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Wolves are among the predators attracted to a molecule from mammal blood known as E2D.

Scientists find blood molecule that attracts wolves, repels humans

The hunting of large prey such as mammoths and sabre-tooth tigers are relatively recent chapters in the human saga, they...

24 Oct 2017 12:19 AM IST

EPA cancels appearance of scientists at Rhode Island event.

EPA cancels appearance of scientists at Rhode Island event

The event is designed to draw attention to the health of Narragansett Bay, which forms New England's largest estuary.

23 Oct 2017 8:37 AM IST

Astronomers measure Milky Way with radio waves.

Astronomers measure Milky Way with radio waves

Astronomers say they hope to measure additional points around the galaxy to produce a map the first of its kind over...

23 Oct 2017 7:59 AM IST

The extra-large science load includes a cosmic ray monitor, a mini satellite with cheap, off-the-shelf scopes for potential military viewing, and 20 mice for an eye and brain study.

First joint France-China satellite to study oceans

Understanding the interaction between the oceans and the atmosphere will help tackle climate change.

21 Oct 2017 9:38 AM IST

NASA said Joe Acaba was always securely attached to the orbiting outpost and never in any danger during the nearly seven-hour spacewalk.

Spacewalking astronaut copes with frayed tether, bad jetpack

After consulting for several minutes in Houston, flight controllers declared the jetpack unreliable.

21 Oct 2017 9:36 AM IST

During a six hour, 49 minute spacewalk, NASAs Joe Acaba and Randy Bresnik put the finishing touches on repairs to the Canadian-made 57-foot (17-metre) long arm, called Canadarm 2.

Spacewalkers fix robotic arm in time to grab next cargo ship

The arm has been a key piece of equipment at the orbiting outpost for 16 years.

21 Oct 2017 9:35 AM IST

New NASA research is helping to refine our understanding of candidate planets beyond our solar system that might support life. (Photo: NASA)

New NASA Study Improves Search for Habitable Worlds

The new work will help astronomers allocate scarce observing time to the most promising candidates for habitability.

20 Oct 2017 11:47 AM IST

The number of plague cases in Madagascar has almost doubled over the last five days and medical experts project the situation will worsen.

UN says plague cases in Madagascar almost doubled in 5 days

Madagascar has about 400 plague cases per year, or more than half the world's total, according to a 2016 World Health...

20 Oct 2017 8:42 AM IST

Air pollution also increases the lifelong risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer (Photo: AFP)

World pollution deadlier than wars, disasters, hunger: study

One out of every six premature deaths in the world in 2015 about 9 million could be attributed to disease from toxic...

20 Oct 2017 8:09 AM IST

The uncovered head is believed to depict Ankhesenpepi II, the mother of King Pepi II of the 6th dynasty who ascended to the throne at the age of six. She ruled Egypt as regent during the early years of his reign. (Photo - AP)

Archaeologists find part of 4,000-year-old statue

Earlier in October, archaeologists uncovered part of an obelisk made of pink granite that belongs to the same dynasty.

19 Oct 2017 11:20 AM IST

Water may have flowed on ancient Mars in peak summers, even though the red planet was generally frozen over, a study suggests.

Water once flowed on 'cold and icy' ancient Mars: study

Scientists trying to understand what ancient Mars might have been like, the red planet sends some mixed signals.

18 Oct 2017 1:16 PM IST

It also sighted 50 Gangetic dolphins, an endangered species, at 28 spots, up from 42 spotted in a 2015 study by the UP government. (Representational image)

Big and brilliant: complex whale behaviour tied to brain size

Scientists have identified key differences among cetaceans linked to brain size.

18 Oct 2017 12:57 PM IST