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Humans are closer to extinction than you may think

By Agrima Tikader

There is a 1 in 14,000 chance that human beings will go extinct in the coming year.

News

Alien life search

Scientists redefine which planets could be home to alien life: Study

The extensive study goes on to reveal that planets with thin ozone layers may not be habitable.

By Jaskiran Kaur

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HIV rates on the rise among menopausal women in the UK

Five times more menopausal women, aged 45 to 56, in the UK have HIV today than a decade ago.

By Agrima Tikader

Cannabis

Approval of cannabis-based medicines for epilepsy and multiple sclerosis not enough

Two cannabis-based medicines have been approved. However, campaigners say that thousands of patients who need...

By Agrima Tikader

Glacier retreat ocean

NASA reveals world's thickest glacier melting at an alarming rate

Satellite images indicate that the Taku glacier is melting 80 years faster than scientists' estimations.

By Agrima Tikader

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Elon Musk: Sustainable city on Mars will need 1000 Starships, 20 years time

Musk has repeatedly vouched for establishing a human civilization on Mars.

By Rishabh Jain

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Origin of life on Earth and aliens might have occurred the same way: Study

Researchers suggest where to look for extra-terrestrial life.

By Jaskiran Kaur

Nigeria is infamous for online fraud

'Help! What is this?' Net users take to Reddit for STD diagnosis

People are increasingly turning to strangers on social network Reddit to diagnose their sexually transmitted diseases.

By AFP News

Opioid Treatment by electrodes

Opioid addiction may be treated by inserting electrodes in the brain

The treatment has now entered clinical trials.

By Rishabh Jain

Hummus

Salmonella tainted hummus recalled from UK supermarkets

Around 80 types of hummus have been recalled from supermarkets across the UK

By Agrima Tikader

Environment & Nature

Japan typhoon Hagibis rescue efforts

Japan in non-stop search for typhoon survivors; toll at 74

By Kyoko Hasegawa

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako were "deeply grieving for so many people affected"

King cobra in Thailand

Four-metre king cobra wrestled from sewer in Thailand

By AFP News

Thailand is teeming with reptiles, and several species of cobra are native to the southeast Asian country.

Guiana Coral Reef

Scientists fight to save unique Guiana coral reef

By Marion Briswalter with Tiphaine Honore on board the Esperanza

The Amazon Reef in the Atlantic Ocean is one of the world's largest reefs, but its existence became known only in 2016.

Health

Ticks

Tick-borne brain swelling virus detected in the UK

By Agrima Tikader

Researches have found encephalitis causing virus in the UK for the first time.

flea bubonic plague

Winter is coming and so are the fleas

By Agrima Tikader

UK faces a flea epidemic in winter as heaters create the ideal environment for...

Thermal cameras used for diagnosis

Heat-cam exhibit alerts tourist to breast cancer

By AFP News

Thermal cameras are sometimes used to screen patients for breast cancer but are...

Space

People dressed as aliens

Did the weather radar hint at alien invasion? Get the answer

By Jaskiran Kaur

Alien arrival was suspected when the North Texas radar showed green circles.

A meteor streaks across the night sky.

Taurids Meteor shower peaking this week: Here's how to view exceptionally bright fireballs

By Jaskiran Kaur

Taurids produces exceptionally bright meteors during its peak days.

Jellyfish UFO

Was it really aliens in Area 51? CIA historian unravels mystery

By Jaskiran Kaur

Dr. Brent Geary breaks down the secrets of Area 51.

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Orion Nebula

Space gets spookier with Halloween style jack-o-lantern Nebula, thanks to NASA image