Science

Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, Super Bright Jupiter Make for a Spectacular Skywatching Week

By Dipannita - Mar 22, 2016 06:56 AM EDT

This week has lots of gifts in store for skywatchers and scientists. Some amazing play of planets and celestial objects will be visible in the sky starting off from Tuesday.

Subtle Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Can Be Seen on Wednesday Morning

By Daniel Lee - Mar 21, 2016 11:28 PM EDT

Eagle eyed sky watchers should be prepared early this Wednesday as "penumbral" lunar eclipse will show across the sky.

Rapid Climate Change Shooting At 'Unprecedented' Rate

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 21, 2016 09:46 PM EDT

Climate change seem to be accelerating at an "unprecedented" rate, warns a new report released by the World Meteorological Organization. Action needs to be taken "before we pass the point of no return."

Wolves, Hyenas Bond To Survive In Israel

By Peter R - Mar 21, 2016 05:13 PM EDT

Zoologists were taken by surprise when they first spotted hyena and wolf footprints together. Direct observations later confirmed their suspicion.

Autism Claiming Adult Lives Sooner than Thought, Reveals Study

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 21, 2016 02:32 PM EDT

Swedish research discovered that autistic adults met untimely death more often as compared to general population.

Close your Eyes While Kissing? Study Tells Why

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 21, 2016 02:20 PM EDT

Remember closing your eyes every time you share a kiss? Study says that our brains can’t handle more than two things at the same time.

China Sees Positive Results From Government Forest Conservation Program

By Staff Reporter - Mar 21, 2016 10:35 AM EDT

A new study by Michigan State University has revealed profound results on China's decreasing deforestation and habitat destruction efforts since 1998.

Homebody Male Hyenas Enjoy As Many Reproductive Advantages As Dispersers: Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 21, 2016 10:35 AM EDT

Scientists indicate that stay-at-home spotted hyenas reproduce as successfully as their counterparts, and may even breed with high-ranking females and father their first cubs earlier than others that disperse.

The Curious Case of Twin Comets: Set to Make One of the Closest Flybys of Earth

By Dipannita - Mar 21, 2016 07:41 AM EDT

The current week will witness a rare astronomical event. Two twin-like comets will fly past the earth at a very close distance, on Monday and Tuesday.

Comets May Have Transported Noble Gases To Earth: Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 21, 2016 10:35 AM EDT

Comets may have acted as a vehicle for transporting noble gases in the early phases of the solar system, also playing an important role in the composition of the atmosphere.

China's Forests Are Recovering At The Cost Of Other Countries: Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 21, 2016 10:35 AM EDT

While China seems to be reducing its deforestation problem, scientists aver that it may take a toll on other countries.

Why Do Autistic Patients Die Decades Before General Population?

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 21, 2016 09:46 PM EDT

Patients of autism die 12 to 30 years earlier than others, due to suicide and epilepsy, says a new study.

New Alaska Butterfly Species Is First In 28 Years

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 20, 2016 09:18 PM EDT

Biologists have discovered a new species of butterfly within Alaska, the first after 28 years, and a hybrid of a couple of ancient species that has developed unique adaptations to live in this region.

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