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Explained: Earth's Polar Vortex Spins Backwards, Scientists Taken Aback

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Saturday April 06, 2024, New Delhi

Scientists were taken aback, earlier this month, when they noticed that the Arctic's polar vortex has changed its course and has started spinning in the opposite direction.

Once-In-A-Lifetime Star Explosion To Appear In Sky After 80 Years

Agence France-Presse | Saturday April 06, 2024, Paris

Sometime between now and September, a massive explosion 3,000 light years from Earth will flare up in the night sky, giving amateur astronomers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness this space oddity.

Millions Of 'Alien-Like' Creatures Wash Up On US West Coast Beaches

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Saturday April 06, 2024

An influx of millions of tiny, blue, alien-looking creatures known as Velella velella or "by-the-wind sailors" washing up on beaches from Oregon to California.

Amid "Zombie Virus" Fears, 13 New Papillomaviruses Found In Antarctica

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Friday April 05, 2024

The study detailing the discovery has been published in the journal Virology. The research team said its discovery will help future researchers understand the evolution of papillomaviruses.

In Secret Test To Cool Earth, US Scientists Send Sunlight Back To Space

Edited by Muskaan Sharma | Friday April 05, 2024, New Delhi

Scientists in the United States tried to bounce back some of the sun's rays into space as a way to temporarily cool Earth after the planet witnessed its hottest year on record in 2023, a report by the New York Times said.

Sharing A Drink With Your Partner? You Might Live Longer, Says Study

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Friday April 05, 2024

According to a researcher at the University of Michigan, couples who drink together could also potentially enjoy longer lives together.

This 3,200-Megapixel Digital Camera, World's Largest, Sees Everything In Universe

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Thursday April 04, 2024

This heavyweight champion of astronomy weighs a whopping 3 tonnes and boasts the highest resolution ever achieved for a space camera.

Plants "Scream" When Uprooted, Scientists Capture Sound For First Time

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Thursday April 04, 2024

The team found that the sound of distressed plant was far too high-pitched for humans to make out, and detectable within a radius of over a metre.

NASA Shares Image Of "Fierce" Tarantula Nebula Taken By Hubble Telescope

Edited by Anoushka Sharma | Thursday April 04, 2024

The Hubble telescope obtained data in ultraviolet light, which can only be viewed from space, as part of a comprehensive survey.

Forget Bats And Rats, This 'Animal' Spreads More Viruses Than Any Other

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Thursday April 04, 2024

A new study reveals a surprising fact: humans are actually spreading more viruses to animals than we receive from them. This is due to our large population size, global reach, and activities that stress wildlife.

Solar Eclipse To Rising Saturn: How To Catch Rare Celestial Events In April

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Thursday April 04, 2024

As April unfolds, sky watchers and astronomy enthusiasts are in for a treat with a lineup of celestial events set to grace the night sky.

Believing You Look Younger May Be Linked To Better Health, Study Suggests

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Thursday April 04, 2024

Researchers recommend focusing on healthy behaviours like exercise and a good diet, which can improve both health and appearance over time.

Pentagon Working On Technology To Prevent AI Killing Machines From Turning Rogue

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Thursday April 04, 2024

The Pentagon's innovation office aims to safeguard AI systems from 'adversarial attacks' as research delves into the manipulation of visual 'noise' patches to deceive AI, leading to potentially fatal misidentifications.

There Are New Flu Vaccines On Offer For 2024. Should You Get One?

The Conversation | Wednesday April 03, 2024

Influenza is a common respiratory infection. Although most cases are relatively mild, flu can cause more severe illness in young children and older people.

Will Earth Get A New Ocean? Massive Faultline In Africa Sparks Speculation

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Wednesday April 03, 2024

A peer-reviewed study detailing the split was published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters. It said that the plates separate a few millimetres per year.