Astronomers discover an Earth-sized “pi planet” with a 3.14-day orbit
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- In a delightful alignment of astronomy and mathematics, scientists at MIT and elsewhere have discovered a “pi Earth” — an Earth-sized planet...
Your brain cells may be making you brave
Sao Paulo-- Ever wondered why some people comfortably walk between skyscrapers on a high-wire while others freeze on the mere thought of climbing off...
Why do the leaves change color in the fall?
By Molly Callahan
News at Northeastern
Ah, fall. The season of apple-picking, cozy fireside gatherings, hearty food, and the sneaking sense that winter’s icy gusts are...
‘Simultaneous droughts across globe can threaten food security’
New Delhi-- Droughts occurring simultaneously across different regions of the world could place an unprecedented strain on the global agricultural systems threatening the water...
Earth to have close encounter with small asteroid this week
San Francisco-- An asteroid, about the size of a box truck, will have a very close encounter with the Earth this week, NASA Systems...
Obama selects 4 Indian American scientists for presidential awards
Boston-- Four Indian-American scientists, including Kaushik Chowdhury from Northeastern University, have been chosen among 102 researchers who will receive the Presidential Early Career Awards...
FAO advocates for vital role of trees, forests
Seoul-- Global leaders going into a raft of meetings affecting the planet's future must hear the message that forests and trees are vital to...
NASA Rover’s images similar to trace fossils on Mars
London--NASA's Curosity Rover have revealed impressions that look "remarkably similar" to trace fossils on Mars, scientists, including one of Indian-origin has claimed.
The first new...
Apes tend to remember friends not seen for over 25 years: Study
New York-- Apes recognize photos of groupmates they haven’t seen for more than 25 years and respond even more enthusiastically to pictures of their...
Oversized black hole population discovered in star cluster
London-- An international team of astrophysicists have found an oversized black hole population of more than 100 in the centre of a unique star cluster.
Called...