Research
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High-energy cosmic rays hitting Earth coming from outside our galaxy: Study
Sep 24, 2017, 10:01 AM ISTThe long-standing mystery about the origin of cosmic rays, the high-energy participles that zoom throughout the space, finally seems to have found a solution
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Arctic Sea ice melting at an alarming level, hits eighth lowest on record
Sep 21, 2017, 10:20 PM ISTMeasurements of sea ice in the Arctic region at the end of summer show the ice cap at 4.64 million square kilometres, the eighth lowest in the consistent long-term satellite record
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Brain cells controlling sex, aggression in male overlap: Study
Lifestyle | Sep 19, 2017, 06:15 PM ISTThe latest study conducted on brain of mice and humans, has revealed that the sexual behaviour and aggression controlling cells overlap in males, but it is not so in females.
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Ancient Mars supported liquid water over 3.5 billion years ago, claims study
Sep 19, 2017, 03:45 PM ISTIn yet another surprising revelation related to Mars, a study has claimed that the environment of the Red Planet over 3.5 billion years ago was able to support liquid water at the surface.
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UK scientists develop new method to 3D print living tissues
Lifestyle | Aug 16, 2017, 05:29 PM ISTInterest in 3D printing living tissues has grown in recent years, but, developing an effective way to use the technology has been difficult, particularly since accurately controlling the position of cells in 3D is hard to do.
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Saliva protein links humans to archaic species
Lifestyle | Jul 24, 2017, 10:32 AM ISTThe scientists came upon their findings while researching the purpose and origins of the MUC7 protein, which helps give spit its slimy consistency and binds to microbes, potentially helping to rid the body of disease-causing bacteria.
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Inflammatory biomarkers may help detect brain injury faster
Lifestyle | Jul 11, 2017, 05:23 PM ISTThe study identified three inflammatory biomarkers -- known as CST5, AXIN1 and TRAIL -- of traumatic brain injury.
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Happy Birthday Eva Ekeblad: Google doodle honours scientist who made alcohol from potato on her birthday
Life | Jul 10, 2017, 02:43 PM ISTEva Ekeblad discovered how to use potatoes to make flour and vodka.
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Prosthetic wooden toe created 3,000 years ago by Egyptian artisan
Lifestyle | Jun 21, 2017, 05:50 PM ISTA latest study has claimed that the prosthetic wooden toe was created 3,000 years ago by Egyptian artisan.
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Attention women! want to stay healthy? Then study more
Lifestyle | Jun 16, 2017, 03:33 PM ISTResearchers have found out that people who study more tends to stay fit because of their healthy lifestyle.
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Dynamic DNA prevents gene damage: Study says
Lifestyle | Jun 16, 2017, 12:27 PM ISTIn human cells, DNA is wrapped around proteins to form chromatin. Chromatin shields DNA from damage and regulates genetic information, which can be read through a process called transcription.
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BEWARE!! This tobacco product, may be the reason for Insomnia and Asthma
Lifestyle | Jun 15, 2017, 04:09 PM IST16,082 people were never-smokers and roughly 18 percent of men and 5 percent of women used snus.
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Does diarrhoea serve a motive?
Lifestyle | Jun 15, 2017, 05:11 PM ISTDiarrhoea remains a common yet lesser talked problem among us. But do you know that it actually helps build immunity?
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Govt. gives green light to test Microcephaly- Zika Link
Lifestyle | Jun 14, 2017, 12:59 PM ISTThe Health Ministry started tracking cases of microcephaly in India in February 2016, after the World Health Organization (WHO) requested countries to track and report cases.
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Women can restore fertility non-surgically
Lifestyle | Jun 13, 2017, 05:47 PM ISTA latest study says that women who are willing to have babies van restore fertility by non-surgical methods.
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Apart from momos, these are the 5 other unhealthiest foods not to eat
Lifestyle | Jun 09, 2017, 06:11 PM ISTThese food items can lead to various health problems like depression, premature ageing, obesity etc.
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Flu shot remains ineffective among obese adults
Lifestyle | Jun 08, 2017, 04:28 PM ISTAccording to the latest study carried out by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA, the scientists set out to look at the effectiveness of the vaccine on people suffering from obesity.
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Can chronic pain result in early death?
Lifestyle | Jun 08, 2017, 10:42 AM ISTAccording, to a recent study, people who suffer from chronic pain tend to have diminished attention capacity and impaired memory and were also at risk of “dementia”.
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Malaria infection can cause bone loss, researchers say
Lifestyle | Jun 03, 2017, 06:09 PM ISTThis infection kills over half a million people annually and causing infection to 200 million people.
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NASA Mars Rover reaches the fluid-carved Valley to study its origin
World | May 16, 2017, 06:14 PM ISTCurrently on its 2-year extended mission to study the origin of the fluid-carved valley, NASA Mars rover ‘Opportunity’ has finally reached its vital destination.