OSA Fellow Manijeh Razeghi in her Northwest University lab. New York, Jan 8 (IANS) A team of US scientists has made ever-important laser simpler, more versatile and powerful by integrating a mid-infrared tunable laser with…
Toronto, Jan 8 (IANS) If you thought money is what ultimately brings more happiness, you could not be farther from the truth. New research suggests that valuing your time more than the pursuit of money…
London, Jan 8 (IANS) There are some “selfish” genes which tell you to stay in bed whenever you feel sick, your nose is stuffed and your headache is spreading to your toes — only to…
New York, Jan 8 (IANS) Can’t figure out why you lose every time while playing poker with friends? Blame it on the poor single-brain connection. According to a study, people with a stronger connection between…
London, Jan 8 (IANS) Genetic analysis of the mummified remains of Otzi the Iceman, the Copper Age man who was discovered in a glacier in 1991, has shown that his stomach contained a bacterium found…
London, Jan 8 (IANS) The Romans are known for their apparent hygienic innovations, including public multi-seat latrines with washing facilities and sewerage systems, but a new study has found that intestinal parasites gradually increased in…
New York, Jan 8 (IANS) Just like modern birds, gigantic dinosaurs engaged in a ritual of dance to woo their mates, suggests new research. The findings are based on huge scrape marks left behind in…
New York, Jan 8 (IANS) For people suffering from glaucoma, certain yoga positions – especially head-down postures – and other exercises like push-ups and lifting heavy weights may be dangerous, a team of US researchers…
Girls typing on mobile phones – Three friends holding smart phones and chatting New York, Jan 8 (IANS) It’s not just strangers who target children online. One in four children is being sexually harassed by…
Patna, Jan 8 (IANS) In a shocking incident, a woman was killed and another seriously injured when some unidentified people threw them off a running train in Bihar’s West Champaran district, police said on Friday….
Jodhpur: Self-styled godman Asaram being taken to be produced before a Jodhpur court on Sep 17, 2015. (Photo: IANS) Jodhpur, Jan 8 (IANS) A court here on Friday rejected the bail application of spiritual guru…
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The arrival of popular American on-demand streaming website Netflix in India has given much reason to cheer, but users have raised concerns on data consumption and internet speed. Nevertheless, the…
Chandigarh, Jan 8 (IANS) The Punjab Police on Friday ordered a probe into the bigamy charge against its superintendent of police Salwinder Singh, who has been questioned by the NIA over his alleged abduction by…
New York, Jan 8 (IANS) Using exercise DVDs to work out at home may sound like a good idea but these DVDs may have negative, hyper-sexualised imagery and de-motivating language, says a new study. “The…
Washington, Jan 8 (IANS) The number of Americans initially applying for unemployment aid decreased last week, echoing a healthy job market. In the week ending January 2, the advance figure of seasonally adjusted initial claims…
Hyderabad, Jan 8 (IANS) Tension prevailed in a village in Telangana’s Medak district after a mob attacked the village sarpanch and set afire her house on Friday to avenge the killing of a youth by…
Delhi Transport Minister Gopal Rai. (File Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Delhi government on Friday told the Delhi High Court that it may extend the odd-even scheme beyond the planned 15 days…
Bangkok, Jan 8 (IANS) A Thai commercial touting white skin as a ticket to success has come under fire on Friday from social media users. The commercial for Snowz, a skin whitening product, was uploaded…
Chennai, Jan 8 (IANS) Tamil Nadu erupted in joy as the central government announced on Friday its decision to allow the traditional ‘Jallikattu’ or bull taming sport during Pongal festival. People at places like Madurai…
Queenstown (New Zealand), Jan 8 (IANS) The land, rivers, mountains and sky — Queenstown serves up adventure pursuits aplenty, everywhere. Be there, and just go for it. Whether it’s sailing, hiking, white water rafting, jet…