Science
A black hole rips apart an unfortunate star
The star, roughly the same size as our sun, was eventually sucked into oblivion in a rare cosmic occurrence.
Distant asteroid calamity shaped life on Earth 466 million years ago
Dust spawned by a gigantic collision in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter 400 million years earlier triggered an ice age.
Scientists reconstruct skeleton of elusive, pre-historic human
Little is known about the Denisovans, who were ancient relatives of the more familiar Neanderthals and our own species.
Alien enthusiasts descend on Nevada desert near secretive US base
Visitors descended early in the day on the tiny desert town of Rachel, a short distance from the military site.
Curtains for Lander Vikram?
The former chairman said though the failure analysis committee (FAC) is yet to put its finger on why the touchdown was not soft.
Old theories of 19th century scientist aid new light wave discovery
Equations by James Clerk Maxwell have helped to reveal how crystals can be manipulated to produce a distinctive form of lightwave.
Now you can defrost surfaces in seconds!
The researchers established a technique that melts the ice where the surface and the ice meet, so the ice can simply slide off.
Precious metals likely below Moon surface
Parallels drawn between mineral deposits found on Earth & lunar body
Smartphone radiation doesn't have negative health effects, says study
Researchers argue that many studies indicating the effect of radiofrequency radiation get published only because they are interesting.
Images from nearby asteroid probe gives clues on planet formation
The study also helps prepare for protection against asteroid headed to Earth.