Science

It Is Because Of The Sun That Life Emerged on Earth?

By Dipannita - May 24, 2016 03:11 PM EDT

Life emerged on Earth because of the massive and powerful storms that erupted on the surface of the Sun nearly 4 billion years ago. These are the findings of a new study conducted by NASA astronomers.

Our Life Began On Earth Due To A Young Sun's 'Super-Flares'

By R. Siva Kumar - May 24, 2016 09:40 AM EDT

When the sun's super-flares hit the cold earth's atmosphere four billion years ago, it gradually became more hospitable to life.

Even As Opioid Prescriptions Decline, Why Do Fatal Overdoses Rise?

By R. Siva Kumar - May 24, 2016 09:39 AM EDT

Data reveals that for the first time in two decades, opioid prescriptions are reducing, yet fatal overdoses from the compounds are going up.

You Can Find More Octopus And Squids In Oceans Now---Maybe Due To Global Warming?

By R. Siva Kumar - May 24, 2016 09:39 AM EDT

The cephalopod populations, including octopus, cuttlefish and squid in oceans are rising, perhaps due to the connection of this trend to global warming.

Natural Bacteria Fertilise Tree Branches

By R. Siva Kumar - May 24, 2016 09:39 AM EDT

Tree branches rely on natural bacteria to fertilise them, just like humans.

Ancient Bone Fragments Give Insight Into 'Spiclypeus Shipporum', New Ceratopsid Species

By R. Siva Kumar - May 24, 2016 09:39 AM EDT

Scientists discovered bone fragments a decade ago, leading to the finding of a new ceratopsid species called Spiclypeus shipporum.

Can Europa Sustain Life? NASA Scientists Figure It Out

By Dipannita - May 23, 2016 02:21 PM EDT

Despite the absence of volcanic hydrothermal activity, oceans on Jupiter's moon Europa might have the chemical balance similar to the one that the earth has. These are the findings of a new study conducted by NASA.

NASA's New Horizon Team Makes New Discoveries About Pluto

By Dipannita - May 23, 2016 01:33 PM EDT

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft made a Pluto flyby in July 2015. Since then, the spacecraft has been sending a number of incredible images and data back to Earth. The ground breaking data is being analyzed by the team on Earth continuously to reveal key Plutonian details.

Miami news and updates: Man-Eating Nile Crocodiles Invade Miami

By Zubera - May 23, 2016 01:32 PM EDT

Miami, Florida - a city of four hundred thousand people were in danger as the non-existing species of crocodile suddenly appeared and created headlines around the city.

Gene-Coded Enzyme Is The Reason For Redness In Birds: Study

By R. Siva Kumar - May 23, 2016 07:39 AM EDT

Scientists have understood the genetic mechanism that is responsible for the colour red in birds.

Florida Invaded By Man-Eating Nile Crocodiles

By Jenn Loro - May 22, 2016 09:28 PM EDT

Researchers in Florida have recently confirmed that the three crocodile specimens they discovered in 2009 belong to the Nile species native to Africa. How they found their way in the Sunshine State remains a mystery as the state grapples with the problem of fighting off another invasion by foreign species that is costing taxpayers half a billion dollars every year to eradicate.

Fake Medico Charged With Manslaughter Of 28-year-old With Buttock Enhancement Drugs

By R. Siva Kumar - May 22, 2016 09:15 AM EDT

One Venezuelan, Jose Robusto, 43, was charged with manslaughter and practising unlicensed medicine for giving buttock-enhancement drugs leading to a woman's death two years ago.

Comets Orbiting Sun-like Star Discovered Outside The Solar System

By Dipannita - May 22, 2016 09:15 AM EDT

For the first time in the history of astronomy, scientists have found evidence of a comet, outside of the solar system, revolving around a sun-like star. This milestone has been achieved by an international team of researchers.

New Horizons To Explore MU69 As Soon As NASA Approves The Mission

By Dipannita - May 22, 2016 09:14 AM EDT

After the success of Pluto exploration, New Horizons is planning to explore the new strange new world of 2014 MU69. The mission would be conducted as soon as NASA gives a go ahead.

NASA's New Horizons Spacecraft Is Heading For 'Summer Trip' To 2014 MU69

By R. Siva Kumar - May 22, 2016 09:13 AM EDT

NASA's New horizons spacecraft is spinning away from Pluto right to the edge of the solar system.

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