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Using the Large Binocular Telescope (LBT) in southeastern Arizona, astronomers have explored a young star known as HR8799 and its family of four planets.

Astronomers have studied the system as part of the LEECH (LBT Exozodi Exoplanet Common Hunt) survey. The star, which is just 30 million years old, is present 130 light years from earth. This planetary system is the first ever to be directly imaged by astronomers.

Therefore, it was the preferred choice for the LEECH survey in which astronomers received new opportunities to clock new images and define the properties of the exoplanets orbiting.

The system has registered a place in the history books as it is the first star that is orbited by many planets.

Today marks Earth Day, an annual event created to celebrate our planet’s environment and raise public awareness about pollution.

Marked on April 22, the day is observed worldwide with rallies, conferences, outdoor activities and service projects.

However, humans have not really taken care of Mother Nature. According to Eco Cycle, we have consumed more natural resources in the past 50 years than in all previous history combined.

Global oil consumption grew eightfold between 1905 and 2005. The production of metals increased by 600% and natural resource extraction grew by 50%.

According to a new study, taking a daily dose of insulin is safe and it may play the role of a vaccine to prevent type-1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease. This approach could prove helpful for young children at high risk of the disease as it can help prevent diabetes, if the study is applied to larger and longer trials.

In type-1 diabetes, islet cells in the pancreas are attacked and destroyed by body. Islet cells make insulin, which is a hormone that controls blood sugar. Approximately 3 million adults and children in the US are affected by the health condition.

According to hospital officials, one person has been reported dead and 20 others were hospitalized with botulism after they attended a church potluck in Ohio.

All of the 21 people were taken to the Fairfield Medical Center Emergency Department in Lancaster, Ohio. According to the medical center, all people attended a potluck at the Cross Pointe Free Will Baptist Church in Lancaster on Monday.

According to the hospital, the Centers for Disease Control has sent anti-toxins so that sick people can receive treatment. As per experts, Botulism is an uncommon paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin and is not contagious.

The deadly bird flu outbreak infected and killed a number of chickens and turkeys in the United States. Now, to fight the disease, the United States Agriculture Department (USDA) has decided to use a vaccine.

Until now, the department has not allowed the farmers to vaccinate their flocks. According to the department, the process of vaccination could prompt wider import bans on the United States poultry and eggs in the $5.7 billion export market. Inoculations produce antibodies could make it difficult to find if a bird actually had the virus.

State Senator Richard Pan proposed to levy a cap on the number of schoolchildren who should be exempted from being vaccinated is quite positive that his bill will move further.

The changes he has made include allowing families to opt out of vaccines to home-school their children and also, allowing students to seek independent study. Last week, the bill was delayed because members of the Senate Education Committee were concerned that the bill would prevent unvaccinated children from receiving proper education.

On Wednesday, the committee will vote. Due to the bill, a lot many debates have started. In fact, many opponents have gathered at the Capitol. But the bill has all the support from medical, education and public health groups.