The spike protein of the novel coronavirus, which enables it to infect human cells, is more stable in faster spreading versions of the virus, such as the ones first reported in the UK and South Africa, compared to the original form of the pathogen from Wuhan, China, says a new study.

Sturdier protein may have led to some coronavirus variants' faster spread: Scientists 

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The future of the Northern White Rhinos is looking bleak. Only two are left in the world, both are female but scientists have an audacious plan to save them from extinction. WION brings a report.

Your Story: Scientists in a race against time to save Northern White Rhino

A168a is the giant iceberg which broke off from the Antarctic in July 2017 and since then it has been impacting the wildlife of the region. Though the iceberg is broken into many pieces but still has the capacity to disrupt the local environment which has also made the scientists worried.

World's Biggest Iceberg in the Antarctic

A planetary system far away was recently found to be harbouring two planets that orbit a star rotating backwards. The planets are roughly 897 light-years away from Earth.

Rare backwards-spinning star spotted in a distant planetary system by scientists

Scientists have thawed a woolly rhino who remained frozen in Siberian permafrost for at least 25,000-40,000 years. The remains of the young wooly rhino were unveiled to Russian press on Tuesday after scientists from Yakutsk were able to successfully catalogue the beast.

Scientists defrost 25,000-year-old woolly rhino in world's coldest region

Astronomers recently found a solar system whereby six planets are suspended in a strange rhythm The solar system hosts stars that seem to be performing a "rhythmic dance" as they continue to dance around the orbits.

Scientists discover solar system with planets in a strange 'rhythm'

With an average height of roughly 16 feet, giraffes are the tallest mammals on Earth. At about 6 feet long, their lanky legs and towering necks stand taller than most humans.

Dwarf giraffes discovery surprises scientists

A new draft policy on science and technology has proposed up to 25 percent lateral recruitment of scientists in related ministries. The purpose is to attract domain experts who are needed in science-related ministries to handle issues related to emerging technologies and advancements, according to officials.

Proposal for lateral entry of scientists in related ministries in the new science policy 

Take one look at a ghost shark and you may say, “What’s up with that weird-looking fish?” Over the past few decades, scientists learned that these cartilaginous fishes, also known as ratfish or Chimaeras, have been around for hundreds of millions of years and that they have venomous spines in front of their dorsal fins and “fly” through the water by flapping their pectoral fins.

Will ghost sharks vanish before scientists can study them?

Thai researchers have unearthed a partially fossilised, rare skeleton of Bryde whale. The skeleton is believed to be around 5000 years old. It was found at an inland site west of Bangkok.

Thai researchers excavate rare whale skeleton

Scientists have found a really unexpected Molecule in Titan’s atmosphere that has never been detected in any other atmosphere. The particle is called cyclopropenylidene, or C3H2, and it's made of carbon and hydrogen.

Scientists found unexpected molecule in atmosphere of Saturn’s largest moon

Russian cosmonauts set to blast off for the International Space Station said on Thursday it was too early to get a coronavirus vaccine touted by President Vladimir Putin.

Cosmonauts say not ready to try Russia’s virus vaccine

A team of paleontologists have discovered what they believe is the world's oldest animal sperm, frozen inside a tiny crustacean in a blob of tree resin in Myanmar 100 million years ago.

Scientists find world's oldest sperm in Myanmar amber

Twenty-six scientists, most of them working at universities in Italy, have signed an open letter questioning the reliability of the data presented in the early-stage trial results of the Russian COVID-19 vaccine, named "Sputnik-V".

‘Unlikely patterns in Russia vaccine data’: 26 scientists warn in open letter

Were you hopeful of finding aliens in 2020, in light of all the uncanny stuff that has happened this year? Prepare to be disappointed. Scientists recently scanned a large swathe of the universe, which spanned over 10 million stars, but did not find any signs of alien technology.

Scientists recently scanned 10 million stars for alien technology, what did they find?

NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has spotted a galaxy which resembled to TIE Fighter, a famous and fictional ship from Star Wars. Also read: Artificial Intelligence identifies 50 new planets from NASA data This galaxy is 500 million light-years away from Cassiopeia.

NASA scientists discover a galaxy similar to Star Wars 'TIE Fighter'

There’s so much about our planet that we don’t know. The biggest mystery besides the fact that we live on a gaseous ball floating in space is perhaps how little knowledge we have of our oceanic bodies.

Scientists to begin studying 'blue holes' situated deep in the ocean this month

Researchers at the National University of Singapore have developed an AI device with a sense of touch that can identify objects and textures. The device, officially dubbed ACES (Asynchronous Coded Electronic Skin), is composed of 100 different small sensors and is about 1 square centimetre in size.

Star Wars-inspired 'smart skin' developed by Singapore scientists

Stonehenge, a Neolithic wonder in southern England, has vexed historians and archaeologists for centuries with its many mysteries: How was it built? What purpose did it serve?

Scientists have finally solved the mystery about the origin of the Stonehenge

In a series of unfortunate news coming in from Antarctica, scientists have just discovered an active leak in the seabed. Methane is a harmful gas and is one of the primary contributors to climate change.

Scientists discover a methane leak in Antarctica's seabed

Scientists in New Zealand claim to have invented a warning system which will effectively predict volcanic eruptions to prevent loss of life. A volcanic blast on White Island in 2019 killed 21 people, for there was no predictive warning system in place.

Scientists in New Zealand invent a warning system that predicts volcanic eruptions

More than 100 scientists and clinicians have questioned the authenticity of an influential study that concluded that treating people who have Covid-19 with chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine did not help and might have increased the risk of abnormal heart rhythms and death, a report in the New York Times said.

Scientists question authenticity of study on hydroxychloroquine drugs

A team of scientists has discovered a galaxy that looks like a "cosmic ring of fire" and could help us understand more about how galactic structures form and evolve, according to CNN.

Scientists discover giant fiery doughnut-shaped galaxy: Report

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