New York, March 6 (IANS) Eavesdropping into the deepest part of the ocean, the US researchers discovered a cacophony of sounds both natural and caused by humans. The researchers recorded for three weeks, the ambient…
New York, March 6 (IANS) 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…
London, March 6 (IANS) A team of European scientists has developed new transparent electrodes and barrier materials which may power the next-generation light sources and solar cells. Researchers developed the new technology for use in…
New York, March 6 (IANS) A little cha cha cha or salsa can help older adults walk faster, improve their physical fitness and, as a result, may decrease the risk for heart disease than a…
London, March 6 (IANS) Long-term exercise can be beneficial for patients suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) – a rare neurological disorder leading to progressive muscle weakness and subsequent wasting of various muscle groups in…
Beijing, March 6 (IANS) Scientists from China and France have discovered a rare, huge sinkhole in Guangxi Zhuang region, officials said on Sunday. The 420-metres deep sinkhole was discovered by scientists during an eight-day expedition…
London, March 6 (IANS) Scientists have found that introducing peanuts early in the diet of baby may significantly reduce its allergy risk until age six, even if the child stops eating these nuts around the…
New York, March 6 (IANS) While the number of men dying from a heart attack has been constantly decreasing during the past twenty years, the fatal risk, particularly in young women, has increased significantly, finds…
London, March 6 (IANS) Can you imagine an 11-year-old picking up a beer bottle? Scientists have now found that one in seven 11-year-olds in Britain has drunk more than a “few sips of alcohol” at…
Kannur (Kerala) March 6 (IANS) Oral mucosal lesions are highly prevalent in the users of chewing tobacco among migrant workers in Kerala, a study revealed here. Oral mucosal lesions (OML) were seen in 36.3 percent…
New York, March 6 (IANS) Scientists from University of Chicago have discovered evidence in a meteorite that a rare element named curium was present during the formation of the solar system. The team found evidence…
Singapore, March 5 (IANS) A study involving an Indian-origin researcher suggests that social support provided to older adults by family and friends may not have an entirely positive effect on their mental health but is…
Jerusalem, March 5 (IANS) Archaeologists discovered a 4,000 years old necropolis near the Palestinian town of Bethlehem, according to a media report. Located on the side of a hill, the site, called Khalet al-Jam’a, was…
New York, March 5 (IANS) A Zika virus-laden mosquito bite may infect and kill a type of brain cell, vital for the development of the brain, says a new study conducted in lab-grown human cells….
New York, March 5 (IANS) If you want to stay sane and not become forgetful in later life, keep calm and relax. A new study has revealed that young adults who are hostile or cope…
Credit: AlexanderAlUS/Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0 London, March 5 (IANS) Revealing the potential of graphene to be used in high-speed electronics and bio-sensors, a new study has found that electrical signals transmitted at high frequencies lose none…
New York, March 5 (IANS) US scientists have developed a machine that enables people to navigate a robotic wheelchair through their thoughts. “In some severely disabled people, even blinking is not possible,” said Miguel Nicolelis,…
New York, March 5 (IANS) Regular usage of aspirin is likely to reduce the overall risk of cancer, a reduction that primarily reflects a lower risk of colorectal cancer and other tumours of the gastrointestinal…
New York, March 5 (IANS) Although it is partly the cause for the rise in twin birth rate in recent years, in vitro fertilisation (IVF) could also be the most promising solution to reducing unintended…
Elderly lady typing on laptop. New York, March 5 (IANS) Older adults who participate in social and mentally stimulating activities like reading and using computer may lower the risk of developing memory and thinking problems,…