science
The Reason Flat Earthers Exist
Flat earthers think that rebelling against all the evidence makes them look clever, but does it, really?
18 August 2022
Evolution of alien theories
The idea of aliens existed before we even knew about outer space.
31 July 2022
Scintilla Science Club to organise 65th Annual Science Festival
SHOUT, the youth supplement of The Daily Star, will host a workshop on science fiction story writing.
3 June 2022
Celebrating women in STEM
Today, we are focusing on women who triumphed against all odds and have changed the world for the better through the field of science.
9 March 2022
30 inspiring icons of women's empowerment
There are leaders and then there are icons who serve as inspiration. The following list contains just some of the names that motivate us to achieve our very best. These women serve as ideal role models for the future generation, irrespective of gender differences.
7 March 2022
Roadblocks in research for women
Gender biases discourage women from pursuing careers in research.
2 February 2022
Bacteria, and Other Gut Feelings
Our behaviour may directly affect the bacteria in our gut.
27 July 2021
The Science Behind These Beautiful Skies
Why, and how, is the sky so colourful these days?
12 June 2021
Jus like humans, ageing chimps prioritise important friendships
When it comes to friendships, people are known to become more selective with age. It turns out the same is true of male chimps, who have fewer yet more genuine pals to ape around with as they get older, according to a study published in the journal Science on Thursday.
25 October 2020
New moon: China to launch lunar lighting in outer space
China is planning to launch its own 'artificial moon' by 2020 to replace streetlamps and lower electricity costs in urban areas, state media reports.
19 October 2018
Human eggs grown to maturity in lab: Researchers
Scientists announce to have grown human egg cells to full maturity in the lab in a potential breakthrough for fertility treatment.
9 February 2018
Midday Brief | Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Hello readers! Lets look at the major headlines so far on Wednesday August 30, 2017
30 August 2017
Helium discovery a 'game-changer'
Scientists have discovered a large helium gas field in Tanzania.
28 June 2016
Scientists turn chief global warming gas into harmless stone
Scientists have a found a quick way — but not a cheap one — to turn heat-trapping carbon dioxide gas into harmless rock.
10 June 2016
Ice on Mars: The red planet going through an ice age
Mars is going through an ice age, according to a new study. Based on radar data collected by Nasa's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, researchers at the Southwest Research Institute have found an increase in ice at Mars' north pole is consistent with the long-term drop in temperature associated with an ice age.
27 May 2016
Monkey seen caring for dying mate, grieves after she dies
In one of the first examples of compassionate care and grief in a wild monkey, an alpha male of a group of snub-nosed monkeys and his dying partner spent a final, tender hour together before she passed away.
24 May 2016
Tagore's encounters with luminaries of the West
Rabindranath Tagore, during his visits abroad, he engaged in intriguing conversations with brilliant minds from across the world – starting from British sci-fi master HG Wells to French dramatist-art historian Romain Rolland to genius German physicist Albert Einstein – where he spoke about the correlation of art and science, international relations and religion, and multiculturalism.
8 May 2016
Flight delayed after passenger becomes suspicious of equation
An Italian economist says his flight was delayed after a fellow passenger saw him working on a differential equation and alerted the cabin crew.
8 May 2016
Scientists discover three 'potentially habitable' planets
An international team of scientists said Monday they had discovered a trio of Earth-like planets that are the best bet so far for finding life outside our solar system.
3 May 2016
Scientists raise fear of higher Zika risk
The mosquito-borne Zika virus may be even more dangerous than previously thought, scientists in Brazil say.
2 May 2016