north poles align with each other.
Feb 07, 2016, 18:38 PM IST
Blocking molecule may help prevent premature birth
When a woman goes into labour, the uterus experiences powerful contractions to push out the baby.
Dec 27, 2015, 13:31 PM IST
Birth rate of twins hits record high in US
Studies have shown that having children at an older age may increase the likelihood of having twins.
Dec 26, 2015, 17:31 PM IST
First-born kids more likely to be nearsighted
Reduced parental investment in education of children with later birth order may be partly responsible.
Oct 12, 2015, 15:59 PM IST
