Science News For The Month Nov and Year 2015
Israel aiming to recreate wine Jesus, King David drank
The new crisp, acidic and mineral white from a high-end Israeli winery was aged for eight months or, depending on how you look at it, at least 1,800 years.2015-11-30
Build own video game story with this tool
Scientists, including one of Indian-origin, are developing a new tool that can allow people to easily build their own digital story worlds for video games consisting of smart characters and objects.2015-11-30
A flexible, stretchable rubber keyboard
Scientists have developed a soft, flexible and stretchable keyboard using a type of rubber known as a dielectric elastomer that can be wrapped around any object.2015-11-30
Could N-plants function for 80 yrs? US to decide
The US is set to become the first nation to decide whether its safe to operate nuclear power plants for 80 years, twice as long as initially allowed.2015-11-30
New flexible, stretchable rubber keyboard developed
Scientists have developed a soft, flexible and stretchable keyboard using a type of rubber known as a dielectric elastomer that can be wrapped around any object.2015-11-30
'We need to introduce Earth Science to improve India's climate'
Neel M Karia, a student from Mumbai, bagged a gold medal at International Earth Science Olympiad, which was held in Brazil. He spoke on his preparation for the competition, his experience and ways climate can be improved in India.2015-11-30
IIT-M develops method to track cyclones accurately
To reduce the window of mistakes and to improve the accuracy of forecasts, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras are developing a technique that will depend that is fed into high quality data from satellites on supercomputers.2015-11-30
Even 8 decades after invention, polygraph’s accuracy contested
A polygraph, commonly known as lie detector, is a device used to detect lies by measuring several physiological variables of the person being questioned.2015-11-29
Sugar-free drinks may not be 'tooth-friendly': Study
If you thought your teeth were safe since you switched to sugar-free drinks, think again! Scientists have warned that such drinks can cause measurable damage to the tooth enamel.2015-11-29
High-fat diet may be harmful for your brain
High-fat diet may not only make us obese, but also cause cognitive impairment by prompting immune cells in the brain to consume the connections between neurons, a new study has warned.2015-11-29
There are no true black holes: Scientist Abhas Mitra
Researcher who 'Upset the black hole applecart' says he got no support from kolkata in his path-breaking discovery2015-11-29
Children who eat breakfast score higher marks
Nutritionists have already shown a link between eating breakfast and staying healthy.2015-11-29
Weed-infused coffee the new cuppa of joy
It was during an endless drive home from a camping trip that American entrepreneur Adam Stites came up with his latest product.2015-11-29
World's `sexiest' robot
We all love robots -but could we one day actually fall in love with one? This is Android Geminoid F , an eerily lifelike humanoid which stole the show at the World Robot Exhibition in Beijing this week.2015-11-29
Hepatitis C cure may cost as low as Rs 67k
In a move that comes as a huge relief to patients of chronic Hepatitis C, the apex committee of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has granted a waiver of local trials for crucial new direct-acting antiviral drugs treating the disease.2015-11-29
'Lifestyle, obesity, late hours leading to breast cancer'
While cervical cancer is on decline, breast cancer cases are on rise due to obesity and lifestyle-related factors, said Dr Neeraja Bhatia, president, Association of Gynecologic Oncologists of India, here.2015-11-27
1 in 4 dengue patients at AIIMS didn't need blood transfusion: Study
A study has concluded that nearly one out of every four dengue patients (23.2%) administered platelet transfusion during the 2013 outbreak at AIIMS did not need it.2015-11-26
First mirror installed on NASA's James Webb Telescope
NASA has successfully installed the first of 18 flight mirrors onto the James Webb Space Telescope, beginning a critical piece of the observatory's construction to replace the Hubble Space Telescope in 2018.2015-11-26
Heart patient? Cut down on sitting time
If you are suffering from ailments related to the heart, make it a point to get up and move every half an hour as researchers have found that patients with heart disease who sit a lot have worse health even if they exercise.2015-11-26
New form of gold almost as light as air
Scientists in Switzerland have developed a 20 carat gold nugget that is thousand times lighter than conventional forms of the precious metal and can float on milk foam. The new gold form can hardly be differentiated from conventional gold with the naked eye.2015-11-26
Blue exoplanet found circling red dwarf star
Only 100 light years away from us, a small exoplanet with blue skies has been found orbiting a red dwarf star. The team of US astronomers used the Las Cumbres Observatory Global Telescope Network (LCOGT), a set of small telescopes spread over Texas, Hawaii, California in the US and in Chile and South Africa.2015-11-26
Promising new melanoma drug in the offing
Scientists have discovered a new compound that shows promise for treating deadly skin cancers like melanoma that are resistant or unresponsive to leading therapies today.2015-11-26
Mars to lose its largest moon, but gain a ring
Mars' largest moon, Phobos, is slowly falling towards the planet and is likely to be shredded into pieces that will be strewn about the red planet in a ring like those encircling Saturn and Jupiter, scientists, including one of Indian-origin, say.2015-11-26
Algae could be a green power source
Researchers led by an Indianorigin scientist have developed a technology that harnesses electrical energy from blue-green algae, that could be used to power cell phones and computers in future.2015-11-26
Betrayals forced ancient humans to migrate: Study
Betrayals of trust resulting from moral disputes forced early humans to cross major geographical barriers, including deltas such as the Indus and the Ganges, and spread across the world about 1,00,000 years ago, a new study has found.2015-11-26
Facebook quizzes may infringe upon your privacy
More than 17 million people have taken a delightful little quiz on Facebook that displays their most-often used words in a sweet word cloud.2015-11-26
Double mastectomies on the rise
Researchers in UK have observed an increased uptake of preventative double mastectomies since May 2013 when Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie announced that she had undergone the breast removal procedure.2015-11-26
Tap water, salt makes cooked food toxic
Cooking with chlo raminated tap water and iodised table salt could put potentially harmful toxins in you food, a study has warned.2015-11-26
Using tap water and salt in cooking may make food toxic: Study
Cooking with chloraminated tap water and iodised table salt could put potentially harmful toxins in your food, a new study has warned.2015-11-25
Mystery of 'missing' carbon on Mars decoded
Scientists have found that ultraviolet (UV) rays from Sun caused Mars to lose its atmospheric carbon dioxide, solving the long standing mystery of the 'missing' carbon on the red planet.2015-11-25
How carbon from Mars escaped into atmosphere
A team of scientists has offered an explanation of the "missing" carbon on Red Planet, suggesting that it may have escaped into the atmosphere owing to the strong ultraviolet (UV) rays from the Sun.2015-11-25
Rock stethoscope to control mining accidents
A stethoscope-like instrument will soon be deployed in mines for predicting movement of rocks during excavation and minimize the risk of mining accidents.2015-11-25
China to build largest animal cloning centre
China is planning to build the world's largest animal cloning center that will produce one million cattle embryos annually and rapidly improve the quality of livestock, a report said.2015-11-25
Mutant mosquitoes to battle malaria
In a basement on the Irvine campus of the University of California, two teams of biologists have created a novel breed of mosquito that they hope will help eradicate malaria from the world.2015-11-25
Earth may have dark matter 'hairs' sticking out of it, suggests Nasa study
Hairs emerging from planets have both "roots," the densest concentration of dark matter particles in the hair, and "tips," where the hair ends. When particles of a dark matter stream pass through Earth's core, they focus at the "root" of a hair, where the density of the particles is about a billion times more than average.2015-11-24
Earth may have dark matter 'hairs' sticking out of it, suggests Nasa study
Hairs emerging from planets have both "roots," the densest concentration of dark matter particles in the hair, and "tips," where the hair ends. When particles of a dark matter stream pass through Earth's core, they focus at the "root" of a hair, where the density of the particles is about a billion times more than average.2015-11-24
GM mosquitoes that can block malaria created
Using a groundbreaking gene editing technique, researchers inserted a DNA element into the germ line of Anopheles stephensi mosquitoes that resulted in the gene preventing malaria transmission being passed on to 99.5 per cent of offspring. A stephensi is a leading malaria vector in Asia.2015-11-24
Nasa finding bolsters Indian theory on black hole
An Indian astrophysicist says the recent observation by Nasa scientists of giant flares of X-rays from a black hole confirms his theory that the so-called black holes are not "true" black holes but actually ultra hot balls of fire like our Sun.2015-11-24
New compound heals diabetic wound faster
Researchers have discovered a compound that accelerates diabetic wound healing, which may open the door to new treatment strategies.2015-11-24
Dream job? Company seeks chocolate taster
2015-11-24SpaceX gets first Nasa offer to ferry astronauts to ISS
2015-11-24New method removes nano-particles from blood with ease
A team of US engineers has developed a new technology that uses an electrical field to easily and quickly isolate drug-delivery nano particles from blood. The electronic chip can also serve as a tool to separate and recover nano particles from other complex fluids for medical and other applications.2015-11-23
Why everything we thought we knew about 'healthy' food could be wrong
Israeli researchers, writing in the journal Cell this week, have found that different people's bodies respond to eating the same meal very differently which means that a diet that may work wonders for your best friend may not have the same impact on you.2015-11-23
Yeasts could help yield `boutique' chocolates
Yeasts used to ferment cocoa can modify the aroma of the resulting chocolate, scientists have found, paving the way for 'boutique' chocolates with different flavors.2015-11-23
New method can identify gender from a fingerprint
A simple test performed at a crime scene may help forensic scientists determine whether a finger determine whether a fingerprint belongs to a man or a woman, a new study reports. The test is based on certain amino acids found in the fingerprints. Levels are twice as high in the sweat of women as in that of men.2015-11-23
In Sweden, an e-rose blooms
For the first time, scienists have developed an 'electronic' rose by implanting circuits inside the vascular system used to distribute water and nutrients in the plant. Researchers at Linkoping University in Sweden created analog and digital electronics circuits inside living plants.2015-11-23
Use science to improve quality of life: Harsh Vardhan
India's Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Harsh Vardhan has said that efforts should be made through science to find practical solutions to improve the quality of life of the people.2015-11-22
One in two 45-year-olds will get pre-diabetic high blood sugar
A most half of 45-year-olds will develop so-called prediabetes, an elevated blood sugar level that often precedes diabetes, says a study from The Netherlands.2015-11-21
Working vocal cords grown in lab
Human vocal cords have been grown in the laboratory for the first time in a development that could one day lead to voice transplants for people who cannot speak because of a permanently damaged larynx.2015-11-21
Every third child born in India is premature, say Mumbai doctors
Every third child born in India is premature, said city's paleontologists while stressing on the need to check this trend by improving the nutrition of young women.2015-11-21
Our ancient texts should not be disregarded, Isro chief Kiran Kumar says
Stressing that the country's pride resides in its glorious heritage, Indian Space Research Organization chairman AS Kiran Kumar on Saturday said its ancient texts which could yield vital knowledge, if verified, studied and researched properly, should not be disregarded.2015-11-21
Nasa directs SpaceX to launch US astronauts to ISS
In a significant step toward expanding research opportunities aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and reducing its dependence on Russian launch facilities, Nasa has ordered California based-company SpaceX to launch astronauts from US soil.2015-11-21
Watch a day as it unfolds on Pluto, its moon Charon
Nasa's New Horizons probe has captured some stunning images of how the day progresses on Pluto and its largest moon Charon.2015-11-21
New 'biogel' may help treat cancer
Scientists have developed a new injectable 'biogel' that can effectively deliver anti-cancer agents directly into cancerous tumours and kill them.2015-11-21
In a first, Google Glass helps unclog blocked artery
In a first, doctors have used Google Glass to successfully restore the blood flow of a chronically blocked right coronary artery in a 49year-old patient.2015-11-21
Worm makes women have more kids
Women with a certa in kind of parasitic worm are more likely to fall pregnant and have more children, scientists have found.2015-11-21
Crying babies respond to singing more than talking
Crying baby? Try singing a song rather than talking. A team of scientists confirmed this after a study involving 58 infants, age seven to ten months.2015-11-20
Eating walnuts may lower heart disease risk
Consuming about 60 grammes of tree nuts, such as walnuts, daily may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, a new study has claimed.2015-11-20
Artificial pancreas performed well in humans in US
A team of the US researchers has developed a functional artificial pancreas that has performed well in humans in clinical settings. It's been developed by combining mechanical artificial pancreas technology with transplantation of islet cells which produce insulin.2015-11-20
Viagra may help prevent diabetes: Study
The anti-impotence drug Viagra may help ward off type 2 diabetes in people suffering from the disorder by improving their insulin sensitivity , a study has claimed.2015-11-20
FDA okays GM salmon for human consumption
2015-11-20US to stop research using chimps
Chimpanzees will no longer be used for US government research and the remaining 50 chimps in federal custody will be sent to a sanctuary for retirement, authorities said2015-11-20
To record your heart rate, swallow this device
Scientists have developed a tiny device, like a medicine pill, that can be swallowed and from inside the gut it measures heart rate and breathing rate.2015-11-19
New Ebola vaccine safe, stimulates strong immune response
A fresh clinical trial of a new Ebola vaccine has found that it is well tolerated, safe and stimulates strong immune responses in adults in Mali, West Africa and in the US.2015-11-19
Cheaper LED with 25 times more power developed
Scientists have developed a new type of light-emitting diode (LED) using an organic-inorganic hybrid that could lead to cheaper and brighter lights and displays in the future.2015-11-19
Nasa created chemical laptop' to search for alien life
2015-11-19Obesity and diabetes increase bone fracture risk
Development of obesity and Type-2 diabetes negatively affect bone structure, formation and strength over time, thereby increasing bone fracture risk, says a new study.2015-11-18
People fear dying of unprotected sex the most
It won't be a surprise if this news sweeps the bed sheet off you, literally. According to a researcher from the University of Michigan, more people are afraid of dying from unprotected sex than a 480-km road trip via car.2015-11-18
Overweight men face job bias too
Overweight men are just as likely as overweight women to experience subtle forms of discrimination when applying for a job or shopping at retail stores, says a new research.2015-11-18
2-3 cups of coffee a day reduces death risk: Study
Drinking two to three cups of coffee daily may reduce your risk of death from heart disease, diabetes and suicide, researchers, including those of Indian-origin have claimed.2015-11-18
Scientists refrigerate liquid using infrared laser for first time
In a breakthrough, scientists have for the first time used a laser to refrigerate water and other liquids under real-world conditions.2015-11-17
Scientists discover why some people cannot 'hold their drink'
A genetic mutation has been linked with impulsivity especially when drunk in a study of a gene responsible for a receptor protein in the brain needed by the neurotransmitter serotonin 2b, they said.2015-11-17
Now, Isro to launch 6 to 12 satellites a year
Kiran Kumar told a jam-packed auditorium comprising mainly school students at the MIT that this figure will further go up to 18 satellite launches annually.2015-11-17
Local TB kit, if approved, may reduce diagnosis cost
An indigenous diagnostic kit for tuberculosis is undergoing the final stages of validation and is expected to bring down the cost of diagnosing TB significantly.2015-11-17
The optical illusion that tricks your brain into seeing colour
The illusion was featured on the BBC Four series Colour: The Spectrum of Science. Watch the clip from the show below to experience the trick.2015-11-17
Healthy breakfast boosts school performance: Study
Eating unhealthy items like sweets and crisps for breakfast, which was reported by 1 in 5 children, had no positive impact on educational attainment.2015-11-17
World's first `porous' liquid to filter carbon emissions developed
Scientists have created the first ever porous liquid. It could filter carbon emissions out of the air.
2015-11-17 Discovered: A new Venus-like planet
Astronomers have discovered a new Venuslike rocky exoplanet 39 light years away , which may be cool enough to potentially host an atmosphere. If it does, it is close enough that we could study that atmosphere in detail with the Hubble Space Telescope and future observatories like the Giant Magellan Telescope. The planet is named as GJ 1132b and it looks like a red dwarf star only one-fifth the size of our Sun.2015-11-17
Time to clean up space junk mess, Nasa says
With a mysterious space object making a splash into the Earth's atmosphere on November 13, Nasa administrator Charles Bolden has shown concern about the growing junk in the space that may threaten the planet in near future.2015-11-16
Lasers to make materials hotter than Sun's core
Lasers could heat materials to temperatures hotter than the centre of the Sun in only 20 quadrillionths of a second, according to new research that could revolutionize energy production.2015-11-15
Feeding birds could spread diseases in humans: Study
Feeding birds in parks may not only negatively affect their health and behavior but also help spread diseases in humans, a new study suggests.2015-11-15
Dizzy? It could be cybersickness
A peculiar side effect of the 21st century is something called digital motion sickness or cybersickness.2015-11-15
Smoking dads can pass cancer genes to kids
Here's another reason for you to kick the butt. Research conducted at AIIMS has showed that men who smoke or consume tobacco in other forms are more likely to father children suffering from cancer2015-11-15
Nasa probe spots hints of gamma-ray cycle in 'active' galaxy
Astronomers using data from Nasa's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope have detected hints of periodic changes in the brightness of a so-called "active" galaxy, whose emissions are powered by a supersized black hole.2015-11-15
8,690kmph winds discovered on exoplanet
An exoplanet located about 63 light years away has winds reaching a staggering 8,690kmph, around 20 times faster than ever recorded on Earth, according to the first ever weather map of a planet outside our solar system.2015-11-15
Blood-brain barrier breached for first time to treat cancer
For the first time, scientists have successfully breached the human blood-brain barrier non-invasively to effectively deliver cancer-fighting drugs into the brain of a patient.2015-11-15
Waste fly ash can make concrete stronger: Study
The use of cement might add strength to a concrete mix and eventually to a structure. But adding a small quantity of wastes disposed in thermal power plants or a steel factory to the concrete mixture can help the structure last a lifetime, a study conducted in Indian Institute of Madras has found.2015-11-15
Ross perfected urban sanitation here to fight malaria abroad
When a rash of dengue cases over whelmed city hospitals earlier this year, BBMP of ficials maintained a studious silence at a critical stock-taking meeting.2015-11-15
Artificial patients, real learning
The patient's blood pressure had reportedly crashed in the ambulance; a gunshot wound had damaged the heart. In the operating room, a medical resident, Dr Dan Hashimoto, slid a knife into the patient's chest and sliced horizontally, thrust his hand into the gash, grasped the beating heart and squeezed, to the tempo of 100 beats a minute.2015-11-14
Nasa to study how plants and oceans absorb carbon
Nasa is interested in studying how oceans and plant ecosystem take up carbon, and if the warming climate will prevent them from doing so in the future.2015-11-14
Scientist whom the nation forgot
Seventy-five years after Robert Koch discovered the cholera bacteria in 1884, a Bengali scientist had unearthed the fact that it was a toxin produced by the bacteria that triggered loss of fluid from the body and caused thickening of blood, eventually leading to death.2015-11-13
Scientist whom the nation forgot
Seventy-five years after Robert Koch discovered the cholera bacteria in 1884, a Bengali scientist had unearthed the fact that it was a toxin produced by the bacteria that triggered loss of fluid from the body and caused thickening of blood, eventually leading to death.2015-11-13 20:56:41
1 in 4 Indian diabetics not obese: Research
It is not just the obese who develop diabetes. New research suggests that a number of Indian patients suffering from the disease are non-obese, having a body mass index (BMI) of less than 25 kg/m2.2015-11-13
Chennai doctors perform combined heart and liver transplant
The doctors transplanted the organs together, with both of them connected to each other.2015-11-13
Lack of sleep causes diabetes: Experts
Staying up late and not getting six hours of sleep puts one at high risk of becoming a Type-II diabetic, a disease once believed to be caused primarily by being overweight, prominent diabetes experts say.2015-11-13
Loneliness makes your brain work differently, study shows
Social isolation can cause our brains to become more alert to threats2015-11-13
Fat stigma making us miserable, say experts
Being overweight doesn't necessarily make a person distraught, researchers are learning. Rather, it's the teasing, judgment and unsolicited advice directed at overweight people that can cause the greatest psychological harm.2015-11-13
New blood cancer drug clears first clinical trial
A new blood cancer drug that targets a protein essential for growth of tumour cells has been found to be effective in patients resistant to current chemotherapies, a worldfirst clinical trial has shown.2015-11-13
PIO expert finds material to help drink from sea
Researchers, led by an Indian-origin scientist, have found an energyefficient material for removing salt from seawater to yield drinkable water.2015-11-13
Nasa finds giant ice cloud on Saturn's moon Titan
American space agency Nasa's Cassini spacecraft has detected a monstrous new cloud of frozen compounds in the low- to mid-stratosphere of Titan, the largest moon of Saturn.2015-11-12
Nasa finds giant ice cloud on Titan
Nasa's Cassini spacecraft has detected a monstrous new cloud of frozen compounds in the low- to mid-stratosphere of Titan, the largest moon of Saturn.2015-11-12
'Continuous pumping during CPR not a good idea'
Continuous chest compressions during cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by emergency medical responders do not offer survival advantages when compared to interrupting manual chest pumping to perform rescue breathing, says a study.2015-11-12
'More young women living with parents'
The percentage of young women living at home with parents or relatives has risen to its highest level since 1940 as more millennial women put off marriage, attend college and face high living expenses.2015-11-12
'Emotional bonding may lower male testosterone'
Not just wife, stay away from siblings & friends.2015-11-12
'Chimpanzees care of their disabled infants'
A chimpanzee mother cared for her disabled infant in the wild in Tanzania, Japanese researchers reported in a study published this week, research they hope will help in understanding the evolution of social care in humans.2015-11-12
200-mn-year old dinosaur remains found in South Africa
Remains of a 200-million-year-old dinosaur - believed to be the largest plant eating creature ever found - were revealed at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg on Tuesday.2015-11-11
Now, 3D print your own walking robot
Researchers have developed a tool that can let even a novice build a customised 3D-printed walking robot.2015-11-11
India-Eurasia crash 47 million years ago gave birth to Himalayas
Himalayas were born about 47 million years ago when India and Eurasia initially smashed into each other, scientists, who discovered the first oceanic microplate in the Indian Ocean, has found.2015-11-11
Ayurveda prescribes beef for several disorders: Scientist
Bhargava says Modi government the least knowledgeable about science.2015-11-10
Frequent self-weighing may cause depression in adolescents
Self-weighing can be a useful tool to help adults control their weight, but for adolescents and young adults this behaviour may have negative psychological outcomes.2015-11-10
Mystery heat spots found in Egypt's pyramids
Operation Scan Pyramids began on October 25 to search for hidden chambers inside four pyramids, including Khufu's, the tallest pyramid.2015-11-10
Food and Drug Administration calls for cap on sugar intake
For the first time, the Food and Drug Administration has recommended a cap on sugar consumption for Americans.2015-11-10
Medical ethics prohibit doctor-patient sexual liason
Medical ethics clearly prohibit any sexual contact between a doctor and a patient.2015-11-10
Fujifilm to conduct trial of new anti-cancer drug FF-10101
FUJIFILM Corporation announced to conduct a clinical trial of its anti-cancer drug FF-10101 in patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in the United States next year.2015-11-10
Ice spewing volcanoes, moons spinning like tops: The weird Pluto world revealed
A slew of discoveries about Pluto, based on images and data sent by NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has set the scientific world abuzz.2015-11-10
Energy drinks are bad for your heart, says international study
Energy drink consumption can lead to high blood pressure, increase in heart rate and serious cardiovascular risks, a latest international study by the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) showed.2015-11-09
Energy drinks may increase blood pressure: Study
Consumption of an energy drink elicited a 6.2 per cent increase in systolic blood pressure; diastolic blood pressure increased by 6.8 per cent; average blood pressure increased after consumption of the energy drink by 6.4 per cent.2015-11-09
GSAT-15 set for launch on November 11 by European rocket
India's latest communication satellite GSAT-15 is scheduled for launch on board Arianespace rocket from the space port of Kourou in French Guiana, on the morning of November 11.2015-11-09
Dying doctor accidentally describes exactly what it feels like to die from a snakebite
In what has been described as a death diary snake expert described in precise detail the symptoms of the bite from the deadly snake2015-11-09
Public transport users more healthy than car users: Study
Riding the bus or train to work is associated with a lower risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, and being overweight, according to a Japanese study presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2015.2015-11-09
Vegetable oils contain 'toxic' chemicals, scientists say
When heated, corn, sunflower, palm and soya bean oils - often called "vegetable" oils - release chemicals called aldehydes which have been linked to various cancers and neurogenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's.2015-11-09
Mining in space cheaper than setting up a gas plant
Getting a mine up and running on the moon or an asteroid would cost less than building the biggest gas terminals on Earth, according o research presented to a forum of company executives and Nasa scientists.2015-11-09
AI will not kill jobs, but alter workplace
2015-11-09Just a handful of walnuts can boost male fertility
2015-11-09Now, an app for booking babysitters
2015-11-09Indian astronomers detect dying, giant radio galaxy
A team of astronomers working at the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics here has discovered an extremely rare galaxy of gigantic size.2015-11-08
What makes leader? Animals show the way
The experts from a wide range of disciplines examined patterns of leadership in a set of small-scale mammalian societies, including humans and other social mammals such as elephants and meerkats.2015-11-08
The most acceptable reasons to take a sick day revealed
Study of employers and employees shows vomiting and diarrhoea get far more sympathy than depression2015-11-08
Himalayan glaciers to ice in Antarctica!
A startling new report by Nasa scientists suggests that the Antarctic ice sheet may actually be expanding, growing every year, despite a warming globe! This is in direct conflict to the prevailing notions, which suggested that the ice was melting fastdue to global warming and climate change2015-11-08
Scientists in China decode panda language
Scientists in China say they have deciphered the meaning of 13 different giant panda vocalisations.2015-11-08
Brisk walking better way to lose weight than gymming
Regular, brisk walking may be a more effective method for weight loss than going to the gym, according to research.2015-11-08
17 biggest relationship deal-breakers for men and women
The relationship deal-breakers that cause men and women to rule themselves out of romance have been revealed. Top characteristics that kill the chemistry for both sexes are disheveled, lazy or needy, above all other considerations.2015-11-08
Scientists nudge New Horizons towards mysterious object
NASA scientists have successfully nudged the New Horizons spacecraft, currently some 5.1 billion kilometers away, towards a scheduled flypast of an object in the Kuiper Belt in January 2019.2015-11-07
Two NASA astronauts wrap up second spacewalk
NASA astronauts Scott Kelly and Kjell Lindgren on the International Space Station (ISS) ended their seven hour and 48 minute spacewalk on Friday, successfully completing some key tasks in the outer space.2015-11-07
Untested gene editing tech saves baby with cancer
Ababy girl who was close to dying from cancer has been rescued by a cell therapy envisioned as a one size fits all treatment that had never been tested in people, doctors reported on Thursday.2015-11-06
Most women are gay or bisexual
Most women are never straight they are either gay or bisexual, a study suggests. Although lesbians are much more attracted to females, most women who say they are straight were aroused by videos of both naked men and naked women.2015-11-06
Astronomers discover giant radio galaxy
A giant radio galaxy dying nine billion light years away has been discovered by a team of astronomers of the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) here.2015-11-06
HIV breakthrough: FDA approves new drug with fewer side effects
A new treatment for HIV infection has been approved by US federal regulators which does not have the side effects associated with other drugs used to fight the virus that causes AIDS.2015-11-06
Nutritional Vitamin D improves vascular function: Study
Nutritional Vitamin D supplementation improves the vascular function and reduces inflammation in early stage of chronic kidney disease, a study has revealed.2015-11-06
Plants use chemical weapons to poison neighbors, research says
Plants release chemical poisons to destroy neighbouring plants in their bid for more space and sunlight, new research by a team of German and French scientists has shown. The poisons released are deadly they change the very genetic structure of the victim plant preventing its growth and ultimately leading to its death.2015-11-06
Overuse of antibiotics evolves pneumonia causing bacteria: Study
A pan India study on distribution of pneumococcal serotypes revealed that overuse of antibiotics evolves the pneumococci bacteria and makes them anti-biotic resistant, thereby marking the need to go for appropriate use of vaccine and medicine against pneumonia.2015-11-06
Women are never straight they are either gay or bisexual, study suggests
Most women who say they are straight were aroused by videos of both naked men and naked women.2015-11-06
What is Cotard's syndrome? The rare mental illness which makes people think they are dead
It is not classified under the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) but is recognised as a disease of human health in the International Classification of Diseases. According to Mind: It is linked with psychosis, clinical depression and schizophrenia.2015-11-06
Monkeys in Asia harbouring virus from humans
Researchers have found that monkeys which commonly dwell with people in Asia can harbour variants of a type of virus which can cause infectious gastroenteritis or diarrhoea in humans.2015-11-06
Strong solar winds may have stripped life on Mars: Nasa
In a first, Nasa's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) mission has revealed the process that may have played a key role in turning the Martian climate from an early, warm and wet environment supporting life to a cold, arid planet.2015-11-06
In a break from 256-yr-old tradition, Guinness to go vegan
2015-11-06In a first, tapeworm spreads tumors to man
2015-11-06Sun stripping away Martian atmosphere, left dry planet: Nasa
NASA's Mars-orbiting Maven spacecraft has discovered that the sun likely robbed the red planet of its once-thick atmosphere and water.2015-11-06
Watch your mouth: Allosaurus had monstrously gaping jaws
You might call the Jurassic Period meat-eating dinosaur Allosaurus the ultimate big mouth.2015-11-05
OCHRI debated on the use of SGLT inhibitors (drugs for type II diabetes)
As a part of continuing medical education Orange City Hospital and Research Institute's Siddhi, a platform for scientific deliberations for doctors, organized a programme on SGLT2-inhibitors2015-11-05
Nasa seeks astronauts for deeper space missions
The next class of astronauts may fly on any of four different US vessels during their careers: the International Space Station (ISS), two commercial crew spacecraft currently in development by the US companies, and Nasa's Orion deep-space exploration vehicle.2015-11-05
Caffeine could help the `lazy' exercise
Certain psychoactive drugs like caffeine, described as `dope for lazy people', could encourage sedentary people to exercise, endurance experts suggest.2015-11-05
In US, even babies use tablets, smartphones daily for 20 minutes
Children as young as one in the US are using tablets for more than 20 minutes a day , while near y all children under age 4 have used a mobile device such as a tablet or smartphone, a new study has found.2015-11-05
2,000-yr-old Greek fort unearthed in Jerusalem
In a sensational discovery, Israeli archaeologists believe they have found the remains of the ancient Greek fort of Acra from beneath a parking lot here, solving one of the greatest archaeological mysteries.2015-11-05
Tingling sensation that goes on for too long needs to be corrected surgically
We have all experienced that tingling sensation that results from a part of the body being under pressure or an awkward position for long. In some people, this sensation of numbness and tingles can become so pronounced that it needs a surgery to be dealt with.2015-11-04
Microorganisms from mom gives child a robust immune system, says research
The microbiome or microorganisms passed on from the mother to her child during natural delivery helps develop a stronger immune system in the newborn when compared to the external microbiome that invades the newborn in case of Caesarean delivery, said renowned science writer Jonathan Turney.2015-11-04
Naturally delivered babies born with stronger immune systems, research says
The microbiome or microorganisms passed on from the mother to her child during natural delivery helps develop a stronger immune system in the newborn when compared to the external microbiome that invades the newborn in case of Caesarean delivery, said renowned science writer Jonathan Turney.2015-11-04
Past earthquakes play role in future landslides
The likelihood of an area experiencing a potentially devastating landslide could be influenced by its previous exposure to earthquakes many decades earlier, a new study has found.2015-11-04
Massive galaxy cluster spotted 8.5 bn light-years away
Astronomers have discovered a giant cluster of galaxies in a very remote part of the universe that is touted as the most massive structure yet found at such great distance.2015-11-04 08:24:11
Giant galaxy cluster found hiding in remote part of Universe
Astronomers have found one of the biggest galaxy clusters located 8.5 billion light-years away in a very remote part of the universe. They used two NASA telescopes - Spitzer and Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) to home in one this Massive Overdense Object (MOO).2015-11-04
Economists warn of less sex on a warmer planet
Climate change has been blamed for many things over the years. Never, until now, has anyone thought it was possible to see it as a kind of contraceptive.2015-11-04
Rich-poor digital divide taking a toll on students
Teenagers in lower-income households have fewer desktops, laptops and tablets at home than their higher-income peers, according to a new study.2015-11-04
NZ to test first pvt rocket launch pad
The next revolution in space, what was long the special preserve of tax-funded giants like Nasa, will be launching next year from a paddock in New Zealand's remote South Island.2015-11-04
Acid fog dissolved rocks on Mars: Study
Mars has acid fog which eats away rocks and is caused by volcanic eruptions on the red planet, a new study suggests.2015-11-04
Sweetened drinks up risk of heart failure in men
Drinking just two glasses of sweetened drinks every day is linked to a higher risk of heart failure in men, a new study has found.2015-11-04
Johnson & Johnson, ViiV Healthcare: Two injections every month or two could control HIV
Preliminary testing of two long-acting injectable drugs indicates it might be possible to keep HIV at bay indefinitely with injections every month or two.2015-11-03
New drug offers potential to keep HIV at bay indefinitely
Preliminary testing of two long-acting injectable drugs indicates it might be possible to keep HIV at bay indefinitely with injections every month or two. The long-term effects of the drug are being studied.2015-11-03
Nasa cuts live feed as UFOs fly past earth: Report
Mysterious footage reportedly depicting three UFOs racing by our Earth has been a big hit on YouTube.2015-11-03
Nasa celebrates 15 years of human presence on ISS
The International Space Station (ISS) with humans on board turned 15 on November 2 and Nasa is celebrating the event with a delightful musical video.2015-11-03
Honey bees larvae absorb social culture of hive
Honey bees are tuned in to the social culture of the hive as larvae, becoming more or less aggressive depending on who raises them, researchers have found.2015-11-03
22 ancient shipwrecks found around Greek archipelago
Marine archaeologists have made a "one in a lifetime discovery" after finding 22 ancient shipwrecks near the same Greek archipelago.2015-11-03
Now, heartbeats to power pacemakers
Scientists are developing next-generation battery-free implantable pacemakers that may be powered by an unlikely source -the heart itself.2015-11-03
Vitamin D pill may improve exercise performance
Taking vitamin D supplements can improve exercise performance and lower the risk of heart disease, said a new study.2015-11-02
Nasa puzzled by huge, 8,000-year-old mystery structures in Kazakhstan that resemble ancient crop circles
Nasa has released pictures of huge patterns drawn on the ground in Kazakhstan, in an attempt to solve the mystery behind how they got there.2015-11-02
Source: Times of India News
Latest Abbreviations Used
The International Space Station (ISS)Massive Overdense Object (MOO)
Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN)
Sodium-glucose transport proteins(SGLT)
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V)
National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)
Las Cumbres Observatory Global Telescope Network (LCOGT)
Source: The Times of India News
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