Mega-tsunamis in Mars caused by meteor impacts, re-sculpted edges of red planet’s ancient seas 3B years ago
The three-billion-year-old mega-tsunamis in Mars caused waves that averaged 50 metres in height but rose up to the height of 30-storey buildings. They decimated shorelines and paced inwards.
‘Game of Thrones’ Season 6 spoilers: Jon Snow has Melisandre, Daenerys Targaryen has Kinvara [Video]
Melisandre has proved her powers by bringing back Jon Snow from the dead. However, there is another new Red Priestess who may be running havoc in Mereen.
‘Game of Thrones’ Season 6: Khaleesi pranks Khal Moro, turns Dothrakis into followers [Video]
When Emilia Clarke takes a break, she turns into a prankster. She played an epic prank on Khal Moro while shooting a “Game of Thrones” Season 6, episode 4 scene.
‘Game of Thrones’ Season 6 spoilers: Fan theories suggest Ramsay’s letter to Jon Snow was written by Littlefinger or Sansa herself
“Game of Thrones” fans have come up with theories that the letter to Jon Snow, thought to be written by Ramsay, was written by either Sansa or more likely Littlefinger.
Discovery of frozen comets around sun-like star may reveal Solar System’s origins
Scientists may finally learn something about our Solar System’s origins after they discovered frozen comets orbiting a sun-like star (HD 181327). The researchers detected extremely low levels of carbon monoxide around the star.
Cannabis legalisation Australia: SA government urged by family to legalise cannabis; Farmers ready to grow medical marijuana
A South Australian family is desperately waiting for the government to legalise medical marijuana and is not happy with the SA government’s inaction on the same.
‘Sons of Anarchy’ antihero Jax Teller will ride again; Comic book prequel ‘Redwood Original’ to focus on 18-year-old Teller
Charlie Hunnam may or may not be a part of the “Sons of Anarchy” spin-off, but his character, Jax Teller, will ride again in Boom! Studios new comic book prequel, “Redwood Original.”
France-sized East Antarctic Totten Glacier melt may kill millions as it can lift ocean levels by 2 metres
Researchers are worried as global warming is rapidly melting Totten Glacier atop East Antarctica. It may raise ocean levels by two metres, which could be the “tipping point” of no return.
Cancer vs antimicrobial resistance: Antibiotics-resistant superbugs could kill 10m people a year by 2050
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global threat. Experts are worried that lack of new antibiotics may make antibiotics-resistant superbugs kill more people than even cancer if left unchecked.
Migraine sunglasses may be a reality soon; Narrow band of green light reduces acute headaches considerably
Researchers are working towards developing migraine sunglasses that will block all light except a pure wavelength green light to help migraine patients.
Just like cannabis, magic mushrooms also have healing powers: Depression patients report ‘mystical’ and ‘spiritual’ experiences
Patients who had the magic mushrooms experienced a reduction in symptoms after a week. Eight of the 12 patients achieved full remission and were liberated from their depression temporarily.
Australian scientists warn coal dust is an added threat to the Great Barrier Reef
Queensland Environment Minister Steven Miles refused to consider coal dust as the main threat to the Great Barrier Reef. He reassured people of the strict shipping procedures the state follows.
Scientists inch closer to Zika vaccine and antiviral drug with world-first genetically engineered Zika virus clone
Scientists fed Aedes aegypti mosquitoes with human blood containing either the original Zika virus or the cloned Zika virus. In both the cases, the number of infected mosquitoes was similar.
Australian sea snails are better cancer-killers than chemotherapy: Chemicals in the snails kill 100% of drug resistant cancer cells
Molecules in White Rock sea snail eggs not only can tackle normal cancer, but also uterine sarcomas and resistant lymphomas that require the painful chemotherapy.
Life after Earth: Expanding sun will make Solar System’s outer reaches habitable, expose hidden life-forms in 5b yrs
Europa and Enceladus may melt into ocean moons and any life-form, if at all they are hidden or trapped beneath the icy moons, may come to life in five billion years.
Sharks attack when a weird jelly-like substance in their brains helps them sense electric signals of preys even from miles away
Humans and animals in the ocean emit an electric field with every flick of fin or twitch of a muscle. Sharks are able to detect the electric field while searching for prey.
'Prison Break' Season 5 trailer: Fox reunites Michael, Lincoln and Sara to set screens on fire in 2017
According to Fox’s new schedule, “Prison Break” will be on TV next season in 2017.
Just like Daenerys Targaryen’s slavery abolition, HBO goes on a battle to end 'Game of Thrones' piracy
HBO has sent a letter to Inter Service Providers to track and contact subscribers who download “Game of Thrones” episodes illegally. The channel is raging a war on piracy like never before.
NHS sterilisation fight winner Holly Brockwell wants women like her to be respected and listened to
Holly Brockwell was a bit groggy after getting sterilised but couldn't help but feel “euphoric” for winning the four-year sterilisation fight with NHS.
Mysterious bug bite ruined poor Kirsty’s life; Mum pleads via video to let her daughter die
Recently, a Guy’s Hospital doctor said that Kirsty may have been improperly diagnosed and received chemotherapy and other painful treatments for a disease she may have never had.
Record-high carbon dioxide levels in North-West Tasmania worry scientists; Global warming and ocean acidification alert sounded
Carbon dioxide levels breaching the 400ppm mark signifies a rising emissions problem, and the rate at which greenhouse gas emissions are rising is a matter of serious concern.
Australian researchers develop new microscope that will ‘open scientific doors’; Device to give new insights at microscopic level
The scanning helium microscope (SHeM) is expected to be immensely helpful for information technology, defence, explosives and solar energy industries. It will enable scientists to see miniscule objects in very high resolution.
Depression Australia: Taking antidepressants for treatment not effective; Study suggests combination of psychotherapy and drug
A new study states that antidepressants are not as effective as they are thought to be.
Cannabis legalisation Australia: NSW government may be extending medical marijuana access to even non-terminal patients
Lucy Haslem said that the focus was now on educating doctors about medical marijuana’s benefits. She added that the biggest challenge was to break the misconceptions that people have about cannabis.
Germany and Singapore confirm first case of Zika; German woman contracted virus through sex
Both Germany and Singapore have confirmed their first Zika cases. Experts are now worried about safety of athletes and tourists during the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in August.
Just like the Great Barrier Reef, Australia’s mangroves are dying too; Mangrove death may contribute to global warming
If the mangroves keep dying, shorelines will erode, sediment will become mobilised and will redeposit elsewhere. Soon the entire ecosystem would be disrupted and smaller fish won’t have a safe habitat.
Mega-earthquake alert: Scientists predict 9.0 magnitude earthquake in the Aleutians within 50 years; Hawaii to be devastated by tsunami
A 9.0 magnitude earthquake in the Aleutians may strike in the next 50 years and it would trigger a tsunami that may destroy Hawaii completely.
Rare beaked whale with mysterious extra teeth baffles Australian experts; Teeth not deformity but ‘evolutionary throwback’
After scientists discovered the extra teeth in the beaked whale, they appealed to fellow colleagues across the world, including Smithsonian Institute in the US. No one could arrive at an answer.
Breast cancer risks may be reduced with consumption of fruits during adolescence and early adulthood
Researchers found 25% reduced risk of breast cancer diagnosis in middle age with fruit consumption during one’s teenage years.
Tasmania measles alert: Health experts urge people to be alert after man returns from Thailand with highly-infectious disease
The measles virus takes about 10 days to show symptoms. Known symptoms include cough, headaches and fever and after about four days, a rash appears on the body and face.
