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Earth Anthem has been translated into over 30 languages worldwide. (Photo: ANI)

Indian diplomat pens Earth Anthem,' garners global support

Earth Anthem is a poem-song penned by Indian poet-diplomat Abhay K. in 2008 and was launched in 2013 on World...

22 Aug 2018 10:04 AM IST

Humans are sensitive beings and revenge comes as a byproduct of that sensitivity.

Can our brains suppress the act of revenge?

The brain is observed through imaging and which areas were activated as the study participant experienced unfairness and...

22 Aug 2018 9:53 AM IST

Water would possibly be accessible as a resource for future expeditions.

Chandrayaan-I data confirms ice on Moon

Most of the newfound water ice lies in the shadows of craters near the poles.

22 Aug 2018 12:31 AM IST

The technique, known as platform preparation, involves designing a striking area on a tool to remove specific stone flakes and shape the tool into a pre-conceived design.

Study shows link between modern-man hands and stone tools

A recent study suggests that the technique used to produce these stone tools would have needed a modern human-like hand.

21 Aug 2018 9:36 AM IST

TiO2 is one of the main ingredients of sunscreen and acts as a protective agent against harmful UV rays. (Photo: ANI)

Research shows sunscreen pollutes beaches, harms aquatic life

Concentrated TiO2 or long-term exposure could be toxic to a variety of fish and other aquatic organisms.

21 Aug 2018 9:17 AM IST

Tech equipped contact lenses are a whole different animal from traditional wearable devices because of the potential risks involved.

Study show contact lenses not environment-friendly

According to a recent study, lenses could be contributing to microplastic pollution in waterways.

21 Aug 2018 9:04 AM IST

The space company of billionaire Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen on Monday unveiled details of medium-lift rockets and a reusable space cargo plane it is developing.

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen's space firm details plans for...

Allen's Stratolaunch Systems Corp is trying to cash in on higher demand in the coming years for vessels that can put...

21 Aug 2018 8:36 AM IST

The EU has largely funded the project, providing 11 million euros ($12.5 million) of the total 13.7 million-euro ($15.7 million) cost.

Greek island to run on wind, solar power

The European Commission says Tilos will be the first autonomous renewable green island in the Mediterranean.

20 Aug 2018 10:18 AM IST

Most Indian cancer patients are drained of financial resources as they have no insurance cover, or have exceeded the limits, and are left with no personal savings. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists share $500,000 prize for work on cancer therapy

They'll receive the award at a ceremony September 26 in Albany, New York.

16 Aug 2018 4:10 PM IST

Archaeologists at the public body Historic England have been making the most of the hot weather to look for patterns revealing the ancient sites buried below. (Representational Photo: Pixabay)

Hottest summer in decades helps uncover archaeological sites around...

Cropmarks - patterns of shading in crops and grass seen most clearly from the air - form faster in hot weather as the...

16 Aug 2018 11:20 AM IST

India will send a manned flight into space by 2022.

Modi announces space mission

He said India will become the fourth country after Russia, the United States and China to achieve the feat.

16 Aug 2018 10:20 AM IST

The red tide has been determined to have caused 68 manatee deaths so far this year. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists seek new ways to fight Florida's increasing 'red tide'

The red tide also has been implicated in at least 266 sea turtle strandings.

16 Aug 2018 9:27 AM IST