Stars similar to the sun explode too at death

Washington, Feb 18 - Scientists have discovered that stars, which are similar to the sum, explode too when they die.

The birth of planetary nebulae, resulting from the death of low and intermediate mass stars, is usually thought of as a slow process, in contrast with the intense supernovae that massive stars produce. But a recent study led by researchers at the Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia (IAA-CSIC) has revealed the fact that explosive phenomena also intervene in the formation of planetary nebulae.

Swine flu patients complain of inadequate medical facilities in hospitals

New Delhi, Feb. 18 - Patients undergoing treatment for swine flu in New Delhi have complained of inadequate medical facilities in government hospitals.

The country has seen a steep rise in the number of swine flu cases this year, prompting officials to investigate the cause and step up efforts to combat the virus.

Irate patients and their relatives at the Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in the national capital said that the hospital was running out of medicines.

Google doodle marks Alessandro Volta's 270th birthday

New Delhi, Feb 18 - Google has dedicated it's doodle to Alessandro Volta's 270th birthday.

Dax Shepard and I are done having kids: Kristen Bell

Los Angeles: Kristen Bell, who recently gave birth to her second child with Dax Shepard, has revealed she and husband Dax Shepard are done having kids.

The 'House of Lies' actress appeared on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' seven weeks after giving birth to daughter Delta.

"This feels like a vacation coming here, it really does," she joked, adding, "Everyone here speaks in full sentences, and no one's asked me to wipe their buns... Yet. So, yeah, I'm very happy to be out of the house right now."

Element of doubt in Prime Minister's words: Congress

New Delhi, Feb 17 : The Congress on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's refusal to give a statement in the Parliament assuring people's security and respect to every individual's religion creates an element of doubt.

" Narendra Modi had assured in the meeting that India will be an inclusive society and all religions will be given its due share and respect. Any attack on any of the religion will not be tolerated. This statement is what people expected to hear from the Prime Minister in the Parliament," said Congress leader PC Chacko.

NASA to send submarine to Saturn's moon Titan

Washington: NASA is planning to send a nuclear-powered submarine to explore one of the methane seas located on Saturn's moon Titan.

The single-tonne concept robot submarine is equipped with a seafloor camera and sampling system.

The submarine could fit into a space plane such as Boeing's X-37, which was recently used for a classified Air Force mission.

The plane could land on Kraken Mare, the largest known body of liquid on Titan that consists mostly of liquid methane, or possibly drop the submarine using a parachute, 'ibtimes. Com' reported.

"The vehicle would use conventional propulsors to yaw around, using a sun sensor to determine the initial azimuth to Earth and begin communication using a terrestrial radio as a more precise reference," NASA said.

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