Venus doesn't have enough water in its atmosphere to support active life, say scientists
To back their claims, researchers used data from seven US and Soviet probes and one orbiter mission from late 1970s and early 1980s.
Lightning might've given early Earth the boost it needed to support life
Phosphorus is a vital building block of life as we know it and lightning strikes produce 110 and 11,000 kilogrammes of phosphorus a year.
A Million Steps for Love: Exhibition captures moments from a documentary on pilgrimage of 'love' to Jerusalem
The documentary takes the audience on a journey through the beautiful and barren landscape of Palestine and shares the message of love.
Two new books, by Stephen Alter and Hannah Mumby, shed light on humans' relationships with elephants
Are we to believe the sole identity of the elephant as a dangerous, temperamental beast, akin to tigers propounded as ‘maneaters’ by shikaris of yore? Two recently published books delve into these themes, though the approach is vastly different.
Scientists accidentally stumble across life buried 3,000 ft under ice in Antarctica
Now that we know life can exist in such conditions, now we need to find out how it evolved, its food chain and other related queries.
Odd carbon-based molecule found in atmosphere of Saturn's moon Titan
Instead of oxygen in its atmosphere like Earth, Titan has small amounts of methane, much like the early stages of our home world.
Phosphine found in the Venus atmosphere, could be signs of 'aerial life' in planet's clouds
A chemically-synthesized bioweapon and agricultural fumigant, phosphine in also naturally made by some anaerobic microbes in low oxygen environments.
Subsurface of Jupiter's moon Europa might have supported microbial life in the past
Europa has an ocean hidden beneath a thick shell of ice and has long has been viewed as a potential habitat for life, alongside Mars and Saturn’s moon Enceladus.
Social, living environment are key ingredients in longer lifespan, new research suggests
People living in highly walkable, mixed-age communities may reportedly live longer and reach their 100th birthday.
6 things in life that just can’t wait
Modern life is so full of easy distractions (like mindless binge-watching TV shows) and one may easily lose focus on the things that make us happy or matter in the long run.
An ode to Feni: An evening at the world's first Feni cellar in Goa
‘Feni Man’ Hansel Vaz is busy crafting a revolution.
Kolkata's Jazzfest 2018 kicks off on 30 November; to feature nine bands from across the globe
This year, Jazzfest will see nine bands from seven countries take to the stage and electrify an otherwise nippy atmosphere during winters in Kolkata
Hydrogen in Earth's water may have come from clouds of dust, gas left over from Sun
The new finding fits neatly into current theories of how the Sun and the planets formed.
Phosphates, key life ingredient, may have hitched a ride on meteorites to Earth
Phosphates which are originated in outer space which are essential ingredients for DNA-based life forms.
Water-rich exoplanets, between two-four times the size of Earth are common: Study
The new research indicates that many of the known planets may contain as much as 50 percent water.
Researchers suggest life could have existed on Moon about four billion years ago
During both periods, the Moon was spewing out large quantities of superheated volatile gases.
Craters on Titan are prime locations to search for building blocks of life: Study
Large craters on Titan, are the prime locations to search for the building blocks of life.
Study suggests human lifespan is yet to reach its peak, counters earlier research
Has the maximum lifespan for a human already been reached? Maybe not, said a study of Italian centenarians
Atul Kochhar, Kevin Spacey and social media apologies: Sorry is the hardest word, but sincerity is the key
To be ignorant and/or rude is a universal phenomenon, and it often gets the better of us on social media.
Bhayyu Maharaj, Anthony Bourdain and the rising suicide graph: Depression is a silent killer, but what can you do to help?
Depression creeps up silently from corners of your brain you didn't even know existed. It takes over your life before you even realise.