Science Alert

Microsoft plans to store data in DNA

Microsoft is planning to start storing its data on strands of DNA within the next few years, the company`s computer architects have revealed.

May 27, 2017, 18:04 PM IST

Cosmic dust discovered for the first time on city rooftops!

Attempts were made earlier to identify cosmic dust in cities, but research only turned up with industrial pollution-induced terrestrial grime and particles.

Dec 07, 2016, 18:31 PM IST

Is the fountain of life real? Scientists revive mice with blood of human teens!

Young human plasma improves cognition.

Nov 17, 2016, 16:41 PM IST

Good news: Trade ban placed on world's most trafficked animal – Pangolin!

A bloc of 182 nations at CITES voted almost unanimously last week to protect pangolins with the ban, covering the Asian and African countries where the creature lives.

Oct 05, 2016, 13:41 PM IST

Olympic athletes spotted with 'cupping' marks: What is it and how it works – all you need to know!

There are two types of cupping – Dry cupping and wet cupping.

Aug 10, 2016, 22:46 PM IST

Watch video: Latest discovery of 'Blue whirl' flame promises to clean up oil spills!

Researchers at the University of Maryland's A. James Clark School of Engineering stumbled upon the blue flame by accident, while creating fire whirls in the lab.

Aug 09, 2016, 21:16 PM IST

Giant earthquake building up under Bangladesh, warn scientists!

Due to lack of historical data, geologists cannot predict the exact timing of the quake, however, they claim that it can reach up to a magnitude between 8.2 and 9.

Jul 12, 2016, 21:01 PM IST