ISRO scientists discover a sub-Saturn like planet around a Sun-like star
Jun 22, 2018, at 02:17 pm
Bengaluru, Jun 22 (IBNS): A Team of scientists and engineers led by Prof. Abhijit Chakraborty of Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad, have discovered a sub-Saturn or super-Neptune size planet (mass of about 27 Earth Mass and size of 6 Earth Radii) around a Sun-like star, an official release stated.
Use space technology to build a better world for all, urges UN chief
Jun 21, 2018, at 08:13 am
New York, June21 (IBNS): Not only has space exploration captured the world’s imagination, it can also help humankind address existential challenges back on earth, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday, in his message to the UN’s key forum on space affairs.
Conflict and climate change challenge sustainable development effort: UN report
Jun 21, 2018, at 08:09 am
New York, June 20 (IBNS): Although more people are leading better lives than a decade ago, persistent poverty and hunger, as well as rapid urbanization, are challenging global efforts to create a more just and equitable world, according to a United Nations report launched on Wednesday.
From low-earth orbit, ‘envoys’ of humanity join UN space forum
Jun 21, 2018, at 08:05 am
New York, June 21 (IBNS): Floating in near zero-gravity, 400 kilometres above the Pacific Ocean and flying at over 28,000 kilometres per hour, the six crew members onboard the International Space Station (ISS) joined the key United Nations forum on outer space affairs via video link on Wednesday, to discuss the importance of working together.
4 Best Ways to Handle Long-Standing Seasonal Allergies
Jun 20, 2018, at 11:29 pm
The weather in the country is unpredictable this year fluctuating between rain, storm and high temperature happening in the same area within few days. Spring is otherwise also the cruellest season for people with long-standing seasonal allergies.
If we can build the International Space Station, ‘we can do anything’ – UN Champion for Space
Jun 20, 2018, at 09:58 am
New York, June 20 (IBNS): The sight of Earth, from hundreds of kilometers away in open space while you are tethered only to the International Space Station, is “absolutely amazing”, said Scott Kelly, the UN Champion for Space and former US astronaut, stressing that the world we live on “is our only planet.”
Jun 20, 2018, at 09:48 am
New York, June 20 (IBNS): On its opening day, a major United Nations forum on the peaceful uses of outer space, was issued a clear challenge to break through the so-called “glass ceiling” that prevents women and girls from achieving their full potential; especially in the field of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
UN forum to explore use of outer space to improve lives, protect planet
Jun 20, 2018, at 09:32 am
New York, June 20 (IBNS): Marking 50 years since the world first came together to discuss the peaceful uses of outer space, government leaders, policy makers, civil society representatives and space experts will gather at a United Nations forum in Vienna from Monday to explore the future course of global space cooperation for the benefit of humankind.
Australia: Perth Zoo euthanizes Puan, world's oldest Sumatran Orangutan
Jun 19, 2018, at 12:28 pm
Perth, Jun 19 (IBNS): The Perth Zoo has paid an emotional farewell to Puan, the world's oldest Sumatran Orangutan, following her death on Monday at the age of 62.
For video game addiction, now read official ‘gaming disorder’: World Health Organization
Jun 19, 2018, at 08:50 am
New York, June 19 (IBNS): The UN health agency has for the first time, tagged compulsive video gaming as a mental health condition in its updated classification manual, released on Monday.
Jun 19, 2018, at 08:39 am
New York, June 19 (IBNS): After “relentless” progress in space technology, the focus for the international community must now shift to ensuring that the benefits of space science are available to everyone, everywhere, a senior United Nations official told a major conference on Monday.
UN forum to explore use of outer space to improve lives, protect planet
Jun 19, 2018, at 08:32 am
New York, June 19 (IBNS): Marking 50 years since the world first came together to discuss the peaceful uses of outer space, government leaders, policy makers, civil society representatives and space experts will gather at a United Nations forum in Vienna from Monday to explore the future course of global space cooperation for the benefit of humankind.
Over 5.48 lakh people hit by Assam flood, two more die as death toll touches 15
Jun 18, 2018, at 06:57 pm
Guwahati, June 18 (IBNS): The current wave flood situation in Assam still looks grim as flood waters inundated few more areas with affecting over 5.48 lakh people of six districts and claiming two more lives as death toll mounted in flood and landslides to 15.
Amit Shah lays foundation stone of 19 cancer care centres in Guwahati
Jun 18, 2018, at 05:58 pm
Guwahati, June 18 (IBNS): To improve the cancer care facilities in Assam and the North Eastern region, BJP president Amit Shah on Monday laid the foundation stone of 19 new cancer care centres in presence of Tata Trusts Chairman Ratan Tata during a ceremonial function held at the Veterinary College ground, Khanapara in Guwahati.
Rising CO2 may increase dangerous weather extremes, whatever happens to global temperatures
Jun 18, 2018, at 05:44 pm
London, June 18 (IBNS): New research from the University of Oxford and collaborators at several other institutions provides compelling evidence that meeting the global warming target of 1.5°C may not be enough to limit the damage caused by extreme weather.
WHO to classify 'gaming disorder' as mental health condition
Jun 18, 2018, at 04:51 pm
New York, June 18 (IBNS): In a major development, the World Health Organization has added gaming disorder has been added to the section on addictive disorders.
6.1 earthquake hits Japan, 3 die
Jun 18, 2018, at 09:37 am
Osaka, June 18 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter Scale hit Osaka and other parts of western Japan on Monday, leaving at least three people dead, media reports said.
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Assam flood situation still grim, over 3.86 lakh people affected
Jun 15, 2018, at 07:27 pm
Guwahati, June 15 (IBNS): The current Assam flood situation worsened while flood waters inundated more areas affecting over 3.86 lakh people in 8 districts ai, Karbi Anglong West, Karbi Anglong East, Golaghat, Hojai, Biswanath and Cachar district are affected in the current flood.
Ramp-up in Antarctic ice loss speeds sea level rise: NASA
Jun 15, 2018, at 04:11 pm
Washington, June 15 (IBNS): Ice losses from Antarctica have tripled since 2012, increasing global sea levels by 0.12 inch (3 millimeters) in that timeframe alone, according to a major new international climate assessment funded by NASA and ESA (European Space Agency).
NASA encounters perfect storm for science
Jun 15, 2018, at 04:05 pm
Washington, June 15 (IBNS): One of the thickest dust storms ever observed on Mars has been spreading for the past week and a half.
CSE wants FSSAI to ensure a robust labelling framework in India
Jun 14, 2018, at 12:53 pm
New Delhi, Jun 14 (IBNS): The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), a non-government organisation, has called for making the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2018 more effective and stringent.
Tripura: Heavy rain leaves people homeless; four died
Jun 14, 2018, at 12:15 pm
Agartala, Jun 14 (IBNS): More than 3,500 people were forced to leave their houses as heavy rain hit the northeastern state of India early this week, media reports said.
Prevention is key to ‘breaking the cycle of HIV transmission’, UN chief tells General Assembly
Jun 13, 2018, at 05:45 pm
New York, June 13 (IBNS): This year’s United Nations annual debate over how best to battle HIV and AIDS heard that while progress had been made, it remains “uneven and fragile” with many hurdles still to come.
NASA flies large unmanned Aircraft in public airspace without chase plane for first time
Jun 13, 2018, at 04:45 pm
Washington, June 13 (IBNS): NASA’s remotely-piloted Ikhana aircraft, based at the agency’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, successfully flew its first mission in the National Airspace System without a safety chase aircraft on Tuesday. This historic flight moves the United States one step closer to normalizing unmanned aircraft operations in the airspace used by commercial and private pilots.
Flash floods hit Assam, Manipur and Mizoram, many places inundated
Jun 13, 2018, at 04:28 pm
Guwahati/Imphal/Aizawl, June 13 (IBNS): Torrential rains in Assam, Manipur and Mizoram over the past few days have triggered massive landslides and flash floods in several parts of the three northeastern states.
Rhino poacher killed in encounter in Kaziranga
Jun 12, 2018, at 07:07 pm
Guwahati, June 12 (IBNS): One rhino poacher was killed during a gun fight with police personnel and forest guards in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park on Monday night.
Research shows if your eyes wrinkle when you smile or frown, you appear more sincere
Jun 12, 2018, at 04:05 pm
Toronto, June 12 (IBNS): Researchers at Western University have shown that our brains are pre-wired to perceive wrinkles around the eyes as conveying more intense and more sincere emotions.
Paraguay’s elimination of malaria ‘shows what is possible’ – UN health agency
Jun 12, 2018, at 09:31 am
New York, June 12 (IBNS): Paraguay has successfully eliminated malaria, the United Nations health agency has announced, highlighting that the major milestone offers lessons to other countries aiming to control the mosquito-borne sickness.
Sex hormone levels alter heart disease risk in older women
Jun 11, 2018, at 06:01 pm
New York, June 11 (IBNS): In an analysis of data collected from more than 2,800 women after menopause, Johns Hopkins researchers report new evidence that a higher proportion of male to female sex hormones was associated with a significant increased relative cardiovascular disease risk.
Moderate and extreme temperatures could increase the risk of occupational injuries
Jun 11, 2018, at 05:36 pm
New York, June 11 (IBNS): Moderate and extreme ambient temperatures increase the risk of occupational accidents. This is the main conclusion of a new study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by the ”la Caixa” Banking Foundation. The study analysed data on nearly 16 million occupational injuries that occurred in Spain over a 20-year period.