Friday, 29 Mar 2024
Category: Science
Nobel Prize

No Nobel Prize for Literature in 2018 due to sexual assault allegations

The Nobel Prize for Literature will not be awarded this year due to resignations, financial malpractice and sexual misconduct allegations in connection to the Swedish academy that picks the Nobel Laureates. Few members of the academy resigned last month protesting the academy’s decision to retain Katarina Frostenson, an academy member married to Jean – Claude […]

Hawaii Volcano

Thousands flee as Hawaii volcano erupts

The Kilauea volcano in the state of Hawaii, USA erupted on Thursday. Residents of the impacted area were evacuated. The eruption was preceded by several recent minor earthquakes and a 5.0 magnitude earthquake culminated in rockfalls and volcanic eruption. Warnings have been issued of lava inundation and additional earthquakes. Areas downwind are prone to ash […]

Air Pollution India

India has the worst air pollution levels in the world

India is found to have the worst air pollution levels in the world, according to World Health Organization (WHO) data. Mumbai, the financial capital of India is the fourth most polluted megacity and Delhi, the capital of India is the sixth most polluted. The study considers information collected in the years 2010 to 2016. Outcomes […]

Yellow stone

Unusual eruptions at the largest Geyser in Yellow stone

In spite of several recent eruptions at the Streamboat geyser, the world’s largest geyser located at the Yellowstone National park, a massive volcanic eruption isn’t expected in the near future. The cause of the minor eruptions has been attributed to sheer randomness, although the volcanic potency of the region cannot be ruled out. Thermal sensor […]