Category: Study

Indian scientists harness solar energy from silk cocoon

Kolkata, Feb 25 (IANS) Indian scientists have discovered a UV-sensitive substance on silk cocoon membranes which converts light into electricity,…

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Global warming driving unpredictable shift in natural wealth

New York, Feb 25 (IANS) Examining shifting of fish stocks due to warming oceans, a new study suggests that these…

10 years ago

Fidgeting beneficial for ADHD kids: Study

New York, Feb 25 (IANS) The hyperactive behaviour exhibited by children with attention deficit disorder may actually prove beneficial for…

10 years ago

Using thin avatars in gaming can help you stay in shape

New York, Feb 25 (IANS) How you play virtual games can impact real life decisions as researchers have found that…

10 years ago

Tall, muscular men seen as better leaders

New York, Feb 25 (IANS) If you want to be seen as a leader, go hit the gym! New research…

10 years ago

Nature-inspired system to pull water from thin air

Washington, Feb 25 (IANS) Inspired by a desert beetle, cactus and pitcher plant, researchers from Harvard University have designed a…

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Selfie driven women injured, paralysed after fall

Panaji, Feb 25 (IANS) The urge to click a selfie while hanging from a rickety scaffolding in coastal village of…

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Skeletal remains confirm Muslims lived in medieval France

London, Feb 25 (IANS) French archaeologists have unearthed skeletons at a burial site in south France that provide a clinching…

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Speech sounds can help autistic kids develop linguistic skills

London, Feb 25 (IANS) Children with autism who often suffer impairments in communication can develop their speech, gestures and a…

10 years ago

Keep your mind active to keep Alzheimer’s at bay

New York, Feb 25 (IANS) Taking part in mentally stimulating activities such as reading books and magazines, playing games and…

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Omega-3 fatty acids may cut breast cancer risk

New York, Feb 25 (IANS) Foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids are likely to reduce the risk of breast cancer…

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Smartphones, YouTube can help people with intellectual disability

Toronto, Feb 25 (IANS) Tablets, smartphones and YouTube can go a long way in helping people with intellectual disability (ID)…

10 years ago

High-salt diet may lead to liver damage

New York, Feb 25 (IANS) While high salt intake has been known to cause high blood pressure and other side…

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IT hardware sector can generate 4 lakh jobs: Manufacturers’ body

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) The IT hardware sector has the potential to generate four lakhs jobs in five years…

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How autonomous robots can boost marine research

New York, Feb 24 (IANS) The use of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) -- programmable robotic vehicles that can independently study…

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New technique may help control Zika disease-bearing insects

London, Feb 24 (IANS) Bacteria in the gut of disease-bearing insects -- including the mosquito which carries the Zika virus…

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Novel nanomedicine could keep cancer cells dormant

New York, Feb 24 (IANS) Researchers have developed a novel therapeutic approach that could lead to nanomedicines tailored to maintain…

10 years ago

Social diversity to blame for Cahokia’ collapse: Study

New York, Feb 24 (IANS) Challenging a popular theory that environmental causes led to the collapse of Cahokia, America's first…

10 years ago

LIGO’s twin black holes may have been born inside single star

Washington, Feb 24 (IANS) Adding a new dimension to the historic gravitational waves discovery, new research suggests that the two…

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Smartphone ads can put users’ personal data at risk: Study

New York, Feb 24 (IANS) In-app advertising can put the personal information of millions of smartphone users at risk of…

10 years ago



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