Science News For The Year 2016 and Month Mar

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Science News For The Year 2016 and Month Mar

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Religion has been causing conflict for over 2,000 years, say scientists

2016-03-31 07:24:56 Read More

Diminutive 'Hobbit' people vanished earlier than previously known

The extinct human species dubbed the "Hobbit" vanished from its home on the Indonesian island of Flores far earlier than previously thought, according to scientists our species may have had a hand in the demise of these diminutive people. The Hobbit's discovery in 2003 had created a scientific sensation.
2016-03-31 03:15:03 Read More

A single shot, long-term male contraception soon

A new male contraceptive injection may provide rapid, durable and potentially reversible birth control for about a year without the need for condoms, a new study has claimed, ahead of its first human clinical trial this year.
2016-03-31 02:18:52 Read More

Clamp from IIT-M to help surgeons suture blood vessels

A tiny clip-like instrument, not larger than a thumb nail, sits on the table of senior plastic surgeon Dr V B Narayanamurthy who works at Global Hospitals.
2016-03-30 18:37:10 Read More

Mysterious planet is to blame for mass extinctions of life on Earth, scientist claims

A mysterious, hidden planet that could be sitting on the edge of our solar system might be linked with periodic extinctions on Earth, according to a researcher. Planet 9 has been said by some to exist for years.
2016-03-30 16:25:30 Read More

Diabetes will be world's seventh largest killer unless efforts are made to curb it: WHO

Ahead of World Health Day, the World Health Organisation has urged countries to take concerted steps towards controlling diabetes, a disease which has reached "epidemic proportions."
2016-03-30 13:38:38 Read More

Japan's century-old Sharp grabs foreign lifeline

it will become Taiwanese.
2016-03-30 11:20:54 Read More

Single-shot, long-term male contraception in the offing

A new single injection male contraceptive may provide rapid, durable and potentially reversible birth control for about a year, a new study has claimed, ahead of its first human clinical trial this year. Men currently have few options for reproductive control, including condoms and vasectomy.
2016-03-30 10:19:36 Read More

3D models show how giant dinosaurs evolved

Scientists have developed 3D computer models of the bodies of the gigantic sauropod dinosaurs to analyse how their size, shape and weight-distribution evolved over time.
2016-03-30 09:19:46 Read More

Are you a believer or an atheist? It's all in your brain

While scientists and faithfuls will ensure that the debate on the existence of a universal spirit -- call it God or a supernatural force -- goes on, a research study has revealed that the conflict between science and religion has its roots in your brain.
2016-03-30 07:45:33 Read More

Humans, 'unicorns' may have walked Earth at same time: study

Washington, March 29, 2016 (AFP) -A long-extinct animal known as the Siberian unicorn -- which was actually a long-horned rhinoceros -- may have walked the Earth 29,000 years ago, at the same time as prehistoric humans, researchers say.
2016-03-29 21:35:50 Read More

GMSH to get platelet separation machine

Shimona.Kanwar@timesgroup.Soon, the only government hospital in the city, Government Multi Specialty Hospital, Sector 16, which did not have the facility of separation of platelets, will be equipped with a cell separator.
2016-03-29 21:02:53 Read More

Many in US ignorant of key facts on Zika virus: study

Miami, March 29, 2016 (AFP) -Many Americans are unclear on key facts about the mosquito-borne Zika virus, which has been linked to birth defects and is of particular concern to pregnant women, US researchers said Tuesday, warning of a race against time.
2016-03-29 20:55:53 Read More

Many in US unaware of key facts on Zika virus: study

Miami, March 29, 2016 (AFP) -Many Americans are unclear on key facts about the mosquito-borne Zika virus, which has been linked to birth defects and is of particular concern to pregnant women, US researchers said Tuesday.
2016-03-29 20:00:49 Read More

Will it hurt? Uncertainty is worst of all, says study

Paris, March 29, 2016 (AFP) -Not knowing if a decision will provoke pain is more stressful than correctly anticipating the outcome, even when that outcome hurts like hell, according to a study released Tuesday.
2016-03-29 16:20:52 Read More

Protein that may reverse deadly heart condition identified

2016-03-29 16:17:11 Read More

How human body ages explained

Japanese scientists have discovered metabolites; a substances created during metabolism, that are specifically related to ageing and shed light on how the human body ages. The decline in antioxidants and muscle strength suggest that it is important for individuals to consume foods high in antioxidants and to continue exercising,
2016-03-29 09:42:22 Read More

Japan's high life expectancy linked to diet, study finds

The population of the island nation, which has one of the lowest mortality rates in the world, eat diets high in certain carbohydrates, vegetables, fruits as well as fish and meat. Such foods make for a diet low in saturated fats, processed foods and high in carbohydrates gained from both rice and vegetables.
2016-03-29 08:46:36 Read More

Indian doctors develop technology for cancer treatment

A team of Indian scientists from the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard Medical School have made an important breakthrough by developing a nano-technology which will help monitor the effectiveness of cancer therapy within hours of treatment.
2016-03-29 05:40:19 Read More

'Sunbathing may up life expectancy'

Women who sunbathe might live longer despite risk of melanoma, researchers have found.
2016-03-29 01:29:37 Read More

Planet Nine: Scientists find more evidence that hidden planet is sitting at the edge of our solar system

Objects have been spotted moving around unusually at the edge of our solar system. And the best explanation for the strange orbits is the mysterious Planet Nine, according to one of the scientists who has argued that the hidden planet exists.
2016-03-28 05:10:00 Read More

Why do bridesmaids all dress the same?

Some believe that the bridesmaids were essentially bait for evil spirits and jilted ex-lovers who were attracted by the spectacle of the wedding party and sought to wreak havoc. A group of women dressed the same distract the wrong-doers, and enable the couple to wed without interruption, Mental Floss reported.
2016-03-28 03:50:31 Read More

Sun may produce devastating ‘superflares’

The Sun is capable of producing monstrous eruptions or ‘superflares’ that can not only break down radio communication and power supplies, but also affect Earth’s ability to support life, scientists say.
2016-03-27 21:09:57 Read More

Over 40-min afternoon nap ups risk of premature death

Taking a nap lasting more than 40 minutes can raise your risk of premature death, new research has suggested.
2016-03-27 20:54:57 Read More

Special knee designed to fit a women’s anatomy

2016-03-27 13:50:12 Read More

Special knee designed to fit a women’s anatomy

2016-03-27 13:50:12 Read More

Gas giant planet discovered near Milky Way's bulge

Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have detected what appears to be a Saturn-like planet residing near the Milky Way galaxy's bulge. The newly discovered exoplanet has a mass somewhere between Saturn and Jupiter and orbits a star with half the mass of the Sun, scientists said.
2016-03-27 11:20:51 Read More

`Losing weight with a high-protein diet can help adults sleep better’

2016-03-27 10:39:23 Read More

New material to detect fuel leaks, explosives

Scientists have developed a new type of fibre material for a handheld scanner that can detect leaks in oil pipelines and planes, or locate fuel-based explosives. Alkane fuel is a key ingredient in combustible material such as gasoline, airplane fuel, oil - even a homemade bomb.
2016-03-27 09:45:15 Read More

15 jokes that only smart people will truly appreciate

There's a special glee that comes from getting a really nerdy joke. You feel smart both smart and dorky at the same time. From chemistry to art to music, these are the jokes you can pull out at your next dinner party (if you want to hear a bemused groan from the crowd).
2016-03-27 04:06:39 Read More

Nasa to undertake globe-spanning research campaigns

Nasa is sending scientists around the world this year - from the edge of the Greenland ice sheet to the coral reefs of the South Pacific - to study how our planet is changing and what impact humans are having on it.
2016-03-26 12:59:32 Read More

Tooth loss linked to cognitive impairment, dementia

We are often ignorant about loss of teeth but preserving oral health can benefit you in a longer run. According to researchers, loss of teeth is linked to increased risk for cognitive impairment and dementia in adults.
2016-03-26 08:47:21 Read More

'Turmeric may help overcome drug-resistant TB'

2016-03-26 05:44:56 Read More

`Mammograms can screen for heart disease among women'

2016-03-26 05:43:08 Read More

Chocolate: How is it made and can it be good for you?

Chocolates have powerful effects on the human brain to make us feel happy and alert. It’s no wonder that the plant genus from which this tasty substance comes from is called theobroma, derived from the Greek for ‘food of the gods’.
2016-03-26 05:25:37 Read More

Prolonged sitting causes 4% of deaths

2016-03-26 01:26:07 Read More

Ladakh to get world's largest telescope?

India may be home to the world's largest telescope project - the $1.47-billion Thirty Metre Telescope (TMT) International Observatory.
2016-03-25 19:08:15 Read More

Ladakh to get world's largest telescope?

India may be home to the world's largest telescope project - the $1.47-billion Thirty Metre Telescope (TMT) International Observatory.
2016-03-25 19:08:15 Read More

Malaria first spread from birds: Study

Malaria, a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through mosquitoe bites, started out as a parasite in birds, and then it evolved to colonise bats, and from there it has evolved to affect other mammals, reveals a new study.
2016-03-25 14:12:23 Read More

9 small things you do that people use to judge your personality

Below we've listed nine of the most common behaviors people use to judge you.
2016-03-25 12:30:55 Read More

Science Express helps students understand climate change impact

Hundreds of students had a glimpse into the causative agents of climate change and their responsibility towards avoiding such a phenomenon inside the Science Express - a unique science exhibition mounted on a 16-coach AC train, which chugged in to Mangaluru Junction on Friday.
2016-03-25 07:39:40 Read More

Zika landed in Brazil 2 years before it was detected: Study

The Zika virus apparently has been in Brazil at least a year longer than experts previously thought, according to new research. Some experts have speculated the virus first came to the Americas in 2014. But the new study led by Brazilian researchers concludes it landed in Brazil a year earlier.
2016-03-25 05:55:48 Read More

What believing in God does to your brain

Humans suppress areas of the brain used for analytical thinking and engage the parts responsible for empathy in order to believe in god, research suggests.
2016-03-25 03:35:25 Read More

Dark chocolate can boost your workout

Adding a little dark choc olate to a training diet may effortlessly improve endurance performance, according to a new study of sports nutrition.The findings provide ammunition both for athletes looking for an edge and those hoping for an excuse to indulge.
2016-03-25 01:43:27 Read More

Beetle's song: Not tonight, honey

It's the bane of a new mother's life: She's exhausted, but her male partner wants sex. And besides, she still has to get up for those middle-of-the-night feedings.
2016-03-25 01:40:37 Read More

Scientists create smallest ever viable genome

2016-03-24 20:27:59 Read More

Experts stress on better diagnostic algorithm to fight multi-drug resistance to TB

Highlighting the growing menace of multi-drug resistant TB, they stressed several gaps to be addressed, from TB diagnosis to management, achieving 100% diagnosis and preventing patients from dropping off treatment, midway.
2016-03-24 15:40:54 Read More

Moon's 'wandering poles' shifted long ago, study finds

Telltale patches of water ice on opposite ends of our Moon reveal that Earth's orbiting companion once spun on a different axis, according to a study released on Wednesday. The six-degree tilt, which happened billion years ago, was likely caused by an ancient volcanic formation on the near side of Moon.
2016-03-24 15:39:43 Read More

Heavy social media users 'trapped in endless cycle of depression'

The more time young adults spend on social media, the more likely they are to become depressed, a study has found.
2016-03-24 15:39:27 Read More

'Superstorm' climate shift can happen within decades not centuries, climate scientists warn

Climate scientists are warning the threat of global warming could be even more dangerous than previously believed, suggesting “killer storms”, the rise of sea levels and the “disintegration” of large parts of the polar ice sheets can happen sooner than thought.
2016-03-24 15:34:44 Read More

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'Superstorm' climate shift can happen within decades not centuries, climate scientists warn

Climate scientists are warning the threat of global warming could be even more dangerous than previously believed, suggesting “killer storms”, the rise of sea levels and the “disintegration” of large parts of the polar ice sheets can happen sooner than thought.
2016-03-24 15:34:44 Read More

Prague zoo finds new use of elephant dung--making paper

At first, their elephant dung was sold to gardeners as fertilizer. Now Prague Zoo has come up with a new use for it: making paper.
2016-03-24 00:46:24 Read More

Poor sleep results in poor grades, says Dutch study

Indian students could learn from a new Dutch study that has linked poor grades to lack of sleep.
2016-03-23 18:29:36 Read More

Fish fatty acids could reduce depression

Additionally, this study underscores the importance of EPA and DHA omega-3s for overall health and well-being, and supports an existing body of research on the connection between omega-3s and depression.
2016-03-23 12:16:47 Read More

New gene identified as cause, early indicator of breast cancer

The gene GT198, whether mutated by genetics and/or environmental factors, has strong potential as both as a way to diagnose breast cancer early and as a new treatment target, said a press release from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University.
2016-03-23 12:01:52 Read More

Brain tries to forget as well: Study

Interestingly, this active push for forgetting only happens in learning situations. When the scientists blocked the main route into the hippocampus under other circumstances, the strength of its connections remained unaltered.
2016-03-23 11:03:58 Read More

Most ‘outrageously luminous’ galaxies ever discovered

Astronomers have observed the most luminous galaxies ever seen in the universe. Researchers used the 50-metre diameter Large Millimetre Telescope — located on the summit of Mexico's Sierra Negra — the largest and most sensitive single-aperture instrument in the world for studying star formation.
2016-03-23 10:06:17 Read More

Research shows humans and lions can coexist

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have been able to answer the question that says that humans and lions can coexist through the creation of community conservancies - privately protected areas that engage local people in conservation and ecotourism.
2016-03-23 08:22:20 Read More

Research shows humans and lions can coexist

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have been able to answer the question that says that humans and lions can coexist through the creation of community conservancies - privately protected areas that engage local people in conservation and ecotourism.
2016-03-23 08:22:20 Read More

British troops test Harry Potter-like invisibility cloak

New York/ British troops are testing a Harry Potter-style "invisibility cloak" in the US that allows them to hide from the enemy with soldiers hailing it as a "brilliant piece".
2016-03-23 00:47:59 Read More

Elimination of HIV from DNA raises hope for AIDS cure

Using a specialised gene editing system, scientists have shown that they can eliminate HIV from the DNA of human cells, paving the way for a cure for AIDS patients.
2016-03-23 00:43:27 Read More

Myth busted: Booze offers no net health benefits

Researchers at University of Victoria in British Columbia examined 87 studies on the relationship between alcohol and mortality that involved nearly four million people.
2016-03-23 00:39:45 Read More

4 of 6 drugs ineffective in 70% of deadly TB cases, Mumbai doctors say

Four of the six drugs given to patients with multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) under the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP) could be ineffective in nearly 70% of patients, a study by Mumbai's Hinduja Hospital has revealed.
2016-03-22 22:10:03 Read More

Smaller species may go extinct without fossil trace

Many of the species now perishing due to the ongoing sixth mass-extinction event, especially the smaller ones, may vanish without a permanent trace, says researchers. The fossil record is much more durable than any human record, said one of the researchers.
2016-03-22 17:33:11 Read More

New gravity map provides best view yet inside Mars

Scientists have created the most detailed map of Mars' gravity using data from 3 Nasa spacecrafts. The new map will be helpful for future Mars exploration, because better knowledge of the planet's gravity anomalies helps mission controllers insert spacecraft more precisely into orbit about Mars.
2016-03-22 07:21:20 Read More

Most detailed gravity map gives us peek inside Mars

2016-03-22 03:32:29 Read More

A 'smart' umbrella that predicts rain too

A company in France has developed a new smart umbrella that, when paired with a smartphone app, can not only predict the weather but also send you a notification if you leave it behind.
2016-03-22 00:16:15 Read More

Humanoid robot works in therapy for children with autism

Scientists have created a robot with artificial intelligence that teaches children with autism to recognise facial expressions in people. Children with autism have special difficulty in expressing emotions, usually have no social skills and face major problems when communicating.
2016-03-21 12:47:20 Read More

Rare comet 'twins' to zip past Earth

Comet 252P/LINEAR, approximately 750 feet in size, will zip past Earth on Monday at a range of about 5.2 million kms. On Tuesday, comet P/2016 BA14 will safely fly by our planet at a distance of about 3.5 million kms.
2016-03-21 12:16:25 Read More

Can birdsong help us with speech disorders?

According to a recent study, birdsong could offer clues to human speech disorders that accompany several common neurological disorders, including Parkinson's disease.
2016-03-21 10:24:27 Read More

Vitamin B3 supplements may delay ageing: Study

2016-03-21 06:50:21 Read More

Cern laboratory made famous for work on Large Hadron Collider embroiled in homophobia row

One of the world’s largest projects for scientific co-operation, the Cern laboratory in Geneva, has become embroiled in a divisive row over homophobia. The laboratory was used by scientists to prove the existence of the sub-atomic Higgs boson particle.
2016-03-21 03:04:22 Read More

117 light years away, a 'most eccentric' planet

Researchers have spotted an extrasolar planet, about 117 light years from Earth, that boasts the most eccentric orbit ever seen.
2016-03-21 01:00:03 Read More

Altruism hard-wired in human brain: Study

Participants with most activity in the prefrontal cortex proved to be the stingiest, giving away an average of only $1 to $3 per round.
2016-03-21 00:59:17 Read More

Soon, unisex contraceptive pills

Scientists have found a switch that triggers the 'power kick' sperms use to fertilise a human egg, uncovering a likely source of male infertility and a target for unisex contraceptives.
2016-03-21 00:58:15 Read More

‘Miracle drug’ for resistant TB to be rolled out for trial today

A ‘miracle drug’ to battle multi-drug resistant tuberculosis MDR-TB, and extensively-drug resistant TB (XDR-TB), will be rolled out on Monday in six public hospitals across the country.
2016-03-20 20:29:22 Read More

‘Miracle drug’ for resistant TB to be rolled out for trial today

A ‘miracle drug’ to battle multi-drug resistant tuberculosis MDR-TB, and extensively-drug resistant TB (XDR-TB), will be rolled out on Monday in six public hospitals across the country.
2016-03-20 20:29:22 Read More

Your kinky fetishes are totally normal

If you get aroused by weird things, then don't worry, you are not alone. A new study has revealed that nearly half of us have deviant sexual fantasies. The researchers also found people were more likely to acknowledge their interests in fetishes in an online, rather than telephone, survey.
2016-03-20 17:50:00 Read More

Your kinky fetishes are totally normal

If you get aroused by weird things, then don't worry, you are not alone. A new study has revealed that nearly half of us have deviant sexual fantasies. The researchers also found people were more likely to acknowledge their interests in fetishes in an online, rather than telephone, survey.
2016-03-20 17:50:00 Read More

Unisex contraceptives one step closer to reality

Scientists have found a switch that triggers the 'power kick' sperms use to fertilise a human egg, uncovering a likely source of male infertility and a target for contraceptives that work in both men and women.
2016-03-20 17:33:20 Read More

First day of spring: What is the Vernal Equinox?

The first day of astronomical spring in the northern hemisphere in 2016 is on 20 March as it is the day when daytime and nighttime are of approximately equal length. It typically happens on 19, 20 or 21 March every year.
2016-03-20 17:25:08 Read More

NASA scientists reveal Pluto and its moons

NASA scientists associated with interplanetary space probe New Horizons have revealed the former "astronomer's planet" and its "intriguing system of small moons" in a comprehensive set of papers describing results from last summer's Pluto system flyby.
2016-03-20 14:19:16 Read More

New blood test diagnoses Alzheimer's at initial stage

Scientists have developed a novel blood test that may potentially facilitate the detection of Alzheimer's at an early stage, giving people up to 15 years warning before the condition develops. The novel test can pick up the "tell tale" proteins that characterize the disease.
2016-03-20 10:23:05 Read More

How quickly a vampire could drain your blood decoded

2016-03-20 09:48:27 Read More

Can't always rely on Siri in a crisis, says study

Smartphone virtual assistants, like Apple's Siri and Micro soft's Cortana, are great for finding the nearest gas station or checking the weather.
2016-03-20 00:38:10 Read More

Homo sapiens' sex with extinct species was no one-night stand

Our species, Homo sapiens, has a more adventurous sexual history than previously realized, and all that bed-hopping long ago has left an indelible mark on the human genome.
2016-03-20 00:33:45 Read More

Nap, so coffee can keep you awake

Coffee lovers of the world know that their morn ing cup contains a substance to be reckoned with. Caffeine is so effective at juicing our energy and productivity that until 2004, its intake was restricted by the International Olympic Committee.
2016-03-20 00:32:39 Read More

Pan masala affects every part of human body: Study

2016-03-19 15:48:16 Read More

Source of unprecedented energy found in Milky Way

A source of cosmic rays radiating energies 100 times greater than those achieved at the largest terrestrial particle accelerator - the Large Hadron Collider at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) - has been found in the innermost region of our Milky Way galaxy.
2016-03-19 13:13:01 Read More

Orphaned children prone to psychological issues: Study

Orphaned and separated children (OSC) tend to have more psychological issues compared to children who grow up in a relatively normal environment, a recent study concluded.
2016-03-19 05:52:33 Read More

Early Earth may have been colder than thought

Our planet's first organisms may have formed in an ice cold ocean, according to a new study which contradicts the old concept that Earth's early oceans were very hot, reaching 80 degrees Celsius, and that life originated in these conditions.
2016-03-19 04:39:00 Read More

'Grandpa' astronaut to break Kelly's record

A grandfather of three is poised to blast into space and the record books on Friday, becoming the American astronaut who has spent the longest time in space, Nasa said.
2016-03-19 01:35:47 Read More

New implantable capsule to help fight Alzheimer's

Scientists have developed a tiny implantable capsule that can turn patient's immune system against Alzheimer's disease by delivering a steady and safe flow of antibodies to the brain.
2016-03-19 01:11:35 Read More

New implantable capsule to help fight Alzheimer's

Scientists have developed a tiny implantable capsule that can turn patient's immune system against Alzheimer's disease by delivering a steady and safe flow of antibodies to the brain.
2016-03-19 01:11:35 Read More

'We are making science' says man as his doctor reveals plans for head transplant

The man who is preparing to have the world’s first head transplant has claimed the prospect does not worry him, and that “we are making science.”
2016-03-18 12:40:35 Read More

This is the best time to brush your teeth

The standard advice from dentists has long been to brush our teeth twice a day, regularly floss and use mouthwash.
2016-03-18 12:36:38 Read More

Beer hops could be used to fight cancer and disease, study finds

Beer holds serious medicinal properties that could be used to help prevent cancer, scientists have revealed.
2016-03-18 12:21:43 Read More

Astronomers show how planets were born

2016-03-18 10:54:38 Read More

High coronary calcium may signal increased risk of cancer

2016-03-18 09:07:26 Read More

High coronary calcium may signal increased risk of cancer

A 10-year follow-up study of over 6,000 people who underwent heart CT scans suggests that a high coronary artery calcium score puts people at greater risk not only for heart and vascular disease but also for cancer, chronic kidney disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
2016-03-18 09:07:26 Read More

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High coronary calcium may signal increased risk of cancer

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High coronary calcium may signal increased risk of cancer

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High coronary calcium may signal increased risk of cancer

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High coronary calcium may signal increased risk of cancer

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High coronary calcium may signal increased risk of cancer

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High coronary calcium may signal increased risk of cancer

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High coronary calcium may signal increased risk of cancer

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High coronary calcium may signal increased risk of cancer

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High coronary calcium may signal increased risk of cancer

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High coronary calcium may signal increased risk of cancer

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High coronary calcium may signal increased risk of cancer

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High coronary calcium may signal increased risk of cancer

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High coronary calcium may signal increased risk of cancer

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High coronary calcium may signal increased risk of cancer

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High coronary calcium may signal increased risk of cancer

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High coronary calcium may signal increased risk of cancer

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High coronary calcium may signal increased risk of cancer

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High coronary calcium may signal increased risk of cancer

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High coronary calcium may signal increased risk of cancer

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High coronary calcium may signal increased risk of cancer

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Manipal Geneticists discovers gene likely causing a genetic disorder

2016-03-17 13:31:45 Read More

Why some people lose eyesight after recovering from infections

2016-03-17 12:27:38 Read More

Alzheimer's 'lost' memories may be recoverable: study

2016-03-17 11:49:47 Read More

Treat thyroid ailments without fail

2016-03-17 10:52:37 Read More

New fuel cell to turn urine into electricity

2016-03-17 10:43:11 Read More

What is a Tully Monster? Scientists finally provide an answer

2016-03-17 08:40:45 Read More

'Man-made' sun produces longest pulse at 50 mn degrees

2016-03-17 08:10:47 Read More

US made dengue vaccine 100 percent effective in small study

A dengue vaccine developed by US National Institutes of Health scientists protected everyone given the shot against the virus in a promising small study published on Wednesday, with the researchers saying it could become widely available by 2018.
2016-03-16 18:23:24 Read More

Students generate electricity from waste tomatoes

A group of students in the US has used waste tomatoes to generate electricity. Large amounts of damaged tomatoes are thrown away in the US because they are not considered fit for grocery stores. This inspired Namita Shreshtha of South Dakota School of Mines & Technology to collaborate with researchers from Princeton University and Florida Gulf Coast University to devise a pilot fuel cell running on tomatoes.
2016-03-16 17:29:49 Read More

Organs 'have minds of their own' when growing, scientists discover

A team of researchers from the University of Sussex revealed in a study published in Biology Letters that different animal organs, and even different parts of a single organ, can change sizes at different rates.
2016-03-16 16:33:23 Read More

Black hole 'eruptions' from V404 Cygni burn as bright as 1,000 suns

The black hole, named V404 Cygni, lies 7,800 light years away from Earth (or about 46 quadrillion miles), and is thought to have started flashing after spitting out jets of matter which it could not swallow.
2016-03-16 15:57:35 Read More

Milky Way has 58 billion red dwarf stars, study finds

Two astronomy students from Leiden University have for the first time estimated that there are 58 billion dwarf stars in the entire Milky Way Galaxy. This result is the most comprehensive model ever for the distribution of these stars. The findings appear in a new paper in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.
2016-03-16 15:12:45 Read More

Teens living in poor American localities are fatter: Study

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Teens living in poor American localities are fatter: Study

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1 in 100 Zika-hit moms will have a microcephaly baby: Lancet

2016-03-16 12:29:20 Read More

Anxiety leads to bad decisions

Researchers have discovered why it is important to stay clam before taking any big decision in life. Anxiety disengages a region of the brain called the prefrontal cortex (PFC), which is critical for flexible decision making, the findings showed.
2016-03-16 07:29:56 Read More

Anxiety leads to bad decisions, claim researchers

Researchers have discovered why it is important to stay clam before taking any big decision in life. Anxiety disengages a region of the brain called the prefrontal cortex, which is critical for flexible decision making, the findings showed.
2016-03-16 07:25:04 Read More

Anxiety leads to bad decisions, claim researchers

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Birth defect risk 1-in-100 for Zika-infected pregnant women: Study

A woman infected by the Zika virus during the first three months of pregnancy faces a one-in-100 chance her child will suffer severe brain damage, according to a study. A study from Brazil estimated the chance of birth defects for mothers carrying the virus during pregnancy at more than 20 percent
2016-03-16 04:34:36 Read More

'Environment behind 1/4th of global deaths'

Nearly a quarter of all deaths worldwide are caused by environmental risks like polluted air, dirty water, hazardous workplaces and dangerous roads, according to the WHO report. lead in the water in Flint, Michigan, is a devastating example of how closely human health is intertwined with the environment.
2016-03-15 22:37:13 Read More

A bizman plans 'digital immortality'

A billionaire Russian businessman is making it his life's goal to stay alive forever by uploading his brain into a computer. Dmitry Itskov is the founder of the 2045 Intiative, an organisation working with a network of scientists to develop 'cybernetic immortality' within the next few decades.
2016-03-15 22:27:59 Read More

Pay with a selfie? Amazon files patent for new service

Amazon wants you to start paying for goods with a selfie. It concerns a payment method using selfies, where buyers are required to send two photos: one selfie and one in which they blink, smile or tilt their head to confirm that they are real and not a picture.
2016-03-15 22:19:10 Read More

Environmental intervention may improve IQ of kids

Environmental intervention can raise general intelligence in young children but the effects are not permanent, a University of California study has found. It showed interventions did raise intelligence levels, but not permanently. When the interventions ended, their effects diminished over time.
2016-03-15 17:13:11 Read More

12.6 million people die of causes linked to their surroundings every year

A new WHO report released on Tuesday estimates that every year 12.6 million people globally die of diseases and injuries attributed to the environments in which they live and work.
2016-03-15 14:25:22 Read More

Doctors 'more likely to misdiagnose patients' if they are 'difficult'

For those with the misfortune to fear they are in the grip of a serious illness, there is a new tactic to significantly improve the chances of survival - be very polite to the doctor.
2016-03-15 13:32:54 Read More

Doctors 'more likely to misdiagnose patients' if they are 'difficult'

For those with the misfortune to fear they are in the grip of a serious illness, there is a new tactic to significantly improve the chances of survival - be very polite to the doctor.
2016-03-15 13:32:54 Read More

New blood test may detect multiple diseases

2016-03-15 09:28:43 Read More

ExoMars: Could we be about to find life on the Red Planet?

2016-03-15 08:09:10 Read More

Cancer treatment using nanotechnology tested with 'astounding' results

2016-03-15 07:25:56 Read More

New model to decode invisible dark matter

Researchers have presented a new model for what dark matter might be, a discovery that can lead scientists to invisible dark matter that is all around us yet no one has ever seen it and no one knows what it really is.
2016-03-15 07:19:50 Read More

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Space travel rules needed within 5 years: UN

The UN aviation agency called Tuesday for regulations on space travel to be enacted within five years in order to bolster a burgeoning space tourism and transportation sector. The International Civil Aviation Organization thinks sub-orbital and outer space flights will foster new tourism and transport markets.
2016-03-15 06:05:02 Read More

More than 500 drugs may face ban

Around 500 more medicines, including popular antibiotics and anti-diabetic drugs, may soon face a ban for being “irrational”, unsafe and inefficacious, official sources said. The health ministry,is evaluating a list of over 6,000 products.
2016-03-14 20:49:14 Read More

After cough syrups, 500 more drugs, including antibiotics and anti-diabetic drugs, may face ban

Around 500 more medicines, including popular antibiotics and anti-diabetic drugs, may soon face a ban for being “irrational”, unsafe and inefficacious, official sources said. The health ministry,is evaluating a list of over 6,000 products.
2016-03-14 20:49:14 Read More

Europe-Russia mission blasts off on hunt for life on Mars

A joint European-Russian mission aiming to search for traces of life on Mars blasted off for the start of a 7-month unmanned space trip to the red planet. The ExoMars 2016 mission is the first part of a 2-phase exploration aiming to answer questions about the existence of life on Earth's neighbour.
2016-03-14 16:53:03 Read More

IISc develops a powerful microscope out of a simple smart phone

The Department of Instrumentation and Applied Physics at Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has transformed a simple smart phone into a powerful microscope by replacing the camera with high resolution optics of a microscope.
2016-03-14 14:07:44 Read More

Human DNA to help create faster, cheaper chips soon

DNA, the genetic material of life, may help engineers build faster, cheaper computer chips by forming specific shapes through a process reminiscent of the ancient art of paper folding, researchers report.
2016-03-14 11:44:40 Read More

Human DNA to help create faster, cheaper chips soon

DNA, the genetic material of life, may help engineers build faster, cheaper computer chips by forming specific shapes through a process reminiscent of the ancient art of paper folding, researchers report.
2016-03-14 11:44:40 Read More

Countdown begins to launch mission to find life on Mars

The European Space Agency and the Russian Federal Space Agency are set to send a robotic probe to Mars on Monday to find if the planet has traces of alien life. Named "ExoMars 2016", the mission is set to lift off from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on a seven-month journey to the Red Planet.
2016-03-14 05:11:37 Read More

`DNA origami` paves way for faster, cheaper computer chips

Scientists has opened a door to faster, cheaper computer chips with the help of 'DNA origami.' "We would like to use DNA's very small size, base-pairing capabilities and ability to self-assemble, and direct it to make nanoscale structures that could be used for electronics," Adam T. Woolley said.
2016-03-14 04:52:25 Read More

Procrastination boosts creative ideas: Research

Many of us can feel guilty for putting off impending tasks. However new research has revealed we may not need to feel so shameful. Around 20% of adults claim to chronic procrastinators, but they may also be more creative, according to scientists.
2016-03-13 22:49:24 Read More

Data from gene tests for breast cancer bring little help

At a time when genetic testing and genetically personalised treatments for cancer are proliferating, women with breast cancer are facing a frustrating reality - the genetic data is there, but in many cases, doctors do not know what to do with it.
2016-03-13 22:42:56 Read More

Pig corneas help restore eyesight

Bio-Engineering Tech Helps Boy In China See Again, May Help Millions Worldwide. A 14-year-old boy regained his sight after receiving a pig cornea transplant. The boy had injured his right eye with a firecracker during New Year celebrations.
2016-03-13 22:12:45 Read More

India's GPS version will be a boon for other nations as well

On Thursday, the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) launched the sixth navigation satellite of the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS).
2016-03-13 21:21:43 Read More

Anti-cavity pills may soon become a reality

2016-03-13 17:08:37 Read More

Anti-cavity pills may soon become a reality

2016-03-13 17:08:37 Read More

New immune mechanism to protect from cancer identified

For the first time, researchers have identified a new innate immunity pathway that protects mammals from viral oncogenesis, the process by which viruses cause normal cells to become cancerous. The discovery is significant and could contribute to development of new cancer therapies, researchers said.
2016-03-13 08:09:01 Read More

Coming to a hotel near you: The robot humanoid receptionist

One such humanoid robot is on display at the ITB trade show in Berlin. The robot, ChihiraKanae, greets visitors in English, German, Chinese and Japanese seeking potential employment for herself and her kind.
2016-03-13 05:22:29 Read More

Kinky sex is normal, says study

The number of sexual fetishes considered anomalous in psychiatry are actually common in the general population, a study has found. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), sexual interests fall into two categories: normal (normophilic) and anomalous (paraphilic). Researchers asked 1,040 Quebec residents, representative of the general population, about their experiences of sexual behaviour considered abnormal by the DSM-5.
2016-03-12 21:54:07 Read More

Why nights are getting more warmer than days

Researchers have discovered why more rapid warming at night compared to the day, which has been seen around the globe in recent decades, is likely to continue. Observations from the last 50 years have shown that the nights have been warming much faster than the days.
2016-03-12 21:51:48 Read More

Europe, Russia start alien hunt

Countries embark on their mission to Mars on Monday, using unmanned probes to look for methane and also dig through Martian soil
2016-03-12 21:44:38 Read More

Fertile young couples too seek lab babies

Husband’s got the sperm, wife’s got the eggs, what they haven’t got is the time to make a baby. Not when his job overseas — or on the high seas — takes him out of home most of the year, year after year. Or both work irreconcilable shifts
2016-03-12 17:39:59 Read More

Airlander 10: World's largest aircraft prepares to take to the skies

The Airlander 10 – part-plane, part-airship, and all of 90m long – is being assembled by the firm Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) on a site that has been associated with airships since 1915 when Shorts built the first giant hangar to build the R-31 and R-32.
2016-03-12 15:45:57 Read More

Airlander 10: World's largest aircraft prepares to take to the skies

The Airlander 10 – part-plane, part-airship, and all of 90m long – is being assembled by the firm Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) on a site that has been associated with airships since 1915 when Shorts built the first giant hangar to build the R-31 and R-32.
2016-03-12 15:45:57 Read More

Moonquakes: CSIR-NGRI scientists find young ‘faults’

A team of scientists has discovered a few new, hitherto undetected, seismically active zones on the Moon, having proximity to the south polar region on lunar far side.
2016-03-12 10:04:45 Read More

New study links artificial lights near homes to obesity

Researchers made the findings by analysing satellite images of artificial light at night taken by the US military alongside World Health Organisation data on obesity rates. The team at the University of Haifa in Israel found a “statistically significant” link between a man or a woman being overweight or obese when living near ALAN.
2016-03-12 09:27:44 Read More

Artificial lights near homes linked to obesity in new study

Researchers made the findings by analysing satellite images of artificial light at night taken by the US military alongside World Health Organisation data on obesity rates. The team at the University of Haifa in Israel found a “statistically significant” link between a man or a woman being overweight or obese when living near ALAN.
2016-03-12 09:27:44 Read More

Nasa finds giant 'bite mark' on Pluto's surface

Scientists at the Nasa's New Horizons mission have discovered what looks like a giant "bite mark" on Pluto's surface.
2016-03-12 07:07:06 Read More

Nasa finds giant 'bite mark' on Pluto's surface

The methane-ice rich surface of Pluto may be sublimating away into the atmosphere, exposing a layer of water-ice underneath, Nasa said. The image captured by Nasa shows the cratered plateau uplands, informally named Vega Terra, far in the western hemisphere of Pluto.
2016-03-12 06:53:15 Read More

Astronaut Scott Kelly retiring after longest US space mission

The astronaut who holds the American record for most time spent in space, Scott Kelly, will retire from Nasa on April 1, the US space agency said on Friday.
2016-03-12 02:54:07 Read More

Baby in China as small as diaper survives

A premature baby in China, who was born smaller than a diaper, has survived and was discharged from a hospital today after nearly three months of treatment.
2016-03-11 22:06:29 Read More

New frog species found in China

2016-03-11 21:58:35 Read More

World's thinnest lens created by Aus scientists

Australian scientists have claimed to have created the world's thinnest lens which is 2,000 times thinner than human hair, a breakthrough set to revolutionise nanotechnology.
2016-03-11 21:56:08 Read More

Bacteria colonies develop collective memories

In a finding that reminds one of sci-fi stories, scientists from Swiss research institutes have found that groups of bacteria develop a collective memory for bad things that happen in the past. Individual bacterial cells do not display such memories.
2016-03-11 13:27:33 Read More

Bacteria colonies develop collective memories

In a finding that reminds one of sci-fi stories, scientists from Swiss research institutes have found that groups of bacteria develop a collective memory for bad things that happen in the past. Individual bacterial cells do not display such memories.
2016-03-11 13:27:33 Read More

New Nasa technology to better measure Earth's orientation

Nasa has developed advanced technology for making precise measurements of Earth's orientation and rotation - information that will help provide a foundation for navigation of all space missions and for geophysical studies.
2016-03-11 09:40:09 Read More

Found: A way to make plastic from CO2 & agricultural waste

Scientists, including one of Indian origin, have discovered a new way to make plastic from carbon dioxide and agricultural waste and grasses, that may dramatically lower carbon footprint of the plastic industry
2016-03-10 22:06:29 Read More

These smart clothes can blow hot and cold

Scientists in Finland have developed a new technology for smart clothing that automatically adjusts its temperature depending on the wearer’s needs.
2016-03-10 22:02:16 Read More

Kidney transplant now possible from any donor

Now, in a revolutionary study, researchers have successfully altered patients’ immune system to allow them to accept kidneys from an incompatible donor.
2016-03-10 21:52:51 Read More

Mysterious extinction of prehistoric marine reptiles explained

One of the enduring mysteries of paleontology, the demise of a group of dolphin-like marine reptiles called ichthyosaurs may finally have been solved. Scientists attributed their extinction 94 million years ago to the combination of global warming and their own failure to evolve swiftly enough.
2016-03-10 17:49:39 Read More

Mysterious extinction of prehistoric marine reptiles explained

One of the enduring mysteries of paleontology, the demise of a group of dolphin-like marine reptiles called ichthyosaurs may finally have been solved. Scientists attributed their extinction 94 million years ago to the combination of global warming and their own failure to evolve swiftly enough.
2016-03-10 17:49:39 Read More

Taking stairs may keep your brain young: Study

2016-03-10 15:15:24 Read More

First uterus transplant in US has failed

The failure occurred only a day after the clinic held a news conference to describe what had seemed to be a successful transplant, with remarks from members of the surgical team and a brief appearance by the patient, who asked to be identified only as Lindsey.
2016-03-10 10:46:04 Read More

No Smoking Day: How your body changes minutes after you quit

From the canals of your ears to the intricate blood vessels of your circulatory system, smoking can harm almost every part of your body. But research shows that your body benefits just minutes after you draw a cigarette from your mouth and stub it out.
2016-03-10 09:37:51 Read More

4D ultrasound study shows harmful effects of smoking on unborn babies

By monitoring growing babies, scientists believe that they can flag potential problems by examining the minute movements foetuses make in the womb. It is hoped that the research can be used to encourage more mothers to give up the habit while pregnant.
2016-03-10 09:26:14 Read More

4D ultrasound study shows harmful effects of smoking on unborn babies

By monitoring growing babies, scientists believe that they can flag potential problems by examining the minute movements foetuses make in the womb. It is hoped that the research can be used to encourage more mothers to give up the habit while pregnant.
2016-03-10 09:26:14 Read More

Newly-discovered Australian spider can swim and eat toads

The creature was named after Brian Greene, the famed string theorist and Columbia University professor who founded the festival in 2008. The spider is around the size of your palm, a locates its prey by detecting vibrations and tiny waves in water while skimming around on the surface.
2016-03-10 07:29:49 Read More

Nasa reschedules launch of troubled Mars lander to 2018

US space agency Nasa said on Wednesday that its Mars lander is now targeting a new launch window that begins May 5, 2018, with a Mars landing scheduled for November 26, 2018.
2016-03-10 04:05:19 Read More

New mini fuel cell powers drones for over an hour

2016-03-09 23:08:49 Read More

Fasting gains pace as formula for good health

2016-03-09 23:07:13 Read More

Link between Zika virus, paralysis found for first time

2016-03-09 23:05:08 Read More

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Butterfly with 15 photoreceptors that can see UV, polarized light found

Scientists have found that a butterfly species from Australasia - Graphium sarpedon or common blueblottle - has 15 classes of light-detecting cells or photoreceptors, enabling them to see fast moving objects better than the human eye and even distinguish ultraviolet and polarized light.
2016-03-09 16:21:38 Read More

Tall people more likely to be successful in life, study finds

The findings, based on data from 120,000 Britons, are the strongest evidence yet that size matters when it comes to future success. Such conclusions are likely to resonate with Marco Rubio, Trump’s rival for the Republican Presidential nomination.
2016-03-09 08:49:46 Read More

Asteroid could be about to wipe out life on Earth, online pastor says in video that is almost certainly false

The rock, known as 2013 TX68, is almost certainly going to pass by us without making any difference to life on Earth. But an internet pastor claims otherwise. "The end times are here,” said Anita Fuentes in a video that was reported by The Sun. “It could be the last hour, the last second.
2016-03-09 07:45:54 Read More

Cannabis myths: Seven rumours about legalisation, crime and addiction debunked

A study compared long-term, heavy cannabis users (individuals aged 30-55 who had smoked cannabis a mean of 18,000 times and a minimum of 5,000 times in their lives) to an age-matched group of subjects who had smoked at least once but no more than 50 times in their lives.
2016-03-09 06:47:37 Read More

Dust particles on Earth came from star explosions?

This explosion nearly five billions years ago would have ejected stellar material in the form of gas and dust into the space between stars in the galaxy. Some of that material would have been used in the creation of our solar system.
2016-03-09 06:25:34 Read More

Gravitational waves decoded: When Einstein got it right

On February 11, 2016, scientists announced that they had detected 'gravitational waves', something that people had been looking for a century since Albert Einstein first suggested that they should exist, back in 1916. The scientists had recorded a blip or a 'chirp' (like a bird's sound) from gravity waves that started 1.3 billion years ago when two black holes collided and merged into one.
2016-03-08 15:21:19 Read More

Gravitational waves decoded: When Einstein got it right

On February 11, 2016, scientists announced that they had detected 'gravitational waves', something that people had been looking for a century since Albert Einstein first suggested that they should exist, back in 1916. The scientists had recorded a blip or a 'chirp' (like a bird's sound) from gravity waves that started 1.3 billion years ago when two black holes collided and merged into one.
2016-03-08 15:09:52 Read More

Pluto might be about to become a planet again

As part of the New Horizons mission - which has already found far more complexity on Pluto than had been expected - scientists have spotted cloud-like parts of the images released from the mission. That could mean that the planet has an even richer atmosphere than had been thought.
2016-03-08 14:31:27 Read More

Pluto might be about to become a planet again

As part of the New Horizons mission - which has already found far more complexity on Pluto than had been expected - scientists have spotted cloud-like parts of the images released from the mission. That could mean that the planet has an even richer atmosphere than had been thought.
2016-03-08 14:31:27 Read More

People who love chocolate are more likely to be clever

The researchers incorporated a new questionnaire – gathering all sorts of information about dietary habits – into the sixth wave of their data collection, which spanned the five years between 2001 and 2006 (there have been seven waves in all, each conducted in five-year intervals).
2016-03-08 13:38:41 Read More

Indian science institutes missing woman's touch

Country Fares Poorly In Global Survey On %age Of Women In Prestigious Science Academies
2016-03-08 00:27:29 Read More

Want to lose weight? Eat protein-rich meals

2016-03-07 23:37:42 Read More

A ‘meta-skin’ to cloak objects from radars

2016-03-07 23:22:08 Read More

Gene behind evolution of intelligent life identified

Scientists have identified a common ancestral gene that enabled the evolution of advanced life more than a billion years ago, and without which life on our planet would probably still be bacterial slime.
2016-03-07 16:51:06 Read More

Why would anyone want to have sex with an animal? The psychology of bestiality

Earlier this week, Denmark passed a law making bestiality a criminal offence from July 1st in a move to tackle animal-sex tourism.
2016-03-07 05:50:53 Read More

Rare 'Curious Marie' from early solar system discovered

Scientists have discovered evidence in a meteorite that a rare radioactive element, curium, was present during the formation of our solar system, ending a 35-year-old debate.
2016-03-06 22:53:48 Read More

New model shows how infections cross from mom to baby

Scientists have devised a cell-based model of the human placenta that could help explain how pathogens that cause birth defects, such as Zika virus, cross from a mother to her unborn child.
2016-03-06 22:49:44 Read More

White bread, corn flakes intake may up lung cancer risk

Consumption of foods with a high glycemic index such as white bread, bagels, corn flakes and puffed rice may be associated with an increased risk of developing lung cancer, a new study has warned.
2016-03-06 22:37:31 Read More

Indian doctors: Britain’s cancer find game-changer

2016-03-06 22:20:56 Read More

Research shows how infection can pass from mother to baby

US researchers devised a cell-based model of the human placenta that could help explain how pathogens that cause birth defects originating from Zika virus cross from mother to the unborn child.
2016-03-06 15:57:38 Read More

Research shows how infection can pass from mother to baby

US researchers devised a cell-based model of the human placenta that could help explain how pathogens that cause birth defects originating from Zika virus cross from mother to the unborn child.
2016-03-06 15:57:38 Read More

Exercise beneficial in neurological disorder: Study

2016-03-06 09:42:43 Read More

Exercise beneficial in neurological disorder: Study

2016-03-06 09:42:43 Read More

Work, view of Himalayan lakes kept Scott Kelly ‘sane’ on ISS

The view of rainbow-hued Himalayan lakes and steady work helped Scott Kelly stay sane during the 340 days he spent aboard the International Space Station (ISS), the NASA astronaut said days after returning to Earth from the record-setting mission.
2016-03-05 21:33:46 Read More

Period has 5,000 slang terms

There are over 5,000 different slang terms and euphemisms for the word ‘period’, according to a new international survey.
2016-03-05 21:29:08 Read More

Wheelchair controlled by the mind

US scientists have developed a machine that enables people to navigate a robotic wheelchair through their thoughts.
2016-03-05 21:23:07 Read More

Wheelchair controlled by the mind

US scientists have developed a machine that enables people to navigate a robotic wheelchair through their thoughts.
2016-03-05 21:23:07 Read More

NIT-K students develop quick accident relief module

To provide quick help during road accidents, students from NIT-K have developed a comprehensive solution that automatically detects the collision and also ensures quick arrival of the nearest ambulance on the spot thereby ensuring timely response in cases of trauma.
2016-03-05 11:03:13 Read More

Using computer reduces memory decline risk

2016-03-05 05:34:28 Read More

Cancer: The signs and symptoms of the UK's most common forms of the disease

While cancers can be caused by genetics and environmental factors that are out of our control, 30 per cent of cancers worldwide could be prevented by leading a healthy lifestyle and being immunized against viruses such as HPV and HBV, according to the World Health Organisation.
2016-03-05 05:24:08 Read More

Sarcasm increases creativity and psychological well-being, say academics

Virtually everything Groucho Marx said, the way he said it and what he was doing while saying it, was a form of sarcasm. A lazy journalist would take that cue to just fill up the rest of an article with old Marx Brothers lines, but not this one.
2016-03-05 04:54:46 Read More

Zika breakthrough as scientists detail how virus attacks foetal brain

Scientists have announced they believe they understand how the Zika virus causes a rare birth defect in which babies are born without abnormally large heads and underdeveloped brains. Working with lab-grown human stem cells, scientists found that the virus selectively infected cells forming the brain's cortex.
2016-03-05 04:42:12 Read More

No proof that salt is bad for health, say researchers

A group of scientists are challenging the now conventional wisdom that a low-sodium diet is better for your long-term health, asking whether people should take official advice on the matter with a pinch of salt.
2016-03-04 22:31:50 Read More

Coming, toilets on planes that clean themselves

The US planemaker Boeing says it has found a way to use ultraviolet light to kill 99.99% of germs in jetliner lavatories, disinfect all surfaces after every use in three seconds and keep the restroom from becoming a petri dish.
2016-03-04 22:22:28 Read More

What would a world without cancer really look like?

There are better ways of spending some of the money that goes towards research to "cure" cancer, according to a leading medical expert.
2016-03-04 18:40:55 Read More

What would a world without cancer really look like?

There are better ways of spending some of the money that goes towards research to "cure" cancer, according to a leading medical expert.
2016-03-04 18:40:55 Read More

Astronomers spot the furthest away thing we've ever seen

Scientists have seen the furthest thing that humans have ever seen — and it shouldn’t even be able to exist.
2016-03-04 14:29:33 Read More

Scientists have found evidence that chimps believe in god

New footage shows chimpanzees engaging in bizarre behaviour — which might be a form of sacred ritual that could show the beginnings of a kind of religious belief.
2016-03-04 14:27:17 Read More

UK scientists discover cancer 'game-changer'

British scientists on Friday hailed a new discovery that could be a "game-changer" in cancer treatment as it uses a person's own immune system to kill the affected cells and could potentially end the use of toxic chemotherapy.
2016-03-04 12:45:44 Read More

Thirdhand smoke linked to type 2 diabetes, says study

Tobacco is the leading cause for cancer in India, but a new research suggests that exposure to thirdhand smoke could increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.
2016-03-04 06:53:15 Read More

Genes that created complex life on Earth found

One of the ancient genes that enabled evolution of complex life on Earth, breaking out of the primitive mould of single cell life, has been found by researchers at the University of British Columbia. The gene is found in all complex organisms, including plants and animals.
2016-03-04 06:33:45 Read More

Methane spotted on Pluto's snowcapped peaks

Scientists have discovered a chain of exotic snowcapped mountains stretching across the dark expanse on Pluto, informally named "Cthulhu Regio", that has methane -- an important trace gas in Earth's atmosphere.
2016-03-04 05:13:30 Read More

Docs call for ban on tackling in UK schools

Doctors, academics and health experts have called for tackling to be banned in rugby played in schools in Britain and Ireland to reduce the risk of children suffering serious injuries but have faced a backlash from the game's administrators.
2016-03-03 23:46:56 Read More

Happy events can trigger cardiac arrest

Happy events such as a birthday party or wedding can trigger a condition known as "broken heart syndrome" which may lead to cardiac arrest and death, a new study has claimed.
2016-03-03 23:27:31 Read More

What a year in space does to a person’s body

Scientists are about to learn exactly what spending a year in space does to a person, after two astronauts returned from a 340 day trip to the International Space Station.
2016-03-03 18:59:28 Read More

Scientists hear ‘huge’, mysterious and repeating signal from deep in space

Scientists have heard a long, repeated sound from deep in space — and nobody is sure where it is coming from.
2016-03-03 18:05:05 Read More

Indian scientists were aware of Zika virus in 1950s: Indian Council of Medical Research head

Indian scientists were aware of Zika virus way back in 1950s and had even stored a vial of the pathogen, which has now emerged as a global health threat, a senior government official said on Thursday.
2016-03-03 16:53:25 Read More

Birth defects remain under recognized: WHO

2016-03-03 16:32:04 Read More

What world's five most addictive substances do to your brain

What are the most addictive drugs? This question seems simple, but the answer depends on whom you ask.
2016-03-03 15:41:39 Read More

What world's five most addictive substances do to your brain

What are the most addictive drugs? This question seems simple, but the answer depends on whom you ask.
2016-03-03 15:41:39 Read More

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Tiny dragonfly is the world's long distance traveling champion

A type of dragonfly seems to have taken the record for the world’s longest travel as it migrates from continent to continent according to new research done by biologists of Rutgers University, Newark, US.
2016-03-03 09:34:34 Read More

Tiny dragonfly is the world's long distance traveling champion

A type of dragonfly seems to have taken the record for the world’s longest travel as it migrates from continent to continent according to new research done by biologists of Rutgers University, Newark, US.
2016-03-03 09:34:34 Read More

How a massive volcanic eruption 'changed the face of Mars'

The Red Planet we see today through our telescopes and binoculars has tilted on its axis by up to 25 degrees from its original position about three billion years ago, according to a detailed study of the dry Martian valleys created by ancient volcanic activity.
2016-03-03 03:30:31 Read More

Jobs where workers are most likely to develop heart disease

Research by the US Government’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that men and women aged 45-years-old or above who had jobs in sales, offices or in the service industries were more at risk than those in managerial or professional roles.
2016-03-03 03:24:50 Read More

UK firm introduces country's first 'period leave' for women

A community and arts centre based in Bristol, south-west England, has become the first employer in Britain to introduce so-called "period leave" for women.
2016-03-02 22:58:06 Read More

Briton among first patients to be injected with cancer vaccine

A young British woman has become one of the first cancer patients to be injected with a new vaccine designed to stimulate the immune system so that it destroys tumours wherever they have spread in the body.
2016-03-02 22:52:59 Read More

First gene behind grey hair discovered

Scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have discovered the first gene responsible for greying hair, a breakthrough that could lead to new treatments to delay or block the process.
2016-03-02 22:48:21 Read More

After record 340 days in ISS, US astronaut back on Earth

Kelly, who spent the time about 400 km above the planet aboard the International Space Station (ISS), and the Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko landed on Tuesday at 11.26 pm Eastern on Wednesday (10 am IST) in Kazakhstan.
2016-03-02 22:42:00 Read More

Doctors do poop tests to screen diabetes marker

Scientists at the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation will sequence the DNA of bacteria in the bowel from the poop that people excreted and see if they have enough of good bacteria or too much of bad bacteria that can trigger metabolic diseases.
2016-03-02 15:42:16 Read More

Lack of sleep can cause ‘marijuana munchies’ and lead to weight gain

Scientists at the University of Chicago found that sleep-deprived volunteers who took part in their study showed an uncontrollable urge to eat “highly palatable snacks” such as biscuits, sweets and crisps, despite having already eaten.
2016-03-02 15:24:32 Read More

Manfred Fritz Bajorat and modern mummies: How climate conditions affect mummification

Manfred Fritz Bajorat, a German round- the-world sailor, has been discovered on his yacht drifting off the coast of the Phillipines, seven years after the last reported sighting and a year after the last message received from him.
2016-03-02 15:14:16 Read More

IISc scientists find to make biology, genomics study safer, faster

2016-03-02 14:45:13 Read More

IISC scientist's invention to make researches safer

A researcher of Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, claims to have developed a stain (dye used for staining microscopic specimens), tinto rang, which is safe even on consumption. The invention can contribute a lot to researches as carcinogenic acid stains are widely used in researches.
2016-03-02 14:23:48 Read More

Stress causes faster spread of cancer

Cancer cells spread faster through the body when the patient is suffering from stress, according to new research carried out at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
2016-03-02 13:43:08 Read More

Post-operative cancer care is most vital, say doctors

2016-03-02 12:13:42 Read More

'Long-term stress erodes short-term memory’

Experts have long blamed stress for heart diseases, stroke, depression among many other diseases, but a new American study claims stress can literally wipe out memories.
2016-03-02 10:12:41 Read More

Belle II's SuperKEKB reaches test operation stage, eight Indian institutions involved in project

Eight Indian academic institutions, including four IITs, have contributed to yet another international scientific collaboration - the Belle II experiment at the SuperKEKB accelerator in Japan.
2016-03-02 09:41:18 Read More

Belle II's SuperKEKB reaches test operation stage, eight Indian institutions involved in project

Eight Indian academic institutions, including four IITs, have contributed to yet another international scientific collaboration - the Belle II experiment at the SuperKEKB accelerator in Japan.
2016-03-02 09:41:18 Read More

Two spacemen back home after year aloft: 'We did it!'

Astronaut Scott Kelly returned to Earth after an unprecedented year in space for Nasa, landing in barren Kazakhstan with a Russian cosmonaut who shared his whole space station journey.
2016-03-02 05:13:46 Read More

Astronaut Scott Kelly returns to Earth after 340 days in space

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Going grey is genetic, scientists say

Scientists have discovered the first gene for turning hair grey and in the process revealed that some men, and women, are probably born with an inherited tendency to go grey before their time, says the latest research.
2016-03-02 02:58:57 Read More

Going grey is genetic, scientists say

Scientists have discovered the first gene for turning hair grey and in the process revealed that some men, and women, are probably born with an inherited tendency to go grey before their time, says the latest research.
2016-03-02 02:58:57 Read More

In US, waste in cancer drugs costs $3 billion/year

The federal Medicare programme and private health insurers waste nearly $3 billion every year buying cancer medicines that are thrown out because many drug makers distribute the drugs only in vials that hold too much for most patients, researchers have found.
2016-03-01 23:33:42 Read More

A celestial spectacle on March 9

A total solar eclipse will occur on March 9 but will be seen as a partial solar eclipse at sunrise from most places in India except from north-west and western parts of the country.
2016-03-01 23:29:10 Read More

‘Female viagra results are rather modest’

Half of one satisfying sexual encounter a month. That is the average benefit a woman gets when she takes the new female libido drug, sometimes called the “female Viagra,” researchers said Monday.
2016-03-01 23:23:59 Read More

Lack of sleep makes you eat more & more

Sleep deprivation may boost levels of a chemical that makes eating more pleasurable, leading to overeating and poor food choices, a new study says.
2016-03-01 23:19:39 Read More

Zapping the brain may boost memory: Study

2016-03-01 15:03:07 Read More

Airline staff reveal why window shades must be kept open during takeoff and landing

2016-03-01 13:56:48 Read More

Personal care products pack toxic microbeads

The apparently innocuous toiletries that we use daily do pack a damag ing punch.
2016-03-01 13:28:14 Read More

Budget 2016 gives Major boost to Department of Space

Of the Rs 7509 crore budget allocation, Rs 1509 crore has been earmarked for different projects
2016-03-01 11:51:40 Read More

Total solar eclipse will occur on March 9

A total solar eclipse will occur on March 9 and it will be seen as partial solar eclipse at sunrise from most places in India except from north-west and western parts of the country. The total eclipse phase will begin at 5.47am (IST) and it will last till 9.08am.
2016-03-01 11:42:57 Read More

Total solar eclipse will occur on March 9

A total solar eclipse will occur on March 9 and it will be seen as partial solar eclipse at sunrise from most places in India except from north-west and western parts of the country. The total eclipse phase will begin at 5.47am (IST) and it will last till 9.08am.
2016-03-01 11:42:57 Read More

Deep-ocean sound waves may aid tsunami detection

Acoustic-gravity waves are very long sound waves that cut through the deep ocean at the speed of sound.
2016-03-01 10:23:19 Read More

Want visitors to use sanitizers? Hospitals should keep it at crowded entrances

If hospitals want visitors to use hand sanitisers, then it would be best if they placed the dispenser at a good crowded location – preferably near the entrance. A new study conducted by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology showed a five times increase in visitor usage if the alcohol-based hand sanitisers were placed in the front of the visitor entrance.
2016-03-01 09:31:45 Read More

Want visitors to use sanitizers? Hospitals should keep it at crowded entrances

If hospitals want visitors to use hand sanitisers, then it would be best if they placed the dispenser at a good crowded location – preferably near the entrance. A new study conducted by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology showed a five times increase in visitor usage if the alcohol-based hand sanitisers were placed in the front of the visitor entrance.
2016-03-01 09:31:45 Read More

NASA plans supersonic passenger jet

US space agency NASA announced that it is planning to build a supersonic passenger jet which will be as quiet and efficient as possible. Concorde, the last of the commercial supersonic flights ceased operations following an accident in 2003.
2016-03-01 04:58:28 Read More

NASA plans supersonic passenger jet

US space agency NASA announced that it is planning to build a supersonic passenger jet which will be as quiet and efficient as possible. Concorde, the last of the commercial supersonic flights ceased operations following an accident in 2003.
2016-03-01 04:58:28 Read More

A virtual ‘heroin cave’ may help addicts kick habit

Addicts in a new study at the University of Houston will strap on virtual reality headsets and navigate a “heroin cave” to help them try and kick their addictions.
2016-02-29 20:06:29 Read More

A virtual ‘heroin cave’ may help addicts kick habit

Addicts in a new study at the University of Houston will strap on virtual reality headsets and navigate a “heroin cave” to help them try and kick their addictions.
2016-02-29 20:06:29 Read More

Leap Year 2016: Why 29 February only happens every four years

2016-02-29 11:20:54 Read More

Leap Year 2016: Why February 29 only happens every four years

2016-02-29 11:20:54 Read More

Nasa explores Mars-like place on Earth

2016-02-29 10:05:11 Read More

Rare nine crore-year-old coral fossil found in Narmada valley

In a rare discovery, palaeontologists have stumbled upon a nine crore-year-old rare coral fossil similar to that of brain coral in Bagh beds of Narmada valley region.
2016-02-29 04:22:14 Read More

NASA invites India to jointly explore Mars, send astronauts

2016-02-28 17:23:10 Read More

Asteroid 2013 TX68 may impact Earth in 2017: Nasa

2016-02-28 15:34:06 Read More

India to establish lab to study gravitational waves: Narendra Modi

India has decided to establish a Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) where gravitational waves can be studied, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Sunday. In his monthly radio programme Mann ki Baat, Modi said Indian scientists were also in the research team that studied gravitational waves.
2016-02-28 10:30:40 Read More

Study finds a link between oral bacteria and oesophageal cancer

2016-02-28 07:45:39 Read More

Cigarettes are replacing the traditional bidis, 36% rise in male smokers in India

2016-02-28 05:01:28 Read More

The left half - right half divide in human brains is a myth, scientist says

It is a common belief that left and right halves of brains have opposing skill sets. However, Jeffrey Anderson, a leading scientist from the University of Utah, has conducted research to compare how different sides operate and confirmed that the left-right, creative-logic dichotomy is simply a myth.
2016-02-28 03:25:31 Read More

The wealthier you are, the more you chase well-being, says survey

A recent survey on women’s health across five countries, including India, has confirmed what we’ve known all along: that wealth and well-being go hand in hand.
2016-02-27 22:17:27 Read More

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Nasa data helps decode interstellar magnetic field

2016-02-27 10:44:08 Read More

Vision impairment of over 100 million people correctable: Study

Nearly 108 million people in the world are suffering from correctable vision impairment, a global study has estimated. Uncorrected refractive error (URE); nearsightedness, farsightedness, and other focusing problems are correctable, according to the study.
2016-02-27 07:51:06 Read More

Why planes dim their lights when landing, according to a pilot

The custom of dimming lights for landing is a security measure which has long perplexed many aeroplane passengers. Many travellers are unclear if it’s meant to force those on board to put down their books or phones and pay attention, or if the lighting is simply a ploy by airline staff to ensure a dramatic finale when they finally touch down.
2016-02-27 07:20:31 Read More

Chinese researchers in South Pole expedition grow vegetables

For the first time, Chinese scientists taking part in a 400-day South Pole research expedition could eat fresh vegetables grown regularly on-site. Wang Zheng, the grower came home last month from Antarctica. It is similar to The Martian, a sci-fi movie, where astronaut goes potatoes on Mars.
2016-02-27 05:59:34 Read More

Bacteria overgrowth could be major cause of stunting in children

A study conducted in neighbouring Bangladesh has shown that excessive growth of bacteria in the small intestine of children could be the reason for stunted growth.
2016-02-27 01:44:36 Read More

Bacteria overgrowth could be major cause of stunting in children

A study conducted in neighbouring Bangladesh has shown that excessive growth of bacteria in the small intestine of children could be the reason for stunted growth.
2016-02-27 01:43:58 Read More

Bacteria overgrowth could be major cause of stunting in children

A study conducted in neighbouring Bangladesh has shown that excessive growth of bacteria in the small intestine of children could be the reason for stunted growth.
2016-02-27 01:43:58 Read More

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