Mexico City, March 17 (IANS) Dinosaur fossils aged between 70-95 million years were discovered in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua, the media reported on Thursday. According to the National Institute of Anthropology and History…
Washington, March 17 (IANS) Not just water and oxygen, life thrived on early Earth thanks to another necessary ingredient: the presence of a protective magnetic field. A new study of the young, Sun-like star Kappa…
Official Expedition 47 crew portrait. PHOTOGRAPHER: BILL STAFFORD AND ALLISON BILLS Washington, March 17 (IANS) On a second US record-breaking mission for 2016, NASA astronaut Jeff Williams, with cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Oleg Skripochka of…
Beijing, March 17 (IANS) An artificial sun experiment developed by Hefei Institute of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Science, has successfully realised UHT long pulse plasma discharge at a temperature of more than…
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) A new technology to detect adulteration in milk has been developed by CSIR-Central Electronic Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CEERI) at Pilani in Rajasthan, Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan said on…
New York, March 16 (IANS) Patients suffering from chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)– a rare form of cancer — can get huge financial benefits if they start using the generic form of drug Gleevec, the patent…
New York, March 16 (IANS) Damaged tomatoes unsuitable for sale can be used as a powerful source of generating electricity, says a study involving Indian-origin scientists. “We have found that spoiled and damaged tomatoes left…
Toronto, March 16 (IANS) A readily available over-the-counter cough and cold medications can do your kid more harm than good, warn Canadian researchers who have suggested stronger measures to curtail the use of these medications among…
New York, March 16 (IANS) By 3-D bio-printing an ink containing human cells, researchers have now found a way to produce cartilage tissue damaged by injuries or age. Athletes, the elderly and others who suffer…
Sydney, March 16 (IANS) Scientists have developed a new method for harvesting stem cells, which is less invasive and reduces side effects for donors. The new method eliminates the need for the patient to take…
New York, March 16 (IANS) If you want to eat less, pull out your earbuds, stop the music system and switch off the television before heading to the dining table, and tune into the sweet…
London, March 16 (IANS) Nearly 400,000-year-old fossils from Spain have provided clinching earliest genetic evidence of the Neanderthals, suggesting that they may have acquired different genomes later perhaps as the result of gene flow from…
Toronto, March 16 (IANS) Canadian researchers have identified certain chemicals from plant extracts that can slow the biological ageing process and increase lifespan. The team from Concordia University and the Quebec-based biotech company Idunn Technologies…
New York, March 16 (IANS) Mindfulness meditation may provide an alternative to usual drug-based pain relieving pills, especially to those suffering from chronic pain, suggests new research. Mindfulness meditation, an essential element of Buddhist practice,…
London, March 16 (IANS) Government cut in spending on income support for poorer pensioners can lead to an increased rate of mortality among the vulnerable adults over the age of 85, says a study. “Poorer…
By Nishant Arora New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Multi-disciplinary robotic surgery has proved its efficacy in India in just five years and it is now time for the government to step in to ensure that…
New York, March 16 (IANS) Fit workers lead to better productivity and if you want your employees to be physically active, start rewarding them with financial incentives, a team of researchers including an Indian-origin scientist…
New York, March 16 (IANS) Traumatic brain injury may be related to both increased risk and earlier onset of mild cognitive impairment, which typically occurs later in life, says a study. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI),…
Businessman staring at telephone waiting for it to ring New York, March 16 (IANS) Researchers have discovered why it is important to stay clam before taking any big decision in life. Anxiety disrupts brain activity…
Tokyo, March 16 (IANS) To understand the effects of microgravity on crystal growth, a team of Japanese researchers has measured the growth of crystals in a specially-designed chamber on board the International Space Station (ISS)….